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My role as ABA Family Law Section Immediate Past Chair

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Randy Kessler
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When my term as Chair of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association ended in August of 2012 in Chicago, I thought that my travelling days were headed for a significant reduction.  And I enjoyed the travel and … Continue reading →

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Final thoughts on my year as ABA Family Law Chair

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Randy Kessler
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I recently “passed the gavel” to the new Family Law Section Chair, Maryann Foley of Alaska.  It was a heartwarming ceremony and many of the leaders in family law were there.  But perhaps more important than that ceremony, was our … Continue reading →

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Chairing the Family Law Section of the ABA has been an honor

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Randy Kessler
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I have been so fortunate to have been able to serve as Chair of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association for the 2011-2012 term.  I cannot believe the year is drawing to a close.  To have been … Continue reading →

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ABA meeting informative and rewarding

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Randy Kessler
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The Annual American Bar Association meeting, held this year in Toronto, has been quite interesting.  I have gone to meetings for all sorts of committees (Commission on Youth at Risk, and many others) and seminars on all sorts of topics … Continue reading →

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International child related issues on the rise.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Randy Kessler
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This internationalization of child birth, adoption and reproduction may be a very good thing. It seems very well intended. The problem is with the unintended consequences. Continue reading →

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ABA Family Law Section to meet in Fort Worth

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Randy Kessler
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This Wednesday through Saturday, the ABA Family Law Section hosts it’s annual Fall seminar (next October we are meeting in Las Vegas). True to form, the programming is excellent, filled with excellent speakers on excellent topics of interest to family … Continue reading →

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ABA Section Officers Meeting

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Randy Kessler
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It is great to be around so many lawyers who are committed to improving the practice of law. Continue reading →

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ABA Annual Meeting 2010

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Randy Kessler
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At the meeting, I will have the good fortune of being sworn in as the Chair Elect of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association. Continue reading →

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