Meet the Team: Kaelin Arnett
Today our “Meet the Team” spotlight is on one of our summer interns: Kaelin Arnett – an evening law student at The Catholic University of America – Columbus School of Law! 1. You are pursuing a Juris Doctor degree focused on family law. What drew you to that specialty, and has your internship with CGG […]
Recognizing CGG Paralegals Montoney and Horn!
We are so proud of CGG paralegals Jamie Montoney and Jennifer Horn for their leadership work with the FBA Paralegal Section! Beyond advancing the paralegal profession through CLEs and networking events, the Section has a long history of community service, including collecting books and essentials each year for young people in Fairfax’s probation programs and […]
Pride Month Spotlight: Common Family Law FAQs for LGBTQ+ Families in Virginia
Happy Pride Month! June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and strength of LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. It is also a meaningful opportunity to address practical legal questions that LGBTQ+ families in Virginia often face – whether they are planning to grow their family or navigate a family law dispute. […]
What should I wear to Court in Virginia?
Even in the modern era, courtrooms are steeped in longstanding traditions and formality. The way you dress in court signals respect for the judicial process and creates a great first impression for the judge, who is likely seeing you for the first time. In Virginia, family law matters, such as divorce and child custody, are […]
Meet the Team: Stephanie Smith
Happy Friday! Today, we are excited to spotlight Stephanie Smith. 1. How long have you been practicing family law, and what drew you to this particular area of law? I have been practicing law for almost 18 years. I was drawn to family law after my 2L internship at the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic […]
Welcome to our CGG Summer Interns!
CGG is excited to introduce our Summer 2026 interns! Payton Davis graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in History and a BS in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, and is currently a 3L at The George Washington University Law School. She previously clerked/interned for the District of Columbia Superior Court and The […]
We Are Hiring!
We’re Hiring! Associate Attorney – Family Law Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience to join our busy family law practice in Fairfax, VA. While some family law experience is preferred, we welcome applications from recent law school graduates sitting for the Virginia Bar this summer. What We […]
Meet the Team – Alyssa Ortiz
Everyone say hello to Alyssa! 1. You are the first paralegal intern that CGG welcomed to the firm, and you stayed on with us full-time! What led you to pursue a career in the legal field? I’ve had such a great time at CGG, from intern to full-time employee. Since I was young, I’ve always […]
CGG Presents at 2026 Legislative Update
On April 30, 2026, CGG Partners Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson presented the 2026 Legislative Update to the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section. This CLE focused on the bills relevant to our family law practice during this year’s legislative session and discussed what may be on the horizon in the coming years. Kristen and […]
Kugel Attends 42nd Annual Advanced Famiily Law CLE
On April 22nd and 23rd, CGG Partner Kristen Kugel traveled to Richmond for a Board of Governors meeting and an evening of networking with colleagues from across the Commonwealth. The next day, Kristen attended the 42nd Annual Advanced Family Law CLE where colleagues presented on a number of fascinating and pressing family law issues. During […]