Family Law Society

The Family Law Society was co-founded in spring of 2002 by Jennifer Barone and Laura Ruvolo Lipp.

2005-2006 Executive Board

President: Denise Gabay (gabayden@shu.edu)
Vice President: Amanda Taylor (tayloram@shu.edu)
Treasurer: Kelley Hastie (hastieke@shu.edu)
Secretary: Amara Lennon (lennonam@shu.edu)
SBA Rep: Aili Monahan (monahaai@shu.edu)

Statement of Purpose

The Family Law Association is a group of students interested in pursuing law careers in the field and subspecialties of family law.  We believe that the institution of the family continues to be a positive, though continuously evolving focus in the 21st Century.  The family law specialty offers a unique opportunity for attorneys to peacefully and profoundly affect generations to come.

Upcoming Events

Schedule of General Meetings

  • Tuesday, 9/13/05 at both 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – Room 371

  • Tuesday, 1/24/06 at both 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – Room t/b/a

  • Tuesday, 4/4/06 at both 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – Room t/b/a

Fall 2005

  • Tuesday, October 11, 2005
    “What is Elder Law?”
    presented by  Mary E. WanderPolo, Certified Elder Law Attorney

  • Thursday, November 17, 2005
    “Careers in Family Law”

Spring 2006
  • February – “Children and the Law”

  • March – “Recent N.J. Decisions on Same-sex Marriage and Parental Rights Issues”




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