Samantha is a partner and head of the California family law practice.

She has 20 years of litigation experience representing high net worth and high-profile clients in diverse fields including the entertainment and sports industry, executives, entrepreneurs, doctors and attorneys, as well as their spouses. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, concentrating much of her practice in the areas of complex financial issues, custody disputes and parenting issues. 

Samantha also provides legal services in the area of cohabitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She works with each client to prepare an agreement that is tailored to meet their individual needs and ensures that they understand how the agreements impact their rights and responsibilities under California law. Samantha's practice also includes mediation services, working with both sides to find common grounds for settlement.

Samantha received notable recognition within the legal profession being named to Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers list for divorce in both 2018 and 2022. In addition, she has been listed in Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in 2023 and 2024, as a Super Lawyer in Family Law in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and as a Best Lawyer in 2025. Samantha's earlier career achievements include being recognized as a Rising Star in Family Law.  In addition to her legal practice, Samantha serves on the Executive Committee of the Beverly Hills Bar Association - Family Law Section, and in 2019 joined the Board of Directors of C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California. She continues to volunteer as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel. Samantha also participates in continuing education programs as both a lecturer and a panelist.

In this video interview, Samantha discusses her professional history and explores key moments in her family law career and practice.