Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW, is a Massachusetts divorce attorney divorce mediator and partner at Fields and Dennis LLP, who has been consistently recognized on a national and state level for showing dedication, compassion, leadership and excellence in family law and alternative dispute resolution. In 2018, Vicki received a prestigious recognition when she was named one of the âTop Women of Law in Massachusettsâ as well as a 2020 âSuper Lawyer.â Vicki was also selected as a 2018 and 2019 âSuper Lawyer.â She has also been recognized as one of the âTop Attorneys in New England,â a âTop Ten Attorney in Family Law in Massachusettsâ and a âTop Rated Lawyer: Women Leaders in the Law.â
- Divorce
- Family Law
- J.D. (cum laude), Boston University School of Law (Note Editor Law Review â 1989)
- M.S.W., The University of Maryland School of Social Work (1979)
- B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, The Johns Hopkins University Honors Program (1977)
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- Womenâs Bar Association
- Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar â 1989
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
- Boston Bar Association, Member
- Women's Bar Association, Member
- Category V Parent Coordinator â Ms. Shemin has met the stringent requirements to be a Parent Coordinator pursuant to Standing Order 1-17
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts â Board of Directors Massachusetts Chapter
- Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators â Board Member and Founding Member (2016-18) Member of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee.
- Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation â President
- Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council â Member and Annual Institute Presenter
- The Divorce Center â Frequent presenter to the public on topics including alimony, custody, emotional impact of divorce and property division
- Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education â Family Law Mediation Workshop
- Mediate.com Premium Member and Contributor
- Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI) â volunteer mediator/trainee supervisor at Norfolk County Probate Court
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals â Member and Presenter at International Conference