Family Law Update 2011: A French Quarter Festival
May 12, 2011 - May 13, 2011
1:30 – 6:15 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
10.00 MCLE hours, including 1.50 Professional Responsibility MCLE credit hours (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
Presented by Family Law
New Orleans
Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel
817 Common Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
(map and directions)
Fly to the French Quarter for a festival of family law fun!
(An ISBA Destination CLE Pilot Program)
Registration is open to ISBA Members only and limited to the first 50 registrants!
Update:
Due to popular demand, registration for this two-day Law Ed seminar has been extended beyond 50 registrants to accommodate additional attendees; however, room availability at the Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel is now very limited. If you need assistance making alternative hotel arrangements, please contact Brandon at Meeting Solutions, 847-808-1818.
The Illinois State Bar Association is taking its Law Ed to New Orleans and you are invited! With two days of premium family law presentations (including a segment on the new Civil Unions Act), a complimentary reception to network with friends and colleagues, and plenty of free time to soak in the region’s culture and cuisine, this is a can’t-miss opportunity to mix French Quarter fun with ISBA’s top-notch educational programming.
CONTRIBUTORS
Gold
Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
Silver
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Esq.
Bronze
Berger Schatz
Weiler & Lengle, P.C.
Marilyn Longwell & Associates, P.C.
The Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel plays headquarters for the Family Law Update Festival and is offering special room rates of $175 for attendees who register by April 20. (After April 20 the special room rate and room availability are not guaranteed.) Please book your hotel room online at the Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel or by calling 800-372-0482 to help ISBA satisfy the required room block and avoid fees for this destination CLE pilot program. Be sure to advise that you are attending the ISBA Family Law Update Festival when making your reservation by phone.
Program Coordinators/Moderators:
Roza B. Gossage, Attorney at Law, Belleville
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Esq., Private Practice, Chicago
Thursday, May 12, 2011
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Ethical Conundrums Facing the Family Law Practitioner*
This in-depth analysis of the ethical issues facing the family law practitioner covers client selection, engagement, court room decorum/demeanor, recognizing conflicts, case closure, and civility issues. Special considerations when representing children are also examined.
Gary L. Schlesinger, Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, Libertyville
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Case Law Update
Master orator, Enrico Mirabelli, presents family law updates in the Big Easy! Insights behind the opinions and current trends of the court are also included.
Enrico J. Mirabelli, Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli, LLC, Chicago
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Break (refreshments provided)
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. The Impact of Owner Compensation in Family Law Cases
Specific Illinois cases (such as Joynt, Schmitt and Lundahl) have underscored the impact of owner compensation and affected alimony and child support determinations. Because of this, assessing the reasonableness of owner compensation is a critical step in marital dissolution proceedings. This presentation offers guidance from Illinois case law and methodologies for determining the reasonableness of compensation.
Please Note:
Registration for this program closes May 4, 2011.
Special Cancellation/Refund Policy the New Orleans Destination Law Ed Pilot Program:
Due to limited registration, hotel deadlines, and the fact that this is a Law Ed destination pilot program, no registration refunds will be given for cancellation requests for this program after Monday, May 2nd at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
James M. Godbout, Stout Risius Ross Inc, Chicago
5:15 – 6:15 p.m. The Civil Union Act
This segment offers a comprehensive overview of the new Illinois Civil Union Act, including its anticipated application for family law practitioners.
Richard A. Wilson, Grund & Leavitt, P.C., Chicago
Hon. Nancy J. Katz, Associate Judge, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Complimentary Reception
Thursday winds down with complimentary cocktails and appetizers, giving you the opportunity to discuss the seminar and network with your colleagues before enjoying an evening on your own in New Orleans!
Friday, May 13, 2011
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. The Eye of the Beholder: Premarital Agreements from the Perspective of an Estate Planner and Family Law Practitioner
This in-depth analysis of the prenuptial planning process is presented from the perspective of both an estate planner and a family law practitioner. Topics include: estate planning strategies for personal asset protection, safeguarding an inheritance from future spouses, and special concerns regarding family-owned entities (such as family limited partnerships and family owned businesses). A discussion on the critical considerations when representing parties negotiating premarital agreements is also included.
Ann D. Bjerke, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Chicago
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. The Trials and Tribulations of the New Illinois Rules of Evidence*
This informative presentation highlights how the new Illinois Rules of Evidence have impacted the trial practice.
Hon. Edward R. Jordan, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Reducing the Costs of Higher Education through Prudent Practice
This segment provides an in-depth review of the developments in post-majority educational expenses under Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and recent case law. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Parent Plus loans, Pell grants, and tax deductions for college expenses are also discussed.
Paul A. Osborn, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Sterling
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break (beverages provided)
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Income Determination for Maintenance & Support Purposes
Knowing how to calculate income for maintenance and child support purposes when the litigant is not a W-2 wage earner is an important part of the family practitioner’s role. This session offers advice and practice tips regarding income calculation for independent contractors, sole proprietorships, corporations, LLPs, LLCs, farms and more.
William J. Scott, Jr., Momkus McCluskey LLC, Lisle
11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Removal Bootcamp: A Mock Closing Argument
In this segment, two seasoned practitioners argue for and against the removal of a minor outside the state of Illinois by applying current factors and standards to a hypothetical scenario. Supporting trial memorandum will be provided and the argument will be a closing argument at the trial level. The outcome of the mock closing argument will be determined by interactive participation in which panel judges and attendees alike get to vote.
Hon. Edward R. Jordan, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
Hon. Nancy J. Katz, Associate Judge, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Cook Judicial Circuit, Chicago
Gary L. Schlesinger, Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, Libertyville
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Served (provided)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Securing Settlement with Financial and Investment Planning
Learn to use planning analytics to assist your clients in making informed decisions regarding asset allocations, spending, retirement, and estate planning during (or in the aftermath of) a settlement.
Eric J. Dahl, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Chicago
Timothy M. Pennise, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Chicago
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. The Art of Cross-Examination
In this segment, two experienced litigators come together to share their insights on the art of cross-examination, which includes an overview of their top ten favorites!
Enrico J. Mirabelli, Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli, LLC, Chicago
William J. Scott, Jr., Momkus McCluskey LLC, Lisle
*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval