Jacqueline Newman

Jacqueline Newman is a matrimonial attorney and the managing partner of her firm. She began her career in 1998 and has practiced matrimonial law for 28 years, focusing on divorce, prenuptial agreements, litigation, mediation, and collaborative law, particularly in the high net worth space. Under her leadership, the firm has grown to approximately 37 attorneys across three offices in New York, with plans for further expansion, while maintaining a strong culture of closeness and support among colleagues. Newman founded the 2181 Alliance, a network of women managing partners across the country aimed at advancing gender equity in law firm leadership. She also established the Gift of Giving Store, a charity that creates pop-up stores in domestic abuse shelters so children can shop for Mother's Day gifts using statements of self-affirmation. Newman attributes her success to caring deeply about the people she works with, treating them as individuals rather than numbers, and meeting them where they are to help them grow. She values creativity, flexibility, honesty, transparency, respect, and karma, and believes professionals can balance ambitious careers with family life without sacrifice, as demonstrated by her own experiences as a class mom and involved parent alongside building her firm and charitable initiatives. Her interest in the field stems from her parents' work as psychotherapists and her fascination with people and relationships.