We’re here to guide you from chaos to calm.
After thirteen years in traditional litigation, CMR founder, Kathryn Snyder. J.D., realized the legal process wasn’t suited for all people or situations. Because ADR offers different options for productive dialogue, clients could be better served through an ADR process such as mediation.
So in 1997, following her intuition, Kathryn opened her business in alternate dispute resolution – which is just another way of saying that she created a space that allows people to address their problems, manage the conflict, and hopefully resolve them in a way that is balanced, transparent, and makes sense to all involved.
Not afraid to confront conflict, Kathryn invites clients to explore their challenges, uncover the real interest and needs, and have an open conversation about what really matters.
Kathryn has navigated divorce and co-parenting at both a personal and professional level. She understands that mediation involves a healthy and constructive dialogue between all parties, whether done outside the legal system or in conjunction with litigation.
Our Staff
Kathryn M. Snyder
Kathryn M. Snyder, J.D., began her professional life as a family law attorney in 1984, handling 95 to 110 cases each year. Seeing the toll the process took on her clients, Kathryn wanted to find an alternative way to meet her client’s needs. Finding mediation as a successful alternative or used in conjunction with the court process, Kathryn began Conflict Management & Resolution in 1997.
Eric Thompson
Eric works full time as Coordinator for the Dodge County Drug Court. He previously worked for the Dodge County Family Services Collaborative and serves as a child advocate in court cases. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Hamline University, and is currently a contractor at Conflict Management & Resolution primarily as a Parenting Time Expeditor & Custody Evaluator.
Wendy
Wendy has been with CMR since 2007. She is an integral part of the mediation process and the first person participants talk to when asking questions and making appointments. Wendy’s degree as a legal administrative assistant compliments her efficient, cheerful, organized approach to all she does. Wendy’s flexibility in her thinking and her life experiences give her the perfect mix of understanding and non-judgment in listening to your circumstances/stories. Her follow through is unmatched.
Finny
Peace dog. Born into a litter of 10 pups from a rescued Mom in Southeast MN, Finnegan had an inauspicious beginning. However, he has since had 21 dog years of experience as a greeter and peacemaker at CMR. He has cut back to part-time so that he can pursue outside interests such as chasing squirrels and rabbits. Despite his part time status, he remains a calming addition to the CMR team.
Angela Lallemont
Angela spent 15 years representing family law clients in court, helping families navigate some of their toughest moments. Angela has a certificate in trauma-informed advocacy from Mitchell-Hamline law school, making her especially supportive to clients dealing with difficult transitions. She is down to earth and compassionate. Her experience includes litigation, mediation, a Parenting Consultant (PC), Parenting-Time Evaluator (PTE), ENE provider and custody evaluator. She brings a practical, compassionate approach to every situation and is always ready to help with insight and empathy.Mary Dunlap
Mary practiced Family Law for over thirty years. Upon retirement from the practice of law, she continues to use that experience as a mediator and social and financial evaluator in early neutral evaluations. I guess we can add that I am a Rule 114 mediator.Mary brings more than thirty years of experience in Family Law to her work as a mediator and early neutral evaluator. After retiring from the practice of law, she continues to serve families and attorneys by providing Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluations and mediation services. Mary is a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, offering informed, practical, and solution‑focused guidance rooted in decades of courtroom and settlement experience.
Tim Woessner
Tim Woessner has joined CMR as a mediator, SENE evaluator, and arbitrator . Tim has practiced family law for 16 years working in the areas of marriage dissolution, custody and parenting time issues, grandparent rights, child protection, financial issues and post-decree matters.“Deep listening from the heart is one half of true communication. Speaking from the heart is the other half.”
— Sara Paddison