Our Speakers
Allison C. Williams
Allison C. Williams, Founder of Williams Law Group, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Matrimonial Law Attorney, and certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy in Family Law.
An international speaker in the field of child abuse and neglect evidence and trial practice, Ms. Williams has appeared on the Katie Couric show and has published articles in the Huffington Post addressing issues of child maltreatment. She has been selected among her peers as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in New Jersey and has been voted by her clients as one of New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families.
Dr. Carla J. Cooke
Dr. Carla J. Cooke is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and served as the assistant commissioner for child welfare reform efforts in the state. She is the founder and director of Sanctuary of Hope and Healing, which is a counseling center, refuge, and place of restoration.
Dr. Cooke conducts forensic evaluations typically for child welfare agencies, is regularly successfully certified as an expert in parental fitness, and testifies during court proceedings. She has passionately advocated for the inclusion of trauma-informed forensic evaluations and has spoken on the topic for professional organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.