AAML-IL In-Depth Caselaw Update 2025

Incivility in and around the courtroom is on the rise, making professionalism more important than ever. This session offers practical skills for navigating difficult situations while maintaining proper etiquette before the judge, with opposing counsel, and in all professional interactions—helping to foster civility, protect mental health, and strengthen your advocacy.
Originally presented as part of Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2026: Courtroom Skills and Practice.

Judges answer practice‑focused questions from the day’s topics—financial caselaw, business valuation, family‑owned businesses, management interviews, fee enforcement, AI and tech, and civility in the courtroom—to highlight what persuades from the bench and how to avoid missteps.
Originally presented as part of Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2026: Courtroom Skills and Practice.

Get real-world guidance on handling common elder law disputes, including will and trust contests, undue influence claims, and fiduciary misconduct. This session will walk you through the practical steps of building and presenting a case—what evidence to gather, how to work with witnesses, and strategies for using medical records, financial documents, and expert opinions to support your argument.
Originally presented as part of Elder Law Short Course 2025.