If I need to cancel, are refunds offered?

Yes. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received before January 2, 2026 for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds thereafter.

Are there materials for this event?

Yes. Registrants will be sent a link to print or view written materials prior to the program.

I am from out of town, but would like to attend this event in person. Is there a hotel block?

Yes. We have a hotel block available through the Jefferson Hotel at a room rate of $295.00. The Jefferson Hotel is located at 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220. To make reservations, call 804.649.4750.

If I have further questions, who can I contact?

Contact Beth Murphy at 540-722-2300 or at bmurphy@buchbauermcguire.com

Thursday, January 22

The Next Litigation

By Virginia AAML

Join us as we dive deep into the complex worlds of equities, embryos, and ethics at warp speed - it's going to be a wild ride!

Date and time

Location

Jepson Alumni Center

442 Westhampton Way Richmond, VA 23229

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

When Executive Pay is Not Just Pay and Private Equity is Not Just Equity

Eric Rollinger, Esq.

When Executive Pay is Not Just Pay and Private Equity is Not Just Equity: Tax Insights and Valuations for Divorce Lawyers

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Review of the Research on Divorce & Children: Facts v. Myths

Lisa Herrick, Esq.

Review of the Research on Divorce & Children: Facts v. Myths

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Break - Lunch Provided

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

When Cases Hit Home: Navigating Emotional Boundaries & Personal Triggers

Hon. Daniel Tomas Crowe Lopez

Natalia Wilson, Esquire

Barbara Mardigian, LPC

w/ Hetal Challah, JLAP, moderating

When Cases Hit Home: Navigating Emotional Boundaries and Personal Triggers in Divorce Law (working lunch) (1 hour of Wellness)

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Who Gets Our Future Children? The Chaos of Embryo & Gamete Disposition

Colleen Quinn, Esq.

Who Gets Our Future Children? The Chaos of Embryo and Gamete Disposition Without Proper Planning

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Modern Virginia Parentage for LGBTQ+ Families - Current Legal Presumptions

Eva N. Juncker, Esq.

Modern Virginia Parentage for LGBTQ+ Families - Current Legal Presumptions, Statutes, and Caselaw, with a look at Trends in Other Jurisdictions Eva N. Juncker, Esq., joined by an attorney from the Na...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Zealous, Not Ruthless: Ethics and Advocacy in a Changing Legal Landscape

Kevin Martingale, Esq.

Bretta Lewis, Esq.

Zealous, Not Ruthless: Ethics and Advocacy in a Changing Legal Landscape (1 hour of Ethics)

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Highlights

8 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 20 days before event

About this event

Family & Education • Education

Join the Virginia Chapter of the AAML for a full day conference addressing today's most complex family law challenges. This CLE, open to both AAML members and non-members alike, covers essential topics from executive compensation and private equity valuations in high-asset divorce cases, to evidence-based research on divorce impacts on children. We will hear from experts on emerging issues including embryo disposition rights and Virginia parentage law for LGBTQ+ families. Our lunch hour will emphasize attorney wellness with a discussion about transference, countertransference, and managing emotional boundaries in family law practice. Attendees will gain practical insights from judges, practicing attorneys, mental health professionals, and niche practice experts, with CLE credits that include ethics and wellness. We hope to see you there!

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Virginia AAML

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