Mark A. Momjian’s Speaking Engagements
Quoted in: “What to Know About Adoptions: Process, Procedure, and Opportunity,” by Elisa Shoenberger, U.S. News & World Report, December 12, 2019
60th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition, Judge, Villanova Law School, November 11, 2019
“Inside Child Custody Practice in Pennsylvania: Contemporary Challenges for the Bench and Bar,” Lecturer, Drexel University Law School, November 7, 2019
“Should Animals Be Used in Dangerous Jobs?” Animals Today with Dr. Lori Kirshner, November 2, 2019
Quoted in: “Is It Legal to Let Children Play Unsupervised? State Laws Vary on the Minimum Age that Children Can Be Left Alone. Get Familiar with Your Local Laws and Avoid Uncomfortable Child Custody Disputes,” U.S. News & World Report, July 15, 2019
“Custody Fatigue Syndrome & Generation Z,” Panelist, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Summer Meeting, Orlando, July 12, 2019
Quoted in: “Is Gay Conversion Therapy Legal? In Some States, the Practice is Legal, and Minors Can be Forced into These Programs Without Any Recourse,” by Elisa Shoenberger, U.S. News & World Report, June 28, 2019
Quoted in: “What Are the Adoption Rights for the LGBTQ Community? The Lack of Uniform Adoption Laws Allows States to Impede Non-Heterosexual Couples’ Ability to Adopt,” by Elisa Shoenberger, U.S. News & World Report, June 21, 2019
“Opioids and Family Law Practice,” Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Jenkins Law Library, Philadelphia, June 18, 2018
“New Federal Legislation on the Prevention of Abuse and Torture of Animals,” Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner, June 15, 2019
“Update on Psychiatric Malpractice in Pennsylvania,” Lecturer, Drexel University College of Medicine, February 13, 2019
“An Inside Look at C.G. v. J.H.: What to Consider When Establishing Parental Status and Standing for Third Parties,” Moderator, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Philadelphia, February 4, 2019
“Fundamentals of Expert Testimony in Child Custody Proceedings in Pennsylvania,” Lecturer, Drexel University College of Medicine, January 23, 2019
“What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Pennsylvania Child Custody Law,” Lecturer, Drexel University College of Medicine, January 16, 2019
Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition, Judge, Villanova Law School, November 5, 2018
“Armenia! Honoring the First Scholars of Armenian Art in America,” Symposium, Introductory Remarks and Presenter as Chair of the Armenian Center at Columbia University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, November 3, 2018
“California’s New Law Gives Greater Rights to Companion Animals in Divorce and Separation,” Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner, October 27, 2018
“PFA Practice and Procedure in the First Judicial District: Contemporary Challenges Faced by Judges, Lawyers, and Litigants,” Moderator and Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 12, 2018
“Illinois Law Elevates Pets’ Legal Status in Divorce Actions,” Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner, February 24, 2018
“Divorce and Companion Animals,” Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner, September 16, 2017
“Kramer v. Kramer 35 Years Later: Lessons Learned, Contemporary Realties,” Lecturer, Northampton County Bar Association, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 24, 2014
“Ongoing Legal Efforts and Challenges to Preserve and Save Armenian Antiquities and Cultural Property,” Co-Course Planner and Moderator, Armenian Bar Association, New York, June 1, 2014
"Making Strides: A Look at Developing Law Surrounding Same-Sex Relationships in Pennsylvania and Nationwide," Lecturer, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, January 18, 2014
"Social Media's Influence on the Law of Domestic Relations," Princeton University, November 13, 2013
"Challenges and Rewards of Contemporary Family Law Practice," Lecturer, Rutgers-Camden School of Law, November 30, 2012
"Money, Work, and Social Life," Princeton University, November 14, 2012
"Professional Ethics and the Child Custody Interview," Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court, November 7, 2012
"Current Trends in Domestic Relations and Ethical Issues Arising Under the Rules of Professional Responsibility," Lecturer, Temple University School of Law, October 23, 2012
"Crossing the Legal Custody Line," Lecturer, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, October 5, 2012
"Biotechnology's Impact on Family Law," Family Law Institute, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, April 19, 2012
"Overview of the American Legal System," Lecturer, Drexel University College of Medicine, January 18, 2012
"Personal Goodwill as a Factor in Business Valuation," Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Divorce Conference, October 18, 2011
"The Intersection of Assisted Reproduction and Family Law," Lecturer, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, July 9, 2011
"Intimate Partners / Legal Strangers: A Guide for Representing Unmarried Couples,” Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, March 9, 2011
"Legal Rights and Obligations of Third Parties and Non-Biological Parents," Seminar on Children, Parents, and the Law, Villanova Law School, January 25, 2011
"Current Trends in the Interstate Dissolution of Same-Sex Marriages, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships," Lecturer, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, July 12, 2010
"Professional Practice Valuation in Equitable Distribution," Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Fifth Annual Family Law Institute, April 21, 2010
"Third-Party Standing in Child Custody Litigation," Seminar on Children, Parents, and the Law, Villanova Law School, January 25, 2010
"Fault in the Age of No-Fault: Is Marital Misconduct Alive and Well in Pennsylvania?" Seminar on Theory, Policy, and Practice of Family Law, Temple Law School, November 13, 2009
