Familylaw

institute

2015 AnnuAl

Presented by the CBA Family Law Section in Cooperation with Colorado Bar Association CLE

Colorado'sMust-AttendFamily law

event!

Join Colorado’s Family Law Judges, Attorneys, Accountants, and Mental HealthProfessionals at Colorado’s Premier Family Law Conference!

Submitted for 14 General CLE Credits, Including 4 Ethics Credits (Must attend all ethics components to claim all ethics credits)

RegisteR Online @ www.familylawinstitute.org

August 7-9, 2015Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa715 West Lionshead Circle • Vail, CO 81657

COLORADO'S

MUST-ATTENDFAMILY LAW EVENT!

Fresh topics, fresh mountain air,

and fresh ideas await you.

Submitted for 14 General CLE Credits,Including 4 Ethics Credits (Must attend allethics components to claim all ethics credits)

2015 Annual Family law institute • August 7-9, 2015 • Vail, Colorado

The Institute has become the annual gathering place for the Colorado familylaw community. Talk with past Institute Chairs, Family Law Section Councilmembers present and past, and listen to some of the most knowledgeable

and experienced family law practitioners, judicial officers, and mental healthprofessionals in the region, who will come prepared to give you the strategies andinformation most relevant to your work.

� Trial Tactics from Chief Justice Nancy Rice � Marijuana and Parenting Time� Collection Strategies� Parenting Plans for Infants� Sex Addiction and Divorce� ADR and the Unauthorized Practice of Law� Spoliation: Ethical and Evidentiary Considerations� Judges' Panel on Maintenance� Common Evidentiary Issues� Family Law and Real Estate Transfers� Presentation of Temporary Orders� Presentation of Contempt� The Annual Case Law Update� Lightning Rounds� NEW "Thunder" Rounds� And much, much more!

AND ... On Saturday, members of the Judiciary will be in everyclassroom assisting as Moderators for the Institute!

Activities abound in Vail in the summertime, where you’ll find some of the best hiking,cycling and golf in the world.

Also enjoy the amenities at the Vail Marriott Mountain Spa & Resort, whereyou’ll take in majestic views surrounded by the luxury, charm and elegance of aEuropean Chateau – complete with rich wood accents, cozy rooms, heated pools, anda quaint spa. Discover for the first time, or rediscover, why there’s no place like Vail.

See old friends … make new connections … this is oneInstitute you can’t miss. REGISTER TODAY!

Vail MarriottMountain Resort & spa

715 West Lionshead CircleVail, CO 81657

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY JulY 23, 2015!

The CBA Family LawSection is offering

up to six scholarships to attend, for

qualifying attorneys.

CLE has reserved a block of rooms for guests of the Institute. Roomrates start at $169 plus applicable taxes & resort fees for Run of House rooms,and $189 plus applicable taxes & resort fees for Studio/Deluxe King rooms.

When making your reservation, in order to receive the group room rate, pleaseindicate that you are a guest of the CLE in Colorado Family Law group.Reservations will be accepted by phone at 877-622-3140. Reservations canalso be made online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FamilyLaw2015

Room rates are available 3 days prior to and following the Institute.

Valet parking is available at the Marriott for $15 per day based on a 24-hourcycle with in/out privileges.

Register Online @ www.familylawinstitute.org

12:00 PM Registration Open

12:55 PM AnnouncementsGary Abrams, Executive Director, Colorado Bar Association CLE

1:00 PM Welcoming RemarksTodd Stahly, Esq., Stahly LLC, Chair Elect to the CBA Family Law Section, Program Chair

1:15 - 2:30 PM Trial TacticsChief Justice Nancy E. Rice

LIGHTNING AND THUNDER ROUNDS:2:30 - 2:45 PM • LIGHTNING: Marijuana and Parenting Time

Honorable Jill-Ellyn Strauss2:45 - 3:10 PM • THUNDER: Parenting Plans for Infants

Steven B. Epstein, Esq., and Ann C. Gushurst, Esq.3:10 - 3:25 PM • LIGHTNING: Collection Strategies

John L. Eckelberry, Esq.

3:25 - 3:45 PM Networking Break

3:45 - 4:10 PM • THUNDER: ADR and the Unauthorized Practice of LawWilliam B. King, Esq., and Robyn E. McDonald, Esq.

4:10 - 4:25 PM • LIGHTNING: Sex Addiction and DivorceCynthia L. Ciancio, Esq., and David A. Lamb, Esq.

