Ms. Stockman is a Senior Associate in BWB&O’s Newport Beach office and a Certified Family Law Specialist. She was born and raised in Southern California and attended Pepperdine School of Law, where she was president of Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity, and where she won a Negotiation Competition and advanced to the regional level competition.
Ms. Stockman practiced Family Law in Los Angeles for 20 years prior to moving to Orange County in 2014. In Los Angeles, Ms. Stockman worked on many high-net-worth, high-profile family law cases. She has experience with complex litigation regarding custody, child support, spousal support, income determination, modifications of support, division of property, domestic violence, as well as drafting of premarital agreements.
Ms. Stockman is also a Certified Mediator and has a reputation for negotiating and achieving successful settlements for clients, who prefer to avoid litigation.
Ms. Stockman is also qualified to represent children as Minor’s Counsel in family law matters and has been appointed by the Court to do so.
Ms. Stockman was admitted to the State Bar of California Bar in May of 1993, and she is a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Ms. Stockman is also admitted In the United States District Courts Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts.
Ms. Stockman spends her free time doing yoga, pilates, painting, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and her two chihuahuas.