"Child Custody Training in the First Judicial District," Lecturer, SeniorLAW Center and Philadelphia VIP, February 13, 2009
"Child Custody Training and the Pro Bono Case," Philadelphia VIP and Women Against Abuse, June 27, 2008
"Right Down the Middle: Equally-Shared Physical Custody in Philadelphia County," Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, September 28, 2007
"Child Custody Reform on the Horizon: Practice and Procedure Under Senate Bill 74," Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, April 21, 2006
"Third Parties Galore: Moving Beyond Grandparent and Stepparents to the World of Former Domestic Partners and Known Sperm Donors," Delaware County Bar Association, May 19, 2008
"Grandparent Visitation After Troxel," Lecturer, Temple Law School, April 8, 2008
"Premarital Agreements, Mid-Nuptial Agreements, and International Recognition of Agreements," 2007 Divorce Conference, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, October 23, 2007
"Same-Sex Couples and Interstate Recognition: Family Today, Strangers Tomorrow," American Bar Association 2007 Fall CLE Conference, Memphis, October 11, 2007
"Trying a Melzer Case," Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, August 22, 2007
"School Selection Disputes in Pennsylvania," Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, July 14, 2007
"Biotechnology's Impact on American Family Law," American University of Armenia, June 27, 2007
"Recent Trends in Third-Party Custody Law Affecting Alternative Families," Lecturer, Delaware County Bar Association, May 24, 2007
"Family Law and Intimate Economies," Introductory Sociology, Princeton University, November 13, 2006
"Ethical Issues in Family Law," Lecturer, Villanova Law School, May 26, 2006
"Trends in Child Custody Relocation," Lecturer, Temple Law School, March 31, 2006
"Postscript on L.S.K. v. H.A.N. and Its Impact on LGBT Law and Child Support Obligations Between Former Domestic Partners," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, March 26, 2006
"HIV-AIDS and Its Impact on Family Law," Lecturer, Rutgers-Camden Law School, March 22, 2006
"Contemporary Family Law Practice: Rewards and Challenges," Princeton Pre-Law Society, February 18, 2006
"Recent Cases and Ethical Issues in Family Law," Lecturer, Delaware County Bar Association, September 28, 2005
"Rules for Professional Conduct and the Law of Domestic Relations," Lecturer, Widener Law School, April 27, 2005
"Contemporary Issues in Professional Responsibility and Family Law," Lecturer, Villanova Law School, April 27, 2005
"HIV-AIDS as a Factor in Child Custody Litigation," Lecturer, Rutgers-Camden Law School, October 26, 2004
"PA Divorce Code: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow," Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 12, 2005
"The Defense of Marriage Act and Its Impact on the Dissolution of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships," American Bar Association 2003 Fall CLE Conference, Seattle, October 17, 2003
Mark A. Momjian’s Course Planning
“Inside Relocation: Tips for Trying the Ultimate Case for All the Marbles,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 11, 2019
“Second Annual Stephen J. Anderer Memorial Lecture,” Delivered by the Hon. Katherine B.L. Platt, Chester County Court of Common Pleas,” Course Planner and Emcee, Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court, Philadelphia, April 3, 2019
“A Fresh Look—Philadelphia Family Court Welcomes New Judges for 2016,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, September 23, 2016
“Mastering the Art of Local Practice—Custody and Support Masters Proceedings in Philadelphia Family Court,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 16, 2015
“Custody at the Extremes: From Unweened Infants to Unruly Teens,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 18, 2014
“Moving or Staying—Custody Relocation Practice in the First Judicial District,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 4, 2013
“Pre-Separation Dissipation of the Marital Estate,” Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 6, 2012
"Social Media's Impact on Family Law," Philadelphia Bench-Bar Annual Conference, October 14, 2011
"To Prep or Not to Prep? Ethical Considerations for Family Law Practitioners," Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, October 15, 2010
"The Counsel Fees Conundrum: Perspectives of the Bench and Bar," Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, October 23, 2009
"Child Custody Training in the First Judicial District," SeniorLAW Center and Philadelphia VIP, February 13, 2009
"Beyond Puppies and Ponies: Does Child Preference Tip the Balance in Philadelphia County?" Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, September 19, 2008
"Child Custody Training and the Pro Bono Case," Philadelphia VIP and Women Against Abuse, June 27, 2008
"Right Down the Middle: Equally-Shared Physical Custody in Philadelphia County," Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, September 28, 2007
"From Duped Dads to Fraudulent Conveyances: Fraud and Deceit as Factors in Child Support and Equitable Distribution Proceedings," Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, September 30, 2006
"Child Custody Reform on the Horizon: Practice and Procedure Under Senate Bill 74," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, April 21, 2006
"Emerging Issues in Family Law: The Status of Grandparents' Rights," Co-Course Planner, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Bench-Bar Conference, Atlantic City, October 1, 2005
"PA Divorce Code: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 12, 2005
"21st Century Issues in Family Law," Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar Conference, November 5, 2004
Carolyn Moran Zack’s Speaking Engagements
“Parent Coordination Boot Camp,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Course Planner and Presenter, March 2022.
Co-presenter, “Parenting in a Pandemic,” Toby L. Dickman Seminar, Montgomery County Bar Association, December 2020
Co-presenter, CLE program on Parenting Coordination in Montgomery County, October 14, 2020
Co-presenter, Arbitration Training Program for 45 lawyers from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, October 9, 2020. The four-hour training covered practice, procedure, and forms, and included an interactive workshop on drafting agreements to arbitrate, directives, and arbitration awards.
Co-presenter for program on Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution, Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section, October 7, 2020
Panel member, program on Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution, Nicholas Cipriani Inn of Court, October 7, 2020
“Parenting Coordination in Montgomery County,” Montgomery Bar Association, November 2019
Custody Law, Temple University Law School, Guest Teacher, November 2019
“Mastering the New Support Guidelines: Tackling Tricky Legal and Tax Issues,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting, July 2019
“Update on the Rules,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting, July 2019
“Update on Support Rules” CLE, Support Committee of Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section, March 2019
“Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties,” PBI, November 2016
“Dividing Indivisible Assets,” PBI Family Law Institute, April 2016
“Alternative Dispute Resolution: Panel Presentation,” Villanova Law School Family Law Society, March 2016
“Right to Privacy and Wiretapping Issues in Divorce and Custody Cases,” Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court, November 2015
“Dividing Indivisible Assets,” PBI, July 2015
Four County Practice CLE, PBI, November 2014
“Judicial Interview of the Child,” PBA Family Law Section, July 2014
“Family Law for the Non-Family Law Practitioner,” PBI, July 2014
“Custody Practice and Procedures Under the New Statute and Rules and A View from the Master’s Perspective and Hot Button Issues,” PBI: Family Law Institute (Plenary Session), April 2013
Four County Practice CLE, PBI, November 2012
“Your First Divorce Case,” PBI Philadelphia, August 2012
“Valuing the Small Business in Divorce: Practice Pointers and Pitfalls,” PBI Philadelphia, June 2012
“Navigating Your Way and Knowing Your Forum: Ask the Experts,” Joint Inns of Court (Cipriani and Doris Jonas Freed), March 13, 2012
“Court Intervention and Enforcement of Discovery: Local Procedure in the 5 Counties,” PBI, October 2011
“Family Law 101,” PBI Philadelphia, July 2011
“Complex Compensation Issues,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, July 2011
AICPA Expert Witness Training Workshop, April 2011
“Death and Divorce,” Chester County Bar Association Bench Bar, Spring 2011
“What is a Family Lawyer and How You Can Be One,” Women Leading Up Mentoring Program, West Chester University, March 18, 2011
Pro Bono CLE Program, Chester County, 2008-2010
“Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties,” PBI, October 2010
“Issues in a Fluctuating Economy,” PICPA, October 2010
Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania Bar Association, October 2010
Rules Updates, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, July 2010
“Tax Law for Family Law Practitioner," PBI, December 2009
Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, July 2009
“The Nuts and Bolts of Pennsylvania Matrimonial Appellate Practice,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Winter Meeting January 2008
“Family Law Potpourri,” PBI, April 2005
“New Issues in Matrimonial Appellate Practice,” PBI, September 2000
Carolyn Moran Zack’s Course Planning
“Parenting Coordination During the Pandemic and Beyond,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Course Planner and Presenter, March 2021
“Parenting Coordination Update 2020,” Course Planner, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, March 2, 2020
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2016
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner and Presenter, September 2016
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2015
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2015
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2014
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2014
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2013
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2013
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2012
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2012
Pro Bono CLE: “Introduction to Family Law for Pro Bono Attorneys,” October 2011
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2011
Chester County Mediation Program CLE, Course Planner, September 2010
“Death Following Divorce,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, Materials Preparation, January 2010
Meredith Brennan’s Speaking Engagements and Course Planning
Presenter, Four-County Surrounding Family Law Practice, Montgomery County Bar Association, January 2020
“Inside Relocation: Tips for Trying the Ultimate Case for All the Marbles,” Presenter, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Bench-Bar Conference, October 11, 2019
“Case Law Updates,” Program Organizer, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Winter Meeting, January 2018
“Family Law 101,” Presenter, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, December 2017
“Baby Boomer Divorce Issues,” Program Organizer, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, July 2017
“Trial Techniques for the Family Lawyer: The Art of Cross-Examination,” Program Organizer, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Winter Meeting, January 2017
“Ethical Issues in the High-Profile and Celebrity Divorce,” Moderator, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting, July 2016
“Family Law 101,” Presenter, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, July 2015
“Defining Cases in Divorce Litigation – Income, Equitable Distribution, and Valuation,” Presenter, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, October 2014
Interviewed on KYW Newsradio on issues relating to the Philadelphia Family Court’s custody backlog, May 2014
Quoted in “FJD to Redeploy Judges to Address Family Custody Backlog,” The Legal Intelligencer, April 2014