Blank Rome partners Stacy D. Phillips and Kristina Royce, who also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice group, have been named 2026 Top Family Lawyers by the Daily Journal. 

In this special report, the Daily Journal highlights California’s leading attorneys handling the state’s most complex divorce and custody matters. Honorees are featured in short profiles that offer insight into their practices and notable achievements.

To view the full list of the Daily Journal's 2026 Top Family Lawyers, please click here (subscription required).

Stacy D. Phillips

Stacy D. Phillips is one of the country’s most well-known and respected family law practitioners, specializing in high-net-worth and high-profile divorce and custody cases. She has guided clients through matrimonial transitions for four decades. Her clients include prominent celebrities, musicians, religious figures, business executives, and athletes. She is adept at navigating her teams of professionals through what sometimes turns into high-profile public discourse in the media and courtrooms. She is also an author, philanthropist, and sought-after speaker and commentator on family law issues. In honor of her leading practice, Stacy is frequently recognized in top industry publications, including Chambers High Net Worth, Lawdragon 500, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

To read Stacy's published profile as a 2026 Top Family Lawyer, please click here (subscription required).

Kristina Royce

For nearly two decades, Kristina has dedicated her practice to advising distinguished individuals involved in high-stakes, complex financial and custody matters. Her work has involved valuations, tracings and cash flow analyses, move-aways, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation. She is well known for winning difficult cases, finding solutions to complex matters, and for her steadfast discretion. Kristina’s leading practice has been frequently recognized in top publications, including Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers High Net Worth, Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

To read Kristina’s published profile as a 2026 Top Family Lawyer, please click here (subscription required).