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Melissa named Top Attorney by Bethesda Magazine

Bethesda Magazine has published its annual rankings of Top Attorneys. Melissa was ranked among the Top Attorneys in 2025 in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. In addition to serving as an expert and consulting on international family law cases for lawyers and their clients, Melissa also routinely serves as a neutral in these complex cross-border cases.

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Melissa designated to Mediation Network in MENA region

Melissa Kucinski is proud to be a new member of The Mediation Hub: MENA. This amazing network advances mediation as a critical dispute resolution process in the MENA region by bringing experts together to develop, lead, and mobilize awareness about mediation. You can find Melissa’s profile here.

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Melissa Invited to Experts Meeting in London

Melissa was invited to a meeting of experts at the University of Westminster School of Law in August 2025 in London. She was asked to present on the topic of preventing international parental child abduction by making mediation a more accessible tool to families. While in England, Melissa will be attending the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights at the University of Cambridge.

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Melissa to Sit on Panel at Sold-Out International Family Law Conference

Melissa will be co-presenting at the Expatriate Law International Family Law Conference in France next week. Her panel will focus on “the impact of allegations of abuse on our children and financial cases.” Melissa will share her perspective on this critical topic as an international family mediator.

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