Direct Examination with Dan and Lauren

Hon. Amy M. Pellman (Ret.) is a highly regarded retired judge, renowned for her unwavering commitment to family law and children's rights. Her legal career has been marked by groundbreaking advocacy, public service, and a relentless pursuit of fairness. Now, as a mediator and private judge, Judge Pellman proudly joins Signature Resolution, drawn to its reputation for attracting top family law judges and fostering a sense of community.

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Keith M. Clemens, Commissioner of the Superior Court (Ret.), celebrates 50 years as an attorney this year. He became a Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner in 1991, serving in family law judicial assignments, initially in the North Valley District in San Fernando and then in Department 9 in what is now the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Commissioner Clemens has been a private judge for the past 26 years, limiting his practice as a neutral solely to adjudicating and mediating family law matters. He works through ARC (Alternative Resolution Centers).

Bruce Clemens is a prominent figure in family law, now in his 49th year of private practice as a family law lawyer, including 46 years representing clients in family law matters, teaching, writing, and finally combining all of this experience in his current work as a neutral/mediator. He started his family law career in 1974 at Loeb and Loeb and soon co-founded the esteemed Beverly Hills family law firm of Jaffe and Clemens in 1977, where he served the next 42 years as the managing partner. Today, Bruce Clemens dedicates his expertise exclusively through ARC (Alternative Resolution Centers), where he excels as a Family Law Settlement Specialist and Early-Stage Dialogue Facilitator.

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Glen H. Schwartz is the principal of the Beverly Hills law firm of Glen H. Schwartz A Law Corporation. Glen is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

A former Chair of the LACBA Family Law Section and Chair of seven Child Custody Colloquiums as well as other professional appointments, Glen is also recognized as a knowledgeable and passionate advocate of legal issues pertaining to all aspects of family law, and has been the recipient of the prestigious AFCC Joseph Drown Award, given in recognition of contributions to the betterment of children and families going through the divorce process.

Glen's accomplishments have been profiled in numerous publications and periodicals, including the front page of The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and The Los Angeles Daily Journal, and he was even depicted in a movie of the week based upon one of his many interesting cases.

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Judge Gordon served on the Los Angeles Superior Court for 17 years and spent nine years in leadership positions as the Assistant Supervising and Supervising Judge of the Family Law and Criminal Divisions. He was appointed by the Chief Justice of California as a voting member on the Judicial Council of California, the policy-making body for the Judicial Branch.

During his tenure in the Family Law Division, he handled thousands of cases, many of which were complex, high-profile business, sports and entertainment cases. He presided over trials and settled cases involving the most complex property, business, and child custody issues.

Judge Gordon has unique experience handling international child custody disputes and child abduction cases. He was appointed by the Chief Justice of California to provide technical assistance to California judges regarding the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and was named by the United States Department of State to be one of the four judges in the United States to serve on the International Network of Hague Convention Judges.

Judge Gordon has extensive experience in issues dealing with law enforcement and police misconduct cases. He previously served as a police officer and detective for the Santa Monica Police Department and as an Instructor for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and the FBI. As a deputy district attorney, he was the first former law enforcement officer selected to serve in the Special Investigations Division responsible for the investigation and prosecution of officer-involved shootings and police misconduct.

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From 2016 until his retirement, Judge Lewis served as the supervising judge for the Los Angeles County Family Law Division where he oversaw the operations of nearly 70 family law departments in the county. From 2014 to 2016 he served in a long cause family law trial department in Los Angeles; he was Assistant Supervising Judge of the Family Law Division from 2011 to 2014. Judge Lewis served in a regular family law department from 2006 until 2014. He became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 1985, was inducted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in 1987, and was inducted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Law in 2016.

Judge Lewis is a past president of the California Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. He is also a contributing author of The Rutter Group's California Practice Guide: Family Law and serves as Program Director for CFLR for the update program, the advanced family law program, the basic training program, the evidence programs, and the expert series programs.

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Evan C. Itzkowitz has dedicated his career to the practice of family law, exclusively focusing on this area since 2001. As a partner at Blevans Itzkowitz Cantrell LLP, Mr. Itzkowitz provides his clients with a deep well of knowledge and experience, guiding them through some of the most challenging times in their lives.

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Kimia Klein is a distinguished professional renowned for her unwavering dedication to navigating the complexities of family law. With a focus on high net worth clients, including athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Kimia has consistently achieved favorable results in resolving intricate family law issues. Specializing in complex marital property matters, she brings a wealth of experience to the forefront, regularly demonstrating her proficiency in drafting prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements.

Beyond traditional dispute resolution methods, Kimia's commitment extends to both trial advocacy and discreet settlement strategies. Her comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive the best possible outcomes, solidifying her reputation as a trusted ally for those navigating the intricate landscape of high-stakes legal matters.

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