2021 Family Law Institute - Virtual
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The past year has brought many changes to the practice of family law. Practitioners, judicial officers, and parties have shifted to virtual meetings, mediations, and court proceedings; offices have remained closed to the public or operating at limited capacity; and we have had to change our perspective on how we interact with one another, both professionally and personally. The changes that have permeated the practice of family law remain, and will likely continue into the foreseeable future.
Come join the fun, whether from your office, couch, or desk!
- Focus on ADR, trial practice, ethics, assisted reproduction, overlapping practice areas (juvenile, business, insurance, immigration, etc.), substance abuse and more
- Discuss new laws around consent for minors and mental health treatment
- Hear from 20 judicial officers, family law practitioners, and mental health and finance experts
- Connect with colleagues at the favorite, annual wine tasting and enjoy new, interactive networking events
We are fully booked for the Top Golf event, but please email [email protected] if you would like to be placed on the waitlist.
Scholarships
CBA Family Law Section Scholarship Application - CLOSED
The Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association has six full scholarships to the 2021 Family Law Institute, which will be awarded to eligible applicants, via a drawing.
If you are interested and qualify, please complete the registration form by June 30, 2021. If selected, the Family Law Section will reimburse you for the full registration fee.
Questions: Contact Juliann Tricarico
Additional Scholarship Options - CLOSED
We have additional full scholarships courtesy of Harper Hofer and LawPay for attorneys and legal support professionals who make less than $65,000 a year and have less than seven years' experience. Please call to register to receive one of these scholarships.
If disability accommodations or special assistance are needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
The program will be submitted for CLE accreditation in Colorado. If you need to seek accreditation in another state, please review the process and requirements for that individual state. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee’s responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 SPONSORS!
Platinum
Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC
JAMS
Levyl
Soberlink
Gold
OurFamilyWizard.com
Seigneur Gustafson
Silver
Angel B. McCall, CFP, CDFA
CBA-CLE Books and Forms
BSW Wealth Partners
Clio
Eide Bailly, LLP
Family Law Software
Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.
LawPay
Legal Thunder
Levis, Grosdidier & Associates
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
Thomson Reuters
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! For more information, contact Melissa Higham, [email protected]
Kickoff: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Welcome Wine Tasting
Join us in the networking lounge to reconnect with colleagues and expand your professional circle in small groups or 1:1 via video. We will also be treated to a wine tasting led by Denver’s Blanchard Family Wines. Be sure to sign up ahead of time, and upload your photo, contact info and social media links to maximize your networking. The first 150 people to RSVP will have wine delivered to their door! And check out our Digital Swag Bag for a wine discount and more fun!
Courtesy of Harper Hofer & Associates
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Top Golf Outing
Join friends and colleagues for an after-hours outing at Top Golf Centennial. You don’t have to be a pro (or even know how to golf) to enjoy snacks and have some fun. Brought to you by your Family Law Institute sponsors. RSVP when you register, or if you pre-registered, sign up here.
Day 1: Thursday, August 19, 2021
8:00 – 8:30 am
Yoga with Yoga Danny
Doing yoga in the morning provides oxygen, increases blood circulation and powers you with energy. Grab your mat for a yoga session with FLI’s favorite instructor, Yoga Danny.
8:30 – 8:45 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Jamie L. (Rutten) Cage, Esq., Family Law Institute Chair, Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC, and Bridgett Moore, Esq., Program Director, CBA-CLE
8:45 – 9:55 am
Lightning Rounds
1. The Art of Making Objections
Presented by Honorable Ryan P. Loewer, and Honorable Bryce Allen, 1st Judicial District
2. Make the Most of Your Two-Hour Mediation
Presented by C.J. Larkin, J.D., M.A., Dispute Resolution Professionals, LLC, In the Best Interests of the Children Co-Parent Education, and Wesley Parks, Esq., Cohen & Cohen P.C.
3. Time Saving Tips for Interpreter Cases in a Clock Trial
Presented by MariaJose Delgado, Esq., MariaJose Delgado, LLC
4. The Art of the Initial Consultation
Presented by Carrie Chaille Eckstein, Esq., Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.
9:55 – 10:15 am
Networking Break
Connect with colleagues and expand your professional circle in our virtual networking lounge where you can join a table or couch via video for small-group or 1:1 conversations. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while.
