2026 Public Sector Family Law Panel

Presented by NYLS Family and Matrimonial Society (FAMS) Presents

DATE
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

TIME
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Panel: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Reception: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION
New York Law School
WA10 and Grand Gallery
185 West Broadway,
New York, NY 10013

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Given the multifaceted nature of family, family law matters run the gamut—from child welfare, parental rights, and juvenile delinquency to adoption, reproductive health, and surrogacy. Current family law practitioners will offer their perspectives on different aspects of family law in the public sector, including the provision of legal services for children and parents involved in family court proceedings and the implementation of legislative and public policy initiatives. A networking reception will follow. 

PANELISTS
Victoria Goodlof ’12, Associate Director, New York Legal Assistance Group, Domestic Violence Law Unit   
Michael Granatelli ’19, Attorney Team Leader, Administration for Children’s Services, Family Court Legal Services  
Scarlett Macias ’22, Director of Policy and External Affairs, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health, Division of Family and Child Health 
Shante Morales ’17, Assistant Attorney-in-Charge, The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice 

NYLS CO-SPONSORS
Diane Abbey Law Institute for Children and Families
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law