Jacqueline Newman

Bar / Professional Activity

• Former Member, Executive Board of Young Lawyers Committee, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
• Board of Directors, New York Association of Collaborative Professionals , 2014
• New York State Women's Bar Association
• Matrimonial Committee of the New York City Bar Association , 2017
• Member, Family Law Section, New York State Bar Association
• New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

Videos

• Interview, Jacqueline Newman discusses the lower divorce rate among military members, 2015
• Approval of Out-of-Wedlock Births Growing in U.S., The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, 2015
• Radio Interview, Jacqueline Newman discussed how to keep an inheritance from going to a spouse during divorce, ways women suffer from financial abuse in marriage, and ways social media can hurt during divorce, 2016
• Prenup 101: Understanding the Basics, New York Financial Press
• Blog Talk Radio, September, 17 2013,*32 Minute Mark, Money for Lunch interview about Collaborative Law, 2013
• Panel Discussion at Untied - Women's Divorce Resource, •Short Take: If You're Considering Divorce, Do This Now, 2014
• Interview on Eyewitness News, ABC 7, Disciplining children: How far is too far? Experts weigh in, 2014
• Midpoint, NewsMax TV, Jacqueline Newman comments on Emotional Abuse as Grounds for Divorce, 2015
• Interview, Jacqueline Newman talks recent trends in divorce, Biz Talk Radio, 2015
• TV Interview, Ashley Madison Hackers Threatening to Expose Sensitive Information, 2015
• Don’t Vent on Facebook or Twitter during Divorce, Lawyers.com, 2013
• Interview on Arise News at 30 minute mark, •Custody Battle Between Biological Father and Adoptive Parents, 2013
• Matrimonial Law with Jacqueline Newman, WireLawyer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-YiXiXSCC4&feature=youtu.be, 2014
• Interview on WPIX 11 Morning News, Preventing Financial Abuse, 2014
• Greenberg News, WNJC Super 1360 AM, Radio Interview on Celebrity Divorces, 2015
• TV Interview, Arise Xchange host, Andrew Schmertz speaks to Jacqueline Newman a Family Law Attorney about why divorce rates rise when the economy gets stronger, 2015
• Radio Interview, Jacqueline Newman on Nationally Syndicated Bev Smith Show talking Ashley Madison Hack and Prenuptial Agreements, 2015
• Interviewed for comments on current Family Law news story, Arise News, 2013
• Interview on Wirelawyer, Social Media and the Law: Panacea or Pandora's Box, 2014
• Legal Issues with Parents Spanking Children, Midpoint on NewsMax  , www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/charles-barkley-spanking-adrian-peterson/2014/09/16/id/595000/, 2014
• Radio interview on KOGO News, The Facebook Divorce Factor, 2014

Pro bono / Community Service

• The Gift of Giving Store” (www.giftofgivingstore.com), Founder, 2024
• Advisory Board of Shining Service Worldwide, 2013

Educational Background

• University of Delaware, B.S., 1996
• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 1996-1999
• Harvard Business School Online, Certificate in Negotiation Mastery

