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December 2015
The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference 2015 -
So You Want to be a Super Lawyer: Best Practices of Effective Family Law Attorneys In and Out of the Courtroom
Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
About AAML:
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962 by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys "To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected." There are currently almost 1600 Fellows in 50 states.
The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and division, alimony, child support and other family law issues.
To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law. The 1600 AAML Fellows across the United States are generally recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity. Academy Fellows enjoy a reputation for professionalism, competence and integrity.
The Colorado Chapter supports the goals and traditions of the AAML through legal education, recognition of judicial excellence and a commitment to the highest quality representation of our clients.
Cancellation Policy:
A refund of your tuition, less a $100 administrative fee, will be issued until November 30, 2015. After November 30, no refunds will be issued, but you may send someone in your place.
2015 Conference Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors
Family Law Software
OurFamilyWizard
Gold Sponsors
FindLaw
JAG
Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information, please contact Dave Johnson at [email protected]
2015 AAML AGENDA
MORNING SESSIONS: TRIAL PREP: THE GRIND BEFORE THE SHOW
8:00am
Welcoming Remarks
Kathleen Hogan, Esq., President, Colorado Chapter AAML
David M. Johnson, Esq., Program Chair
8:10 - 9:00am
Organize Your Trees into a Forest: How to Collect and Organize the Pieces of Your Case
Tools and methods for organizing the mountain of facts and data in complex cases.
Presented by Stephen J. Harhai, Esq.
9:00 - 9:50am
Thorny Evidence Issues
Summaries—not as easy as they look; Experts—their reports and their files; Hearsay and double hearsay—the best interests of the child is not an exception.
Presented by:
Kathleen A. Hogan, Esq.
John H. Tatlock, Esq.
9:50 - 10:10am
Networking Break
10:10 - 11:00am
Effective Direct and Cross Examination of Experts and the Parties
The lost art of the good direct examination; how not to ask leading questions on direct; making your points on cross and knowing when to sit down.
Presented by:
Steven C. Lass, Esq.
Denise K. Mills, Esq.
11:00 - 11:50am
Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck at Mediation
Using mediation as an opportunity to eliminate risk; creative solutions to complex problems; overcoming emotional roadblocks to rational decision making.
Presented by:
Joan H. McWilliams, JD, MSJA
Michelle McKenna, Mediator
David M. Johnson, Esq.
11:50am - 12:40pm
Box Lunch and Networking
12:40 - 1:30pm
Judges Panel: What Judges Love to See and What Judges Hate to See
Best practices in the courtroom; dealing with difficult people in the courtroom; commentary on IRM Hunt and Rule 16.2.
Presented by:
Judge Natalie T. Chase
Judge David S. Prince
Judge Norma A. Sierra
Judge Christie B. Phillips
Judge Elizabeth (Beth) H. Brodsky
Moderated by Robert T. Hinds, Jr.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
1:30 - 2:20pm
Balancing the Client Interests with the Best Interests of a Child
When a client has goals that may conflict with what is best for the child, notably relocation; the art of persuasion with angry or stubborn parents; addressing the mental health issues of the client.
Presented by:
Dr. Les Katz
Lesleigh W. Monahan, Esq.
2:20 - 3:10pm
The Ethics of Settlement
The Rules of Professional Conduct and the negotiation of settlement agreements.
Presented by:
Judge Edward C. Moss
3:10 - 3:25pm
Networking Break
3:25 - 4:45pm
A High Level Discussion about the Interplay Between Goodwill and Maintenance: Expanding the Double Dip Debate
Revisiting the double-dip argument—creative ways to resolve maintenance issues.
Presented by:
Judge James S. Casebolt
Matthew A. Armstrong, CPA
Robert W. Levis, CPA
Marie A. Moses, Esq.
Kimberly Willoughby, Esq.
4:45 - 5:00pm
Wrap Up Comments
David M. Johnson, Program Chair
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $319.00 USD
- Member Price $299.00 USD
- General Credits 9.00
- Ethics Credits 1.00
- EDI Credits