Christine b. schmidt is a consultant to Baker Vicchiollo Law, formerly the founder of Schmidt Family Law & Mediation, PLLC. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked for several years as a social worker for Ramsey County. Her experience as a family case manager through the county gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the psychological aspects of various types of family law matters, and the impact on families and children. Her former legal practice emphasized the importance of communication with a focus on collaboration to minimize conflicts between parties. Her litigation experience, advocating for clients in court, gives her a unique understanding of the importance of mediation and the collaborative divorce process to settle family law matters.