Associate | Family Law Attorney
Kayleigh M. Anselm focuses her practice on helping clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. navigate family law matters with thoughtful advocacy and strategic legal support. Since joining Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet in 2021, Ms. Anselm has represented individuals in divorce, custody, support, and family law litigation matters, drawing on experience gained through judicial clerkship, public service, and international legal work.
After law schooll, Ms. Anselm completed a two-and-a-half-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable Christopher C. Fogleman of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, giving her direct insight into judicial decision-making and courtroom strategy in family law disputes. During law school, she served as a student attorney in the International Human Rights Law Clinic and completed legal work in Bamenda, Cameroon, experience that shapes how she approaches complex, high-pressure legal situations today.
Practice Areas
Kayleigh M. Anselm handles a range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and alimony
- Family law litigation
Experience, Leadership & Recognition
Ms. Anselm is actively involved in the legal community and maintains membership in several professional organizations, including:
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- Montgomery County Inns of Court
- Women’s Bar Association
Courts, Licensing & Jurisdictions
Ms. Anselm is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She interned with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court Division, and studied abroad in Florence, Italy, where she volunteered as an instructor at an elementary school during law school.
Raised in a military family, Ms. Anselm has maintained a strong commitment to service and community involvement throughout her professional career.
Thought Leadership & Speaking
While attending law school, Ms. Anselm participated in the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, teaching Constitutional Law and Criminal Law to high school students in Washington, D.C. Her work in legal education reflects an ongoing commitment to community involvement and helping others understand complex legal issues.
Education
- Juris Doctor — American University Washington College of Law, 2017
- Bachelor of Arts, English Literature — University of Pittsburgh, 2014