Family Law Basic Skills - In-Person ONLY CLE

Family Law Basic Skills - In-Person ONLY

This engaging and dynamic program is designed to equip attorneys and LLPs with the knowledge to navigate family law cases from start to finish. Learn from Colorado’s top family law practitioners as they share their expertise and offer valuable insights, giving you the confidence to advocate for clients in family law matters . Walk away feeling more confident in your ability.

Hear from Magistrates, District Court Judges, and an Appellate Judge on substantive family law issues.
Hear insights and learn tips that you won’t get anywhere else. In other words, learn it here rather than the hard way!
Connect with peers and professionals in person.
Volunteer and save: Enjoy significantly discounted tuition by volunteering with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, either in person or virtually!

DBA MVL Pro Bono Work and Discounted Tuition

Commit to pro bono work for DBA Metro Volunteer Lawyers and attend for only $150.*

The Pro Bono Rate is available to persons attending the CLE in person only, and who do the following within one year of the CLE:

Take a full referral pro bono case from MVL and complete it; OR
Volunteer with MVL three times in either the Family Law Court Program or in the Family Law Advice and Guidance Program (FLAG), which has in person and virtual opportunities. Learn more at www.denbar.org/mvl

You don’t have to live or practice in the Denver Metro Area in order to participate! You may volunteer with MVL in the FLAG program that provides virtual consultation opportunities.

*If you do not satisfy these terms within the one-year period, you will be invoiced the difference between the reduced and full tuition rate.

Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.

CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.

The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.

Day 1: Thursday, February 6, 2025

7:30 - 8:00 am
Registration and Breakfast

8:00 - 8:10 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Program Co-Chairs, The Honorable Jamin Alabiso, 1st Judicial District Court, Rachel Kranz Caldwell, Esq., Cline Caldwell, LLP, and Halleh T. Omidi, Esq., Hogan Omidi, PC; and Jody Davis, Esq., CBA-CLE

8:10 - 9:00 am
Ethics for Family Law Attorneys
Presented by Janie Cox, Esq., Burns Figa & Will
Submitted for 1 Ethics/Professionalism Credit

9:05 - 9:30 am
Overview on Running a Family Law Practice and Initial Client Information
Presented by Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC

9:30 - 9:40 am
Break

9:40 - 10:00 am
Jurisdiction
Presented by The Honorable Jamin Alabiso, 1st Judicial District Court, and Natalie C. Simpson, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC

10:05 - 10:55 am
Disclosures and Discovery (Including Rule 16.2)
Presented by Jennifer Feingold, Esq., Feingold Horton, PLLC, and The Honorable Michal Lord-Blegen, 17th Judicial District Court

10:55 - 11:10 am
Break

11:10 - 11:50 am
Childhood Development and Children with Special Needs
Presented by Kathleen McNamara, PhD, Kathleen McNamara, PhD, PLLC

11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Lunch Pickup (included in your tuition)

12:20 - 12:35 pm
Collaborative Law
Presented by Emma A. Fletcher, Esq., Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., The Denver Center for Mediation and Collaborative Law

12:35 - 1:25 pm
Parental Responsibilities and CFIs/PREs
Presented by Kathleen McNamara, PhD, Kathleen McNamara, PhD, PLLC, Kristen Tarrin, Esq., McLaughlin Tarrin Law, LLC, and Jaime Watman, JD, PRE/CFI Program Coordinator, State Court Administrator's Office

1:25 - 2:15 pm
Property Division
Presented by Luke S. Abraham, Esq., Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, and Emily P. Koekkoek, Esq., Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC

2:15 - 2:25 pm
Break

2:25 - 3:05 pm
Separation Agreements and Parenting Plans
Presented by Erica R. Kemmerley, Esq., Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, and Kate M. Lewis, Esq., Cooper | Ramp | Cage | Bucar | Lewis

3:05 - 4:00 pm
Evidence and Trial Tactics
Presented by The Honorable Stephanie Scoville, 2nd Judicial District Court, and The Honorable Ted Tow III, Colorado Court of Appeals

