Evidence Practicum for Family Lawyers - LIVE ONLY!
May 2014
Evidence Practicum for Family Lawyers - LIVE ONLY!
Seating is limited!
Program Highlights:
- The Basics of Laying a Foundation and Introducing Exhibits
- Using Exhibits to Make Your Point, Impeach and Refresh Recollection
- Expert Testimony
- Hearsay and the Intricacies of Child Hearsay
- Electronic Evidence: Social Media, Texts, Email, Voice Mail
- Judges' Panel - Views from the Bench
This real-life practice will serve experienced and newer domestic relations practitioners alike. You will learn the art and the science around your most challenging courtroom issues.
And don't miss the Keynote Speaker -- Colorado Supreme Court Justice William Hood!
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. A faculty member 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 electronic evidence, don't miss this chance for one-on-one learning from some of the most knowledgeable family law judges and litigators in the State.
Agenda:
8:00am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45am
Welcome and Introductions
Extended by Kelley R. Southerland, Esq., Program Chair
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 Honorable Emily Anderson, Daniel Deasy, Esq., and Jamie Rutten, Esq.
10:15 -10:30am
Networking Break
10:30-11:50am
Using Exhibits
- Make Your Point
- Impeach
- Refresh Recollection
Presented by Honorable Ted Tow III, and Cynthia Ciancio, Esq.
11:50am - 12:00pm
Lunch is Served
12:00-12:50pm
Keynote Luncheon Presentation
Ethics: Unbundled Legal Services
Justice William Hood III
Justice William Hood III
12:50:12:55pm
Networking Break
12:55-1:45pm
Expert Testimony
Presented by Honorable Angela Arkin and Steven McBride, Esq.
1:45-2:45pm
Hearsay and Child Hearsay
Presented by Honorable Michelle Amico, Mark Dedrickson, Esq., and Daniel Deasy, Esq.
2:45 - 3:00pm
Networking Break
3:00-4:00pm
Electronic Evidence
- Social Media
- Texts
- Email
- Voicemail
Presented by Honorable Laurie Clark, Magistrate Karen Hubler and Theresa Spahn, Esq.
4:00-5:00pm
Judges' Panel -- Views from the Bench
Moderator: Kelley R. Southerland, Esq., Program Chair
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 | $339.00 |
| CBA Member | $289.00 |
| CBA Family Law Section Member | $259.00 |
| New Lawyer - CBA Family Law Section Member; in practice < 3 years | $239.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $149.00 |
- General Credits: 9.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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