Yolanda Cartusciello, for more than 20 years, has served in senior administrative leadership roles in major law firms, including Debevoise & Plimpton and Cleary Gottlieb. At both firms, she led the marketing teams, designed their business development and media strategies and took charge of their implementation. She was the chief architect of profile enhancement strategies, perception studies, branding exercises, comprehensive client interview programs, and practice and lateral partner rollouts. In her last five years at Debevoise, she was often tapped to work closely with the Management Committee on a variety of high-level projects including as a member of the Pricing and Project Management committee, Professional Development Diversity Committee, and was an instrumental member of ad hoc committees focused on recruitment and retention as well as growth and profitability. 

Since co-founding PP&C Consulting in 2016, Yolanda has worked with numerous firms on firmwide and practice strategic planning, and administrative function assessments, including a review of people, process and technology.  Yolanda has also helped to launch several new firms.  This work has included helping to develop partnership structures, administrative functions, selection of technology, and the “incubation” of those firms from inception through at least their one-year anniversary.   Yolanda spends approximately half her time conducting client interviews for law firms. 

Hello, My name is Tyler Dolph, and I am an entrepreneur and operator who leads at the intersection of marketing, legal services, and organizational transformation.   As the CEO of Rocket Clicks and co-owner of Sterling Lawyers, I’ve helped scale teams, launch new service lines, driven multimillion-dollar growth, and executed a strategic pivot to an industry-specific model serving family law firms.   My experience spans leadership development, acquisitions, and building cultures rooted in discipline, candor, and high performance. I am driven by a mission to help families navigate difficult moments by empowering the law-firm owners who serve them.

As a seasoned executive, I've dedicated my career to integrating teams, fostering healthy cultures, and driving profitability. From my tenure at Sterling Lawyers to my current role as President at Rocket Clicks, I've consistently delivered results by focusing on people, processes, and purpose.  I’m passionate about driving transformative growth and building strong, thriving cultures.  With over a decade of experience, I've successfully integrated Finance, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing, and Client Service teams, leading to substantial revenue growth and improved ROI. My leadership at Sterling Lawyers resulted in an annual revenue boost from $0 to $15M in under 9 years.  As someone deeply rooted in the belief that vibrant small businesses form the backbone of our local economies, my mission at Rocket Clicks is to help your business thrive.  My approach is simple - empower, execute, and elevate.

John A. Pappalardo, Esq., Partner, has been an attorney practicing matrimonial law for forty (40) years. He is admitted in the States of New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. He is admitted in the Eastern and Southern Federal Courts of New York State. He is also admitted to practice before the Federal Courts in New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Pappalardo was a partner in the law firm of Farber, Pappalardo and Carbonari from 1995 to 2022 before founding The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC in 2022. Mr. Pappalardo has also been consecutively selected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list from 2016 through 2025. He has also been nominated by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction for the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. Additionally, Mr. Pappalardo has been consecutively selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) from 2017 through 2021. Mr. Pappalardo is a member of the mediation and collaborative law panels in Westchester County. Additionally, he has had a private matrimonial mediation practice and has acted as an attorney for children for thirty-five (35) years. He is an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution. Mr. Pappalardo is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, International Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Westchester County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and their relevant domestic relations and ADR subsections. 

Maris J. Weiner is Of Counsel to Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP representing clients in all phases of family law resolution, litigation, and arbitration throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her clients include entrepreneurs, physicians, lawyers, artists, parents, grandparents and third parties seeking custody. Recognized as a leader in the family law bar, Maris handles complex litigation and sensitive negotiations that involve high-net-worth marital estates; business valuations; executive compensation; custody and relocation; high-conflict marital/parental disputes and negotiating prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. Maris is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and also completed training with the AAML to obtain certification as a family law arbitrator. She has also been named to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Maris speaks frequently to lawyers and financial experts locally and nationally on a range of family law issues, including finding, valuing and dividing assets, alimony and child support, and the benefits of arbitration. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, and her B.A. magna cum laude from Union College.

Katy Mickelson is an Equity Partner at Beermann LLP, a 50+ attorney family law firm founded in 1958. After transitioning from a lucrative career in consumer public relations, Katy began her family law career with Beermann as a clerk during law school. Since she joined Beermann as an attorney in 2005, Katy has helped grow the firm to be one of the largest and most well-respected family law firms in the United States. 

Katy's trial and courtroom experience is extensive, and she believes that each family law client has a story to tell, whether it is related to complex financial matters or parenting issues. However, she also subscribes to the philosophy that public disputes in court should only be a last resort to resolve family law conflict. When costly litigation can be avoided, Katy will draw on her experience as a certified mediator to settle cases efficiently and expeditiously. It is this commitment to practical, no-nonsense problem-solving that has clients entrusting their most complicated, sensitive and nuanced family law issues to Katy.