10:15 – 10:25 am
A Message from CBA Family Law Section Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee
10:25 – 11:25 am
Burnout and Survival in the Practice of Family Law in Extraordinary Times: A Primer for Mental Health and Legal Practitioners
Presented by David Littman, Esq., Littman Family Law, Honorable Sangeetha Mallavarapu, Esq., 20th Judicial District, Whitney Manning, Esq., Littman Family Law, and Richard F. Spiegle, Psy.D., Center for Forensic & Clinical Psychology
Submitted for 0.3 Ethics Credit
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Breakout Sessions 1-3
1) Trial Preparation from A to Z
Presented by Robin Lutz Beattie, Esq.. Natalie Simpson, Esq., and Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC
2) Bankruptcy – What You Don’t Know but Should
Presented by Darius T. Dugas Carter, Esq., Cox Baker & Page, LLC, and John Eckelberry, Esq., Eckelberry Law Firm, LLC
3) Should I Do That? Ethical Considerations for Judicial Officers and Counsel with Self Represented Litigants
- Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4, 3.4. 4.1, and 4.3
- Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct: 2.2, 2.3, and 2.6
Presented by Honorable Nikea T. Bland, 2nd Judicial District, Georgia Durán, Ed.D., Durán Communication Partners, Laurence Gendelman, Esq., Gendelman Klimas, Ltd., and Honorable Michal Lord-Blegen, 17th Judicial District
Submitted for 0.8 Ethics/Professionalism Credits and 0.2 EDI Credits
12:20 – 1:20 pm
Lunch Break
1:20 – 2:10 pm
Breakout Sessions 4-6
4) Expert Witnesses – Who Are These People
Presented by Daniel Deasy, Esq., Ammarell Deasy, LLP, and Honorable Robert Lung, District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District
5) Goodwill in Professional Practices and the Excess Earning Method
Presented by Andy Baum, CPA/ABV/CFF, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC, Emma Fletcher, Esq., Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., Ron Seigneur, MBA, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA, Seigneur Gustafson LLP, Heather K. Strack, Esq., Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, and John Tatlock, Esq., Epstein Patierno, LLP
6) How to Champion a Multicultural Case Load
Presented by Samer A. Bandak, Esq., Muhaisen & Muhaisen LLC, Maha Kamal, Esq., Colorado Family Law Project, and Nicoal Sperrazza, Esq., The Law Office of Nicoal C. Sperrazza
Submitted for 1 EDI Credit
2:15 – 3:05 pm
Breakout Sessions 7-9
7) Flawless Cross Examination at Trial
Presented by Philip Goldberg, Esq., Philip Goldberg PC
8) Prenups, Postnups, and No Nups
Presented by Rachel Kranz Caldwell, Esq., Cline Caldwell, LLP, and Courtney McConomy, Esq., Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC
9) Shedding Light on Life Insurance
Presented by Jay Cleary, CLU, CHFC, Bridge Financial Group and Diane Wozniak, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C
3:05 – 3:30 pm
Networking Break
Connect with colleagues and expand your professional circle in our virtual networking lounge where you can join a table or couch via video for small-group or 1:1 conversations. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while.
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Wellness or Weaponry: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Regarding the Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment and its Implications for Parents, Mental Health Professionals, and the Court
Presented by Honorable Angela Arkin (ret.), JAG, Marian Camden, Psy.D., Kathryn (Katie) DeVries, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C., Honorable Karen Hubler, 2nd Judicial District, Jane Irvine, MA, LPC, NCC, Honorable Pax Moultrie, 2nd Judicial District, Madeleine Sheahan, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C., and Madison Taylor, Psy. D., Birch Psychology
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Dinner & A Show
Prepare to be beguiled, baffled and bewildered by expert mentalist and illusionist, Hart Keene. Mr. Keene has spent two decades captivating crowds, and has been featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, the CW Network’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and TNT’s The Librarians. Fun for the entire family! Be on the lookout for a link to your conference Digital Swag Bag! First 150 people to RSVP get dinner on us!
Courtesy of JAMS
Day 2: Friday, August 20, 2021
7:30 – 8:30 am
Virtual Coffee Chat
Courtesy of Levyl
8:30 – 8:45 am
Welcome Remarks and Remarks from CBA and CBA-CLE Leadership
Extended by Honorable Michal Lord-Blegan, Family Law Institute Co-Chair, 17th Judicial District, Joi Kush, Esq., Johnson Kush, P.C., and Danae Woody, Esq., Woody Law
8:45 – 8:55 am
Remarks from Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL)
9:00 – 9:50 am
Breakout Sessions 10 - 12
10) 10 Things You Need to Know about CPS and Dependency & Neglect
Presented by Brooke Alexander, Esq., Alexander & Ewert, LLC, and Melanie Jordan, Esq., Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel
11) The Trials and Tribulations of Arbitration
Presented by Rachel Catt, Esq., Law Office of Rachel Catt LLC, and Terri Harrington, Esq., Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C.
