Left to right: Ashley W. Edwards, Cynthia J. Ponce, Leena S. Hingnikar, Christina E. Djordjevich, Peter M. Walzer, Christopher C. Melcher, Kristina L. Hohne, Steven K. Yoda, and John B. Chason

AAML President Peter M. Walzer Speaking to the Kentucky Chapter

This past April, Peter M. Walzer made a visit to the AAML Kentucky chapter at the Louisville Bar Association in Louisville, KY. He spoke to the bar and gave his presentation "Prenuptial Agreements: The Do’s and Don’ts Before 'I Do'".

P R E S S Peter M. Walzer Mercury News: Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter: How Can Rapper’s Sister Become Guardian if She Has a Mother? PR Newswire: The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Condemns the Introduction of Brunei's New Penal Code The Oregonian: Jeff Bezos Gets 75 Percent of Family’s Amazon Stock in Divorce CNBC: Money Woes Force More Couples to Put Marriage on the Back Burner WGN Radio: RBG, Jeff Bezos, Cop to Yoga, R. Kelly and Much More CNN: What Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos' Divorce Could Mean for Amazon Newsweek: Trump's Tax Law Pushing People to Divorce Faster to Save Money Marketwatch: Want to Learn the Details of the Bezos split? Maybe Look for SEC Filings CNBC: How the Bezos Divorce Could Impact Amazon Shareholders 4BC: World’s Richest Man to Divorce His Wife Bravo: The Secrecy Surrounding Jeff Bezos’ Divorce Is Highly Unusual, Says Top Attorney Christopher C. Melcher Bravo: Wendy Williams May Be Forced to Pay up in Her Divorce — Even Though Her Husband Cheated Yahoo Finance: Did Jordyn Woods Violate her NDA with the Kardashians on 'Red Table Talk'? A Legal Expert Weighs In Bravo Personal Space: Ryan Seacrest May Actually Have to Answer Some Questions Under Oath in the Blac Chyna vs. Kardashian-Jenner Lawsuit Marketwatch: How a Postnup Could Help Jeff Bezos Divide His $137 Billion Fortune Bloomberg: Bezos Divorce Might Be Handled as "Quickly as an Amazon Delivery" Leena S. Hingnikar Spectrum News: Leena S. Hingnikar Discusses California’s New Pet Custody Law

Christopher C. Melcher to Teach at Pepperdine University This fall, Christopher C. Melcher will be an adjunct professor for his alma mater, Pepperdine University School of Law. Chris will be teaching two units of family law. Leena S. Hingnikar to Serve as Vice-Chair of FLEXCOM We are proud to announce that partner, Leena S. Hingnikar , will be the vice-chair of the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) for the upcoming 2019-2020 term.     S E M I N A R S * June 14, 2019 Prenuptial Agreements: The Do’s and Don’ts Before “I Do” Peter M. Walzer & Christopher C. Melcher AAML Mountain States Chapter Jackson Hole, WY * July 14-20, 2019 Faculty Member - ABA/NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute Christopher C. Melcher ABA//NITA Boulder, CO * July 30, 2019 Spousal Support Christopher C. Melcher CEB Walzer Melcher LLP * July 31, 2019 Protecting the Privacy of a Public Figure/Celebrity During Divorce Christopher C. Melcher & Tony Storm Beverly Hills Bar Association Beverly Hills, CA

S P O N S O R S H I P

This past March, Ashley W. Edwards headed a clothing drive for the non-for-profit organization Dress for Success. Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law Sponsor

LACBA Installation & Awards Dinner Gold Sponsor

With the help of volunteers, the Harriett Buhai Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to the poor. They strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.

Celebrating the installation of the incoming LACBA president, Ronald F. Brot , and other serving officers.

AAML Mid-Year Meeting 1st Tee Sponsor Walzer Melcher was a proud sponsor of this year's AAML Mid-Year Meeting at the Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, MX.

JABA 43rd Annual Installation Awards Platinum Sponsor Honoring prominent individuals in the Japanese American community. The Japanese American Bar Association (“JABA”) was founded over 40 years ago in Los Angeles, California. Over the years, JABA has provided a special forum for members of the legal profession with interests and ties to the Japanese American community to discuss issues, network, and serve their community.

AAAJ 5th Annual Pro Bono Advisory Council Awards Mixer Sponsor Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice - LA) is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (NHPI). Through direct services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, leadership development, and capacity building, Advancing Justice - LA focuses on the most vulnerable members of Asian American and NHPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice.

IAFL USA & Canada Chapter Meeting President's Dinner Sponsor IAFL is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. IAFL was formed in 1986 as the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers to improve the practice of law and administration of justice in the area of divorce and family law throughout the world.