Katy’s unique background in business and marketing, and her understanding of the importance of effective storytelling and messaging in family law, set her apart from her peers. Katy considers her audience – whether it is the client, judge or opposing counsel – carefully. She listens and then speaks, which allows her to come up with creative solutions that are uniquely tailored to that specific case or client. 

In addition to her support as a Fellow of both the IAFL and AAML, including serving on the Board of Governors for the Illinois Chapter, Katy gives back to the family law community in other ways.  She serves as a faculty member for the National Family Law Trial Institute in Fort Worth, Texas; as a mentor for younger family law attorneys; as chair of Beermann’s Law Clerk and Externship Program; and as a frequent panelist, author and lecturer. 

Katy is also an avid supporter of and mouthpiece for her native Chicago. A University of Michigan alumnus and graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Katy is a Midwest girl at heart. She is an active member of the Economic Club of Chicago and the newest member of the Board of Trustees for the Tony award-winning Court Theatre, a professional theatre in residence at the University of Chicago.  Katy has been consistently recognized for her contributions to family law by Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, was selected as one of the 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in 2012 by Law Bulletin Media and has been honored with awards and recognition from Crain’s Chicago Business and other local publications and media outlets.

Attorney Battey, partner at Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC,  is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She was admitted to practice in 2008. She practices exclusively in the area of matrimonial and family law.

Attorney Battey has been selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America each year from 2017 through the present in the field of Family Law. She was also recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in the field of Family Law each year from 2011 through the present. Attorney Battey was also named a Top Attorney in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine in 2013.

Attorney Battey serves as a Special Master in the Stamford/Norwalk judicial district.  She also serves on the faculty for the American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado, at which she teaches trial skills to other family law attorneys from across the country.  She graduated with honors from Quinnipiac University School of Law.  While in law school, she was a Dean’s Fellow Scholar.  In addition, Attorney Battey serves as a member and past president on the Executive Board of the Westport Young Women’s League, as well as on the board of St. Paul’s Christian School.

Ms. Kelling has been practicing family law in NC for over 25 years.  Ms. Kelling is a board-certified specialist in Family Law as well as a Fellow in the AAAML and IAFL.  For many years, Currently, Ms. Kelling is secretary of the North Carolina AAML chapter.  Ms. Kelling has been actively involved in the North Carolina State Bar Family Law Council including serving as chair of the Section and co-chair of the CLE Committee.

Kevin Segler is a shareholder with KoonsFuller, PC in Plano, Texas. Kevin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Kevin regularly writes and speaks on a wide variety of family law topics.

Mr. Cestero is the senior partner at Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is the Vice-President of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and a past President of its USA Chapter. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and has held leadership roles in both the AAML Florida Chapter and the AAML Foundation. Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar, Mr. Cestero is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2024) and Florida Super Lawyers, where he was named one of the Miami area’s top 100 lawyers. He is a frequent author and lecturer on family law and is admitted to practice in Florida state courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He holds a JD from Florida State University College of Law.

Cassandra Chin is a Partner with Nichols Zauzig and joined the firm’s family law group in 2001. Ms. Chin has been involved with local and state bar associations since early on in her career. She served on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section for 7 years, becoming Chair in 2012. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization of dedicated and professional family lawyers who are recognized and respected by the bench and bar as the leaders in the field. She is the Immediate Past President of the AAML Virginia Chapter and serves as a Vice President on the AAML National Executive Committee. She has also served AAML as Membership Chair (2018-2021), Secretary (2021-2022), and the elected Virginia representative to the National Board of Governors (2014-2020). Since 2019, she has been a Diplomate to the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, which is comprised of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States and is by invitation only. She was co-chair of the Prince William County Bar Association Family Law Committee from 2007-2023. Ms. Chin has been recognized by Virginia and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers since 2016, and she has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2020. In 2023, she was awarded the Family Law Service Award by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section Board of Governors. In 2024, Virginia Lawyers Weekly named Ms. Chin as a “Go To Lawyer" for Family Law.