12) Appealing at Every Stage
Presented by Marc J. Kaplan, Esq., Kaplan Law L.L.C., and Katharine (Katy) Lum, Esq., Lass Moses Ramp & Cooper LLC
9:55 – 10:45 am
Breakout Sessions 13 - 15
13) Child Petitioners and Child Respondents – Mastering Ethics, Hearsay, and Service of Process with Child Litigants
Presented by Honorable Melina Hernandez, 18th Judicial District, Erin A. Penrod, Esq., WZW Family Law LLC, and Anthony J. Zarsky, Esq., Woody Law, LLC
Submitted for 0.3 Ethics Credit
14) But I Don’t Actually Get That Money! Strategies to Address Business Owner Income in the Context of Support
Presented by Andy Baum, CPA/ABV/CFF, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC, Kara Lyons Chrobak, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C., Shannon E. Domaille, CPA/CFF, Zuber & Domaille LLC, Marte B. Timmers, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C., and Honorable Christopher Zenisek, 1st Judicial District
15) What Every Colorado Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About Sperm
Presented by Ellen Trachman, Esq., Trachman Law Center, LLC
10:45 – 11:10 am
Networking Break
Connect with colleagues and expand your professional circle in our virtual networking lounge where you can join a table or couch via video for small-group or 1:1 conversations. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while.
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions 16 – 18
16) The Domestic Relations and Juvenile Law Tango
Presented by Annie Martínez, Esq., Bridge Legal Solutions, Sean Peek, Esq., Peek Family Law, LLC, and Honorable Bradley Varmo, 17th Judicial District
17) Litigation Tactics for CFIs and PREs
Presented by Ryan Kalamaya, Esq., Kalamaya | Goscha, and John A. Zervopoulos, Ph.D., J.D., ABPP, PsychologyLaw Partners
18) Understanding Medical and Mental Health Privileges, Including HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Presented by Katherine O. (Katy) Ellis, Esq., and Peter B. Goldstein, Esq., The Harris Law Firm, P.C.
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch Break
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Optional Presentation
Pathways to the Bench for Family Law Lawyers
Presented by Honorable Brian D. Boatright, Colorado Supreme Court, Honorable Catherine J. Cheroutes, 5th Judicial District, Tyrone Glover, Esq., Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP, and David M. Johnson, Esq., Johnson Kush, P.C.
Moderated by Honorable Melissa Hart, Colorado Supreme Court
1:00 – 1:50 pm
Breakout Sessions 19 - 21
19) When Family Law and Immigration Collide: Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls in Domestic Cases
Presented by Ginger McGuire, Esq., and Parul Yadlapati, Esq., McGuire Law
20) Substance Abuse and Monitoring
Presented by Honorable Karen L. Brody, 2nd Judicial District, Armand D. Lebovits, LCSW, CAC III, and Kate M. Lewis, Esq., Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC
21) A Panel Discussion Regarding Discovery and Valuation of Passive Minority Business Interests
Presented by Mechelle Faulk, Esq., Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Preston L. Hofer, CPA/CFF, MT, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC, Robyn Schnetzler, CPA, Causey Demgen & Moore P.C., and Andrew Z. Soshnick, Esq., Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
1:55 – 2:45 pm
Case Law Update
Presented by Ronald D. Litvak, Esq., and Timothy R.J. Mehrtens, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.
2:45 – 3:15 pm
Networking Break and Faculty Meet and Greet
Connect with colleagues and speakers and expand your professional circle in our virtual networking lounge where you can join a table or couch via video for small-group or 1:1 conversations. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while.
3:15 – 4:15 pm
KEYNOTE
Beyond Winning: Reflections from Legal Work on Racial Justice and Children’s Rights
Presented by Suzette M. Malveaux, Esq., Provost Professor of Civil Rights Law and Director of The Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law, University of Colorado Law School, and Catherine E. Smith, Esq., Professor and Chauncey G. Wilson Memorial Research Chair, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
4:20 – 5:20 pm
How to Get the Best Out of Your Judicial Officer
Presented by Honorable Angela Arkin (ret.), JAG, Honorable Cynthia Mares, 18th Judicial District, Honorable Kelley R. Southerland, 17th Judicial District, Honorable Jennifer B. Torrington, 2nd Judicial District, Honorable Don J. Toussaint, 18th Judicial District
5:20 pm
Closing Remarks
5:30 – 6:00 pm
Family Event: Live Behind the Scenes with the Denver Zoo
Log on with the whole family for a private meeting with some of Denver Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors—including brilliant birds, rockin' reptiles, and marvelous mammals. You'll learn from the expert zookeepers about the unique personalities and characteristics of each amazing individual!
Courtesy of Soberlink
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $459.00 |
| CBA Member | $345.00 |
| CBA Family Law Section Member | $276.00 |
| CLE BASIC Pass Holder | $229.00 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $173.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $172.50 |
| Active Military | $172.50 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $172.50 |
| Colorado Legal Services | $150.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $99.00 |
| Exhibitor Staff CBA Member | $0.00 |
| Exhibitor Staff Non Member | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 16.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.40
- EDI Credits: 1.20
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