Evidence Practicum for Family Lawyers: Courtroom Techniques - LIVE ONLY!!
May 2016
Evidence Practicum for Family Lawyers: Courtroom Techniques
LIVE ONLY!!
Co-sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association
Program Highlights:
Join judges and experienced practitioners for this year’s Family Law Evidence Practicum. At this hands-on seminar, you will learn and then apply skills that are critical to your family law practice:
- Laying a Foundation: The Basics of Introducing Exhibits
- Hearsay and Child Hearsay
- Judicial Panel: Moderated Discussion About Evidence Issues Judges See in Their Courtrooms
- Using Exhibits and Making Objections
- Expert Testimony: Expert Reports, Cross-examination and Impeachment
- Electronic Evidence: Social Media, Texts, Email, Voice Mail
The day will be structured around one fact pattern. The focus will be courtroom technique and on navigating the rules of evidence in the courtroom.
This course sells out early, so REGISTER NOW!
Program Description:
Don't miss the opportunity to practice the elements of courtroom evidence that are most important for family law practitioners to know.
First, as a larger group, you will learn the evidentiary technique. Then you'll break out into small groups for role-playing and discussion. Faculty members, both experienced practitioners and judges, will lead your small group as you practice the technique and give you individual attention and feedback.
Whether it's learning the hearsay rules, how to lay a foundation, expert testimony or the ins and outs of social media, don't miss this chance for one-on-one learning from some of the most knowledgeable family law judges and litigators in Colorado.
Each attendee receives a copy of the Colorado CLE book Playing by the Rules: Winning with Evidence in Colorado Family Law Cases" by Denise Mills!
Agenda:
8:00am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45am
Welcome and Introductions
Extended by Kelley R. Southerland, Esq., Program Chair
8:45-10:15am
Laying a Foundation: The Basics of Introducing Exhibits
- Authenticate Your Evidence
- Introduce Your Exhibits
- Overcome Challenges to Your Exhibits
- Challenge Questionable Exhibits/Voir Dire
Presented by Daniel Deasy, Esq., and the Honorable Robert McGahey
10:15-10:30am
Networking Break
10:30-11:50am
Hearsay and Child Hearsay
- Practical Aspects of Hearsay in the Courtroom
When It Arises
Pitfalls to Avoid
Overcoming Objections
- Use of Child Hearsay in the Courtroom
Effective Arguments for its Admission
Presented by Daniel Deasy, Esq. and Courtney Cline, Esq.
11:50am
Pick up Lunches (Included in Your Tuition)
12:00-1:00pm
Luncheon Presentation: Judicial Panel
Moderated Discussion About Evidence Issues Judges See in Their Courtrooms
1:00-1:15pm
Post-Lunch Networking Break
1:15-2:45pm
Using Exhibits and Making Objections
- Make Your Point
- Make Your Objections
- Impeach
- Refresh Recollection
Presented by the Honorable Robert McGahey, Cynthia Ciancio, Esq., and Brenda Storey, Esq.
2:45-3:00pm
Networking Break
3:00-4:00pm
Expert Testimony
- Using an Expert's Report
- Impeaching an Expert
- Cross-examining an Expert
Presented by the Honorable David Stevens, the Honorable Diana Terry and Jennie R. Wray, Esq.
4:00-5:00pm
Electronic Evidence: Social Media, Texts, Email, Voice Mail
- The Most Practical Methods for Getting Electronic Evidence Admitted
- Using It Once Admitted
Presented by the Honorable Laurie Clark, Kris D. Ward, Esq., and Bonnie Saltzman, Esq.
5:00pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $389.00 |
| CBA Member | $349.00 |
| CBA Family Law Section Member | $289.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $174.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $50.00 |
- General Credits: 9.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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Sponsor Information
- One-on-one interaction on evidence courtroom techniques with some of the top family law judges and practitioners in Colorado
- Child Hearsay, Expert Testimony and Electronic Evidence
- Judicial Panel on Issues Judges See in Their Courtrooms