The Fundamentals of Litigating
Family Offense Cases
Web Training
Presented by:
The New York State Defenders Association
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
1:00 – 4:30 pm
3.5 CLE credits in Professional Practice
This program will cover the fundamentals of litigating a family offense case in family court. Topics to be covered include client-centered representation, jurisdiction, motion practice, defenses, trial practice, expedited hearings, and cross-practice issues, including immigration and criminal matters.
This training will primarily focus on representing respondents,
but petitioner representation will be touched on.
Fee:
NO COST
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2022
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Presenters:
James Farrell
Assistant Public Defender
St. Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office
Linda Gehron
Attorney & Counselor
Sarah Holt
Assistant Conflict Defender
Monroe County Conflict Defender’s Office
Philip Katz
Partner
Fink & Katz
Darius Lind
Assistant Public Defender
Monroe County Public Defender’s Office
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This program is intended for those who engage in family court adult representation and other members of the legal team, including paralegals,
social workers, parent advocates, and investigators.
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MCLE
NYSDA has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York (2019–2022) in traditional and non-traditional formats. This transitional/nontransitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 3.5 credit hours. No CLE credit may be earned for repeat attendance at any accredited CLE activity.