4:25 - 4:50 PM • LIGHTNING: Spoliation of EvidenceJohn C. Haas, Esq.

4:50 - 5:15 PM PRESENTATION OF THE 2015 FAMILY LAW SECTION ICON AWARDTodd Stahly, Esq., Stahly LLC, Chair Elect to the CBA Family Law Section, Program Chair

5:15 PM Adjourn

5:15 - 6:30 PM ANNUAL WINE TASTING RECEPTIONAll attendees and their guests are invited to this 15th annual wine tasting, featuring a variety of wines from around the world. Stay and enjoy refreshments, hors d'oeuvres and great conversation with faculty, colleagues and friends!

7:00 - 7:50 AM Yoga Danny - Danny Poole, aka "Yoga Danny" has been teaching gentle, non-stressful yoga for 33 years to all types of folks from professional athletes to senior citizens. Everyone is welcome!

7:15 AM Registration Open / Continental Breakfast - Please Visit Our Sponsors!

SESSION 1

8:15 - 9:05 AM Rule 16.2 • Robert T. Hinds, Jr., Esq.• Robert T. Hinds, III, Esq.

SESSION 2

8:15 - 9:05 AM Divorce Disability and Dementia Not SoHappily Ever After• Lesleigh W. Monahan, Esq. • Alison E. Zinn, Esq.• Kathryn M. Beck, Esq.

SESSION 3

8:15 - 9:05 AM Same Sex Parenting Issues• Kimberly R. Willoughby, Esq.• Andrew Loizeaux, PsyD

Day 2 Agenda continued on next page >

DAY 2 AGENDA • SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

DAY 1 AGENDA • FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015

Breakout Sessions Begin (Please select the session you wish to attend on the registration form)

.5 EthicsCredits

.5 EthicsCredits

2015 Annual Family law institute • August 7-9, 2015 • Vail, Colorado

DAY 2 AGENDA • SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 continued

SESSION 4

9:10 - 10:00 AMTherapist Privilege • Robert M. Cooper, Esq.• Kevin J. Udis, PhD

SESSION 5

9:10 - 10:00 AMFamily Law and Ethical Traps• Charles"Chip" E. Mortimer, Jr., Esq.• Steven E. McBride, Esq.

SESSION 6

9:10 - 10:00 AMUCCJEA and Jurisdictional Issues • Honorable Angela R. Arkin

10:00 - 10:15 AM Networking Break – Please Visit Our Sponsors!

Breakout Sessions Resume (Please select the session you wish to attend on the registration form)

SESSION 7

10:15 - 11:45 AM Common Evidentiary Issues• Denise K. Mills, Esq.

SESSION 8

10:15 - 11:45 AM Family Law Jeopardy • Chris Radeff, Esq.• Mark D. Chapleau, Esq.• Catherine M. Tieman, Esq.• Magistrate Marianne M. Tims

SESSION 9

10:15 - 11:45 AM Millias Case and Trust Issues • Michael F. DiManna, Esq.• Charles F. Brega, Esq.

SESSION 10

1:15 - 2:05 PM Presentation of Temporary Orders• Magistrate H. Clay Hurst• Laura L. Page, Esq.

SESSION 13

2:10 - 3:00 PM Presentation of Contempt• Honorable Laurie Clark• Magistrate Jason D. Carrithers

SESSION 11

1:15 - 2:05 PM Family Law and Property Transfers• Peter J. Griffiths, Esq.• Diana L. Powell, Esq.

SESSION 14

2:10 - 3:00 PM Family Law and Bankruptcy• Robertson B. Cohen, Esq.

SESSION 12

1:15 - 2:05 PM Premarital and Marital Agreements• Rebecca C. Alexander, Esq.• Bridget K. Sullivan, Esq.

SESSION 15

2:10 - 3:00 PM Maintaining Professionalism When Faced with Electronic Correspondence• Frances C. Fontana, Esq.• Helen C. Shreves, Esq.

SESSION 16

3:15 - 4:05 PM Ethics in ADR: The Greatest Hits• Kevin Sidel, Esq.

SESSION 19

4:10 - 5:00 PM Best Interests of the Child • Honorable Emily E. Anderson• Joan H. McWilliams, JD, MSJA• Gina B. Weitzenkorn, Esq.

SESSION 17

3:15 - 4:05 PM Family Law and Collateral Proceedings• Joe Pickard, Esq.• Justin Ross, Esq.• Kerry Simpson, Esq.

SESSION 20

4:10 - 5:00 PM Family Law and the 5th Amendment • Daniel N. Deasy, Esq.

SESSION 18

3:15 - 4:05 PM Advanced Tax Issues in Divorce• Brian Campbell, CPA, ABV• Kristi Anderson Wells, Esq.

SESSION 21

4:10 - 5:00 PM Optimizing Relationships Between LegalCounsel and Financial Experts• Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA CPA/ABV ASA CVA CFF• John H. Tatlock, Esq.

5:00 - 6:00 PM SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - Sponsored By:SUPPORTER FRIEND• BSW Wealth Partners • Academy for Collaborative Practice• Harper Hofer & Associates • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals

• Gutterman Griffiths PC• Polidori Franklin Monahan & Beattie LLC

3:00 - 3:15 PM Networking Break – Please Visit Our Sponsors!

1 EthicsCredit

1 EthicsCredit

1 EthicsCredit

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Lunch and Networking – On Your Own. Enjoy Vail!

Register Online @ www.familylawinstitute.org

special thanks to Our 2015 Family law institute sponsors!

7:30 AM Registration Open / Continental Breakfast / Visit Our Sponsors

7:00 - 7:50 AM ZUMBA! Join Keith and Tawnya Williams, owners of Let's Do This Fitness for Zumba! Come have fun and let the music move you!

8:30 - 9:25 AM Case Law Update • Ronald D. Litvak, Esq.• Timothy R.J. Mehrtens, Esq.

9:25 - 9:35 AM Re-fill Your Coffee Break and Last Chance to Visit Our Sponsors!

9:35 - 10:30 AM Judges Panel on MaintenancePanelists:• Honorable Russell H. Granger• Honorable Deborah J. Grohs• Honorable David J. StevensModerated By: • Patricia "Trish" A. Cooper, Esq.• Jennifer G. Feingold, Esq.

10:30 AM Closing RemarksTodd Stahly, Esq., Stahly LLC, Chair Elect to the CBA Family Law Section, Program Chair

10:45 AM Adjourn

DAY 3 AGENDA • SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015

SILVER SPONSORS:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Please contact Barbara Hollingsworth at bhollingsworth@cobar.org

GOLD SPONSORS:

PROGRAM COMMITTEETodd Stahly, Esq.Chair Elect to the CBA Family Law SectionStahly LLCBoulder, CO

Robin Lutz Beattie, Esq.Polidori Franklin Monahan & Beattie LLCLakewood, CO

Magistrate Elizabeth H. Brodsky20th Judicial DistrictBoulder, CO

MODERATORSMagistrate Sharon Holbrook17th Judicial DistrictBrighton, CO

Justice William W. Hood, IIIColorado Supreme CourtDenver, CO

Magistrate Karen Hubler2nd Judicial DistrictDenver, CO

Honorable Bruce Langer20th Judicial DistrictBoulder, CO

Magistrate Ryan P. Loewer1st Judicial DistrictGolden, CO

Magistrate Marianne M. Tims1st Judicial DistrictGolden, CO

FACULTYRebecca C. Alexander, Esq.Baker & Hostetler LLPDenver, CO

Honorable Emily E. Anderson17th Judicial DistrictBrighton, CO

Honorable Angela R. Arkin18th Judicial DistrictCastle Rock, CO

Kathryn M. Beck, Esq.Beck Jonson & Nolan PCLakewood, CO

Charles F. Brega, Esq.Fairfield and Woods PCDenver, CO

Brian Campbell, CPA, ABVCornerstone CPA GroupDenver, CO

Magistrate Jason D. Carrithers1st Judicial DistrictGolden, CO

Cynthia L. Ciancio, Esq.Managing DirectorCiancio ¦ Ciancio ¦ BrownBroomfield, CO

Mark D. Chapleau, Esq.Bloch & Chapleau, LLCDenver, CO

Honorable Laurie ClarkDenver Juvenile CourtDenver, CO

Robertson B. Cohen, Esq.Cohen & Cohen, P.C.Denver, CO

Patricia "Trish" A. Cooper, Esq.Law Office of Stephen J. HarhaiDenver, CO

Robert M. Cooper, Esq.Cooper & Tanis P.C.Broomfield, CO

Daniel N. Deasy, Esq.Ammarell Deasy LLPGreenwood Village, CO

Michael F. DiManna, Esq.Law Office of Michael F. DiManna LLCDenver, CO

John L. Eckelberry, Esq.Special CounselInman Flynn Biesterfield &Brentlinger, P.C.Denver, CO

Steven B. Epstein, Esq.Wedgle Epstein, P.C.Denver, CO

Jennifer G. Feingold, Esq.Feingold Horton PLLCGreenwood Village, CO

Frances C. Fontana, Esq.Fontana & Associates PCLittleton, CO

Honorable Russell H. Granger5th Judicial DistrictEagle, CO

Peter J. Griffiths, Esq.Land Title Guarantee CompanyEnglewood, CO

Honorable Deborah J. Grohs4th Judicial DistrictColorado Springs, CO

Ann C. Gushurst, Esq.Gutterman Griffiths PCLittleton, CO

John C. Haas, Esq.Pendleton Wilson Hennessey & Crow PCDenver, CO

Robert T. Hinds, Jr., Esq.Hinds and Hinds Family Law P.C.Greenwood Village, CO

Robert T. Hinds, III, Esq.Hinds and Hinds Family Law P.C.Greenwood Village, CO

Magistrate H. Clay Hurst18th Judicial DistrictCastle Rock, CO

William B. King, Esq.Of CounselLitvak Litvak Mehrtens & Carlton, P.C.Denver, CO

David A. Lamb, Esq.Sherr Puttman Akins Lamb PCGreenwood Village, CO

Ronald D. Litvak, Esq.Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Carlton, P.C.Denver/Aspen/Park Meadows, CO

Andrew Loizeaux, PsyDKatz & Loizeaux Forensic Services LLCDenver, CO

Steven E. McBride, Esq.McBride & Drinkwine LLCDenver, CO

Robyn E. McDonald, Esq.McDonald Mediation Group, LLCGreenwood Village, CO

Joan H. McWilliams, JD, MSJAMcWilliams Mediation GroupDenver, CO

Timothy R. J. Mehrtens, Esq.Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Carlton, P.C.Denver/Aspen/Park Meadows, CO

Denise K. Mills, Esq.Mills & Weitzenkorn PCDenver, CO

Lesleigh W. Monahan, Esq.Polidori Franklin Monahan & Beattie LLCLakewood, CO

Charles "Chip" E. Mortimer, Jr., Esq.Attorney Regulation CounselColorado Supreme CourtDenver, CO

Laura L. Page, Esq.Cox Baker & Page LLCCastle Rock, CO

Joe Pickard, Esq.Pickard & Ross, P.C.Littleton, CO

Diana L. Powell, Esq.Gutterman Griffiths PCLittleton, CO

Chris Radeff, Esq.Pelegrin Radeff & Frazer-Abel PCLakewood, CO

Chief Justice Nancy E. RiceColorado Supreme CourtDenver, CO

Justin Ross, Esq.Pickard & Ross, P.C.Littleton, CO

Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA CPA/ABV ASA CVA CFFSeigneur Gustafson LLPLakewood, CO

Helen C. Shreves, Esq.Family Law Dispute ResolutionDenver, CO

Kevin Sidel, Esq.Kevin Sidel, LLCElizabeth, CO

Kerry Simpson, Esq.Pickard & Ross, P.C.Littleton, CO

Honorable David J. Stevens18th Judicial DistrictCentennial, CO

Honorable Jill-Ellyn Strauss17th Judicial DistrictBrighton, CO

Catherine M. Tieman, Esq.Beck Jonson & Nolan PCLakewood, CO

Magistrate Marianne M. Tims1st Judicial DistrictGolden, CO

Bridget K. Sullivan, Esq.Sherman & Howard LLCDenver, CO

John H. Tatlock, Esq.Special CounselThe Harris Law Firm P.C.Denver, CO

Kevin J. Udis, PhDBoulder, CO

Gina B. Weitzenkorn, Esq.Mills & Weitzenkorn P.C.Denver, CO

Kristi Anderson Wells, Esq.Gutterman Griffiths PCLittleton, CO

Kimberly R. Willoughby, Esq.Willoughby & AssociatesDenver, CO

Alison E. Zinn, Esq.Wade Ash Wood Hill & Farley, P.C.Denver, CO

2015 Annual Family law institute Faculty

HOMESTUDY ORDER FORMTo receive full CLE credit, you must purchase both the course materials AND the recorded seminar.

