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MCLE Credits: 6.0
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Ethics Credits Included: 1.0 (GAL for Children Continuing Credit Hours: 6.0)
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Description
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Register for this course
Cosponsored with the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar
The premier substantive and networking program in the state!
A Few Comments from Last Year's Program
"Topics were current; very practical."
"Good materials, good speakers, nice facility, great parking!"
"The speakers were informative and engaging."
"The materials provided are a useful reference."
"Interesting questions and good discussions."
COURSE OVERVIEW
For nearly three decades, this annual event has brought together family law
attorneys and judges from across the state for an indispensable educational
and networking opportunity. As usual, the seminar offers six hours of CLE credit
for attorneys, ranging from annual ethics and case law updates to specific programs
on the most pressing domestic issues.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| 8:30 |
Registration |
| 9:00 |
Bi-annual Case Law Update
Edward D. Barnes, Glenn C. Lewis
A thorough review of the significant family law cases from the past six
months. |
| 10:30 |
Break |
| 10:45 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Panel Discussion on Collaborative Law
and Mediation
Hon. Robert W. Wooldridge, Jr., Dr. Robert P. Archer, Peter V. Chiusano,
Kimberly P. Fauss, Barbara ter Haar, Dr. Jan D. Hembree, Karen L. Keyes,
Andrea R. Stiles
A panel of experts will review and demonstrate the most effective ADR techniques
for family law cases. Speakers will focus on collaborative practice and
mediation skills to effectively resolve domestic disputes. Learn how a non-adversarial
teamwork approach can assist your clients in making informed choices and
can move disputants from positions to interest, goals, and needs. This presentation
includes a showing of the Virginia State Bar's Spare the Child video.
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| 12:15 |
Lunch (provided at live programs only) |
| 1:00 |
Ethical Issues in Child Custody Matters
David D. Masterman
This presentation will focus on particular ethical issues confronting lawyers
when child custody is at stake. Learn how to ethically balance zealous representation
of your client's wishes with the best interests of the child. |
| 2:00 |
Stretch Break |
| 2:05 |
Three (or More) Sides to Every Story: The GAL's Role in Custody Cases
and How to Ease the Burden on the Children
Scott D. Landry, Bretta Z. Lewis
This segment will focus on how GALs can advocate for children by steering
the parties toward the middle ground in hotly contested cases. When mom,
dad, grandparents, (and sometimes DHS and other individuals) have rigid
ideas about what is best for the children and none of them seem compatible,
the GAL usually can find solutions somewhere in the middle. Convincing one
parent that making his/her former spouse disappear is NOT what is best for
the children usually is a good place to start. We will also take a look
at the role of the GAL in assisting non-traditional families, how GALs can
work with mental health providers, and how GALs must avoid giving legal
advice to the parents. A quick comment on staying safe and keeping your
wits about you will be included. |
| 3:05 |
Break |
| 3:15 |
Panel of Judges
Fairfax: Hon. Richard B. Potter, Hon. George D. Varoutsos
Moderators: Cassandra M. Chin, David R. Clarke
Richmond: Hon. Denis Soden, Hon. Lee A. Harris, Jr., Hon. Frederick
G. Rockwell, II
Moderator: Charles E. Powers
Norfolk: Hon. Randall M. Blow, Hon. Ramona Taylor
Moderator: Richard G. Garriott, Jr.
Charlottesville: Hon. Frank W. Somerville, Hon. Susan L. Whitlock
Moderator: William C. Scott, IV
A panel of Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
judges will discuss the issues that courts find most important and those
concerns that arise most frequently when children are involved in divorce
or other domestic cases. How are these issues most effectively presented
by lawyers, and what are the most important factors for a judge in deciding
the issues? |
| 4:15 |
Adjourn |
(Session speakers at live programs will vary.)
