Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC

Bringing a unique family and child-centered perspective to family law, Amy Lambert's passion for helping children and families stems from her personal experiences. Having experienced her parents' emotional divorce as a teen, Amy is driven to make a positive impact in the lives of her clients.

Renowned for her mature demeanor, straightforward style, and heart for families, Amy is recognized as one of the most trusted collaborative lawyers and mediators in the Austin family law community. Her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce and family restructuring through both collaborative law and mediation sets her apart. In addition to her collaborative divorce and mediation practices, Amy also enjoys helping clients begin and build their families through robust premarital agreements and assisted reproduction legal practices.

Amy's approach combines patience, creativity, and resilience, offering clients compassionate and practical guidance during their most challenging times. Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Reuters each year since 2018 (and a "Rising Star" for seven years previously), Amy has also been recognized annually in the "Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward White, and was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Collaborative Law in 2023.

Beyond her legal practice, Amy remains dedicated to giving back to the community. Serving in various roles within the legal community, including as the past President of Collaborative Divorce Texas Board of Trustees and president-elect of the Board of Directors for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, Amy volunteers her time as a mediator and continues to support pro bono initiatives. Amy is also active in her church community and serves on the board of Austin New Church. Amy is a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, teaching classes on marital relations and divorce.

With a commitment to excellence and a heart for service, Amy Lambert embodies the values of integrity, compassion, and dedication in everything she does. Amy strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients, guided by her unwavering commitment to make a difference in the lives of families.

Save the Date: October 9–10, 2025 – Austin, TX

Join us at the Texas Chapter AFCC Annual Conference, held at the Cambria Hotel Uptown (near The Domain) for Beyond Awareness: Bias Recognition and Strengthening Cultural Competence for Legal and Mental Health Professionals.

Why this matters: This two-day interdisciplinary conference brings together judges, attorneys, mediators, mental health professionals, court administrators, evaluators, and financial planners, all working together to resolve family conflict while centering cultural competence.

Speaker Spotlight – October 9, Afternoon Sessions:

Dr. Ryan Sutton (UT Austin): kicks off with “Unpacking Cultural Bias: Exploring Identity Development and Cultural Humility in Practice”, offering a deep dive into identity development, psychological assessment, and cultural humility in forensic contexts.

Dr. Adrienne Tinder (Lic. Psychologist since 2009): follows with “Resilience in the Room: Maintaining Professional Integrity with Challenging Clients”, sharing insights from her work in therapy, forensic assessments, child custody evaluations, and expert testimony.

Perks for Attendees:

Earn up to 8.75 CEU credits, including 3 ethics credits and 2 cultural‑diversity hours for mental health professionals—and the same for attorneys via MCLE accreditation.

Early‑bird pricing available through September 17:
‑ Texas Chapter Members: $250
‑ Non‑Members: $300
- Judges: $250
- Students: $150

Ready to learn, connect, and strengthen your practice?
Register now and stay tuned for more Speaker Spotlight announcements! For registration links and full details, visit the conference page on the Texas AFCC website - https://texasafcc.org/2025-texas-conference/

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