Introduction to Effective Representation of Children
Mon Oct 23 2023 Attend OnlineOPEN until Fri Aug 25 7 Credit Hour(s)
In-Person Seminar Syracuse
Thu Oct 19 2023 in Syracuse, New YorkOPEN until Thu Oct 05 4 Credit Hour(s)
Adoption Law for AFCs Update
Thu Sep 28 2023 Attend OnlineOPEN until Thu Sep 14 1 Credit Hour(s)
Attorney Wellness and Substance Abuse Control: Doing Nothing is Not An Option (86 mins.)
Presented by Terry Emmens, Esq. Partner, Barclay Damon, LLP Rochester, New York Matthew J. Fero, Esq. Partner, Fero & Caputo, LLP Rochester, New York Charles L. Montante, MS, CASAC, LMHC Senior Clinician, Westfall Associates, LLP Rochester, New York on Tue Jun 27 2023 in Rochester, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Medical Issues Mental Health
Trial Evidence Refresher for the Family Law Practitioner (92 mins.)
Presented by Barbara J. King, Esq. Tully Rinckey PLLC Albany, New York on Wed May 17 2023 in Rochester, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence
Procedures of the Attorney Grievance Committee and Common Ethical Issues for the AFC (60 mins.)
Presented by Cydney A. Kelly, Esq. Chief Counsel Attorney Grievance Committee Buffalo, New York Eftihia Bourtis, Esq. Principal Attorney Attorney Grievance Committee Rochester, New York on Wed Apr 19 2023 in Rochester, NY1 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
Addressing the Child Mental Health Crisis: Identifying and Supporting Youth With Behavioral Health Needs (108 mins.)
Presented by Melissa Castle Heatly, Ph.D., Corey A. Nichols-Hadeed, J.D., Leah Hill, M.Ed, CASAC-T, Trisha Kilbourn, LCSW, on Wed Mar 15 2023 in Rochester, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children Mental Health Medical Issues
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection: What Family Law Practitioners Need to Know (57 mins.)
Presented by Mr. Lawrence Montle, Esq. CISA, CFE, CIPP/US on Wed Mar 01 2023 in Rochester, New York1 Credit Hour(s) Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - General
Understanding Trauma in Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse (165 mins.)
Presented by The Hon. Wayne Humphrey, JFC Lorraine Ronca D.O., F.A.A.P., Dr. Traci Gardner, MD, Danielle Weisberg, LCSW, Ivory Bennett, National Advisory Council for Children's Legal Representation Karen Crandall, Esq., Attorney for the Child on Wed Jan 18 2023 in White Plains, New York2.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Domestic Violence Ethics Mental Health
Social Media Evidence: Current Law and Evidentiary Tactics (113 mins.)
Presented by Michael J. Hutter, Esq. Professor of Law at Albany Law School Albany, New York on Thu Jan 05 2023 in Rochester, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Evidence Social Media
Introduction to Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Ethical Requirements and Practical Considerations (91 mins.)
Presented by Prof. Monique Ferraro Adjunct Professor Cyber Security and Data Privacy Law Program Albany Law School Albany, New York on Thu Nov 17 2022 in Albany, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - Ethics
Fourth Department Case Law Update (82 mins.)
Presented by Maureen N. Polen, Esq. Child Protection Coordinator The Legal Aid Society of Rochester Rochester, New York on Wed Nov 02 2022 in Rochester, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates
What Can I Learn From a Baby? - Interviewing Children From Birth to Age 5 and Beyond (121 mins.)
Presented by Frank Alabiso, Ph.D. Suburban Psychiatrics Associates Amherst, New York Emily Vella, Esq. Panel Attorney for the Child - Cattaraugus, Erie & Wyoming Counties Springville, New York on Fri Sep 30 2022 in Rochester, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children
The Role of the AFC in Article 8 Proceedings (64 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Deanne M. Tripi Erie County Family Court Judge on Wed Jul 27 2022 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence Views from the Bench
Custody Modification Proceedings: Issues to Keep in Mind
Presented by Veronica Reed, Esq. Law Office of Veronica Reed Schenectady Panel Member, Albany, Fulton, Schenectady & Schoharie Counties on Wed Jul 13 2022 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody
Addressing Issues that Arise When Interviewing or Attempting to Interview Children: A Panel Discussion (87 mins.)
