American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter

What American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter does

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership association for elite, board-certified family law attorneys in Florida, operating as a state chapter of the national American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since its provisional charter in January 1976 and full charter in March 1978. Headquartered in Tallahassee with a staff of 1-10, the organization serves under 100 Fellows who meet stringent qualification criteria including Florida Bar Board Certification in Marital and Family Law (where available), a 75% practice concentration in matrimonial law for at least 5 years, significant trial experience, and adherence to the Bounds of Advocacy ethical standards. Its products and services include fellowship membership, a public Find a Lawyer directory, the annual Marital & Family Law Certification Review Course (offering 15.5 certification credits plus 2.5 ethics credits, with tiered registration pricing from $674 to $1,324), the Annual AAML Institute (13.5 general CLE credits plus 2.5 ethics credits), webinars, and a Family Law Q&A educational resource center. Technology is limited to a Thawte-secured website, online member directory, and event registration platform — there are no proprietary AI, ML, or data systems.

The chapter operates on a hybrid revenue model combining recurring annual membership dues from individual Fellows, per-event CLE registration fees, and multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Bronze) for flagship events. Distribution is domestic-only and Florida-focused, channeled through direct online registration for CLE programs, the public-facing attorney directory, in-person events at premium Florida venues (JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin), and a presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. The 2026-2027 officer slate is led by President Shannon Novey, with multi-year event programming committed through the 50th Anniversary in 2028. Charitable activity is administered through the AAML Foundation, which has issued grants to organizations including Lee's Place and the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee.

Name

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter

Legal name

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter

Website

https://aamlflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter is a nonprofit professional association serving under 100 elite, board-certified family law attorneys in Florida through fellowship, continuing legal education programs, and a public attorney directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Legal Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAB

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

Keywords

• Family law attorneys
• Continuing legal education
• Professional membership association
• Matrimonial law certification
• Legal professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Fellows (board-certified family law attorneys) who meet the stringent AAML qualification requirements including 75% matrimonial law practice, recognized expertise, and ethical standing.
2. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs: Revenue from the Marital & Family Law Review Course and Annual Institute, which provide certification credits for family law attorneys. Registration fees range from $674-$1,324 depending on category (Family Law Section members, attorneys 5 years or less, paralegals/students, non-members).
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Bronze tiers) sponsor the Annual Institute and Review Course, providing revenue and supporting the organization's educational mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership association for elite, board-certified family law attorneys in Florida. It provides fellowship membership with rigorous technical and ethical vetting under the Bounds of Advocacy, a public Find a Lawyer referral directory, and continuing legal education programs including the Marital & Family Law Certification Review Course, the Annual Institute, and webinars. The organization connects qualified family law attorneys with individuals seeking legal representation in divorce, custody, alimony, and related family law matters.

