AAML-IL Presidents' Day Seminar 2022 (Powered by IICLE®)
Learn from experienced Academy Fellows as they conduct an unscripted examination of a psychological consulting expert in the context of a child relocation case. You'll get to see a demonstration of how to effectively examine these expert witnesses and learn from the presenters as they share with you the why and how of their examples.
You'll also have the opportunity to go in depth with the faculty on other topics, including:
Plus, hear the judicial perspective during the judges' panel!
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Recorded: February 21, 2022
Welcome and Overview of the Program
Program Moderator: Adam C. Kibort, JD/MBA, Grund & Leavitt, P.C., Chicago*#
Child Relocation Courtroom Simulation
Watch a simulation of a child relocation courtroom experience. After an explanation of the dispute before the Court, we begin with a Direct Examination of a forensic evaluator followed by a Cross-Examination based on guidance from another consulting expert. Objections and evidentiary issues will be handled by a Judge. Upon conclusion of the mock examinations the attorneys, experts, and Judge will discuss what transpired, address what worked and what did not, and unpack the relevance of the psychological material that was explored.
Hon. Regina Scannicchio, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Brendan Hammer, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck*
Brian Blitz, Berger Schatz*
Dr. Jonathan Gould, Ph.D., ABPP, Charlotte Psychotherapy & Consultation Group
Dr. Sol Rappaport, Ph.D., ABPP, Counseling Connections
Principles of Contempt
Learn what the differences are between the various types of contempt; how to prosecute a claim or assert a valid defense. Understand what steps are necessary to seek criminal contempt; what rights are afforded to litigants and how to address relevant concerns; and more.
Alyssa Mogul, Grunt & Leavitt, P.C., Chicago*#
QDROs, QILDROs, QMCSOs, Oh My!
Drafting tips to avoid litigation
Anne Prenner Schmidt, Law Offices of Anne Schmidt, LLC
Judges’ Panel
Hon. Julie B. Aimen, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Maura McMahon Zeller, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Rosa M. Silva, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Andrea M. Webber, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Adjourn
* Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
# Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
Recorded: February 21, 2022
Welcome and Overview of the Program
Program Moderator: Adam C. Kibort, JD/MBA, Grund & Leavitt, P.C., Chicago*#
Child Relocation Courtroom Simulation
Watch a simulation of a child relocation courtroom experience. After an explanation of the dispute before the Court, we begin with a Direct Examination of a forensic evaluator followed by a Cross-Examination based on guidance from another consulting expert. Objections and evidentiary issues will be handled by a Judge. Upon conclusion of the mock examinations the attorneys, experts, and Judge will discuss what transpired, address what worked and what did not, and unpack the relevance of the psychological material that was explored.
Hon. Regina Scannicchio, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Brendan Hammer, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck*
Brian Blitz, Berger Schatz*
Dr. Jonathan Gould, Ph.D., ABPP, Charlotte Psychotherapy & Consultation Group
Dr. Sol Rappaport, Ph.D., ABPP, Counseling Connections
Principles of Contempt
Learn what the differences are between the various types of contempt; how to prosecute a claim or assert a valid defense. Understand what steps are necessary to seek criminal contempt; what rights are afforded to litigants and how to address relevant concerns; and more.
Alyssa Mogul, Grunt & Leavitt, P.C., Chicago*#
QDROs, QILDROs, QMCSOs, Oh My!
Drafting tips to avoid litigation
Anne Prenner Schmidt, Law Offices of Anne Schmidt, LLC
Judges’ Panel
Hon. Julie B. Aimen, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Maura McMahon Zeller, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Rosa M. Silva, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Hon. Andrea M. Webber, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Adjourn
* Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
# Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
| Program Date | 2/21/2022 |
| Program Date | 2/21/2022 |