Presented by Michele Brown, Esq. Courtney Radick, Esq. Rachel Mitchell, Esq. Mary Kay Yanik, Esq. on Tue Jun 07 2022 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children Custody
Trans-Affirming Legal Advocacy For Transgender & Gender Diverse Youth (132 mins.)
Presented by Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq. Lettie Dickerson, Esq. Carolyn Wolf-Gould, M.D. Mallory Livingston, Esq. Katie E. Woodruff, Esq. on Wed May 11 2022 in Albany, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Diversity & Inclusion Ethics Mental Health Special Populations
Ethical Issues for the AFC When Communicating and When Making a Record (93 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. Director of Legal Support The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice New York City on Thu Apr 14 2022 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Appeals Ethics
Equitable Estoppel Overview - What is it, when it applies, and how it works (84 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Adam D. Michelini Supervising Judge of the Family Courts Fourth Judicial District Fort Edward, New York on Wed Mar 16 2022 in Albany, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody Views from the Bench
Practices and Trends in the Era of PINS Reform (63 mins.)
Presented by Judith M. Gerber, Esq. Chief Attorney, Attorneys for Children Unit Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. Buffalo, NY on Thu Feb 10 2022 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) PINS
Integrating the Science of Adolescent Brain Development into AFC Practice (87 mins.)
Presented by Susan Vivian Mangold, Esq. Chief Executive Officer Juvenile Law Center Philadelphia, PA on Tue Jan 25 2022 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD JD: Raise the Age PINS Medical Issues
Recent Developments in Children's Law: Case Law and Legislative Update (94 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. Director of Legal Support The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice New York City on Thu Jan 20 2022 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates Child Welfare Custody JD: Raise the Age
How the Legal Community Can Promote Racial and Gender Equality (58 mins.)
Presented by Rashida D. Cartwright-Thigpen, Esq. Senior Assistant County Attorney, Westchester County White Plains, NY McKenzie Berezin, Ph.D. Doctoral Fellow in Counseling Psychology, New York University New York, NY on Wed Nov 17 2021 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD JD: Raise the Age Diversity & Inclusion
Self Wellness for the AFC (143 mins.)
Presented by M. Elizabeth (Libby) Coreno, Esq. General Counsel of Bonacio Construction, Inc., Law Office of M. Elizabeth Coreno, Esq., P.C., Saratoga Springs NY and Kerry Murray O'Hara, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist Saratoga Springs, NY on Wed Nov 10 2021 in Albany, New York2.5 Credit Hour(s) Mental Health
A Lawyer's Role in Promoting Justice for Children and Families (133 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Shirley Troutman, Hon. Troy K. Webber, Hon. Shahabuddeen Ally, Hon. Cheryl Joseph, Yusuf El Ashmawy, Esq., Fredericka Bashir, Esq., Maria De La Cruz, Esq., Jaya Connors, Esq., Marissa Hill Washington, Esq., Linda Kostin, Esq. on Wed Oct 13 2021 in Rochester2.5 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations
Fighting for Timely Hearings to Challenge Removals (91 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. Director of Legal Support The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice New York City on Wed Oct 06 2021 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
The Attorney for the Child's Role in the Appellate Process (86 mins.)
Presented by Gary Muldoon, Esq. Partner, Kaman, Berlove, Marafioti, Jacobstein & Goldman, LLP Panel Attorney for the Child, Monroe County on Wed Sep 22 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (78 mins.)
Presented by Gail Geohagen-Pratt, John DiVito, and Cassandra Kelleher-Donnaruma, Esq., NYS Office of Children and Family Service; and Emily Peeler, Esq., American Bar Association on Wed Aug 11 2021 in Albany1 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
Hearsay - When To Object And How To Respond (96 mins.)
Presented by Professor Michael J. Hutter of the Albany Law School on Thu Jul 15 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) - How it Applies to AFC Work (91 mins.)
Presented by Mary Armistead, Esq. Staff Attorney The Legal Project Inc. Albany, N.Y. on Wed Jun 30 2021 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations
Trauma Informed Interview Tactics and Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR Initiative (101 mins.)
