American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Please note, the AAML National Office will be closed Dec. 25, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025, to celebrate the holiday season. We will return all emails and phone calls as soon as possible upon our return to the office on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Give yourself the gift of knowledge and relaxation by registering for the #AAMLMidyearMeeting! 🎁 Our 2025 Midyear Meeting schedule is built to allow dedicated time to enjoy invigorating activities with your family and network with colleagues, all while enjoying a white sand paradise. Step away from the office this March and join us in Costa Rica: https://bit.ly/4i1vqSZ

Family lawyers and their clients share common goals: resolving disputes privately, more efficiently, at lower costs and with minimal adversarial conflict. Make sure to read this recent #AAMLJournal article, "Family Law Arbitration — A Guide for Providing Sound Counsel to Litigants." Written by Amy J. Amundsen and Carolyn M. Zack, this article shares how arbitration can help family lawyers achieve these goals. https://bit.ly/4ghnawO

AAML Fellows: As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to renew your Fellowship! To maintain your status as a Fellow, please complete your renewal by Dec. 31. Check your inbox for a link to renew.

Chapters are the lifeblood of AAML and deliver the strong connection between local happenings and the national governance structure. View our chapters page to learn the latest regarding events happening in your local chapter: https://bit.ly/4goSCJ6 #AAMLChapters

Step away from the day-to-day responsibilities of the office and into a tropical oasis this March at the 2025 #AAMLMidyearMeeting! Not only will you have the opportunity to relax in a white-sand paradise, but you'll also hear from expert speakers during our enhanced CLE program, including the session, "Building and Sustaining Legal Talent: Strategies for Recruitment, Retention and Professional Growth." Our expert presenters include Caryn Green of Green Family Law P.A., Anita Ventrelli of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP and Brian Vertz of Pollock Begg, who will be discussing best practices in onboarding and compensation models and how to market an attractive employee experience to both current and prospective talent. Register now: https://bit.ly/4i1vqSZ

Over the last several decades, there have been enormous changes to the formation and reformation of family systems as well as the status of legal parentage in the United States. Read this recent #AAMLJournal article, "A Report on the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA2017): Developments in State Law Regarding the Rights of Children," to discover how decisions involving the UPA have evolved in various states throughout the country. https://bit.ly/3ZKiREd

Don't forget to register to join us next Monday for our last webinar of the year: "Professionalism and Civility at Work and in General." We'll be discussing the balance between zealous advocacy and ongoing civility, as well as how professionalism and civility leads to greater personal satisfaction at work, increased income and a greater reputation in the community. Did we mention this webinar is complimentary for Fellows and is eligible for CLE? Register today: https://bit.ly/3Zoeqiu #AAMLWebinar

Still reminiscing about the 2024 #AAMLAnnualMeeting last month? Relive all of the exciting education and family law fun by viewing photos in the AAML Annual Meeting Flickr album! From CLE sessions to yacht rock dancing, we've captured it all and more. https://lnkd.in/g8ASnw8b

Fostering a more positive work environment in your family law practice helps improve morale, increase productivity, enhance client service and reduce turnover. Join us for the 2025 #AAMLMidyearMeeting and attend the session, "Creating a Positive Work Environment and Culture in Your Family Law Firm." Presenters Ronique Bastine Robinson of Bastine Law Group, Meghan M. Clary of Chorowski Clary Saoji Epstein, P.A. and Mark C. Smith, PsyD, of Coral Gables Counseling Center will explore key elements and strategies for cultivating wellness in your family law firm. Register now: https://bit.ly/4i1vqSZ