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May 4, 2021

Analysis: Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce

Tracey Coates, Co-Chair of Paley Rothman's Family Law practice, appeared on WTTG Good Day DC on May 4, 2021.

Bill and Melinda Gates shocked the world when they announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage, making it one of the most expensive divorces in history with a $124 billion net worth. While they do not have a prenuptial agreement, reports say they do have a separation agreement. Tracey Coates chatted with our friends at, Fox 5 DC, and explained the terminology used in the court documents and provided her legal insight into the high-profiled divorce.

A replay of the broadcast can be seen below:

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March 21, 2023

Michelle Chapin’s Article on the Use of Arbitration Causes in Trusts is Published by the MSBA’s Estate & Trust Law Section

Michelle Chapin, a Principal in Paley Rothman’s Estate Planning department, authored an article titled "(Un)Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Maryland Trusts" in the MSBA's Estate & Trust Law Section Newsletter Volume 29 Issue 1.

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Sec. Deb Haaland – First Native American in the Cabinet

Sec. Deb Haaland is the first Native American to serve in the President’s cabinet and has been instrumental in bringing attention and action to the horrific incident rate of...

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