Bremer Whyte - Family Law Practice

“I believe in an OCBA where every attorney belongs regardless of firm size, practice area, or career stage. I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote.” – Nicole Whyte

The Orange County Bar Association’s online election will open on September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and close on September 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. www.ocbar.org

Today, August 26th, we proudly recognize Women’s Equality Day on the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which prohibited states from denying the right to vote on the basis of s*x. This Amendment has been in place for more than 100 years, and we celebrate the progress that we have made and honor the women whose leadership and perseverance helped pave the way. While we pause to celebrate, we also acknowledge that more work remains on the road ahead in the pursuit of true Equality.

At BWB&O, we remain committed to fostering a culture grounded in equity and respect, where every individual has the opportunity to contribute, lead, and succeed. We acknowledge that meaningful progress is built over time through continued advocacy, determination, and action.

Today, we celebrate the women who have shaped our past, those who are making an impact today, and those who will continue to challenge boundaries and inspire progress for generations to come in our communities, our workplaces, and particularly within the legal profession!

We are proud to congratulate San Diego Partner Jocelyn Russo, CFLS, on being named a 2026 Women of Influence in Law Honoree by the San Diego Business Journal for the second consecutive year.

Jocelyn is known for guiding clients through complex family law matters with a thoughtful, strategic, and compassionate approach, while remaining focused on protecting what matters most to them. This recognition celebrates her continued leadership, excellence, and impact on the legal profession, and she is honored to be among the 50 women selected this year.

Jocelyn and her team are currently accepting new family law clients and referrals. To learn more or schedule a consultation, please contact our San Diego office at 619-356-2308 or our North County office at 760-856-8535.

www.bremerwhytefamily.com

BWB&O was proud to sponsor the OCBA Family Law Section's Summer Social, where members of our family law team enjoyed connecting with colleagues throughout the legal community.

We’re always glad to support opportunities that strengthen relationships throughout Orange County and look forward to the next event.

Founding Partner Nicole Whyte was joined by BWB&O attorneys Nicole Schmidt, Alexandria Heins, Lea Gierut, Jennifer Barnes, Carter Henry, Charlotte Kim, Morgan Stiefel, Brandon Cook, Nicholas Nataupsky, and Maryam Hemmati for a wonderful evening at the OCBA Raise Your Glass Wine Tasting & Charity Awards Benefit at Newport Beach Country Club.

BWB&O was proud to support the event as a Bordeaux Sponsor. Thank you to OCBA for bringing the legal community together to enjoy delicious food, a silent auction, live entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues while supporting the important work of the OCBA Charitable Fund.

This is what I want the next chapter of our Bar Association to look like. Every attorney in Orange County, solo or big law, first year or fortieth, should feel like OCBA is theirs. - Nicole Whyte

Nominated for OCBA Secretary.

www.nicole4ocba.com

I am honored to be nominated as a candidate for Secretary of the Orange County Bar Association. I am running because I believe we can do even more to ensure every attorney in Orange County feels they belong, regardless of area of practice or stage of her or his career. I am grateful for the 70+ Retired Judges, Past Presidents, and Attorney bar and community leaders standing with me. Please visit my website to learn more: www.nicole4ocba.com

Founding Principal Nicole Whyte and members of BWB&O’s Family Law team attended the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Family Law Section July Meeting, held at Dave & Buster’s in Orange.

Nicole presented alongside Mark P. Poliquin, Partner at Poliquin & DeGrave LLP, on “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Avoiding Malpractice in Your Family Law Practice.” Together, they shared practical strategies and real-world insights to help practitioners identify common pitfalls, manage risk, and uphold ethical standards.

Thank you to OCBA for the opportunity to present and contribute to these valuable conversations, and to Silvana Sarkis, J.D., CDRE, for sponsoring the event.