Dear Fellows,

As my term as President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ends, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to lead such a remarkable organization. It has been a true privilege to serve alongside colleagues who share a profound dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession. I was never so proud when I received the call from my law partner, Cheryl Young, back in 2013 informing me I had been accepted to the AAML. This truly is an amazing group of lawyers.

Looking back on this past year, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. Thanks to your hard work, we successfully expanded our high-level CLE programming, strengthened our legislative initiatives and continued to be leaders in the family law community. Whether you served on committees, contributed your expertise, or actively participated in our meetings, your commitment has been the driving force behind our continued success.

The bedrock of our Chapter has always been civility, camaraderie, and a shared pursuit of excellence. It is inspiring to see how our members not only elevate the practice of family law across the Commonwealth but also support one another with genuine fellowship. I especially remember the collegiality we all shared in struggling along during our retreat in October to answer the Family Law Jeopardy questions that were all created by AI! The look on your faces was priceless when I told you the source of the questions and answers!

I want to extend special thanks to our Board of Managers, our committee chairs, and our Chapter Administrator, Mary Adams for their invaluable guidance and support during my tenure. I am completely confident that our Chapter will continue to thrive under the leadership of incoming President Darren Holst and the rest of the executive team. I look forward to continuing to serve as your Immediate Past President and working alongside all of you in the years to come.

Thank you once again for your trust, collaboration, and friendship.

Sincerely,

Helen E. Casale
Outgoing President, Pennsylvania Chapter
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers