USA Chapter Introduction to International Family Law Conference
The USA Chapter Introduction to International Family Law Conference is a two-day event organized by the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Scheduled for January 16-17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this conference aims to provide a comprehensive overview of international family law topics and offers an opportunity to learn more about fellowship with the IAFL.
The conference features a series of educational sessions covering key topics such as Hague and UCCJEA issues, effectuating international service, dividing international retirement accounts, valuing international assets, and jurisdictional differences. Notable sessions include an interview with Simon Bruce, a legend in international divorce law, and a discussion on the complexities of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements across borders.
In addition to the educational programs, the conference offers networking opportunities, including a pizza and dance party at the Pulse Club and Bar on Friday evening. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in informal gatherings, such as a lunch at the Reading Terminal Market on Saturday.
This conference is ideal for family law professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and practice in international family law. It provides valuable insights into complex cross-border issues and offers a platform to connect with leading experts and peers in the field.
Speakers(18)
Andrew Zashin
Ariel Leichter-Maroko
Founding Partner at Leichter Leichter-Maroko LLP
Ariel Leichter-Maroko is a Founding Partner of Leichter Leichter-Maroko LLP, a Beverly Hills-based family law firm focusing on complex, high-stakes family law litigation. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Fellow of the IAFL.
Brian Sobol
David Schaffer
Evan Marks
Frances Auchincloss Goldsmith
Attorney
Frances Auchincloss Goldsmith, admitted to the Paris Bar, has over 15 years of legal experience and litigation before the French courts in private client matters and general commercial and civil litigation. As a Franco-American, she has developed valued experience in French international private law and often advises clients on the legal consequences of their cases in France.
Jane Keir
Jay Fishman
Managing Director at Stout
Jay E. Fishman, FASA, FRICS, is a Managing Director at Stout and has been actively engaged in the appraisal profession since 1974. He specializes in the valuations of business enterprises and their intangible assets.
Julie Curran Gerock
Partner at Maddox & Gerock, P.C.
Julie Curran Gerock is a partner with Maddox & Gerock, P.C., in Falls Church, Virginia. Licensed to practice law in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and North Carolina, she has been a family law attorney since 1999, representing clients in complex cases, including equitable distribution, spousal and child support, child custody, visitation, relocation, and international family law cases.
Karon Bales
Larry Katz
Liz Hicks
Mudita Chawla
Patricia Apy
Richard Min
Partner at Green Kaminer Min & Rockmore, LLP
Richard Min is a partner at Green Kaminer Min & Rockmore, LLP in New York City, specializing in family law with a focus on international family law, child abduction, high-conflict custody, and cross-border custody issues. He has extensive experience in 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention cases, having been involved in approximately 100 cross-border child abduction or custody cases and serving as lead trial counsel in over 60 Hague abduction cases across more than a dozen states.
Ron Kauffman
Simon Bruce
Partner at Dawson Cornwell LLP
Simon Bruce is a Partner at London firm Dawson Cornwell LLP, specializing in 'big money cases' with an international character. He is also an active pro bono lawyer and legal director of an award-winning pro bono family law clinic in West London.
Sue Moss
Event Details
- Date
- January 16-17, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Family law professionals, legal practitioners, and individuals interested in international family law.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending