Social Media Addiction Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Attorney

I was recently appointed to the plaintiff's steering committee for the social media addiction multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California. I have been working with victims of online exploitation for over 18 years and understand the unique harms from this kind of addiction and abuse.

The Marsh Law Firm has been evolving over the past 18 years into one of the leading advocates in New York, Michigan, Washington, DC and the country for sexually abused individuals. Our practice understands the special consideration that trauma victims require. Only by being trauma informed and client focused can we best assist our clients on their healing journey.

Clients should find an attorney who understands and appreciates their lived experiences.

Child sex abuse and online exploitation law is complex and requires attorneys who understand the unique challenges of practicing in this area.

A free phone consultation allows our attorneys to gather information about a potential case and carefully listen to the client\'s story, sometimes for the first time.

There is nothing specifically we require on a first call. What is most important is developing a rapport with the client and making them feel comfortable.

Our attorneys have dedicated their professional life to helping victims of sexual trauma. We understand the unique needs of victims and survivors and strive to address their whole person and not just the technical aspects of their potential legal issues.

The most rewarding aspect of this job is seeing clients empowered to demand accountability. Moving from victim to survivor is really important for clients who have long felt that they were alone, afraid, and misunderstood.

Art and culture helps make all our lives easier to endure. Nature provides a vital respite from daily stress and work responsibilities.

I enjoy coaching contributing to charitable and community organizations. I am president of Child USA and involved with the New York Society in the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC). I founded the nationally recognized Children's Law Center in Washington, DC.

• Member – Montclair State University Child Advocacy and Policy Advisory Board – 2019 to present
  
  Member – Game Over: Commission to Protect Youth Athletes – 2018 to present
  
  Member – Canadian Centre for Child Protection Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Working Group – 2015 to present
  
  Founding Board Member – Child Redress International – 2015 to present
  
  Expert Advisor – ECPAT International Access to Justice and Remedies Project – 2015 to 2017
  
  Member – United States Sentencing Commission Victims Advisory Group – December 2012 to December 2018
  
  President – Children’s Law Center Emeritus Board – 2011 to 2015
  
  Honorary Board Member – Children’s Health Care is a Legal Duty (CHILD, Inc.) – 1999 to 2017
  
  Founder, President, and Executive Director – Children’s Law Center – 1996 to 2011
  
  Member – ABA Section of Litigation, Children and the Law Committee, Child Welfare Subcommittee – 2001 to 2002
  
  Chair – The Mayor’s Committee on Adoption Law Reform, Washington, DC – 1999 to 2000
  
  Secretary – The Mayor’s Advisory Council on Permanent Homes for Children, Washington, DC – 1999 to 2000
  
  Co-chair – DC Metro Chapter of the National Association of Council for Children – 1997 to 2000
  
  Founder – DC Superior Court Permanency Mediation Project – 1999 to 2000
  
  Member – DC Superior Court Remediation Project Advisory Committee – 1999 to 2000
  
  Member – DC Superior Court Family Division Advisory Rules Committee – 1999 to 2000
  
  Member – DC Superior Court Family Division Model Court Committee – 1999 to 2000
  
  Presenter – Fourth Annual Children’s Initiatives Forum (Washington, DC) – 1999
  
  Member – The Charleston Condominium Board of Directors (Arlington, VA) – 1996 to 2000

• Senior Fellow at the Center for Adoption Research – UMass Medical School – 2002 to 2004
  
  Legislative Fellow for United States Senator Frank Lautenberg – 1993 to 1994

• Paroline v. United States, 134 S. Ct. 1710 (2014)
  In January 2014, the Supreme Court considered the appeal of Doyle Randall Paroline, who was caught with two pictures of Amy among 280 illegal child pornography images and was found liable by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit for the full amount of the restitution. The 5th Circuit said it was up to Paroline—not Amy—to find the other men who could also be on the hook for restitution and go after them for contributions. The legal theory is called joint and several liability. It’s the way courts deal with pollution cases in which a bunch of defendants all dump toxic waste into a single lake. A plaintiff sues one wealthy company for all the damages, and then that defendant has to sue other companies to share the costs. Thirty-four states, dozens of victims’ rights and child advocacy groups, local prosecutors and members of Congress urged the court to uphold the ruling against Paroline by the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

• The New Amy, Vicky, and Andy Act: A Positive Step Towards Full Restitution for Child Pornography Victims, Federal Sentencing Reporter, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 187–194 (2019)
  
  Full Restitution for Child Pornography Victims: The Supreme Court’s Paroline Decision and the Need for a Congressional Response, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, 13 Ohio St. J. Crim. L. 5 (2015)
  
  Federal Criminal Restitution for Child Pornography Victims, Children’s Rights Litigation, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Fall 2014
  
  Blog, The Huffington Post, 2014
  
  The Case for Full Restitution for Child Pornography Victims, George Washington University Law Review, Volume 82, Number 1,  December 2013
  
  Child Pornography Restitution Update, Sex Offender Law Report, Volume 14, #5,  August/September 2013
  
  Masha’s Law: A Federal Civil Remedy for Child Pornography Victims, Syracuse Law Review, 61 Syracuse L. Rev. 459, 2011
  
  Recent Judicial Decisions Regarding the Adoption and Safe Families Act, Adoption Quarterly, Volume: 8 Issue: 4, 2005
  
  Adopting a Foster Child in New York, Adoption Law: Practice and Procedure in the 21st Century, New York State Bar Association, 2004
  
  Social Work Misconduct May Lead to Liability, Social Work, Volume: 49 Number: 4, 2004
  
  Constitutional Rights of Foster Parents to Adopt Foster Children, Adoption & Fostering, Summer 2003
  
  Recent Developments in Adoption Law, Adoption Quarterly, Volume: 6 Issue: 3, 2003
  
  The Federal Government’s Role in Child Welfare – In Plain Language, Fostering Families Today, 2003
  
  How Should the Law Respond When Children Die, Or Are Injured, In Foster Care? Even Limited Immunities for Foster Parents Are Dangerous, FindLaw’s Writ, March 27, 2003
  
  The Adoption and Child Welfare Law Reporter, i-net Publishing Solutions LLC, 2002–2003
  
  Federal Paternity Proceedings, Matthew Bender, Disputed Paternity Proceedings, 2002
  
  Federal Impact on Adoption, Matthew Bender, Adoption Law and Practice, 2001, 2005
  
  Legal Notes: USA, Adoption and Fostering Journal, Volume 26 Number 1, 2002
  
  DC Adoption and Safe Families Act, The Children’s Law Center, Inc., CD–ROM and Website, 2000
  
  Child Welfare Law and Practice in the District of Columbia, The Children’s Law Center, Inc., 2000
  
  Issues for Attorneys in Adoption Cases, The Children’s Law Center, Inc., 1999
  
  Initial and Shelter Care Hearings: Strategies and Practice Pointers for Attorneys, The Children’s Law Center, Inc., 1998
  
  The Pro Bono Adoption Referral Project: Training Manual, The Children’s Law Center, Inc., 1997

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