We are excited to announce that our law clerk, David Bass , graduated with his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Law School , and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution this May. In 2010, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University . He went on to achieve his Master’s of Science degree in Philosophy and Public Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) . David began his work at the firm in April 2015. David researched, assisted, drafted, and edited Christopher C. Melcher's book on pre-marital agreements “ Complex Issues in California Family Law, Volume K, Premarital Agreements " (available here ). He also drafted the trial brief and statement of decision for a case concerning a premarital agreement between European wife and American husband worth approximately $400 million. In addition to his schooling at Pepperdine, he worked as a research assistant for Academic Dean Naomi Goodno . He was also a member of the Moot Court Board ; president of the Habeas Ludus Institute for Strategic Thinking Club, and served as a student mentor for the first-year law students. His job and goal as an attorney is to help people navigate this difficult time in their lives by helping them understand the legal process and potential issues.

We would like to welcome our new Bookkeeper, Kerri Bevans , to the Walzer Melche r family. Kerri grew up in Los Angeles. With more than 10 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, her work ethic shows precision and accuracy. Passionate about her craft, Kerri is committed to paying close attention to detail. Dedicated not only to her work but also to her home life, when she is not working she is spending time with her family. Kerri is a volunteering team mom for her 6-year-old son’s school baseball team. She is excited about her future at Walzer Melcher LLP.

Walzer Melcher Easter Egg Hunt Ashley W. Edwards' son, Ethan, had an Easter egg hunt on the Walzer Melcher lawn! The office bunnies were nowhere to be found.

Ashley and Andrew Edwards

Christopher C. Melcher giving his presentation "Cross-Examining Statistical Analysis"

Peter M. Walzer with Susan Myres and Kristen Nelson

Walzer Melcher Gang

Peter attending the Georgia Chapter's Annual Casino Party in Atlanta, GA Peter and Marshall Willick AAML Nevada Chapter

Jason Naimi, Ed Kainen, Katherine Provost, and Peter attending the Nevada Chapter conference in Bishop, CA Peter and Nevada Chapter President Bob Cerceo AAML Missouri Chapter

AAML Virginia Chapter Spring Retreat

Peter and Lou Waterman at the Louisville Bar Association

Richard West and Peter golfing at Bay Hill AAML Past President Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich and Peter

Peter Gladstone, Jorge Cestero, Peter, and Thomas Sasser for the AAML Florida Institute Conference AAML Connecticut Chapter

AAML Presidents Past, Present and Future (L to R): John Slowiaczek, Joslin Davis, Peter, Susan Myres, Madeline Marzano- Lesnevich, and Elizabeth Green Lindsey

AAML Executive Committee Meeting at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, NV

AAML Executive Committee Members Peter and Joslin Davis Peter, Tom Sasser, and Ben Stevens Peter and AAML Past-President Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich Peter, Graham Walzer, and Ashley Guerzon

Judy Barton, Peter, Susan Myres, and Kristen Nelson AAML Executive Committee Joslin Davis, Jorge Cestero, Elizabeth Lindsey, Tom Wolfrum, Peter, and Amy Amundsen Peter and Laura Belleau Angela Dillingham, Peter, Twyler Jenkins and Twyler's family

Peter on stage during the President's Dinner at La Isla, Xcaret in Mexico

Steve Mindel, Kelly Chang Rickert, and Christopher C. Melcher at the ACFLS Spring Seminar

Sandra Mayberry, Christopher C. Melcher, and John B. Chason presenting for the AAML SoCal Trial Basics Seminar Practicum session at UCI Law School

Walzer Melcher gang at the ACFLS Spring Seminar

Ashley W. Edwards attending the AAML NorCal Symposium in Napa, CA

Christopher C. Melcher, Karen Platt, Steven K. Yoda, Gus Dahlberg, Brent Tanner, and families enjoying a dune buggy excursion at the ABA Family Law Spring Conference in the Dominican Republic

Brian Crotty, Chad Hoekstra, and Steven K. Yoda presenting at the AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, NV

Steven K. Yoda presenting at the IAFL Introduction to Family Law Conference in San Francisco, CA Hon. Patti C. Ratekin and Peter presenting for the Advanced Family Law Course in Costa Mesa, CA

Peter, former law clerk Erik Milan and his mom, and Chris at the Pepperdine Law School graduation reception Christopher C. Melcher presenting for the Advanced Family Law Course in Costa Mesa, CA

Tatyana Kalchik and Chris at the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists Luncheon in Sacramento, CA

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