Fellows in Action
AAML Fellows have an opportunity to submit up to three (3) published works to be displayed on the AAML website to showcase their thought leadership and expertise. Sharing research, articles, or papers not only highlights your individual contributions to the practice of family law, but also demonstrates the caliber and highest standards of practice within the AAML Fellowship community. This is a benefit available only to AAML Fellows. It positions you among esteemed peers and fosters greater visibility for your thought leadership and expertise.
| AAML Fellow | Credentials, Certifications, and/or Designations | Title of Work | Publication Date | Publisher | Description of Published Work | Link to Purchase or View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Bundy | Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers | Marijuana and Family Law | 3/8/2021 | Oklahoma Bar Journal | 'Marijuana and Family Law' was written on request from the Oklahoma Bar Journal after Oklahoma passed legislation permitting medical marijuana licenses. | Link |
| Aaron Bundy | Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers | Where to Start? Preparing to Examine a Family Law Expert | 3/1/2018 | Oklahoma Bar Journal | 'Where to Start? Preparing to Examine a Family Law Expert' provides an overview of the use of experts in family law trials and includes resources for trial preparation in cases involving expert testimony. | Link |
| Aaron Bundy | Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers | Delete Boilerplate from Discovery to Avoid Trouble | 8/18/2020 | Best Lawyers | This article addresses common myths and bad habits in discovery that are unsupported by discovery statutes or applicable case law. | Link |
| Melissa Kucinski | Kucinski, Hale, & Coffee’s Family Law Across Borders: Cases & Commentaries | 2021 | West Academic | This casebook provides a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date analysis of family law from comparative and private international law perspectives. It emphasizes the need to examine complex cross-border family situations by comparing legal systems and understanding the jurisdictional overlay. | Link | |
| Melissa Kucinski | The Future of Litigating an International Child Abduction Case in the United States | 2020 | Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | With new challenges in litigating these complex cases, it benefits practitioners to recognize the options currently available and on the horizon to secure the return of children abducted by their parents. | Article PDF | |
| Melissa Kucinski | International Family Law - Year in Review 2023 | 2024 | American Bar Association | This Article discusses significant legal developments in family law from 2023. It is published annually, and this author has co-authored this piece for over a decade. The next issue will be released in 2025, covering calendar year 2024. | Link | |
| Lauren Waddell | Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; AAML Texas Fellow | The Bencher, The Magazine of the American Inns of Court; Advice to Young Lawyers; January/ February 2024 Issue | 2024 | The Bencher, The Magazine of the American Inns of Court | The article offers advice to young lawyers in seeking mentorship opportunities, business development, and defining a personalized path for a successful career. | Link |
| Lauren Waddell | Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; AAML Texas Fellow | Texas Lawyer; In Family Law, Parents Seeking to Gather Evidence Must Not Lose Sight of Most Important Issue | 2023 | Texas Lawyer | This article addresses effectively gathering evidence in custody battles without making mistakes that negatively affect the fact finders view of a parent's credibility and judgment. The use of technology should be used carefully when obtaining evidence, including considering privacy issues. | Link |
| Brian Vertz | MBA, ESQ, CVA | Divorce Taxation | 2023 (21st Ed.) | James Publishing | Whether you are structuring agreements, negotiating with adversaries, or presenting to the court, it is important to have a clear understanding of the tax consequences. This plain English manual walks you step-by-step through the most common tax traps in property distribution and support. | Purchase |
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