Kiilu Davis
Biography
Kiilu Davis is an experienced trial lawyer with a broad background. Kiilu’s practice is exclusively focused in family law and primarily involves complex matrimonial litigation, trial work and appeals. Kiilu also devotes a portion of his practice to mediation, special master work and as a court appointed Parenting Coordinator.
Kiilu is recognized as one of the leading family law attorneys in the state and is a frequent speaker and contributor at Continuing Legal Education seminars. While being very business minded, Kiilu has a thoughtful understanding of the complexities of legal decision making and parenting time and how those issues weigh heavily on his clients. Kiilu prides himself on being able to help guide his clients through the various issues encountered during litigation with the understanding that his job is to help craft or obtain a resolution which is not only beneficial today but in the future as well.
Education
- Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Tempe, Arizona (2000)
- Brown University, Bachelor of Arts (Business Economics), Providence, Rhode Island (1993)
- Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California (2012)
Bar Associations
- State Bar of Arizona, admitted 2000, Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- American Bar Association, Family Law and Dispute Resolution Sections
- National Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Scottsdale Bar Association
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2000
Awards & Distinctions
- 2022 AAML Public Service Award
- Southwest Super Lawyers
- Wall Street Journal - Divorced Parents Fight Over Their Kids’ Covid-19 Vaccination
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
- Certified Family Law Specialist (Certified by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization)
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow
- International Academy of Family Lawyers, Fellow
- American College of Family Trial Lawyers, Diplomate
- Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, Sustaining Member
- Maricopa County Bar Association and Community Legal Services Volunteer Lawyers Program, Family Advocate of the Year, 2008-09
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Education / Programming Committee
- AAML Scholars Committee
- Association of Family & Conciliation Court, Arizona Chapter, 2000 to present (Board of Directors 2006 to 2012)
- Executive Council, Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, 2010 to present (Chair 2015-16; Vice Chair 2014-15; Secretary 2013-14; Budget Officer 2012-13)
- Case Law Update Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar, 2010 - 2016
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Diversity Committee (Chair 2015-16; 2016-17)
- Domestic Tort Litigation/Domestic Violence Task Force Committee
- Membership Committee
- Newsletter and Social Media Committee
- Spring Meeting Tournament Committee
- Spousal Maintenance / Alimony Study Committee
- Arizona Supreme Court Child Support Guidelines Interim Review Committee (2017)
- Arizona Supreme Court Task Force (Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure – 2018)
Notable Work
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Certified Family Law Specialist (Certified by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization)
- Diplomate, American College of Family Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Parenting Coordinator approved by Maricopa County Superior Court
Community Involvement
- MCBA Pro Bono Classic
- BBB Integrity Golf Classic
- Telesphere Golf Classic for Boys & Girls Clubs
- Winter Swing Charitable Golf Tournament
- AASK (Aid to Adoption of Special Kids)
- Manager/Coach - Arizona Youth Club Baseball Team
- Guest Speaker and presenter: State Bar of Arizona Bar Convention, Arizona Family Law Institute, Maricopa County Bar Association, AZ Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, National Business Institute and Half Moon Seminars
- MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Lock Up North Scottsdale
- State Bar of Arizona Convention Planning Committee, 2004
- Anytown USA/National Conference of Community and Justice