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Biographical Information

I am a partner at Kirschbaum, Birnbaum, Lippman, & Gregoire, PLLC (“KBLG”). I practice exclusively in the area of marital and family law and am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. I am AV® Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized by the Florida Super Lawyers as a “Top Fifty Women Lawyers” across all practice areas (2013), Florida’s Super Lawyers (2010-2015), Florida’s Legal Elite (2011-2015) and Boys and Girls Club as Top 100 Women of Distinction for Broward County (2015).  I received the Florida Bar Association Family Law Chair’s Special Award of Merit as recognition of outstanding service, dedication and loyalty to the Family Law Section (2009-2010) and the Broward County Bar Association Joseph J. Carter Professionalism Award for exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism in terms of respect for the law and preservation of decorum and integrity of the legal system (2009). I am the author of “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act”, Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 12th edition, “Lump Sum Alimony”, Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 6th-8th editions, and “Appeals”, Florida After Dissolution of Marriage editions, published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexis/Nexis. I provide personal, effective and professional representation. KBLG’s fundamental principle is the delivery of exemplary legal services and an uncompromising commitment to each client.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Admissions:

The Florida Bar – 1993

The United States District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida – 1994

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit – 19

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator – Circuits Serviced:  11, 15 and 17th

Education

Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Juris Doctor, May 1993

The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts, May 1990

Professional Experience

Kirschbaum, Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire, PLLC – Partner, 2008 – Present

Brinkley Morgan – Partner, 1999 – 2008

Disability Rights Florida – Senior Attorney and Legislative Analyst, 1993 – 1999

 

Honors & Awards

Martindale-Hubbell AV® rating

Florida Super Lawyers (2010-present) Top Fifty Women Lawyers (2013)

Florida Trend’s Legal Elite (2011-present)

Boys and Girls Club as Top 100 Women of Broward County (2015),

Legal Aid Service 2015 and 2009 Law Firm of the Year awarded for KBLG’s belief in furthering justice for those in need.

Florida Supreme Court commendation for Florida Bar President Pro Bono Award (2010)

Broward County Bar Association Joseph J. Carter Professionalism Award for exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism in terms of respect for the law and the preservation of decorum and integrity of the legal system, 2009.

Florida Bar Family Law Section Legislative Committee appointment, 2010

Gov. Jeb Bush appointment to Statewide Council for Florida’s Independent Living Centers, 1999-2002

Gov. Lawton Chiles appointment to Children’s Medical Services Technology Funding Group, 1996-1997

Professional Associations

Florida Bar Foundation Executive Committee (2014-present) & Director (2011-present)

Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center Vice-Chair (2014-present) & Board Member (2006 -present)

Florida Bar Foundation Fellow (2014 – present)

American Bar Foundation Fellow (2015)

Broward County Bar Association (1999 – present)

Broward Bar Association Family Law Section Chair or Co-Chair (2005-2009)

Florida Bar Association Grievance Committee “J” Chair, (2003-2006)

Unicorn Children’s Foundation Board Member (2007-2011) Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court President (2011-2012), Secretary (2008-2010) & Treasurer (2006-2008)

Florida Bar Association Statewide Advertising Grievance Committee Chair (2011) & Designated Reviewer (2008-2010)

Broward Bar Judicial Evaluation Survey Committee, Member (2007 – 2008)

Speaking Engagements

Committee Member, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation, Spring, 2014

Presenter, American Family and Conciliation Conference, June 2011

Guest Lecturer, University of Miami School of Law, Mediation class, September, 2010

Committee Member, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation, August, 2010

Committee Member, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation by Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, March, 2009

Chair, Broward County Bar Association Raising the Bar Seminar, March 2009

Guest Lecturer, Nova Southeastern University Law School, Family Law Litigation Workshop, January 2009

Presenter, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Tax Council, Inc.  What Every Estate and Tax Planner Needs to Know About Divorce and More …, January, 2009

Presenter, Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals:  Handling Financial Issues at a Higher Level, May 2008

Committee Member, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation by Supreme Court Justice Cantero, May, 2008

