I practice “esoteric” law. Had an Illinois court overrule Russian Supreme Court decision on a custody decree. On U.S. Department of State's referral list for Hague cases. Fellow-American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Instructor-AAML Institute for Training Family Law Associates (2002-2008). Illinois State Bar Association: Assembly (1997-2001, 2013-); Family Law Section Council Chair (1999-2000); Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (1999-2003);Member: MENSA International (www.mensa.org). AV Highest Martindale Hubbell (www.martindale.com) rating 18 years. Voted “SuperLawyer” last seven years.National Author and Lecturer, including: Alternatives for Grandparent Visitation, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003); Handling Custody cases When the Expert Sides Against You. St. Louis, Missouri 1998; Expert Testimony in Child Custody Cases, Aspen Publishers, 2001; The Use of Revenue Rulings in Marital Appraisals, DuPage Bar Association Brief Magazine, November 1996; Troxel and Lulay-Two High Courts Speak on Grandparent Visitation Rights, Illinois Bar Journal. Cited in four Dear Abby advice columns. ADL Speakers' Bureau and Civil Rights Committee (1991-1993).