CO-CHAIRS OF THE PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Richard G. Garriott, Jr., Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull, Brunick & Garriott,
PLC / Norfolk
William C. Scott, IV, Michie Hamlett Lowry Rasmussen & Tweel, PLLC / Charlottesville
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cassandra M. Chin, Nichols Zauzig Sandler / Woodbridge
David R. Clarke, Blankingship & Keith, PC / Fairfax
Frank W. Rogers, III, Mundy Rogers & Associates / Roanoke
Christopher W. Schinstock, Cottrell Fletcher Schinstock Bartol & Cottrell
/ Alexandria
FACULTY
Hon. Randall M. Blow, Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Virginia Beach
Hon. Lee A. Harris, Jr., Henrico Circuit Court / Henrico
Hon. Richard B. Potter, Prince William Circuit Court / Manassas
Hon. Frederick G. Rockwell, III, Chesterfield County Circuit Court / Chesterfield
Hon. Denis Soden, Henrico Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Henrico
Hon. Frank W. Somerville, Orange Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Orange
Hon. Ramona Taylor, Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Virginia Beach
Hon. George D. Varoutsos, Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Arlington
Hon. Susan L. Whitlock, Louisa Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court / Louisa
Hon. Robert W. Wooldridge, Jr., George Mason University School of Law and
Mediator with The McCammon Group / Arlington
Dr. Robert P. Archer, Eastern Virginia Medical School / Norfolk
Edward D. Barnes, Barnes & Diehl / Chesterfield
Peter V. Chiusano, Christie Kantor Griffin Smith Shepherd & Chiusano /
Virginia Beach
Kimberly P. Fauss, New Growth Ventures / Richmond Barbara ter Haar Counseling
Horizons / Richmond
Dr. Jan D. Hembree, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Family Mediator and
Collaborative Practice Trainer / Virginia Beach
Karen L. Keyes, Law Office of Karen L. Keyes / Arlington
Scott D. Landry, Duty Duty & Landry / Chester
Bretta Z. Lewis, Zimmer & Lewis / Virginia Beach
Glenn C. Lewis, The Lewis Law Firm / Washington, D.C.
David D. Masterman, Masterman Krogmann & Dino / Vienna
Charles E. Powers, Batzli Wood & Stiles / Richmond
Andrea R. Stiles, Batzli Wood & Stiles / Richmond
MODERATORS
Cassandra M. Chin, Nichols Zauzig Sandler / Woodbridge
David R. Clarke, Blankingship & Keith, PC / Fairfax
Richard G. Garriott, Jr., Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull, Brunick & Garriott,
PLC / Norfolk
Charles E. Powers, Batzli Wood & Stiles / Glen Allen
William C. Scott, IV, Michie Hamlett Lowry Rasmussen & Tweel / Charlottesville
LIVE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Fairfax / Tuesday, October 12
Waterford at Fair Oaks (in the Fair Oaks Shopping Mall property — behind
the Extended Stay America Hotel)
12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
(703) 352-3200
Richmond / Thursday, October 14
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa
12042 West Broad Street
(804) 592-3623
Norfolk / Tuesday, October 19
Holiday Inn Select Norfolk Airport
1570 North Military Highway
(757) 213-2231
Charlottesville / Thursday, October 21
Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville
990 Hilton Heights Road
(434) 973-2121
Directions to Seminar
Sites
VIDEO LOCATIONS AND DATE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Charlottesville: The Virginia CLE Building, 105 Whitewood Road (800) 979-8253
Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center
(formerly the Holiday Inn Select), 2801 Plank Road (540) 786-8321
Richmond: UVA Richmond Regional Center, 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 300,
3rd Floor (Parking available only in spots not marked "Visitor Parking")
(804) 662-7464
Roanoke: Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 North Jefferson Street (Parking
validated for parking deck adjacent to center only) (540) 767-6161
Tysons Corner: Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner (formerly the Holiday Inn Tysons
Corner), 1960 Chain Bridge Road (entrance to hotel on Greensboro Drive) (703)
893-2100
Warrenton: Holiday Inn Express Warrenton, 410 Holiday Court (540) 341-3461
Virginia Beach: Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road (757)
499-4400
Directions to Seminar Sites
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if you wish to register three or more attorneys from the same firm.
LIVE REGISTRATION FEES
$269.00 regular registration (lunch included).
$254.00 pre-registering VSB Family Law Section member (lunch included).
$202.00 law firm non-attorney staff (lunch included).
$284.00 / $217.00 on-site registration (if space is available) (lunch included).
VIDEO REGISTRATION FEES
$219.00 regular registration (lunch not included).
$204.00 pre-registering VSB Family Law Section member (lunch not included).
$164.00 law firm non-attorney staff (lunch not included).
$234.00 / $179.00 on-site registration (if space is available) (lunch not
included).
Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the
DAY BEFORE the seminar.
If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact
Virginia CLE well in advance of the program date.
Private taping of this program is not permitted.
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