Family Law
Preserving your professional reputation: Handling disciplinary complaints
Thursday, Sept. 14 | 2 - 2:50 p.m.
1.0 MCLE (Qualifies for 1.0 ethics)
Presented by: Daniel F. Church, Morrow Willnauer Church LLC, Kansas City
Key takeaways for this program are:
1) Clearly communicate with client, in writing, any limitations in the scope of the representation;
2) Document, in writing, to client any objectives the client has that will impact the scope of representation and cost of
representation;
3) Decline to continue to represent a client if their objectives/expectations are unreasonable; and
4) When terminating your relationship with a client, do so in writing.
Understanding the UCCJEA
Thursday, Sept. 14 | 3:10 - 4 p.m.
1.0 MCLE
Presented by: Cecilia J. Brown, Cecilia Nuby & Associates LLC, Kansas City; William H. Reynolds, The Reynolds Law Firm LLC, Kansas City
This program will cover the following:
1) For what types of cases can a Missouri court assume emergency jurisdiction under the UCCJEA?
2) What is the legal standard that a moving party would have to show for Court to assume emergency jurisdiction?
3) What are some defenses, if any, to prevent a Missouri court from assuming emergency jurisdiction?
Remote public access rule change, redacting requirements and update for the family lawyer
Thursday, Sept. 14 | 4:20 - 5:10 p.m.
1.0 MCLE
Presented by: Kate E. Noland, Noland Law Firm LLC, Liberty
Tools and training for family law attorneys: How to address intimate partner violence in their practice
Friday, Sept. 15 | 9 - 9:50 a.m.
1.0 MCLE
Presented by: Pamela Roychaudhury, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Joplin; J. Kendall Seal, Center for the Rights of Abused Children, Kansas City
Legislative and case law update and analysis for the family law practitioner
Friday, Sept. 15 | 10:10 - 11 a.m.
1.0 MCLE
Presented by: Patricia M. Scaglia, Scaglia Law Firm LLC, Independence
The program will provide a summary of legislation passed in 2023 impacting family law lawyers, a summary of significant cases, and important resources for practitioners.
Working effectively with guardian ad litems: Best practices in legal representation
Friday, Sept. 15 | 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
1.0 MCLE
Presented by: Anika A. Hickman, Jackson County CASA, Kansas City; Abraham D. Kuhl, Law Office of Young, Kuhl & Frick LLC, Lee's Summit
From time-saving techniques to cost-saving measures, learn how to work effectively with the guardian ad litem to obtain the best possible resolution for your client. The program will also cover:
1) Basic tenets of practicing in family court;
2) The advantages of a collegial relationship with a GAL; and
3) Ethical considerations.