Biography
Ms. Manley takes a holistic approach to resolving the problems arising from divorce. She not only helps her clients obtain divorce decrees, but also listens to each individual client to help determine the appropriate and most desirable post-divorce legal and financial relationships. Gathering insight from her work as Director of Human Resources at a New York national publishing company as well as her career in family law, Ms. Manley understands that divorcing spouses are likely to have some form of continuing relationship post-divorce, especially where issues of custody and support are involved, and that listening to the clients and being sensitive to their needs and concerns are key factors in achieving a satisfactory and lasting resolution.
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- Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- J.D. – Whittier Law School (1995)
- Jurisprudence Award for Moot Court
- CALI Award for Federal Income Taxation
- Dean’s List — Fall, 1995
- Family Law 100%
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Rombro & Manley LLP, Manhattan Beach, California – 07/19 – present
- Partner, handling all aspects of divorce and paternity cases from inception to resolution, whether by stipulation or trial, involving all issues including spousal and child support, custody and visitation, attorney’s fees, property division, domestic violence, and discovery.
- Rombro & Associates, Manhattan Beach, California – 11/05 – 07/19
- Associate, handling all aspects of divorce and paternity cases from inception to resolution, whether by stipulation or trial, involving all issues including spousal and child support, custody and visitation, attorney’s fees, property division, domestic violence, and discovery.
- Los Angeles County Superior Court, Los Angeles, California – 12/01 – 12/03
- Research Attorney, providing law and motion research coverage as needed in family law as well as civil and complex litigation. Later assigned to two civil judges.
- Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Project, Los Angeles, California – 2/01 – 12/01
- Pro Bono Attorney assisting victims of domestic violence in obtaining temporary restraining orders.
- Bradley & Gmelich, Glendale, California – 1/00 – 2/01
- Associate, Labor/Employment Defense. Handled all aspects of litigation including discovery, binding arbitration, settlement negotiations and appeals. Represented clients at Labor Board hearings and DFEH investigations.
- Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O’Keefe & Nichols, Los Angeles, California – 2/97 – 11/99
- Associate, Medical Malpractice, Labor/Employment and Government Litigation. Performed all pre-trial activities on assigned files, including all discovery and law & motion work; prepared appellate briefs.
- Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office – 6/95 – 12/95 and 2/96 – 8/96
- Intern, Assisted attorneys with pre-trial & appeals work
- American Journal of Nursing Company, New York, New York – 7/88 – 12/91
- Director, Human Resources. Responsible for recruitment, compensation packages, benefit plans, reductions in-force and career counseling, as well as training of non-exempt employees. Managed staff of six as well as handled budgets and company purchases.
- Salomon Brothers, Inc., New York, New York – 7/86 – 10/87
- Employee Relations Representative. Also responsible for employee development programs, as well as responsible for affirmative action programs and responsible for compliance with EEOC Federal requirements.
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1997)
- U.S. District Court / Central District of California (1997)
- California State Bar (1996)
- Certified Legal Specialty Family Law State Bar of California (2013)
- A frequent lecturer and author on family law issues throughout Los Angeles for National Business Institute – 2016-2024
- Serves as Daily Settlement Officer for family law actions at Los Angeles Superior Court, Central District and Southwest District. – 2015-present
- Participates in extensive continuing education programs including the annual Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Trial Advocacy Institute, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists Spring Seminar, the Los Angeles County Bar Child Custody Colloquium and Annual Family Law Symposium, and the annual Year in Review seminar; attended the 2011 Advanced Family Law Course. – Ongoing