Brinkley Law Firm Attorneys Share Insights at Recent Speaking Engagements

Attorneys Stephanie M. Brinkley and Kathleen Stringer of Brinkley Law Firm LLC recently participated in two speaking engagements focused on emerging issues in family law and modern parentage.

On February 2, 2026, Stephanie M. Brinkley and Kathleen Stringer presented at the Hilton Head Bar Annual Super CLE, where they discussed “Societal Impacts on South Carolina Family Law.” During the presentation, the attorneys discussed the potential effect of proposed alimony reform, proposed custody evaluation reform by the family court, and the impact of birthright citizenship issues on child support, adoption, and surrogacy.

Later that month, on February 11, 2026, Stephanie M. Brinkley spoke to the What/If/How Society at the U.S.C. Joseph Rice School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina. The presentation, “NextGen Parentage – Next Steps,” introduced the law students to concepts in modern parenting, including the need to secure legal parental rights for clients using assisted reproduction, legal vulnerabilities of same sex parents, and the complexities of divorce matters involving third-party reproduction.

Through these presentations, Brinkley Law Firm continues its commitment to staying at the forefront of developing family law issues while educating both legal professionals and the next generation of attorneys. To schedule a consultation, contact Brinkley Law Firm today.