Family Law
Third Annual San Luis Obispo County Minor’s Counsel Training
Earn up to 12 hours credit; includes 12 hours of Family Law Legal Specialization
Saturday-Sunday, February 16-17, 2019
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa
2757 Shell Beach Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Program Description
The Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association (FLEXCOM) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the Third Annual San Luis Obispo County Minor’s Counsel Training Symposium, in Pismo Beach, California on February 16 and 17, 2019. The program will provide a total of 12 hours of total MCLE credit, including 12 hours of Family Law Legal Specialization credit. The symposium will satisfy the annual 8 hours training requirement of Rule 5.242 of the California Rules of Court. Those attorneys needing to satisfy the 12 hours initial training requirement will be able to attend a morning session on February 16 to obtain the additional 4 hours.
Moderator: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS and FLEXCOM Chair
Speakers:
- The Honorable Thomas Trent Lewis, Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- The Honorable Erin Childs, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court.
- Cheryl Scott, Manager Family Court Services, Fresno County Superior Court
- Mary Kelly Persyn, founder and principal of Persyn Law & Policy
- Gregory F. Gillet, Attorney at Law
Program Topics
Saturday, February 16, 2019
8 – 9 a.m. | Requirements, Rights & Duties of Minor’s Counsel
Speaker: Stephen D. Hamilton
9 – 10 a.m. | Obtaining Records and Information from Health and Mental Health Providers
Speaker: Gregory Gillett
10 – 11 a.m. | Preferences and Counsel’s Obligations under Fam. Code §3042.
Speaker: Stephen D. Hamilton
11 a.m. – 12 noon | Ten Problems for Minor’s Counsel and What to Do About Them
Speaker: Comm. Erin Childs
1 – 2 p.m. | The UCCJEA and How It’s Done
Speaker: Comm. Eric Childs
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | Interacting, Representing and Advocating for Victims of Childhood Trauma
Speaker: Mary Kelly Persyn
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Secondary Traumatic Stress
Speaker: Mary Kelly Persyn
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Minor’s Counsel Dilemma: Ethical Responses to Complicated Issues
Speaker: Gregory Gillett
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Keeping Kids Out of Court – Alternatives to Child Testimony in Family Law Matters | 8 – 9 a.m.
Speaker: Thomas Trent Lewis
Advanced Evidentiary Issues for Minor’s Counsel | 9 – 10 a.m.
Speaker: Thomas Trent Lewis
Minor’s Counsel and Family Court Services: How to Coordinate in Recommending and Non-Recommending Counties | 10 – 11 a.m.
Speaker: Cheryl Scott, Manager Family Court Services Fresno County Superior Court
Questions and Answers with Panel regarding Role and Responsibilities of Minor’s Counsel | 11 – 12 noon
Speaker: Presenters Panel
Essential Information
Registration Fees
- $300 if paid by 2/1/19
- $350 thereafter
Pre-Registration Deadline
The deadline to pre-register is February 8, 2019.
How to Register
- Register Online Here
- Fill out the Reg Form and email to Program Registrations at ProgramRegistrations@CAlawyers.org. In order to email your registration, credit card information is MANDATORY.
- Fill out the Reg Form and mail to:Program Registrations, California Lawyers Association
180 Howard Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94105
Cancellations/Refunds
Due to the limited space available, refunds will not be given. However, if you register and are unable to attend, all program materials will be provided to you electronically.
Onsite Registration
On-site registration is subject to availability. Call to confirm space availability.
Special Assistance
For special assistance, please call (415) 795-7102.
Questions
For registration information call (415) 795-7025. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. For program content and/or Section information call (415) 795-7102.
California Lawyers Association and the Family Law Section are approved State Bar of California MCLE providers.