Product overview

AAML Florida Chapter is a professional membership association for elite, board-certified family law attorneys in Florida, not a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including fellowship membership with stringent qualifications, a public Find a Lawyer directory for referrals, and continuing legal education programs (Marital & Family Law Certification Review Course, Annual AAML Institute, and Webinars). Additional offerings include a Family Law Q&A resource center providing educational content on Florida family law topics. The organization connects qualified family law attorneys with individuals seeking legal representation while advancing the practice of matrimonial law through professional standards and education.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAML Florida Chapter Fellowship Membership Elite fellowship membership offered to board-certified Florida family law attorneys meeting stringent requirements including 75% practice concentration in matrimonial law for 5+ years, board certification, trial experience, and adherence to the Bounds of Advocacy ethical standards. Less than 100 family law attorneys in Florida currently meet the requirements.
• Find a Lawyer Directory Public-facing searchable online directory allowing individuals seeking family law representation to find AAML Florida Fellow attorneys by city, county, name, or zip code across Florida.
• Marital & Family Law Certification Review Course Annual continuing legal education certification review course held in Orlando providing 15.5 general CLE credits, 2.5 ethics credits, and 15.5 Marital and Family Law certification credits for Florida attorneys. Registration fees range from $674 to $1,324 depending on category.
• Annual AAML Institute Premier annual continuing education event for family law practitioners featuring interactive sessions, national and statewide presenters, advanced education programs, and networking opportunities. The 48th Annual Institute is scheduled for 2026 in Tampa, offering 13.5 general CLE credits and 2.5 ethics credits.
• Member Webinars Online continuing legal education webinars providing professional development and training in family law topics for AAML Florida members and prospective members throughout the year.
• Family Law Q&A Resource Center Public educational resource providing general information about common issues in Florida family law including divorce, alimony, child support, prenuptial agreements, mediation, and parenting plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 100 qualified family law attorneys in Florida meet AAML membership requirements, demonstrating extreme selectivity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lee's PlaceminorOthers · 29 November 2022Lee's Place, a Tallahassee non-profit counseling and therapy center specializing in grief, loss, and trauma counseling, received $10,000 in grants from the AAML Foundation. The organization provides counseling services to children age 4 and up whose parents are divorcing, offering a sliding fee scale and free first session.
• Legal Aid Foundation of TallahasseeminorOthers · 29 November 2022The Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee received a $5,000 grant from the AAML Foundation to support Thunderdome Tallahassee, which provides training and leadership development for volunteer attorneys to fill the gap in legal representation for low-income families.
• f.a.c.e.s. for children (Facing Adverse Childhood Experiences for Children)minorOthers · 13 December 2019The AAML Florida Chapter Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to f.a.c.e.s. for children, a Ft. Lauderdale-based nonprofit dedicated to building resilience in children facing childhood traumas. The grant supports the organization's mission to minimize destructive effects of divorce on families and children through education, resources, and best practices.
• Lee's PlaceminorOthers · 22 December 2016AAML Foundation presented Lee's Place with a $10,000 check to help fund several of their counseling programs, including Home for the Heart for children with at-risk behaviors during or following their parent's divorce, and Domestic Violence Trauma program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC): Interdisciplinary association of family law professionals, judges, and mental health practitioners. Comparable as a professional membership body serving the family law ecosystem, with overlapping CLE and member recognition.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): Fellowship-based association of trust and estate attorneys using stringent vetting criteria. Comparable in model (selective fellowship, CLE programs, ethical standards) though focused on the trusts-and-estates niche rather than family law.
• Family Law Section of the American Bar Association: The ABA's national family law membership section, offering CLE, advocacy, and publications. Comparable as a peer professional association serving family law practitioners, though broader in scope than AAML Florida.
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (National): National parent organization of the Florida Chapter; sets membership criteria, the Bounds of Advocacy ethical standards, and the national AAML brand that the Florida Chapter extends locally.
• International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL): International fellowship of family law practitioners; AAML Florida members (e.g., VP Ashley Myers) hold concurrent IAFL Fellowship, making it a directly adjacent elite family law professional association.

Direct peers

• AAML California Chapter: California state chapter of AAML; provides the most direct comparison point as a large-state, fellowship-based family law professional association with similar CLE programming and member services.
• AAML Texas Chapter: Texas state chapter of AAML; operates the same elite-fellowship model with annual CLE events and a public lawyer directory. Direct peer for benchmarking Florida's chapter operations.
• Family Law Section of The Florida Bar: The Florida Bar's statewide family law membership section. A directly comparable Florida-only professional association for family lawyers, with overlapping CLE programming and a member directory.
• AAML New York Chapter: Sister state chapter of AAML, similarly running fellowship membership, CLE events, and a member directory for elite matrimonial lawyers. A direct peer operating the same chapter model in a different state.

Others

• American College of Trial Lawyers: Fellowship-based national trial lawyer association with similar selective membership criteria and ethical standards. Comparable as an elite, vetting-driven professional association model rather than as a direct family law competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aamlflorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aamlflorida

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

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