Recorded, October 14, 2024
Program Moderators: Raiford D. Palmer, STG Divorce Law, Naperville*
Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, Chicago*
Opening Remarks for AAML-IL 17th Annual Seminar for Experienced Family Lawyers
Stuart G. Gelfman, Arnoux Sharma & Standeford, LLC, and President, Illinois Chapter AAML*
Artificial Intelligence in Matrimonial Law
(0.75 Professional Responsibility credits)
An overview of the latest AI/large language model tools, their capabilities, applicable ethics rules, and some thoughts on their use in the matrimonial law context.
Raiford D. Palmer, STG Divorce Law, Naperville*
Trial Techniques for Financial and Parenting Issues
(1.0 Professional Responsibility credit)
They said what? Learn from the bar and bench about the art of selecting, prepping and guiding witnesses in advance of and during trial to both keep your Judge engaged and to stay consistent with your theme and theory of the case.
Hon. Julie B. Aimen, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
Staci Balbirer, Davis Friedman, Chicago*#
Kathryn H. Mickelson, Beermann LLP, Chicago*#
In-Depth Case Law Update – Part 1
Comprehensive coverage of all Illinois family law opinions from the last year. Topics include the newly passed Public Act 103-967 and how it will impact child support, maintenance, parenting, and more and its relationship to case law decisions, as well as “bread and butter” issues on maintenance, child support, income calculation, cohabitation, attorney’s fees, and more.
Michael G. DiDomenico, Lake Toback DiDomenico, Chicago*
In-Depth Case Law Update – Part 2
Michael G. DiDomenico, Lake Toback DiDomenico, Chicago*
Navigating the Numbers: Decoding Tax Returns
This session will dive into personal and business tax returns to assist the attendee in deciphering true cash flow.
Jennifer Fletchall, Fletchall Group, LLC, Chicago*
The Care and Feeding of the Guardian ad Litem
Learn what you should and shouldn’t do when a GAL is appointed in your case, including what helps and what hurts your client.
Lisa M. Nyuli, Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin*
Judges’ Panel
(1.0 Professional Responsibility credit)
Session Moderators: Raiford D. Palmer, STG Divorce Law, Naperville *
Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, Chicago*
Judges:
Hon. Stephen M. DeRue, 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Lake County
Hon. Kimberly DiGiovanni, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Kane County
Hon. James F. McCluskey, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
Hon. Lori Rosen, Circuit Court of Cook County
Adjourn
* Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
# Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
