Robert C. Brandt

Admitted to the

American College of Family Trial Lawyers

–The United State's

TOP 100 Family Law Attorneys

FMBK Partner Megan Green Presents at

Southwestern Law School on "Professionalism in the Field of Law"

FMBK Partner and Southwestern Law School Alum Megan Green recently presented to law school students of Paul Bateman, PhD. Paul is a Legal Analysis, Writing & Skills professor at Southwestern. In preparation for the panel, Megan was interviewed by two of his student's which Megan used insight from to then facilitate a discussion on the topic of "Professionalism in the Field of Law" during one of their class sessions. Megan, as a proud alum, is regularly contributing her time and legal expertise to current Southwestern Law School Students.

FMBK Sponsors

The Annual

Levitt Quinn

"Stand for Justice" Gala

Pictured speaking at the podium is Levitt Quinn Board President Cari Pines and Levitt Quinn Dinner Committee member Steve Mindel. At the dinner the two gave the Mobile Pledge Presentation, which brought in over $34,000 in donations. The Family Law Community's support of this annual gala is crucial for ensuring Levitt Quinn's ability to continue carrying out their noble mission of providing free and low-cost legal counseling to those in need in the greater Los Angeles area.

FMBK is proud to join in sponsoring this important event which allows Levitt & Quinn to continue its work as a key justice partner in the delivery of life changing Family Law Services to the families of Los Angeles County. Thank you to Ana Storey and the rest of the Levitt Quinn team for all their hard work to make this important annual event such a success!

Pictured at the FMBK Table: Judge Amy M Pellman, Judge Laura D Cohen, Ciara Hockey, FMBK Partner Nancy Burt, Tin Le, Betsy Kline, FMBK Partner Jerry Kline, and FMBK Managing Partner Steve Mindel

Steve Mindel & Jerry Kline attend the

This month, the Thomson Reuters team hosted a SoCal Super Lawyers Reception at the L'Ermitage Beverly Hills.

Jerry Kline (pictured far left) has been recognized by Super Lawyers for over 10 years, and Steve Mindel (pictured 3rd left) Has been recognized for nearly 20 years, and has made the SoCal top 10 list for the past three consecutive years.

In 2022, FMBK had ten attorneys selected to the Super Lawyers Inclusion List, and another five of our attorneys made the Super Lawyers Rising Stars Inclusion list. We are proud to be recognized along some of the best in the legal community, including Stan Friedman (pictured 3rd right) and Gerald Serlin (pictured far right). Not only do Jerry, Steve, Stan and Gerald share a super lawyer status, but they are also all members of the USC Gould Class of 1985!

Tom Simpson,

Robert Brandt, &

Steve Mindel attend the AAML SoCal Retreat

To end the weekend, the Fellows sported fedoras, bowties, and feathers at a roaring 20’s themed celebration, decorated and envisioned by AAML Fellow Annette Hall.

Thank you to all who made this spectacular event happen, especially AAML Retreat Deans Shannon Miles and Annette Hall!

FMBK Sponsors the

Annual Cultural Competency Program

This year, The 2022 Cultural Competency in Family Practice seminar celebrated its 10th Anniversary! 

CCFP is organized by Abbas Hadjian, Esq. Abbas is an AAML Fellow, Current LACBA Family Law Section Chair and is known nationally and internationally for his lifetime of work in Cultural Competency. At this year's Seminar, Abbas was recognized for his work in founding, cultivating and promoting "Cultural Competency in the Practice of Family Law". Because of Abbas's dedication to his mission, family law professionals all across the globe have a better understanding on these important topics.