Protecting High-Profile Clients in Family Court

From Hollywood celebrities and powerful CEOs to star athletes and politicians, high-profile cases in family law present complex and unique challenges to family law attorneys and their staff.  The risks to these clients are high: leaking sensitive information found in court records and client files, the physical security of clients and their family, and damage to the “brand” of either party.

In this session, Christopher C. Melcher will share best practices involved in representing high-profile clients, including mitigating privacy and security risks, protecting the client’s reputation, and implementing interoffice policies on data and maintaining confidences. He’ll share:

• Specific ways to maintain privacy of the client while in litigation
• The impact of litigation on the client’s reputation and the client’s legal obligations
• Interoffice policies that protect the client from damaging public scrutiny and media attention

Presenter: Christopher C. Melcher, Esq.

Business owners, celebrities, and trust beneficiaries across California turn to Christopher Melcher for assistance in protecting their most valuable assets in high-stakes divorces. With deep experience in complex family law litigation, he provides tactical representation in the most challenging family law disputes.

Mr. Melcher understands the need to keep sensitive family matters private, having represented noteworthy clients in the largest divorce cases in California. His clients include A-list celebrities, executives, and tech company founders. Frequently, he’s hired by other family lawyers as a consultant, expert, or co-counsel on significant divorce cases in California.

Certifications

• Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California
• Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California
• Board Certification, Family Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Accolades

• Top 100 Southern California Lawyer by Super Lawyers for 2024
• Top 100 Lawyer by the Daily Journal for 2021 out of all California lawyers.
• Ranked Tier 1 by Chambers & Partners for Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth practice.
• Ranked as one of the 500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers for 2024 by Lawdragon.
• Presented over 200 continuing legal education programs on complex family law issues
• Published author of family law treatises for practicing attorneys