Mr. Eaton is the senior associate attorney with Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2021, Mr. Eaton attained Board Certification in Marital and Family Law. Mr. Eaton dedicates himself exclusively to the practice of Marital and Family Law by representing clients in Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, Modification, and Enforcement actions, involving complex children’s issues, equitable distribution, alimony, and child support. Mr. Eaton has represented clients at both the trial and appellate court levels.
Mr. Eaton is an active member of The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar currently serving on the Section’s Executive Council. He serves on the Section’s Legislation Committee, offering guidance on proposed legislation related to marital and family law. Additionally, Mr. Eaton has authored materials for and presented at multiple Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.
In his free time, Mr. Eaton is an avid sports fan and can often be seen cheering for his favorite ice hockey team, the Florida Panthers.

Rebecca Millenbach has been practicing law since May of 2001 and has focused her practice exclusively on family law matters since 2005. As a Partner at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, Rebecca represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, paternity, child support, maintenance, post judgment matters, and legal separation.

Studying political science and communications, Rebecca received her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. While attending Marquette University Law School, where she received her Juris Doctorate, Rebecca was a finalist in Raymond Klitzke Moot Court competition and interned for the Internal Revenue Service, Office of District Counsel.

Rebecca is a strong advocate for her clients and she provides realistic and sound advice. She believes in the philosophy that a cooperative approach is the best way to resolve family law issues, and works hard to ensure her clients are armed with the proper legal knowledge to facilitate amicable resolutions. Rebecca has extensive trial experience and exudes confidence in the courtroom in the event matters cannot be resolved between parties and their issues need to be litigated.

Susan Myres brings 43 years of experience in family law and a relentless drive to practice smarter, not harder. As founder of Myres & Associates, she leads a team that thrives on one guiding question: How can we do this better? Her firm is known for delivering high-quality legal services while maximizing value to clients—without losing sight of practical limitations on time, money, and human bandwidth. Susan embraces the cutting edge of technology—not because it’s trendy, but because it helps eliminate inefficiency and frustration. She’s passionate about systems that work with your team, not against it. In her work and in her leadership, she believes that excellence in family law practice depends on streamlined processes, clear communication, and smart use of resources. In this presentation, Susan will share her strategies for effective case information collection, organization, storage, and presentation—offering tools and insights that empower paralegals and staff to support top-tier legal work with confidence and clarity. Expect practical ideas, honest reflections, and a few laughs along the way.

Jenny was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, and she is a graduate of the College of Charleston and Charleston School of Law. Jenny is an experienced attorney who holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and she is a frequent speaker at local, state, and national continuing legal education seminars.

She is the planner and moderator for the annual Guardian ad Litem training, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar, which provides training for Guardians ad Litem throughout the state to maintain their certification to serve in contested family court cases.  

Jenny also edited both editions of The South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Toolkit, which were published in March 2014 (1st Edition) and in November 2021 (2nd Edition) by the South Carolina Bar CLE Division. This valuable resource has been very well received by judges and attorneys all across our state. 

She was one of only 18 attorneys in South Carolina to be selected to participate in the 2014 Leadership Academy sponsored by the SC Bar and is a graduate of the program. In 2018, she was proud to be selected to participate in Leadership Spartanburg by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Ben Stevens is the Senior Partner at The Stevens Law Group, LLC, a boutique family law firm based in Spartanburg, SC, and he handles complex divorce, child custody, and other domestic matters statewide. Mr. Stevens currently serves as President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and he has held numerous other positions in the past. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a Board-Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Stevens has been designated as a Super Lawyer in Family Law for multiple years, and he is listed in The Best Lawyers in America©. He has held an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for many years. Ben previously served on the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Bar, as well as Chair of both the South Carolina Bar’s Family Law Council and the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Association for Justice. Mr. Stevens co-authored Family Law Essentials: A Primer for the Private Practice Before the Family Court in South Carolina, which was published in 2018 by the South Carolina Bar. This comprehensive book not only explains the substantive law and procedure, it also provides tips and pointers for a more efficient and effective family law practice. He has planned, moderated, and given presentations on family law topics locally, nationally, and internationally. Ben graduated with honors from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management with a minor in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina. Ben is happily married to his law partner, Jenny Stevens, and they are the proud parents of six children, one grandchild, and four cats. In his (sparse and infrequent) spare time, he enjoys painting as a hobby.