4:05 - 5:00 pm
Child Support, Child Support Services, and Parentage
Presented by Jennie A. Campbell, Esq., Hogan Omidi, PC, Lara Delka, Esq., Denver City Attorney's Office, Linda Nickels, Esq., Denver City Attorney's Office, and Sahar P. Safi, Esq., Hogan Omidi, PC

5:00 pm
Adjourn

Day 2: Friday, February 7, 2025

7:30 - 8:00 am
Breakfast

8:00 - 8:40 am
Low Income Issues in Family Law Cases
Presented by Rebekah Pfahler, Esq., Colorado Legal Services

8:45 - 9:15 am
Mediation Arbitration, and Parenting Coordinators/Decision-Makers
Presented by Courtney J. Cline, Esq., Cline Caldwell, LLP, and Rachel Kranz Caldwell, Esq., Cline Caldwell, LLP

9:15 - 9:25 am
Break

9:30 - 10:20 am
Criminal Law/Family Law Intersection and Protective Orders
Presented by The Honorable Patrick Esser, 8th Judicial District Court, and The Honorable Ryan P. Loewer, 1st Judicial District Court

10:20 - 10:50 am
Trial Preparation
Presented by Robin Lutz Beattie, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC, and Heather M. White, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC

10:50 - 11:20 am
Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals
Presented by The Honorable Angela R. Arkin (ret.), Judicial Arbiter Group (JAG), Inc., and Amy Goscha, Esq., Kalamaya | Goscha

11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Pickup (included in your tuition) and Open Forum for Questions

12:00 - 12:30 pm
Professionalism
Presented by David Littman, Esq., Littman Family Law, and Courtney Baldwin, Esq., Littman Family Law
Submitted for 0.6 Professional Responsibility Credit

12:30 - 12:40 pm
Introduction to the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP)
Presented by Kerry McCarthy, LPC, LAC, Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program

12:40 - 1:30 pm
Intersections Between Family Law and Bankruptcy
Presented by Diana A. Ray Esq., Diana Ray Law, P.C., and Jared C. Walters, Esq., Chapter 7 Panel Trustee, The Law Office of Jared C. Walters, LLC

1:30 - 2:10 pm
Maintenance
Presented by Cynthia L. Ciancio, Esq., Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., Jordan M. Fox, Esq., Sherman & Howard, and Banafsheh Lari, Esq., Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

2:15 - 3:10 pm
Managing a Diverse Client Caseload
Presented by Samer A. Bandak, Esq., Divorce Matters; Maha A. Kamal, Esq., Colorado Family Law Project, and Nicoal C. Sperrazza, Esq., Colorado & Denver Bar Associations
Submitted for 1.1 EDI Credits

3:10 - 3:20 pm
Break

3:20 - 3:55 pm
Juvenile Issues in Domestic Relations Cases
Presented by Bonnie E. Saltzman, Esq., Law Office of Bonnie E. Saltzman, LLC

4:00 - 5:00 pm
Views from the Bench
Panelists include The Honorable Karen F. Hübler, 2nd Judicial District Court, The Honorable Kelley R. Southerland, 17th Judicial District Court, and The Honorable Christine A. Washburn, 18th Judicial District Court
Moderated by The Honorable Jamin Alabiso, 1st Judicial District Court

5:00 pm
Adjourn

Location Information

CBA CLE East Classroom
1290 Broadway #1700
Denver, CO 80203

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Registration Fees

Non-Member	$779.00
CBA Member	$584.00
CBA Family Law Section Member	$479.00
CBA Juvenile Law Section Member	$479.00
LLP/Paralegal/Support Staff	$292.00
Active Military	$292.00
Public Service/Government	$292.00
Yes - I will commit to Pro Bono work with DBA MVL	$150.00
Yes - I will commit to Pro Bono work with DBA MVL	$150.00
Elite Pass Holder	$40.00
New Lawyer Edge Partner	$0.00
Student Currently Enrolled in Law School	$0.00

General Credits: 18.00
Ethics Credits: 1.60
EDI Credits: 1.10

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Start Date - End Date

February 06, 2025 - February 07, 2025

Start Time - End Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Event Location

CBA CLE East Classroom

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