COURSE MATERIALS AND RECORDED SEMINAR:*� Non-Member: $799 � CBA Member: $699

� Recorded Program on CD-Rom and Paper Course Materials (FL080715D)

� MP3 - Online Recorded Program and Downloadable Course Materials (FL080715J)(Available online only – instructions will be emailed to you after purchase)

* Institute home study materials include ALL tracks from the live seminar. Homestudy submitted for 27 General CLE Credits, including 4 Ethics Credits

COURSE BOOK ONLY: � Non-member: $159 � CBA Members: $129

2015 Annual Family law institute • August 7-9, 2015 • Vail, CO • Registration Form

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STEP 1 - REGISTRATION CATEGORIES

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INSTITUTE TUITION INCLUDES course materials, admission to the entire program,and admission to the Friday Wine Tasting and Saturday Reception.

THE BARBARA C. QUADE FAMILY LAW SCHOLARSHIP:

The Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association is offering six full scholarships foreligible attendees, chosen via a blind drawing.

If you are interested and qualify, please complete the following and return your completedregistration form to CBA-CLE:

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� YES �NO I am a licensed attorney with less than 7 years in practice (with an emphasis in family law).

� YES �NO I currently earn less than $40,000 per year.� YES �NO I am personally responsible for paying for the FLI (meaning a firm,

employer, or other entity does not pay for same for your benefit).� YES �NO I work in the metro area. � YES �NO I do NOT work in the Denver metro area.

The deadline for submission is June 26, 2015.Please note that the scholarship does not cover all costsassociated with the Institute (such as lodging, meals outside of the conference, and transportation). Ifselected as the winner, you will be notified and the Family Law Section will reimburse you for theregistration fee. QUESTIONS: Contact Melissa Nicoletti at melissan@cobar.org.

STEP 3 - INSTITUTE TRACK SELECTION

STEP 5 - BRINGING A GUEST TO BREAKFAST?

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STEP 2 - COURSE MATERIALS (Please select one)

STEP 4 - SOCIAL EVENTS

CANCELLATIONS: If you are unable to attend, please notify CBA-CLE by JULY 31, 2015 andwe will gladly refund your tuition in full. Tuition for cancellations after July 31 will be refundedless a $100 cancellation fee OR you may send someone in your place. The live tuition may notbe transferred to a homestudy product.

TUITION: (FL080715L)� Non-Member....................................................................................................$429� CBA Member....................................................................................................$389� MDIC, MAC, or COAFCC Member ....................................................................$389� CBA Family Law Section Member ....................................................................$339� CBA Juvenile Law Section Members ................................................................$339� ELITE CLE PASS HOLDER*: ......................................................................$189

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Please select the sessions you plan to attend. Your selections will help us plan the appropriate seating capacity for each Track.

8:15 - 9:05 AM ................� SESSION 1 � SESSION 2 � SESSION 39:10 - 10:00 AM.................� SESSION 4 � SESSION 5 � SESSION 6

10:15 - 11:45 AM.................� SESSION 7 � SESSION 8 � SESSION 91:15 - 2:05 PM.................� SESSION 10 � SESSION 11 � SESSION 122:10 - 3:00 PM.................� SESSION 13 � SESSION 14 � SESSION 153:15 - 4:05 PM.................� SESSION 16 � SESSION 17 � SESSION 184:10 - 5:00 PM.................� SESSION 19 � SESSION 20 � SESSION 21

FRIDAY WINE TASTING� NO - I will not attend the Friday wine tasting� YES - I am attending the Friday wine tasting � YES - I am bringing a guest

SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RECEPTION� NO - I will not attend the Saturday Night Social� YES - I am attending the Saturday Night Social � YES - I am bringing a guest

(Skip this step if you do not wish to purchase breakfast for your guest)Guests may participate in breakfast on Saturday and/or Sunday for $25/adult per day, or $10/childper day. Deadline to purchase breakfast for guests is July 31, 2015.

ADULT GUEST BREAKFAST Saturday: # of Guests x $25: _______ Sunday: # of Guests x $25: _______

CHILD GUEST BREAKFAST (under 13 years of age) Saturday: # of Guests x $10: _______ Sunday: # of Guests x $10: _______

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Colorado's Must-Attend Family law event!

Register Online @ www.familylawinstitute.org

August 7-9, 2015 • Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & spa

Familylaw

institute

2015 AnnuAl

Presented by the CBA Family Law Section in Cooperation with Colorado Bar Association CLE

Colorado'sMust-AttendFamily law

event!

Familylaw

institute

2015 AnnuAl

Presented by the CBA Family Law Section in Cooperation with Colorado Bar Association CLE

August 7-9, 2015Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa715 West Lionshead Circle • Vail, CO