For nearly thirty years, Adam John Wolff has settled, and, if necessary, litigated and tried disputes involving divorce, equitable distribution, custody and visitation, and other areas of family law and matrimonial practice.  Prior to co-founding the firm now known as Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, Adam practiced law at Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP (now Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP), where he similarly focused on family law, including as a partner for eleven years. Prior to joining Kasowitz, Adam was associated with Rosenman & Colin LLP (now Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP), where he practiced general commercial litigation, as well as family and matrimonial law.  Adam graduated from The University of California at Berkeley School of Law in 1994 and attended Harvard Law School for his final year of law school. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business, magna cum laude, in 1991.  Adam is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ("AAML"), where he holds a number of leadership positions, including as a Past President of the New York Chapter and Co-Chair of the national committee for Chapter Leaders. He is also a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Adam is a frequent lecturer, to attorneys, financial professionals, and mental health organizations.  Adam’s unique ability to understand complex financial aspects of complicated cases, while remaining sensitive to the deeply personal issues of family law matters as well as maintaining a dry wit, distinguishes him in the industry. His commitment to clear and persuasive writing benefits the Firm’s clients in both settlement and litigation. Adam and his wife, Cindy, a librarian, live in Manhattan with their two college-age sons.

Kristal Thomson practices family law at the firm of Langley & Banack, Inc. She is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009), and her practice focuses on divorces with high net-worth estates and complicated custody matters. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her juris doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Ms. Thomson is listed as a “Super Lawyer" (Thomson Reuters) and Best Lawyers in America, Family Law – including “Lawyer of the Year" (Family Law, San Antonio) listings in 2021 and 2023 (Woodward White). She is one of only nine lawyers in San Antonio elected as a fellow to the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Thomson has received many professional awards, including “40 Under 40" (published by the San Antonio Business Journal), the 2018 Standing Ovation Award (presented by TexasBarCLE staff), and the 2006 San Antonio “Outstanding Young Lawyer" (awarded by the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association). She is a Past Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (2020-2021) and remains active with the Family Law Section. She also serves as the Legislative Committee Co-Chair for the Texas Family Law Foundation. Ms. Thomson's favorite job is as a frequent alternative dispute resolution specialist to her three children.

Lawrence Datz is one of only 13 attorneys in Jacksonville who are Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. He is one of just six area attorneys who are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and he is listed among The Best Lawyers in America and in Super Lawyers. A former chair of the Florida Bar’s Marital and Family Law Board Certification Committee and past president of the Florida Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts, Datz is widely recognized as one of the state’s leaders in family law, high-asset divorces, high-conflict parenting disputes, division of business interests and other complex issues. 

Rob is a partner at Verner Brumley Mueller Parker, P.C. He is board-certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers. Rob’s practice is devoted primarily to complex and high-conflict divorce matters, high-asset property division, custody cases, and marital property agreements. He is also court appointed as an amicus attorney. Rob also works in the area of special education law. Rob serves on the Advisory Board for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the Texas Family Law Foundation Board, and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Rob is the chair of the Texas Family Law Foundation Legislative Committee and works on ensuring that every bill related to family law filed with the Texas legislature is reviewed from a family law perspective. Rob regularly speaks to family law attorneys around the state and the country. Rob hopes to help and improve the lives of those in need during such a difficult time. As both an adopted child and a member of a blended family, Rob can provide a unique perspective on the practice of family law. Rob received his bachelor’s degree cum laude and master’s degree cum laude from Baylor University and graduated cum laude from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.

Kevin Rubin graduated from Emory University School of Law in 2008 and is licensed to practice law in Georgia. He holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from George Washington University. Kevin is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Kevin also serves on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia’s Family Law Section and the Board of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Family Law Section.  Originally from Philadelphia, Kevin now resides in suburban Atlanta with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves and his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. 

Patrick A. Wright is the managing partner of the North Texas–based firm, The Wright Firm, LLP. He is Board Certified in Family Law and Child Welfare by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Patrick serves on the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas and is one of the Editors of the Texas Family Law Section Report. He also serves on the Future Trends in Family Law Committee and the Texas Family Law Code Book Committee for the Section.  He is a member of the Texas Law Practice Management Committee of the State Bar of Texas and is Co-Chair of the Emerging Trends Committee. In August 2025, Patrick served as one of the Co-Chairs of the Texas Advanced Family Law Conference, the largest family law CLE conference in the world.  He is also a Co-Chair of the 2026 ABA TECHSHOW, served on the 2025 ABA TECHSHOW Board, and was formerly a member of the Law Practice Magazine Editorial Board. Patrick is currently a member of the American Bar Association Law Practice Division Council.  A frequent speaker and writer on technology, artificial intelligence, and family law practice, Patrick presents both in Texas and across the United States.

Ruby L. Powers, a Board-Certified Immigration Law attorney, leads Powers Law Group, P.C., a top Houston-based immigration firm. With nearly 20 years of experience, she handles diverse immigration matters, including family and employment-based, asylum, and deportation defense. A respected author and speaker, her expertise has been featured in major publications and has received prestigious awards, including the AILA Advocacy Award and being listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, underscore her unparalleled dedication to empowering others and advancing the field of immigration law.

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