I have honored to have been recognized not only as a “Super Lawyer” in the Thomson Reuters publication, but also on the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Houston Lists.The post Recognized on Top 50 Women and Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers Lists first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more

 In 2017, I represented a father in an international abduction case involving a child from Paraguay. We filed the case in federal court. To proceed on this case, I had to apply to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and also, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. We were successful in the trial court. When the mother appealed, we had to respond to the appeal in the 5th Circuit Court. I was honored to argue the appeal before the 5th Circuit justices. We were successful on appeal and the child was returned to Paraguay. Definitely a career ..read more

It’s Valentine’s Day and many of us are thinking about our romantic relationships or possibly, lack thereof. In my law practice, love is the origin of all cases. Whether we are representing clients in marital agreements, custody issues, or divorces, the origin of the parties’ relationship in family law matters is LOVE. Some are very much still in love, as when we represent clients who are executing premarital agreements, prior to their big day. Others are recovering from, or possibly grieving, a past relationship. Many have moved forward and found lasting love in their lives. Whatever the case ..read more

I have enjoyed reflecting on my 20-year career. Along the way, I have met many extraordinary people – clients, attorneys, and experts. It brings me so much joy to have so many people supporting my career through the years. At my celebration party a few weeks ago, I asked my guests to share their thoughts by writing on a framed photo, and, I absolutely love the result! I will hang this in my office as a wonderful memory. My hope is that the next 20 years of my career are as bright and rewarding as the first.The post A Rewarding Career first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more

I have been blessed to have mentors throughout my career. I believe we, as professionals, should pay it forward to the younger generation. I have enjoyed mentoring young women. I have been involved with mentorship through the Burta Rhodes Raborn Family Law Inn of Court, serving as team leader several terms.The post Mentoring Young Women first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more

I have been honored to speak throughout my career, on various family law issues and professional topics such as mentoring and marketing. Most recently, I was honored to speak at the 2022 Advanced Family Law Course this year regarding the inspirational Texas Family Law Hall of Legends.The post Sought After Public Speaker first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more

In 2021, I was sworn in as a Director for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation. The AAML Foundation awards grants to charitable organizations that help families, particularly children who are adversely affected by the breakup of the family unit.The post American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation Board Member first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more

The AAML has a bookstore that publishes books for family lawyers and also family law clients. The “Financial Issues in Divorce” publication was written to assist family law clients with financial issues in divorce cases. I was on a team with 2 other AAML members to contribute to a book previously written by Heather Locus, who is a financial expert with Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC in Illinois. In 2020, we finished the book, and, I was honored to present a webinar with another contributor, Peter Walzer in December 2020.The post Contributing Author Of “Financial Issues In Divorce” first appeared on ..read more

I was honored to serve as the President of the Association of Women Attorneys, which is the women’s bar association in Houston. I began my service with the AWA by serving as the Vice President of Membership for two years, followed by serving as President- Elect (2016-2017), and then President in (2017-2018). The AWA supports women in Houston’s legal community. The friendships that I made during my service have been lasting and important relationships.The post Serving as the Association of Women Attorneys Houston President first appeared on Waddell Law Firm, P.C.  ..read more