Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff
Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff Returns with New Topics
Six NEW Live Virtual Sessions
As an AAML Fellow, you understand the critical role that a highly skilled support team plays in the success of your practice. The AAML Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff is back by popular demand with six live virtual sessions, new topics, and the same high caliber instruction from AAML Fellows. Designed exclusively for support staff and paralegals in Fellows’ firms, this series builds confidence, sharpens skills, and keeps your team operating at an elite level, all while you stay focused on billable work.
Who Should Attend:
Support staff in family law offices of AAML Fellows who seek to improve their skills and contribute more effectively to their teams. This virtual training is appropriate for ALL experience levels, as faculty will share evolving standards and trends in representation to remain relevant at the highest level. If your staff attended last year, we encourage you to consider return attendance to build on the 2025 topics and deepen impact.
Enrollment is limited to paralegals and support staff at Fellows’ firms.
Registration Price: SOLD OUT
Thank you for your interest in AAML’s Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff. We are excited to report that we are SOLD OUT for the second year in a row.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To view all opportunities to sponsor the 2026 Elite Training on Family Law Support Staff, please visit the page below.
Includes Six Classes
The 2026 series features new topics. If your staff attended last year, we encourage you to consider return attendance to build on the 2025 topics and deepen impact. Missed last year’s series? Check out the 2025 recordings package.
Intake with Intention: Creating a Strong Start for High Level Family Law Cases – Aug. 20
Brian C Vertz, Esq., Partner, Pollock Begg (Pennsylvania)
Robert Benavente, Partner, Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP (California)
The intake process sets the tone for every case. Explore best practices for gathering essential information, identifying early read flags and creating a smooth, accurate case setup that supports both clients and attorneys.
Elevating ADR: How Family Law Support Staff Drive Successful Outcomes – Sept. 3
Sheryl Seiden, Founding Partner, SeidenFreed LLC (New Jersey)
Christine Fitzgerald, Partner, SeidenFreed LLC (New Jersey)
With mediation and arbitration playing a growing role in family law, strong administrative support is essential. Learn how to prepare documents, coordinate logistics and support attorneys before, during and after ADR proceedings.
The Power of Preparation: How Staff Elevate Trial Outcomes – Sept. 17
Kristi Reardon, Partner, Reardon House Colton PLC (Arizona)
Daniel L. Gray, Partner, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC (Virginia)
Effective preparation makes all the difference. Discover practical checklists and organizational approaches that help support staff contribute confidently to hearings, trials and post-hearing follow-up.
Cultural Sensitivity and Trauma-Informed Communication: Essential Skills for Family Law Support Professionals – Oct. 8
Jillian Duggan-Herd, Partner, Cage & Miles, LLP (California)
Vanessa Hammer, Founding Partner, Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC (Illinois)
Family law clients often navigate intense emotional and personal challenges. Build skills in culturally competent, trauma-informed communication that foster trust, reduce conflict and support positive client interactions.
Client Confidentiality in a Digital Age: Cybersecurity Strategies for Family Law Teams – Nov. 19 (Moved from Oct. 15)
Amie Martinez, Managing Partner, ACW Law (Nebraska)
Lynn Slaathaug Moen, Attorney/Owner, Nilson Brand Law (North Dakota)
Support staff are on the front lines of protecting sensitive client data. Learn how to spot common cyber threats, use secure file-sharing practices and respond effectively to potential security incidents in a family law environment.
Discovery Process Deep Dive: Tools, Tactics and Organization – Oct. 29
David McGrath, Managing Partner, Louden, Katz, McGrath & Bryan, LLC (Connecticut)
Kevin J. Rubin, Founding Partner, Rubin Family Law LLC (Atlanta)
Family law discovery can be complex and document-heavy. Gain practical strategies for organizing materials, tracking requests and responses and adding meaningful support throughout the discovery process.
Unlock the 2025 Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff Topics for Your Staff
The 2025 AAML Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff recordings are now available on-demand! This bundle features six power packed sessions taught by AAML Fellows so your support staff team can learn anytime, anywhere.
- Bundle of all six sessions
- Unlimited access – view on demand, on your staff’s schedule
- Perfect for onboarding, upskilling, or giving your staff the tools to operate at an elite level
How to Access
Support staff are encouraged to create their own AAML profile to register for the 2025 Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff Recording Bundle. To set up an account they will need to visit the AAML login page. Email us if they need additional assistance.