February Edition

FMBK Partner Alex Grager Presents for the EEBA's Complex Divorce Seminar- Family, Criminal, Tax, and Asset Management Issues

Alex Grager, CFLS* presented at the Beverly Hills offices of Morgan Stanley to a group of fellow lawyers and other professionals on complex issues facing clients in divorce/criminal/tax related crossover matters. Complex asset divisions and high conflict custody disputes often involve professionals from various disciplines who can offer all around strategies for effective representation.  

Alex Grager, CFLS* serves on the EEBA's Board of Governors.

Fellow Presenters Included (pictured above L-R) - Dmitry Gorin of EISNER GORIN LLP, Cheryl R. Frank of BRAGER TAX LAW GROUP and Rebecca Beck & Maria Shtabskaya of MORGAN STANLEY

*Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

FMBK Senior Associate Chelsea Stevens Presents for The Los Angeles County Bar Association:

This seminar was designed for law students wanting to learn about the multitude of avenues for using their legal training to assist families and attorneys seeking to explore new areas of practice. The panelists come from private practice, government and the public interest community. In this seminar, they offered roads to resolution including litigation, negotiation, and alternate dispute resolution.

Their work may take them to family court, dependency court, probate court, and sometimes even criminal court.

Stay tuned for the recording of this panel to be posted on the LACBA website!

The FMBK Team Celebrates Our February Milestone:

Maya Doron- 1 Year Anniversary Practicing Family Law With The FMBK Team

"In my first year working at FMBK, I have had the honor of working amongst wonderful and professional colleagues who are committed to assisting families in a wide range of cases and circumstances. FMBK has felt like a community to me and has allowed me to grow in my individual development as an attorney, while also providing one-on-one mentorship from an incredible team of lawyers. For example, FMBK has provided me with tremendous growth opportunities to involve myself in a variety of cases, while also honing in on skills such as drafting Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements, which has been a tremendous learning experience.

I look forward to continuing my growth at FMBK and working with our supportive team, while continuing to serve our clients, families, and children along the way. Thank you FMBK for a wonderful year!"

-Maya Doron

The Trojan Family Continues to Grow and Prosper!

FMBK Partners Jerry Kline ‘85 and Steve Mindel ’85 welcome Jerry’s son, Steve’s nephew, Robert Kline to the USC Gould Class of 2026 at the Annual 1^st Year Mentor Luncheon

"It was another outstanding USC Gould School of Law 1st year Mentor Luncheon. The classes of '85 and '86 were out in force again this year. Dean Franita Tolson gave her welcoming remarks which were well received by the "Sold Out" room. Each year I am thrilled to mentor and hear the amazing stories from the 1st year class. This year was no exception. It was great to welcome my nephew Robert Kline of the class of 2026. We are truly blessed to have these amazing future lawyers allow us to help them begin their lifelong journey. Keeping the Trojan Family Strong! Fight On!"

-FMBK Managing Partner Steve Mindel

Thank You to Hon. Judge Jackson Lucky (Ret.) of JAMS for presenting at FMBK's recurring "Lunch & Learn" Series on Admissible Evidence

And Thank you to the chair of FMBK's Brown Bag "Lunch & Learn" Series, Alex Grager, for orchestrating this month's interactive hybrid seminar

Thank You For Reading, and Happy Leap Day From The FMBK Team !