Instructors

Sarah C. Easter graduated from The University of Tennessee with a B.A. in Political Science and then earned her J.D. from Tulane Law School. She is a Partner at Mckellar and Easter Attorney’s at Law in Knoxville, Tennessee and handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plan modifications and appeals. She is also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator. Sarah is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, has a perfect 10.0 Rating on Avvo.com and was named one of Cityview Magazine’s Top Divorce Attorneys in 2012, 2013 and 2014. She is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and has written articles for their monthly magazine, Dicta, as well as speaking at their CLE events. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys playing with her two Huskies, horseback riding, and watching football. You can contact her at Sarah@TennesseeMediationSchool.com.

Laura E. Metcalf graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in English and Psychology and then earned her J.D. from University of Tennessee School of Law. She is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Middle District Federal Courts in Tennessee as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She practiced with Hindman and Associates for 17 years before opening her own firm in 2015. Laura’s practice areas include all family law matters, criminal defense, worker’s compensation and personal injury. Laura is a past or present member of the Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators, and the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Laura is a Rule 31 Supreme Court Listed Mediator for Family Law, Civil Law and for Domestic Violence. In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time her her 3 cats and 1 dog, keeping up with her book club and is always traveling somewhere fun. You can contact her at Laura@TennesseeMediationSchool.com.

OUR INSTRUCTORS:

Have over 25 years of litigation experience

Routinely litigate family law and civil cases

Understand practitioners challenges and needs

Provide clear, detailed and efficient instruction

Use real life examples and exercises

Provide insightful and entertaining CME hours

Always keep the practitioner in mind

Ensure courses are innovative and relevant