PUBLICATIONS
2024 “Reviewing Attorneys: The Tightrope Walkers of Mediation” by Louisa DeRose and Sarah Hechtman | New York Law Journal
2023 “Effectively Utilizing the Parenting Coordination Process“ by Leslie Stewart Sullivan | New York Law Journal
2023 “ADR in Family Law: When is it Suitable?” by Sarah Hechtman | Lawyer Monthly
2023 “Trust Considerations in Prenuptial Agreements” by Alyssa Rower and Karina VanHouten | New York Law Journal
2023 “Dispelling Common Myths About Prenuptial Agreements” by Alyssa Rower | New York Law Journal
2023 Finding Support When Your Relationship Doesn’t Go As Expected Kara M. Bellew and Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW
2022 “Infidelity Clauses: Proceed With Caution” by Alyssa A. Rower, Karina VanHouten and Leo Wiswall | New York Law Journal
2022 “Choice of Law Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements” by Alyssa A. Rower, Karina VanHouten and Margaret Sarratt | New York Law Journal
2021 “The ABCs of Matrimonial Agreements“ by Alyssa Rower and Jaime St. Peter
2020 “My Reproductive Freedom Has Been Critical to My Life Choices” by Sarah Hechtman | Ms. Magazine
2020 "Three Ways Courts Can Support Financial Self-Sufficiency In the Case of Mid-Life Divorce" by Alyssa Rower and Leslie Stewart Sullivan | New York Law Journal
2018 “Have Prenup, Will Travel: Why England’s Law on Marital Agreements Has Attracted Forum Shoppers and How the Courts Can Fight Back” by Karina VanHouten | Brooklyn Journal of International Law
2018 "The Unexpected Upside of Getting a Prenup" by Kara M. Bellew | Psychology Today
2018 "New York Domestic Relations Law and Advisory Schedules" by Alyssa Rower | It’s Over Easy
2018 "4 Tech Apps Tailored to The Needs of Divorced Parents." by Shivani S. Grillo | Divorce Magazine
2018 "Substance Abuse in Divorce Is as Complicated as You’d Think" by Kara M. Bellew | Psychology Today
2018 "Fostering the Child-Non-Custodial Parent Relationship is Key" by Kara M. Bellew | Psychology Today
2018 "Co-Parenting After Divorce: It Requires A Shared Commitment" by Kara M. Bellew | DivorcedMoms.com
2018 "How to Strengthen Your Marriage with a Prenup" by Alyssa Rower | Insider
2018 “MeToo Movement: Misconduct and Divorce” by Kara M. Bellew | New York Law Journal
2018 “Those Who Are Most In Need Of A Prenup May Surprise You” by Alyssa Rower | Forbes
2016 “Which Divorce Process is Right for You?” by Alyssa Rower with Ani Mason | UNtied.net
2016 “Get a Grip on Your Finances" by Alyssa Rower with Ani Mason | UNtied.net
2014 "Ask an Expert: How do I Pay a Lawyer's Retainer Fee if my Spouse Controls the Money?" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2014 "Ask an Expert: Filing for Divorce" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2013 "Ask an Expert: Expectations" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2013 "Ask an Expert: Prenuptial Agreements" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2012 "Temporary Maintenance Status in Practice" by Alyssa Rower with Allan E. Mayefsky | New York Law Journal, Vol. 247 No. 84
2012 "Postjudgment Relief: Which Crises or Crossroads Constitute a Substantial Change of Circumstances" by Alyssa Rower | American Bar Association: Family Advocate, Vol. 34, No. 3
2011 "Determining Whether 'No-Fault' Law Allows Trials When Parties Disagree" by Alyssa Rower | New York Law Journal, Vol. 246, No. 41
2010 "What You Can and Can't Control in the Divorce Process" by Alyssa Rower | Huffington Post
2010 "How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer" by Alyssa Rower | Huffington Post
2009 "Setting Valuation Dates for Marital Property In Global Economic Crisis" by Alyssa Rower | New York Law Journal, Vol. 242 No. 73
2007 "Preparation Matters When Videotaping Depositions" by Alyssa Rower | National Law Journal
2006 “Physical Attractiveness of Face and Voice: Effects of Positivity, Dominance, and Sex” by Sarah Hechtman | Journal of Applied Social Psychology
2004 "The Legality of Polygamy: Using the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment" by Alyssa Rower | Family Law Quarterly Vol. 38, No. 3
2003 "Alaska's DNA Database: The Statute, Its Problems, and Proposed Solutions" by Alyssa Rower | Alaska Law Review, Vol 20
2003 "Winning Brief: California v. Moore" by Alyssa Rower | Whittier J. Child & Family Advocacy, Vol. 3
1991 “Teacher Gender and Nonverbal Behavior in the Teaching of Gender-Stereotyped Materials” by Sarah Hechtman | Journal of Applied Social Psychology
1990 “Nonverbal Behavior and Gender as Determinants of Physical Attractiveness” by Sarah Hechtman | Journal of Nonverbal Behavior
PRESS
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
BEEN THERE GOT OUT PODCAST
2023 Guest Appearance on “Been There Got Out” by Kara Bellew
BEYOND THE BAR PODCAST
THE VILLAGE LAW FIRM
THE ATLANTIC
Divorce Mag
Divorce Dialogues
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
THE BIG WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST
PACIFIC STANDARD
I DO PODCAST
WOMEN’S HEALTH
BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN
SELF MADE MAN
BLOOMBERG POLITICS, FURTUNE AND INVESTMENT NEWS
VIDEOS
Child support
Dilpreet explains considerations in child support.