Presenter, Florida Association of Women Lawyers Presentation for Nova Southeastern University April, 2008

Chair, Broward County Bar Association Legal Aid Intermediate Family Law Seminar March, 2008

Chair, Broward County Bar Association Raising the Bar Seminar October, 2007

Chair, Broward County Bar Association River of Knowledge Cruise September, 2007

Presenter, Florida Statewide Guardianship Association 20th Annual Conference August, 2007

Guest Lecturer, Nova Southeastern University Family Law Seminar Workshop August, 2007

Co-Chair, Broward County Bar Association Annual Family Law Seminar, March, 2007

Committee Member, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation by Supreme Court Justice Quince, March, 2007

Co-Chair, Broward County Bar Association Raising the Bar Seminar October, 2006

Co-Chair, Broward County Bar Association River of Knowledge Cruise September, 2006

Pupilage Group Leader, Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Presentation, October, 2005

Presenter, Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Statewide Conference, March, 2005

Presenter, Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers Association, 2003 – 2005

Presenter, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Statewide Conference, 1995, 1996 and 2000

Presenter, Florida Centers for Independent Living Statewide Training – 1999

Presenter, National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems National Conference, 1994 – 1998

Presenter, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Grass Roots Forum – 1998

Guest Lecturer, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities – 1998

Guest Lecturer, Barry University Sociology Graduate Program, 1996 and 1997

Guest Lecturer, Nova SouthEastern University Civil Rights Seminar Workshop, 1996 and 1997

Guest Lecturer, Nova SouthEastern Law School Disability Rights Seminar – 1997

Guest Lecturer, Barry University Masters Social Work Programs – 1997

Presenter, National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems 1996 and 1997

Guest Lecturer, Florida Atlantic University Self-Determination Program – 1996

Presenter, National Advisory Council Training for Assistive Technology Programs – 1995

Presenter, Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology Statewide Trainings, 1993 – 1995

Presenter, Assistive Technology Funding and Systems Change Project in partnership with the United Cerebral Palsy Association South Florida Regional Trainings – 1995

Presenter, National Prevention Network on Disabilities Trainings – 1995

Presenter, National Council for Independent Living, Assistance for Technical Access Training – 1995

Key Note Speaker Department of Children and Families Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Graduation Weekend for Partners in Policymaking for Class of 1995

Presenter, Statewide Training Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology Program (“FAAST”) – 1994

Presenter, Tampa General Hospital Center for Assistive Technology (FAAST Affiliate Program) – 1994

Presenter, Stein Gerontological Institute Assistive Technology Program (FAAST Affiliate Program) – 1994

Presenter, Dade County Public Schools and the Corporate and Foundation Sponsors of the Educational and Community ‘Expo’ for Magnet, Vocational & Special Programs – 1993

Presenter, Legal Services of Greater Miami Forum for Children – Zebley Benefits Statewide Training – 1993

Publications

Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 12th edition “UIFSA”.  Published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexus/Nexis.  2014.

Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 11th edition “Mediation”.  Published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexus/Nexis.  2013.

Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 6th – 10th editions “Lump Sum Alimony”.  Published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexus/Nexis.  2006 – 2012.

Florida After Dissolution of Marriage, 9th and 10th editions “Appeals”.  Published by the Florida Bar Association and distributed by Lexus/Nexis.  2009 – 2013.

Children’s Medical Services Assistive Technology Funding Guidelines Work Group Member (CMS).    Procedural Administrative Guidelines for the funding of technology.  1996

Assistive Technology Education Network Funding Resource Guide Committee Member (ATEN).  Resource guide detailing agencies within Florida that may provide assistive technology.  1995

Children’s Zebley Benefits Resource Guide.  Resource guide for attorneys and advocates seeking benefits from social security on behalf of children with disabilities.  1993

Service Activities

Executive Committee Florida Bar Foundation

Vice-Chair Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center

Salvation Army Community Ambassador (2013-present)

100 Women Who Care Member (2013-present)

Holy Cross Hospital Girlfriend Member (2012-present)

Legal Aid Services of Broward County Co-Chair “For the Public Good” (2006, 2007, 2009)