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December 2009
 
The Annual Advanced Family Law Institute
 
 
Program Highlights
 
- Effective Advocacy in ADR
- Persuasive Direct Examination of the Expert Witness
- Evidentiary Principles
- Ethics
- Effective Cross Examination of the Lay and Expert Witness 
- Case Law Update: Focus on Volatile Economic Times
 
 
Program Description
 
The Colorado Chapter's Annual seminar is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2009 and will be chaired by fellow, Steven C. Lass.
 
 
About The AAML:
 
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.” There are currently almost 1600 Fellows in 50 states.
The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and division, alimony, child support and other family law issues.
To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law. The 1600 AAML Fellows across the United States are generally recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity. Academy Fellows enjoy a reputation for professionalism, competence and integrity.
The Colorado Chapter supports the goals and traditions of the AAML through legal education, recognition of judicial excellence and a commitment to the highest quality representation of our clients.
 
 
Agenda
 
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Introductory Remarks: 
Steve Lass, Program Chair
Timothy Mehrtens, President, Colorado Chapter AAML
    
8:45 am - 9:45 am    
Effective Advocacy in ADR
- Keys to effective lawyering in ADR 
- Understanding the different approaches to ADR; process and results
- Mediation/settlement conference/special master/private judge/arbitration  
Presented by William Hunnicutt, Barbara Salomon and The Honorable Karen Metzger
 
9:45 am - 10:00 am  
Networking Break
 
10:00 am to 11:15 am
Persuasive Direct Examination of the Expert Witness
- The most underrated advocacy skill - how to do it right
- An organizational structure for almost every expert direct exam
- "Winning" through persuasive direct examination  
Presented by James H. Seckinger, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
 
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Evidentiary Principles
- Streamlining the case - summary exhibits and other tips
- Lay and expert witness sequestration
- Offers of proof - when, why and how
Presented by Denise Mills and Lesleigh Monahan
 
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm  
Lunch Break - Box Lunches Provided
 
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm   
Ethics
- Fundamental ethical principles in the courtroom 
- When does "vigorous advocacy" cross the line?
- Regulation of lawyer speech - inside and outside the courtroom
Presented by Charles E. Mortimer, Jr., Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Colorado Supreme Court
 
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Effective Cross Examination of the Lay and Expert Witness 
- Practical, effective cross examination skills 
- Impeachment
- Helping- not annoying - the Judge
Presented by James H. Seckinger, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
 
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Networking Break
 
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Case Law Update Focusing on Volatile Economic Times
- Update on recent, significant cases
- Historical review - cases addressing volatile economic times
Presented by Ronald Litvak and Timothy Mehrtens  
 
4:15 pm
Adjourn
 
 
Program Chair:
 
Steven C. Lass, Esq.
Kelly Garnsey Hubbell & Lass LLC
Denver, CO
 
Faculty:
 
William L. Hunnicutt, Esq.
Hunnicut & Appleman PC
Denver, CO
 
Ronald Litvak, Esq.
Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein, PC
Denver, CO
 
Timothy Mehrtens, Esq.
President, Colorado Chapter AAML
Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein, PC
Denver, CO
 
Honorable Karen Metzger
Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.
Denver, CO
 
Denise Mills, Esq.
Mills & Weitzenkorn PC
Denver, CO
 
Lesleigh Monahan, Esq.
Polidori Franklin & Monahan LLC
Lakewood, CO
 
Charles E. Mortimer, Jr., Esq.
Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
 
Barbara Salomon, Esq.
Salomon Solutions LLC
Denver, CO
 
James H. Seckinger, Professor of Law
Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame, IN