A Good Match Is Important: Interview Your Client During the Initial Meeting
By Marla Zide – January 31, 2020 | Taking the time to assess the potential success of a client/attorney relationship is essential.
Family Law Litigation
The Family Law Litigation Committee assists litigators with domestic relations and family law disputes through the presentation of programs, forums for exchange of information, and regular communication on family law matters.
Practice Points
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and the TCJA—Frenemies?
By Jonathan W. Lounsberry – December 23, 2019 | Couples who have entered or are considering entering into such an agreement now have figure out how to deal with the drastic change in the treatment of alimony.
Articles
Valuing Physician Practices During Divorce
By John Meindl and Brad Parker – April 16, 2019 | The valuation of a medical practice presents a unique set of challenges.
The Business Owner and the Premarital Agreement
By Sahmra A. Stevenson – April 16, 2019 | Disclosure regarding a closely held business, bulletproofing the agreement, and protecting exclusive rights to the business.
Audio
What We Can Do to Help Domestic Violence Victims Daily
Most, if not all, attorneys interact with victims of domestic violence more frequently than they might be aware of. As such, they have the rare opportunity of helping to save the lives of domestic violence victims and helping survivors to end the cycle of domestic violence. In this Sound Advice, Eshigo Philomena Okasili offers some tips to help attorneys identify potential domestic violence issues and victims, as well as ways to help victims access effective legal representation and other appropriate resources in order to free themselves from domestic violence, empower themselves and thrive. (10:48 min)
Immigration Tips for Family Lawyers
In this Sound Advice, Eshigo P. Okasili review a few immigration issues which family lawyers should consider when representing new citizens and non-citizens. (12:38 min)
Family Law Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Family Law committee and maximize your Section membership!
Events & CLE
Feb
13
2020 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 540 min
For over 30 years in-house and outside counsel have come together each winter to learn, network and share expertise about the unique challenges they face in representing corporations.
Feb
20
Events | Webinar
Legal Implications of New Technologies, Part Three: Autonomous Vehicles in the Air and Elsewhere [CC]
CLE 60 min
Attorneys should expect to be confronted with various issues arising out of the design and use of autonomous vehicles including, for example, civil and criminal liability.
Feb
20
Events | In-Person
Third Annual Current Issues in FINRA Arbitration and Enforcement Regional CLE Program
CLE 180 min
This program will cover foremost topics of interest to attorneys practicing before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.