September 2026 - Issue 2

AAML Mentorship Spotlight: Ronique Bastine Robinson | Read More

AAML Tech Tips: ChatGPT Features for Lawyers and Law Firms | Watch the Video

Your Final Mission: Join the Celebration With Fellows at the AAML Annual Meeting | Register Now

Launching Tomorrow: Communities of Practice

Coming Soon: The Updated Bounds of Advocacy

Foundation Update: Donating Appreciated Securities to the AAML Foundation — A Winning Tax Strategy! | Read More

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

Join Us for the November Webinar on UFLAA Essentials | Register Now

Maine State Bar Association Honors Kenneth Altshuler

AAML Mentorship Spotlight: Ronique Bastine Robinson

By: Ronique Bastine Robinson, AAML Texas

In this AAML Mentorship Spotlight, meet Ronique Bastine Robinson of AAML Texas and learn about her journey to Fellowship.

AAML Tech Tips: ChatGPT Features for Lawyers and Law Firms

By: The AAML Law Practice Management and Technology Committee

In this Tech Tip from the AAML Law Practice Management and Technology Committee, Patrick Wright sits down with David Morgan to discuss various features of ChatGPT for lawyers and law firms, including projects, skills and the recently released model Astra for Law.

If you are unable to view the above video, please click here.

Fellows and their guests are invited to the President’s Dinner: A 007 Affair, the signature closing event of the 2026 AAML Annual Meeting. Enjoy a memorable evening of fine dining, meaningful connections and celebration. Set against a backdrop of Bond-inspired sophistication, this special event offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, reconnect and end the event on a high note.

Additional registration and fees apply.

Launching Tomorrow: Communities of Practice

The AAML Communities of Practice, launching tomorrow, Sept. 30, are peer-driven groups that connect Fellows around shared professional interests to learn, exchange ideas and collaborate throughout the year. The Business & Practice Management and the Technology Solutions Communities are designed to foster meaningful engagement beyond chapter activities and national meetings, providing a forum to discuss emerging challenges, explore best practices and build professional relationships.

Coming Soon: The Updated Bounds of Advocacy

For many years, the AAML Bounds of Advocacy has reflected the Academy's commitment to improving practice, elevating standards and advancing the cause of family law.

This November, AAML will release a newly updated edition of this landmark publication, revised for the first time since 2012. The updated Bounds of Advocacy addresses the realities of modern family law practice while reaffirming the professionalism, judgment and commitment to excellence that define AAML Fellows.

Attendees at the AAML Annual Meeting will receive a printed copy of the new edition, with digital access available following its official release.

Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil this important resource and continue raising the standard for family law advocacy.

AAML Foundation Update

Donating Appreciated Securities to the AAML Foundation — A Winning Tax Strategy!

This Foundation Update explains how Fellows can maximize the charitable impact of their donations to the AAML Foundation while taking advantage of two powerful tax benefits.

Share Your Insights: Contribute to the AAML Newsletter

Share your knowledge, elevate your profile and position yourself as a recognized expert in family law. The AAML Newsletter offers a valuable opportunity to highlight best practices, offer fresh insights and showcase the forward-thinking work happening at your firm.

Use our new article submission form to share your thought leadership. AAML Fellowship is not required to be featured in the AAML Newsletter. Please contact the AAML editorial team at editorial@aaml.org with any questions.

Join Us for the November Webinar

UFLAA Essentials: Purpose, Strategy, and Practical Use

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 17, at noon CT for a concise, practical overview of the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA), including why it was created and the problems it was designed to solve in modern family law practice. Attendees will learn the value arbitration offers clients — particularly in complex or high-conflict cases — and how to strategically incorporate it at different stages of litigation, with drafting tips tailored to each phase. The webinar concludes with a step-by-step look at how to arbitrate under the UFLAA, from agreement through enforcement, to equip practitioners with immediately actionable tools.

Complimentary for all. This program is not eligible for CLE credit.

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