Teachers Diploma (Speech and Drama) - Trinity College of Music, London 

Bachelor of Laws - University of Queensland 

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Queensland Institute of Technology 

Graduate Certificate in Education - Queensland University of Technology 

Linda Kochanski has been admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland since 1986, initially
specialising in Family and Criminal Law. She gained extensive experience in various areas
of law but discovered a particular interest in family law and mediation. 

Linda subsequently worked for Relationships Australia in various roles including Branch
Manager, Coordinator of Mediation and Senior Consultant in Mediation. She has practised
in all forms of relationship mediation. Linda continues to practice mediation and is a
member of Bond University's Dispute Resolution Centre. 

Linda has been a Tutor and Lecturer since 1991 working initially as a tutor with QUT. In
2001, Linda was a founding Lecturer in the Griffith Professional Legal Training Program
instructing in Family, Criminal, Property and Estates Legal Practice. In 2004 she was
appointed as On Campus Program Coordinator at Griffith. In 2009 Linda came to Bond and
holds the position of Coordinator On Campus Professional Legal Training within the Law
Faculty. 

Linda has presented at national and international conferences on Mediation and Family Law
and has published in these areas as well.

Articles

FDR using a multigenerational approach: The role of grandparents - entitlement or privilege? (with Mieke Brandon), Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal (2011)

This article focuses on the incorporation of children’s needs and the role of grandparents as...

 

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Mediation, negotiation or litigation?, ADR Bulletin (2001)

Extract:

Broadly speaking, mediation, negotiation and litigation are the three processes available to a person involved...