Sheri Powers J.D., M.A.
Counselor of Law and Psychotherapy Mediator
145 Athol Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606
Tel: (510) 465-6514
Fax: (510) 465-0140
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
BOSS - BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY Oakland
Group Facilitator at therapeutic residential treatment facility for homeless people afflicted with psychiatric disabilities and drug and alcohol problems and who are negotiating the transition from homelessness to a more stable lifestyle.
MULTI-CULTURAL MEDIATION, COUNSELING & TRAINING
Berkeley, 1999 to Present
Solution focused mediation, counseling and training services for families, couples, individuals and diverse groups including social service agencies, professional associations, educational institutions and businesses. Group facilitation and training focuses on building effective communication skills and techniques for managing anger, stress, and conflict arising from crisis and trauma, as well as from cross-cultural issues of race, privilege, gender, sexual preference and class.
MEDIATION SERVICES
Castro Valley, 1999 to Present
General community mediation assisting East Bay residents resolve disputes between neighbors, small businesses and within families. Mediation of family law matters for families going through the dissolution process, including child custody and visitation, spousal support and property distribution issues.
LAW OFFICE OF SHERI POWERS
Oakland, 1994 to Present
Providing quality civil litigation support to the plaintiffs' employment law bar. Short or long term projects on a contractual and/or fee basis. Full spectrum investigation, discovery, law and motion practice, pre-trial preparation, trial, post trial motions and appeals. Focusing on wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and civil rights. Co-Counsel, Hudson v. Waste Management, Inc et al, $7.6 million plaintiff's verdict, $8.85 million with attorneys fees award including a 2.0 multiplier.
BERMAN, BERKLEY & LASKY
San Francisco, 1991 to 1994
ALEXANDER, MILLNER & MCGEE
San Francisco, 1989 to 1991
EDUCATION:
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY M.A., 1999 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Specializing in Holistic Health Certification in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Founder, Overcoming Racism & Prejudice: Building Bridges that Heal, a Process-Oriented Therapy Group
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL, J.D,, 1987
CARLETON COLLEGE, BA 1983
PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS:
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION Telling The Truth About Race: Ethnic Differences, Racism And Privilege Within A Group Or Organization. June 3, 2000
JFK CENTER FOR HOLISTIC AND TRANSPERSONAL COUNSELING Overcoming Racism And Prejudice: The Four Fold Way© Working with cross-cultural issues of race, privilege, gender and sexual orientation in individual, couples and group therapy. September 1998 - March
EAST BAY COMMUNITY RECOVERY PROJECT Overcoming Racism And Prejudice: The Four Fold Way© Working with cross-cultural issues of race, privilege, gender and sexual orientation as an integral part of a recovery program. June, 1999
PACIFIC CENTER Overcoming Racism And Prejudice: The Four Fold Way© Working with cross-cultural issues of race, privilege, gender and sexual orientation in individual, couples and group therapy. April, 1998
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION How To Use Awareness Of White Privilege To Explore Successful Themes & Strategies For Litigating Race Discrimination Cases. (Chicago, II) March 7, 1997
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYER'S ASSOCIATION NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN - BAY AREA CHAPTER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY SOCIETY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDIATION ASSOCIATION