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Interview, New York Attorney Jacqueline Newman Explains New York’s New Divorce Maintenance Payment Law, Legal Broadcast Network, 2015
• Quoted, How to Choose a Good Divorce Attorney, Journey Beyond Divorce, 2013
• Quoted, Questions to ask before calling it quits, GLO, 2013
• Quoted, Better get divorced now — or it could cost you $110K a year, New York Post, 2015
• Quoted, Why a Collaborative Divorce Makes Financial Sense, U.S. News and World Report, 2013
• TV Appearance , Jacqueline Newman on the San Bernardino shooter’s friend being indicted, Newsmaxx TV - The Hard Line, 2015
• Quoted, Substance-Abuse History and Other Mysteries of Child-Custody Battles, Yahoo Parenting, 2015
• Quoted, Why Bill Cosby’s Wife Camille Was Ordered to Testify Against Him, The Wrap, 2016
• Article, Blog, Jacqueline Newman Talks Difference Between Mediation and Collaborative Law, Haute Lawyer, 2013
• Interview, Jacqueline Newman Reports On The Madonna Custody Case, Good Morning Britain, 2016
• Article, Jacqueline Newman Talks Litigation Challenges for the Wealth, Haute Lawyer, 2014
• Blog Post, Planning Financially For Divorce, MoneyGeek.com, 2016
• Interview, Divorce Saloon speaks with New York divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman on Collaborative divorce Law in New York, Divorce Saloon International, 2014
• Quoted, Does an "Infidelity" Postnuptial Agreement Prevent Cheating?, About.com, 2016
• Article, Jacqueline Newman Discusses the Interdisciplinary Model of Collaborative Divorce, Haute Lawyer, 2014
• Quoted, What Happens Without a Prenup? Divorce Lawyers Weigh In on Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's 15-Month Marriage, People.com, 2016
• Quoted, Child abuse claims help poison Brangelina divorce, USA Today, 2016
• Article, 7 Mistakes to Avoid when getting Divorced, Stacyknows.com, 2014
• Quoted, What's at Stake in Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Divorce: Combined Fortunes Estimated at $500 Million, People, 2016
• Interview, Radio interview with Bob Salter discussing financial abuse, collaborative law, prenuptial agreements and divorce, 2014
• Quoted, How Child Abuse Investigation Could Affect Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Divorce Case, People, 2016
• Quoted, Ken Griffin's Citadel hit it big in 2014, USA Today, 2015
• Quoted, More Millennials Are Seeking Prenups, And Are Reasons To Consider One, Bustle, 2016
• Quoted, Is Sage Kelly the new normal for Wall Street divorces?, CNBC, 2014
• Quoted, The $1 billion divorce: Why Harold Hamm's ex-wife didn't win more, Reuters, 2014
• Radio Interview, January is Divorce Month, This Morning America’s First News with Gordon Deal, 2015
• Radio Interview, Radio interview discussing January divorces, Business Talk Radio - The Frankie Boyer Show, 2015
• Radio Interview, Radio Interview on January being Divorce Month, Prenuptial Agreements and Same Sex Marriages, Sirius XM - "What She Said", 2015
• Interview, Same Sex Couples Less Likely to Get Divorced Than Straight Couples, Half Full Magazine, 2015
• Quoted, Divorce Attorney Jacqueline Newman Offers Relationship Advice "You Want to be Divorcing a Happier Spouse",, Cupid's Pulse, Celebrities, Love, Opinions, 2015
• Blog Post, Who Gets the Dog Post-Relationship and Love, Cupid’s Pulse, 2015
• Quoted, 5 money mistakes that could wreck your second marriage, Yahoo Finance, 2015
• Sofia Vergara's ex writes op-ed about wanting their frozen embryos back - Legal Analysis with NY Family Law Attorney Jacqueline Newman, ABC, 2015
• Why Bad Mouthing Your Spouse On Twitter & Facebook During Divorce Is A Bad Idea, On The Brink Morning Show, CNBC News Radio, 2015
• Quoted, Can Jon Gosselin Seize Custody of Just One Child From Ex, Kate?, 2015
• Quoted, Inside Bristol Palin’s Custody Battle Over Newborn Baby, Yahoo Parenting, 2016
• Quoted, Is the Upper East Side “wife bonus” a real thing?, The Washington Post, 2015
• Quoted, Why The Ex-Wife Of Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Didn't Accept This Check For $974,790,317.77, Business Insider, 2015
• Quoted, 10 Tech Issues to Consider If You're Going Through a Divorce, Techlicious, 2015
• Quoted, Carnations? Again? Why Post-Valentine's Day is a Popular Time for Divorce, Shine, from Yahoo!, 2013
• Contributor , How to Protect a Business from Divorce, Business Insider, 2015
• Quoted, Sorry, We Are Not Breaking UP!, Glamour Magazine, 2013
• Contributor, How Divorces Among the Rich Differ from Middle Class Divorces, Business Insider, 2015
• Quoted, What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Divorced, Woman's Day, 2013
• Article , Ashley Madison Hack: Evidence for Divorce?, CNBC.com, 2015
• Quoted, So you've got a J.D. Now what?, Crain's New York Business, 2012
• Quoted, Are Hyphenated Last Names Harmful for Kids?, Yahoo Parenting, 2015
• Quoted, Facebook Ex Trashing: It Can Cost You, Huffington Post, 2012
• Quoted, Who Gets Custody of the Family Dog, Time.com, 2015
• Quoted, Kids, no kids? One or four? When couples disagree, Associated Press, 2012
• Quoted, Divorce Lawyers Brace For 'Tsunami' After Ashley Madison Hack, Huffington Post, 2015
• Quoted, The Savvy Career Woman's Guide to Hiring a Lawyer, The Grindstone, 2012
• Quoted, Josh Duggar had an Ashley Madison account, NY Post, 2015
• Quoted, Crazy S$%$t People Fight Over, The Huffington Post, 2013

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Ms. Newman is also the co-founder of the charitable project “The Gift of Giving Store” (www.giftofgivingstore.com) which works with organizations that provide services for families impacted by domestic abuse., 2024

Honors

• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2026
• Avvo Rating of 10, Avvo, 2026
• Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, Chambers and Partners, 2026
• The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law,, Best Lawyers, 2026
• New York Metro Top 50 Women Attorneys,, Super Lawyers, 2026
• New York Metro Top 100 Attorneys, Super Lawyers, 2026
• Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers, New York City, Doyles, 2026
• Leading High Net Worth Family Lawyers - New York City, Doyles, 2026
• Powerwomen Awards 2025 - Women of the Year, Business Growth Award, 2025
• Top 20 NYC Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Saloon, 2014
• Jacqueline Newman, Joins the Exclusive Haute Lawyer Network, Haute Lawyer Network, 2012
• Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in New York City, Age 45 and Under, Ten Leaders, 2011

Awards

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AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.