June 2025 - Issue 1

Message From the Editor

Transform Your Practice With AI — And Why Prompting Matters | Read More

Key Takeaways From the 2025 AAML National Family Law Conference | Read More

Save the Date for the 2025 AAML Annual Meeting | Learn More

AAML Foundation Update: April/May Donors | Read More

Join Us Tomorrow for June's Cultures and Conversations | Register Now

Sponsored: Join Soberlink's Attorney Map | Join the Map

Showcase Your Expertise: Contribute to the AAML Newsletter | Pitch Your Article

Enjoy an Enhanced Educational Experience | Access My AAML Library

AAML Washington Chapter Hosts CLE Event

By: Rod Firoozye, AAML Newsletter Editor

It’s officially June, and many of us are planning summer vacations or figuring out how to keep the little ones entertained over the next few months.

What you may not know is that June 7, 1956, marked a pivotal moment in history: the submission of the proposal for the Dartmouth Summer Research Project. This proposal led to the Dartmouth Conference, held from June to August 1956, which is widely considered the birth of artificial intelligence (AI) as an academic field. It was during this time that the term “artificial intelligence” was coined.

Therefore, June is historically significant to AI because it marks the beginning of formal AI research. Appropriately, this month we’re focusing on the use and ethics of generative AI.

Many of you are likely using AI in some aspect of your work. You’ve probably also heard about the growing number of attorneys who have landed in trouble after relying on ChatGPT to prepare memoranda of law. Hopefully, you have protocols in place to ensure your firm name doesn’t end up among the 149 cases (and counting) noted in the public database maintained by Paris lawyer-researcher Damien Charlotin.

We have several thought-provoking articles in this issue and the next that we hope you’ll enjoy — and yes, I promise this post (along with some of the articles) was actually written by a real, live person.

In July, we’ll turn our focus to vacations, summer travel and setting the summer custody schedule.

If you have an article you'd like to submit, or if you come across something insightful on any of these topics, don’t hesitate to send it our way. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you,

Rod Firoozye

By: Debra M. Bulluck

The 2025 AAML National Family Law Conference, held from May 15–17 in Dallas, was an “ah-ha” moment I did not know I needed. It came at the right time and offered tangible skills and insight that I was able to implement and use on my active cases (before I even left the conference).

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 AAML Annual Meeting! From Nov. 5-8, join AAML Fellows from all over the country in the vibrant city of Chicago for a unique blend of top-notch CLE sessions, delicious local cuisine, iconic sights and exciting social activities.

Keep an eye out for updates — registration will open later this month.

The AAML Foundation Board of Directors thanks the donors who donated in April and May of this year. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity.

See the full list of donors on the AAML website.

Join Us Tomorrow for June's Cultures and Conversations

Join us tomorrow, June 11, at 6 p.m. Central time for Cultures and Conversations: NIL and Its Impact on Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Athletes. During this conversation, we will dive into the economic, educational and cultural implications of name, image and likeness (NIL) rights in the lives of athletes who have historically faced systemic barriers to success. This powerful and timely discussion featuring Shetalia Riley Irving, renowned sports agent and advocate for athlete empowerment, and Greg Moore, an attorney specializing in sports law and civil rights, will explore how NIL opportunities are transforming access, equity and the future of sports for underrepresented communities.

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Share your knowledge, elevate your profile and position yourself as a recognized expert in your field. The AAML Newsletter offers a valuable opportunity for Fellows to highlight best practices, offer fresh insights and reflect the forward-thinking work happening at their firm — all while contributing to the broader conversation shaping our profession.

Consider yourself a leader in one of the below practice areas? The Newsletter Committee invites you to submit an article on:



• Vacations, summer travel and setting the summer schedule
• Boarding schools and educational decisions
• Minor laborers and financial management
• Or other family law related topics

If you're interested in submitting an article or would like more information, contact the AAML editorial team at editorial@aaml.org.

We're excited to share the launch of the new My AAML Library platform to streamline and improve your experience with AAML education and CLE opportunities.

Features include:

• One login to access your AAML profile and My AAML Library.
• One central location to access upcoming webinars, past webinar recordings, CLE materials from in-person events and more.
• On-demand purchases automatically populated into My AAML Library.
• Ability to access anywhere, on any device.

All webinar recordings from 2020-2023 are complimentary for Fellows!

Visit the AAML Chapters page for the latest updates from local chapters.