is a principal with Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis PLLC in Tysons, Virginia. She began her family law career to blend her experience in family counseling, corporate law and litigation. Ms. Babounakis relies on her corporate law experience when managing complex equitable distribution issues, such as property valuation, financial tracing and division. She likewise uses her understanding in mental health to aide in managing the social issues that are frequently involved in family law cases. Ms. Babounakis earned her B.S. degree from Arizona State University, her master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from New York Law School. As an evening law student, Ms. Babounakis served as chief aide to Professor Nadine Strossen, the then president of the American Civil Liberties Union; and as an associate editor to the New York Law School Law Review. After law school, Ms. Babounakis practiced law for five years at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton, LLP in Washington D.C.

is a partner in the law firm of Maddox & Gerock, P.C., in Falls Church, Virginia. She has experience working on all types of family law issues and leading clients through custody, support, property/debt division, divorce, modifications, and enforcement actions, and tailors her approach to each specific case. Ms. Praskavich especially enjoys working on cases involving business division and other complex assets, and takes pride in ensuring her clients understand the process and law. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Chicago and her J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Ms. Praskavich is a member of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Fairfax Bar Association and Virginia State Bar.

is of counsel with the Virginia Beach office of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. She brings more than a decade of legal experience in various family law areas. Ms. Tynes' practice is focused on all areas of family law, including separation agreements, equitable distribution, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, retirement orders, and post-divorce matters. She interned for the Henrico, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and the Division of Child Support Enforcement for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Prior to joining Kaufman & Canoles, Ms. Tynes practiced family law in Northern Virginia for seven years. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar and Virginia Beach Bar Association. Ms. Tynes received her B.A. degree from University of Virginia and J.S. degree from University of Richmond School of Law.

is an award-winning attorney, a GLG partner, and chair of the firm's divorce, family law, and adoption group. She also formerly served as the firm's pro bono chair. Ms. Sauer is dedicated to serving as an advocate for her clients, supporting them with honest feedback, and helping determine the best path forward. Her background is a mix of public service, working for Legal Aid, and private practice. For over a decade, Ms. Sauer has worked exclusively in the area of family law, handling all matters in divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and adoption matters. She excels in highly contested custody and divorce matters. As of October 2021, Ms. Sauer has been trained and certified in collaborative law. She is excited to incorporate this new dispute resolution technique to assist clients through the divorce and custody process. Prior to joining The Geller Law Group, Ms. Sauer worked in family and adoption law in Fairfax County and has assisted clients with matters in Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg City, Stafford County, King George County, Orange County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, and Falls Church City.

is a retired Circuit Court Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She is currently managing director of Juridical Solutions PLC, where she mediates family law disputes which are most suited to alternative dispute resolution. Judge Irby is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody), and personal injury claims. Before going on the bench, she practiced law with her primary focus on domestic relations. Judge Irby earned her B.S. degree from Central Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Thomas W. Cooley Law School.

is a partner with Maddox & Gerock, P.C. in Falls Church, Virginia. She focuses her practice in the areas of family law and appellate litigation. Ms. Gorgone handles all areas of family law, from custody to child support to property distribution. She has handled cases involving allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, and sexual abuse. Ms. Gorgone has successfully litigated relocation cases as well as assisted both mothers and fathers in obtaining shared or primary custody of their children. She strives to help families develop and effectuate a plan that will not only address their immediate needs, but provide them with peace of mind for the future. Ms. Gorgone is adept at determining what cases are ripe for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or settlement conferences. However, when a case must be tried in court, she is able to effectively and comprehensively prepare and deliver strong oral advocacy on behalf of her client and their family. Ms. Gorgone earned her B. A. degree from The University of Mary Washington and her J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law, with a concentration in litigation. While attending George Mason, she was an active member of the Moot Court Team, where she won first place in the Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition. Ms. Gorgone also served as a notes editor on the George Mason Law Review and was a member of the Trial Advocacy Association. She is licensed to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. Gorgone is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and Fairfax County Bar Association, and serves on the Board for the Northern Virginia Women's Attorney Association. In 2024, she was named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia Super Lawyer in the practice area of family law, and she has remained a Super Lawyer each year since.

is a partner with Whitbeck Beglis, where he exclusively practices family law drawing on his own experience being a child of divorced parents. He started his career with a small law firm in Virginia Beach quickly gaining a reputation for client care and directly addressing client concerns. Mr. Luckacs graduated from Appalachian School of Law in 2015.