Kristine L. Calalang
Top rated Family Law attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas:
Family law
Education Qualification:
Villanova University School of Law
Practice Areas:
Family law
1221 Locust StPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
First Admitted: 2004, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: http://www.klc-legal.com/family_law_calalang_profile.html
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Chair of the Philadelphia Board of Governors (First Asian American Chair in the history of the Association), 2022
- Co-Chair of Legal Academics Committee of Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2022
- Liaison to the DEI Team of Pennsylvania Bar Association for the Collaborative Law Committee, 2022
- Liaison to the DEI Team of Pennsylvania Bar Association for the Minority Bar Committee, 2022
- Member of Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court, 2022
- Vice Chair of Philadelphia Bar Association Board of Governors, 2021
- Co-Chair of Solo and Small Firm Management Committee, 2021
- Diversity Liaison for FLS of Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2021
- Co-Chair of Lunar Banquet for APABA-PA, 2020
- Elected member of Board of Governors of Philadelphia Bar Association, 2020
- Chair of Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section, 2019
- Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section Diversity Committee
- Board Member, Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Board
- Co-Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section Custody Commitee
- Vice President, Villanova Law Minority Alumni Society Leadership Board
- Founding member, Diversity Inclusion Scholarship Committee of Family Law Section of Philadelphia Bar Association, 2021
- Board Member, Villanova Law Women's Network
- Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA)
- Board Member, Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The Legal Intelligencer
- Past Member, Nicholas A. Cipriani Family American Inn of Court
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Assisted in planning and execution of the Dignity Duffles Donation Drive through the FLS Outreach Committee; this donation drive provided children who were being placed into foster care duffle bags to use for carrying their personal items., 2022
- Assisted in planning and execution of a charity drive for children in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the FLS Outreach Committee, 2021
- Assisted planning and execution of the Blanket and Pillow Charity Drive for families in transition in Philadelphia shelters through the FLS Outreach Committee, 2019
- As Chair of the FLS, I created the Outreach Committee to find ways our Section can help the Philadelphia community, including families who are facing social and economic barriers., 2019
- Performed pro bono work in family law cases for Philadelphia VIP
- Served as Child Advocate in pro bono cases through the Support Center for Child Advocates.
Honors/Awards:
- The Diversity Initiative Award provides recognition for "lawyers and law firms who made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion efforts in Pennsylvania's legal community in the past year." , Professional Excellence Award for Diversity Initiative, Legal Intelligencer, 2022
- Received for outstanding legal work and service to the families of Philadelphia, Herbert R. Weiman, Sr. & Jr. Award, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, 2021
- Received for exemplary leadership and service to the law school, VLAA Gerald Abraham Award for Service to the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, 2019
- Named as Bar Star for going above and beyond for Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar Association Bar Star, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2019
- Recipient of an award commending oustanding young attorneys in Pennsylvania, Lawyer on the Fast Track, The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly, 2008
- Placed on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania's Pro Bono Rolls of Honor for exemplary pro bono work each year from 2006 – 2010., Pro Bono Roll of Honor 2006-2010, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Educational Background:
- Completed 40-hour Divorce and Custody Mediation Training, 2017
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- This CLE provided attendees with the tools and information they need to ensure they are practicing with integrity and responsibility while navigating and resolving important ethical issues involving their law practices and clients. , Course Planner, Practicing with Integrity and Responsibility - Part 1: Proactively Addressing Ethical Issues Arising Involving Your Law Practice and Clients, Philadelphia Bar Association, Ethics, 2022
- This CLE provided attendees with the tools and information they need to ensure they are practicing with integrity and responsibility while navigating and resolving important ethical issues involving the court and other counsel., Course Planner and Moderator, Practicing with Integrity and Responsibility - Part 2: Proactively Addressing Ethical Issues Arising Involving the Court and Other Counsel, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Ethics, 2022
- This CLE provided attendees with robust discussions about the positive impact Board membership has had on the panelists' law careers and tips on how to place oneself in a position to be invited to serve on a Board., Course Planner and Moderator, Building Your Leadership Roles: How Participating on a Board Raises Your Profile and Creates Opportunity, Villa, Legal, 2022
- This symposium addressed the various ways race and systemic inequities affect families and ways to address these impacts., Panelist, Family Matters: Understanding Race and Addressing Systemic Inequities Symposium, Rutgers Law - New Brunswick, Legal, 2022
- This event consisted of various sessions addressing issues arising when one owns a law firm and best practices., Panelist, Law Firm Owner's Bootcamp, Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, Legal, 2022
- This CLE examined the current state of race and the law with dynamic discussions of current issues and ways to work together to move forward., The State of Race and the Law: Where We Are Now and Moving Forward Together, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2021
- This CLE provided attendees with the tools and knowledge to help prevent cybersecurity risks in their law practices., Oh Crap! - Observations on How Cybersecurity Risks Are Prevented, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2022
- This CLE focused on helping attendees have the tools to work and develop meaningful relationships with diverse clients to ensure competent representation., Panelist, Cultural Competence in Life and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Ethics, 2022
- This CLE provided attendees with important guidance on how to best ensure both they and their law practices are performing at their highest levels. , Course Planner and Moderator, Refresh and Reset Your Life and Law Practice: Important Check-ups Attorneys Cannot Afford to Ignore, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2021
- This CLE provided attendees with strategies to reduce the possibility of fee disputes and how to resolve them promptly when they arise., Panelist, Top Ways Every Attorney Can Avoid Fee Disputes, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2021
- This CLE provided attendees with best practices regarding IOLTA accounts., Course Planner and Moderator, Essentials of IOLTA Compliance, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2021
- This was a CLE presented through PBI which examined best practices for online advocacy., Panelist, Online Trials and the Art of Using Zoom 2021 CLE, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Legal, 2021
- This CLE provided attendees with a wealth of information and guidance with regard to opening one's law practice., Course Planner and Moderator, Welcome to Your Practice! The Nuts and Bolts of Opening a Law Office in 2020 CLE, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2020
- This CLE provided updates and discussion regarding the latest issues in workers' compensation matters., Panelist, Workers' Compensation Compliance Crusher: 2020 Update on Important Issues in Workers' Compensation Practice CLE, Workers' Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2020
- This CLE provided attendees with training in cultural humility/competency and a robust discussion of diversity, inclusion and equity principles., Course Planner and Panelist, Thoughts and Action that Matter: Training in Cultural Humility/Competency and Diversity Discussions CLE, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2020
- This CLE provided with attendees insight and guidance on best practices for running your law practice during the pandemic., Course Planner and Moderator, Building and Running Your Law Practice in Unprecedented Times CLE, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2020
- This CLE examined the impact the pandemic has had on custody matters and best practices for attorneys who are guiding their clients through these challenging times., Panelist, The Impact of COVID-19 on Custody Matters 2020, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Legal, 2020
- This CLE examined the areas of adoption and termination of parental rights in Philadelphia and provided attendees with guidance and legal updates in these matters., Course Planner and Moderator/Panelist, Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights in Philadelphia: Best Practices and Legal Updates CLE, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2019
- This CLE examined various aspects of support contempt actions., Course Planner and Moderator/Panelist, An Inside Look at the Purpose, Procedure, Pitfalls, and Punishment in Support Contempt Actions CLE, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2018
- This CLE provided attendees with discussions regarding implicit bias and option for action., Course Planner and Moderator/Panelist, Implicit Bias: Identification in the Law and Action Plans CLE, Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Legal, 2018
- Student Research Contributions for Theater Law: Cases and Materials, edited by Robert M. Jarvis et al., Carolina Academic Press (2004)
Industry Groups:
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