Orders of protection
Anita explains how orders of protection work.
Custody issues in a divorce
Kara explains custody issues in the divorce process.
Litigation
Leslie explains litigation in a divorce.
How is the divorce process different for business owners?
Alyssa discusses the special considerations affecting business owners going through a divorce.
Trusts and estate planning
Nicole discusses trusts and estate planning.
Mediation
Kara explains the mediation process and for whom it may be appropriate.
Learn about counsel fees
Jennifer explains how counsel fees work.
Prenuptial agreements & trusts
Karina discusses prenuptial agreements for individuals with trusts.
Divorce process choice
Sarah discusses divorce options in depth.
The divorce process
Louisa outlines the uncontested divorce process.
What is the prenuptial agreement process?
Alyssa explains the importance of prenuptial agreements and the negotiation process.
Equitable distribution
Raluca walks through determining equitable distribution of property.
LECTURES
Links provided to lectures available online.
2024 Take Control of Your Financial Future: Plan for the Expected and Unexpected by Alyssa Rower | Duke University
2024 “Family Structuring: Pre-Nup, Post-Nups, Divorce and Beyond” by Alyssa Rower | STEP Cayman Conference 2024, International Wealth Structuring Forum – Grand Cayman
2023 “Divorce Redirected: It Doesn’t Have To Be Contentious” by Louisa DeRose, Leslie Stewart Sullivan, and Sarah Hechtman | WMHC
2023 “Issue Spotting the Basics of Hague Convention Issues in Matrimonial Cases” by Anita Rojas Carroll | New York Women’s Bar Association
2023: “Weaponizing the Law" Moderated by Kara M. Bellew
2022 “Representing Children in Contested Custody Cases” by Anita Rojas Carroll | CLE Program, New York Women’s Bar Association
2022 “Choice of Law Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements” by Alyssa Rower and Margaret Sarratt.
2022 “Trans Futures: A Panel Discussion on Emerging Issues in the Gender Identity Space” moderated by Anita Rojas Carroll
2022 “Smart Women Plan Ahead” by Anita Rojas Carroll | Optum Health
2021 “Building a Successful Divorce Practice as a Female Lawyer” by Alyssa Rower | New York City Bar
2020 “Law and Domestic Violence Seminar” by Kara M. Bellew | Harvard Law School virtual panel
2020 “Smart Women Plan Ahead” by Louisa DeRose | Rower LLC
2019 “The Different Roads to Divorce: A Divorce Attorney Explains Mediation as an Alternative to Litigation” by Louisa DeRose | MTZ Counseling, Continuing Education Units
2019 "Orders of Protection" by Kara M. Bellew | New York State Bar Association: Family Court Practical Skills CLE
2018 "The Impact of #MeToo: On the Job, in the Home, and on Campus" by Alyssa Rower | Women of Dartmouth, New York
2018 "How to Handle a Custody Case Part I and II" by Kara M. Bellew | New York State Bar Association: Family Court Practical Skills CLE
2018 "Complex Divorce" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2017 "Smart Women Plan Ahead" by Kara M. Bellew | Kurzman Eisenberg
2017 "Motions and Pre-Trial Intervention in Matrimonial Practice" by Kara M. Bellew | New York State Bar Association
2016 "Orders of Protection" by Alyssa Rower | Faculty Member at the New York State Bar Association Family Court Trial Institute
2016 "Women in Transition" by Alyssa Rower | Alliance Bernstein
2015 “Smart Women Plan Ahead” by Alyssa Rower | Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP
2014 "How to Hire the Right Divorce Lawyer" by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2014 “Ethics in Family Court Practice” by Alyssa Rower | New York State Bar Association
2013 “Which Way to Go: Litigation, Mediation, or Collaborative?” by Alyssa Rower | UNtied.net
2012 “The Ins and Outs of New York’s Temporary Maintenance Statute” by Alyssa Rower | lawline.com
2012 “The Marriage Equality Act: Issues and Considerations for Same-Sex Couples” by Alyssa Rower | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP | Dartmouth Lawyer’s Association | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP | Brooklyn Bar Association | Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, LLP | Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP
2009 "Immigration Remedies for Immigrant Children" by Alyssa Rower | The Bar Association of the City of New York