Rising Star: Morgan Fraser Mouchette
Partner, Blank Rome
October 21, 2020 at 10:42 AM
2 minute read
Practice Profile: Morgan Fraser Mouchette practices in matrimonial matters, with experience representing high-net-worth clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, property distribution, spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, paternity agreements and international child abduction.
Leadership, Pro Bono and Civic Work:
New York Women's Bar Association: Member, Board of Directors
Metropolitan Black Bar Association: 2020 Annual Gala Co-Chair
A Blank Rome 2015 Fellow to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Black BigLaw Pipeline, Inc.: Faculty member since 2019
Annual "My Brother's Keeper & My Sister's Keeper" personal and professional development convention: Planning committee member and faculty
Blank Rome's BR United Affinity Group: Firmwide Co-Chair, and member, Blank Rome's New York Attorney Recruiting Subcommittee, Women's Forum Subcommittee, and Pro Bono Committee.
Prior Experience:
Partner, Blank Rome, January 2020–present.
Associate, Blank Rome, January 2011–January 2020.
Summer Law Clerk, Blank Rome, June 2009–July 2009 and June 2008–August 2008.
Staff Associate -University of Miami, Student Media Department, June 2006–July 2007.
Education:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2010.
University of Miami, B.A.; cum laude, International Studies, Sociology, 2006.
What advice would you give to young lawyers?
Do not be afraid to be bold, whether that means strategically specializing in your practice early in your career, stepping outside your comfort zone to develop relationships with senior practicing attorneys, or taking advantage of each substantive assignment presented to you.
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