Direct Examination with Dan and Lauren

Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.) served 15 years as a Judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court, with the entirety of her time on the bench devoted to Family Law. Judge Lopez-Giss presided over thousands of cases involving all types of contested and complex Family Law matters, including parentage cases, custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, business valuation, and property division....

Raymond Hekmat's practice of law has been devoted exclusively to areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, custody, support issues as well as prenuptial agreements, since earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. Since 2018, Raymond's practice shifted from divorce litigation to specializing in marital agreements, divorce consulting, and divorce mediation, where he...

With four decades of trial and appellate experience, Ronald F. Brot, Founding and Senior Partner at Brot Gross Fishbein LLP, has successfully handled high conflict and complex cases from inception through settlement or trial involving all aspects of family law, including child custody, relocation, domestic violence, support, property, complex financial issues, and paternity. As a highly experience...

David J. Glass is an exceptional high-stakes family law litigator with a unique background. Not only is he well-versed in law, but he also holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, making him one of the few attorneys with this dual expertise. His focus is on divorce, child custody litigation, and complex asset division, providing his clients with an invaluable inside look into the procedures utilized by...

Robert C. Brandt, Certified Family Law Specialist, was named the head of Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP’s Family Law Department nearly 20 years ago. Through his dedication to mentorship, integrity, and education, internally amongst team members and externally in the family law community, Mr. Brandt ensured the excellence and steady growth of FMBK’s family law department. Today, FMBK stands...

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Peter represents people in complex divorce cases. He skillfully negotiates marital agreements. His cases involve people with "out of the ordinary" personal and financial issues. He handles international issues from premarital agreements to custody disputes. His clients include entertainers, business owners, inventors, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, athletes, and financiers. Peter has writte...

Lance S. Spiegel is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law and was a member of the Law Review. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of California and has also been admitted pro hac vice in several other jurisdictions. Mr. Spiegel has been a panelist and speaker at numerous advanced professional programs and is the author of articles included in Conti...

Judge Silberman has dedicated his career to public service, demonstrating a strong commitment throughout. Originally from New York City and a graduate of Wesleyan University, he relocated to Los Angeles to work as a television writer, contributing to popular shows like Charles in Charge. However, the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s motivated him to shift his focus. Upon obtaining his law degree from US...

Hon. Anne C. Kiley has served as a Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County since 2023. Prior to taking the bench, she was a Family Law attorney for nearly three decades and a Certified Family Law Specialist since 2001. Anne recognized the unique dynamics presented by every family law case, and had the ability to counsel clients through the complex and emotionally charged issues that aris...

Hon. Amy M. Pellman (Ret.) is a highly regarded retired judge, renowned for her unwavering commitment to family law and children's rights. Her legal career has been marked by groundbreaking advocacy, public service, and a relentless pursuit of fairness. Now, as a mediator and private judge, Judge Pellman proudly joins Signature Resolution, drawn to its reputation for attracting top family law judg...

Keith M. Clemens, Commissioner of the Superior Court (Ret.), celebrates 50 years as an attorney this year. He became a Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner in 1991, serving in family law judicial assignments, initially in the North Valley District in San Fernando and then in Department 9 in what is now the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Commissioner Clemens has been a private judge for the past 26 ye...

Glen H. Schwartz is the principal of the Beverly Hills law firm of Glen H. Schwartz A Law Corporation. Glen is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. A former Chair of the LACBA Family Law Section and Chair of seven Child Custody Colloquiums as well as other professional appointments,...

Judge Gordon served on the Los Angeles Superior Court for 17 years and spent nine years in leadership positions as the Assistant Supervising and Supervising Judge of the Family Law and Criminal Divisions. He was appointed by the Chief Justice of California as a voting member on the Judicial Council of California, the policy-making body for the Judicial Branch. During his tenure in the Family Law D...

From 2016 until his retirement, Judge Lewis served as the supervising judge for the Los Angeles County Family Law Division where he oversaw the operations of nearly 70 family law departments in the county. From 2014 to 2016 he served in a long cause family law trial department in Los Angeles; he was Assistant Supervising Judge of the Family Law Division from 2011 to 2014. Judge Lewis served in a r...

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Evan C. Itzkowitz has dedicated his career to the practice of family law, exclusively focusing on this area since 2001. As a partner at Blevans Itzkowitz Cantrell LLP, Mr. Itzkowitz provides his clients with a deep well of knowledge and experience, guiding them through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Presented by UBS 📂 Access materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloH_P5S...

Kimia Klein is a distinguished professional renowned for her unwavering dedication to navigating the complexities of family law. With a focus on high net worth clients, including athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Kimia has consistently achieved favorable results in resolving intricate family law issues. Specializing in complex marital property matters, she brings a wealth of exp...

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Joseph Mannis acts as of counsel to Summers Levine Lipsic & Hersh, LLP (SLLH) and was formerly a Founding Partner in the firm of Hersh Mannis LLP (one of the predecessors to SLLH). His life and work span many facets of the artistic and legal community. Presented by UBS 📂 Access materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloH_P5SwbNtMZ9YDawxR2H8LI_VwicW/view?usp=sharing No CLE is provided for...

Stacy Phillips is a nationally recognized family law practitioner, handling primarily high-net-worth and high-profile divorce cases. She has guided clients through critical transitions in their lives for more than 37 years with experience in every facet of family law, including complex divorce actions, high-conflict custody cases, domestic violence cases, same-sex divorce/dissolution matters, pate...

Over five decades and in a confidential setting, Daniel Jaffe has established himself as the sought-after attorney for high-profile celebrity and professional clients and their spouses with the most sensitive and complicated family law matters. His experience and success in and out of the courtroom have earned him the well-placed trust of many well known clients who seek his advice and skills when...

Co-founding partner of Leichter Leichter-Maroko LLP, Alexandra Leichter has developed a reputation for providing excellent representation to her clients, leaving no stone unturned, assessing each case thoroughly to assure that the client is provided with all possible information to make a reasoned and educated decision regarding his/her case. While Alexandra has developed a reputation for being a...

Michael Trope's journey to California family law is a tapestry woven with professional prowess, personal challenges, and an unconventional twist. Over three decades in the heart of Los Angeles, he not only navigated but triumphed in intricate family law litigation, all without relying on the towering legacy of his esteemed father, Sorrell Trope. At 21, Trope ventured into sports representation. De...