Below is a roundup of the recent awards, recognitions, media, and other accomplishments of our attorneys from around the country.

April 19, 2023
Brett S. Ward was interviewed in this Variety article discussing the difficulties with public litigation cases of celebrity divorces.

April 19, 2023
Marilyn B. Chinitz, Kristina Royce and Brett S. Ward have been recognized in Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2023.

April 17, 2023
In this LinkedIn article, Stacy D. Phillips answers questions and discusses the Netflix reality show “Love is Blind.”

Below is a roundup of the recent awards, recognitions, media, and other accomplishments of our attorneys from around the country.

January 17, 2023
Stacy D. Phillips has been named one of the Top Ten Super Lawyers of Southern California.

January 11, 2023
Stacy D. Phillips answers questions from her readers and podcast listeners, and shares her “hot takes” and insights on the issues.

January 10, 2023
Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this article published in the New York Law Journal discussing Gary G. v. Elena A.G.

January 4, 2023 
Morgan Fraser Mouchette was interviewed by Stacy Francis for the Financially Ever After podcast, which provides tips and advice on how an individual can secure their financial future before, during, and after divorce.

December 21, 2022
Morgan Fraser Mouchette and Kristina Royce authored this Forbes article discussing how one can tackle their divorce like Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen did in 2022.
December 20, 2022
Ashley M. Silberfeld and David A. Thomas have been named 2022 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

December 19, 2022
Authority Magazine interviewed Morgan Fraser Mouchette in November, where she discusses how social media comes into play when couples are going through a divorce.

December 14, 2022
Stacy D. Phillips authored this LinkedIn article discussing ways to keep family traditions going after separation.

December 9, 2022 
Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this article published in the New York Law Journal discussing the profuse backlog in the New York judicial system that has built up since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 6, 2022
Marilyn B. Chinitz authored this article published in Fatherly, in which she discusses your chances of a satisfying holiday for all parties when separated or divorced
December 2, 2022
Brett S. Ward served as a panelist at the New York State Bar Association International Section’s 2022 London Global Conference.

November 29, 2022
Marilyn B. Chinitz was named one of Hollywood’s Troubleshooters: Top 35 Lawyers for Death, Divorce and Other Disasters by The Hollywood Reporter.

November 21, 2022
Alan R. Feigenbaum and Sean R. Weissbart authored this New York Law Journal article discussing whether children of divorcing parents are recognized as third-party beneficiaries of their parents’ separation agreements, divorce decrees, etc.

November 15, 2022
Authority Magazine interviewed Stacy D. Phillips in November, where she discusses how social media comes into play when couples are going through a divorce.  
November 2, 2022
Stacy D. Phillips authored this article giving advice for those who are in a relationship where one party suffers from addiction and/or alcoholism, the last of a three-part series.

November 1, 2022
Sophie Jacobi-Parisi authored this Authority Magazine article discussing New York’s law that extends child support until the age of 26 for kids who are the product of a divorce and have been diagnosed as having developmental special needs.

October 28, 2022
Sean R. Weissbart and Alan R. Feigenbaum and associate Kyle G. Durante presented “Cohabitation Agreements, Property Rights, Property Division, Custody, and Economic Rights of Unmarried Cohabitants Act,” a myLawCLE program in October.  
October 28, 2022
Michelle M. Gervais was named to The Florida 500 for the fourth year in a row, honoring her as one of the 44 attorneys recognized in this year’s “Law” category.

October 27, 2022
Sophie Jacobi-Parisi was interviewed by Ilyssa Panitz for The Divorce Hour podcast, which addresses issues that individuals may face when going through a divorce.  
October 26, 2022
Stacy D. Phillips authored this article giving advice for those who are in a relationship where one party suffers from addiction and/or alcoholism, the second of a three-part series.  

October 24, 2022
Shondaland featured Morgan Fraser Mouchette in this article about having difficult financial discussions in a relationship. 

October 19, 2022
Stacy D. Phillips authored this article giving advice for those who are in a relationship where one party suffers from addiction and/or alcoholism, the first of a three-part series.

October 19, 2022
Stacy D. Phillips was featured on JAM.AI, a new mini-podcast platform, where she shares her perspective on relationships, family law, and divorce in her series “Exes and Ohs with Stacy D. Phillips, Esq.”    

Below is a roundup of the recent awards, recognitions, and other important accomplishments of Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law attorneys from around the country.

Stacy D. Phillips Served as Moderator, Presenter at the Los Angeles Business Journal Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards 2022

June 2022 – Stacy D. Phillips moderated the panel, “Invention and Reinvention of Yourself,” and presented an award at the Los Angeles Business Journal Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards 2022, held June 29, 2022, at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Blank Rome is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the event.

Marilyn B. Chinitz Interviewed by the New York Post on Estate Planning

June 2022 – Marilyn B. Chinitz was interviewed for the article, “Where There’s a Will,” which was published by the New Yok Post on June 17, 2022. Marilyn stressed that people should consider a medical directive. “That sets out the extent of the care for the parent or loved one, should they become ill or incapacitated,” she said. She also recommended getting a power of attorney for health care. Then, “fast and effective decisions can be made on behalf of the patient,” she said.

Stacy D. Phillips

An ongoing feature here is a roundup of the recent awards, recognitions, and other important accomplishments of Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law attorneys from around the country.

Michelle M. Gervais Named to Tampa Style’s 2021 Attorneys of the Year

September 2021 – Michelle M. Gervais was named to Tampa Style’s 2021 Attorneys of the Year list. According to the magazine, the Attorneys of the Year, who were nominated by Tampa Style’s readers, “exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and have garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues.” This year’s honorees were profiled in Tampa Style’s September 2021 special issue. Michelle’s Attorney of the Year profile designated her as “The Fixer.”

Marilyn B. Chinitz Interviewed by The New York Times on the Recent Rise in Divorce Filings

September 2021 – Marilyn B. Chinitz was interviewed by The New York Times on how the return to normalcy, or at least semi-normalcy, could mean that couples are finally completing divorces they were forced to delay. Defending a divorced client now “is a lot more complicated and detailed than it used to be,” Chinitz explained. “I’ve had to work through the kind of custody issues that did not exist before COVID-19 struck,” she said. “I mean, who could have ever thought back then that we would be hearing plaintiffs and defendants arguing over whether or not the nanny should be vaccinated, or a request that only people wearing masks could play with their children. And then there’s ‘I do not want my child to be educated remotely — I want him or her in school.’”

Jacqueline Combs Speaks on UCLA Extension Course Panel

August 2021 – Jacqueline Combs served as a panelist for the University of California, Los Angeles (“UCLA”) UCLA Extension course “Women, Wealth and Wisdom: Legal Updates,” which was held on August 25, 2021. Jacqueline and her fellow panelists shared their experiences with and knowledge of important legal topics such as family law, including planning for marriage, divorce, minor children, and pets.