Navigating Family Law: Fall Update 2024 - In-Person
This year’s Family Law Fall Update highlights evolving landscapes in family law while also focusing on some key features of the Colorado family law terrain.
Check out sessions on new territory:
- Updates to the Civil Protection Order Statute from HB24-1122 [effective January 1, 2025]
- Gift Tax in Family Law
- Embracing AI
Learn more about important legal landmarks:
- Gray Divorces
- Minimizing Costs When Engaging Financial Experts
- Effective Practices for Presenting the Best Interests of the Children
Finally, you’ll hear from the compass holders, who are DR judges and magistrates; you don’t want to miss them.
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Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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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.
8:20 - 8:50 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:50 - 9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Jody Davis, Esq., CBA-CLE, Natalie C. Simpson, Esq., and Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC, Program Co-Chairs
9:00 - 9:50 am
Updates to Civil Protection Order Statute from HB24-1122 and Civil Protection Order Practice Tips
Presented by Rebekah Pfahler, Esq., and Elizabeth (Lizzy) A. Ullman, Esq., Colorado Legal Services
9:50 - 10:40 am
Gray Divorces
Presented by Kathleen A. Hogan, Esq., and Halleh T. Omidi, Esq., Hogan Omidi, PC
10:40 - 10:50 am
Morning Break
10:50 - 11:40 am
Summaries as Evidence in Family Law Litigation
Presented by John H. Tatlock, Esq., Epstein Patierno, LLP
11:40 am - 12:40 pm
Networking Lunch (included in your registration)
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Quick Takes
12:40 - 1:00 pm
How to Minimize Costs When Engaging Financial Experts
Presented by Andrew Baum, CPA, ABV, CFF, and Tamara Rigberg, CPA, CVA, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC
1:00 - 1:20 pm
Focus on the Factors, Not the Fight: Effective Practices for Presenting the Best Interests of the Children
Presented by Krista Nash, Esq., Children First Family Law, PC
1:20 - 1:40 pm
Gift Tax in Family Law - An Introduction to Gift Tax and Its Intersection With Family Law
Presented by W. Douglas (Doug) Hoak, J.D., LL.M., Illumine Legal LLC
1:40 - 2:30 pm
Embracing AI: Redefining Excellence in Your Family Law Practice - From Marketing to Trial Advocacy
Presented by Ryan Kalamaya, Esq., Kalamaya | Goscha
Submitted for 0.5 Ethics Credit
2:30 - 2:40 pm
Afternoon Break
2:40 - 2:45 pm
A Word from DBA MVL
2:45 - 4:00 pm
Hot Topics in Family Law from a Judicial Perspective
Panelists include The Honorable Rachel Catt, 17th Judicial District Court Magistrate, The Honorable Catherine D. Mitchell Helton, 4th Judicial District Court Judge, The Honorable Donna M. Stewart, 18th Judicial District Court Magistrate, The Honorable Cara Sweet, 1st Judicial District Court Magistrate, and The Honorable Christopher Zenisek, 1st Judicial District Court Judge.
Moderated by Natalie C. Simpson, Esq., and Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq., Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC, Program Co-Chairs
4:00 pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Family Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| LLP/Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $199.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| CLEACCESSPASS - ELITE Pass Holder | $20.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.50
- EDI Credits:
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