Presented by Aimee L. Neri, LMSW and Bridget O'Connell, Esq. on Thu Jun 17 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC): What a Family Court Practitioner Should Know (93 mins.)
Presented by Stephen Pennypacker, Esq. and Jonathan D. Conant, Esq. on Thu May 20 2021 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody
Trial Skills for AFCs: Direct Examination and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in FCA Article 3, 6, and 10 Cases (127 mins.)
Presented by Lawrence Jay Braunstein, Esq. Braunstein & Zuckerman, Esqs. White Plains, New York on Thu May 13 2021 in Rochester2 Credit Hour(s) Cross Examination Child Welfare Evidence JD Forensics Custody
Ensuring School Stability for Court Involved Children (93 mins.)
Presented by Judith Gerber, Esq. on Thu Mar 25 2021 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Education Law
Fourth Department Case Law Update - Spring 2021 (84 mins.)
Presented by Maureen Polen, Esq. on Thu Mar 18 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates Appeals
Policing as Trauma: Litigating Race Adolescence and Trauma in a Juvenile Delinquency Case (116 mins.)
Presented by Professor Kristin Henning Georgetown University Law Center The Blume Professor of Law & Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative on Tue Feb 23 2021 in Albany2 Credit Hour(s) JD Diversity & Inclusion Ethics
Trial Techniques for AFCs In The COVID-19 Pandemic Era (84 mins.)
Presented by Judge Mary G. Carney and Judge Sharon M. LoVallo, Erie County Family Court on Thu Feb 11 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Views from the Bench
Domestic Violence Topical Webinar Part I - Adverse Childhood Experiences And The Science Of Hope (88 mins.)
Presented by Casey Gwinn, Esq. on Tue Jan 05 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
Topical Domestic Violence Webinar Part II - Why Stranglers Are Different From Other Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence (77 mins.)
Presented by Casey Gwinn, Esq. on Tue Jan 05 2021 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
Juvenile Delinquency 2020 Year-End Review (91 mins.)
Presented by Prof. Randy Hertz on Wed Dec 09 2020 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics JD JD: Raise the Age
Evidence & Trial Tactics For The AFC In Article 6 Proceedings
Presented by Jennifer Powers Rutkey on Wed Dec 02 2020 in Albany1 Credit Hour(s) Evidence Custody
In Person And Virtual Appellate Practice In The COVID-19 Pandemic Era (65 mins.)
Presented by The Honorable Stephen K. Lindley and Alan Ross, Esq., Deputy Clerk of the Court on Thu Nov 12 2020 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Appeals Views from the Bench
Client Confidentiality And Conflicts of Interest (86 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. on Thu Oct 15 2020 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
Safety & Sensitivity Issues for the LGBTQ Child Client (90 mins.)
Presented by Lettie Dickerson, Esq. and Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq. on Wed Sep 23 2020 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Diversity & Inclusion Ethics Interviewing Children
In Person And Virtual Practice In The COVID-19 Pandemic Era (59 mins.)
Presented by Judge Craig Doran and Judge Stacey Romeo on Thu Sep 17 2020 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Views from the Bench
A Look at Wade Hearings and Huntley Hearings (90 mins.)
Presented by Martin R. Feinman, Esq. Director of Juvenile Justice Training, Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, New York City on Fri Aug 07 2020 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD
Evidence and Trial Tactics for the AFC in Article 10 Proceedings (75 mins.)
Presented by Margaret A. Burt, Esq. on Mon Jun 29 2020 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence Child Welfare
Autism Spectrum Disorders (90 mins.)
Presented by Kathy Ralabate Doody, Ph.D., Joseph W. Stadler, Esq., Theresa Guenther, Esq. on Fri Oct 25 2019 in Batavia1.5 Credit Hour(s) Medical Issues Special Populations Diversity & Inclusion
Raise the Age: A View From the Bench (51 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Julie A. Cecile, Family Court Judge, Onondaga County, and Hon. Vanessa E. Bogan, City Court/ Youth Part Judge, Syracuse on Wed Sep 25 2019 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age JD
Bookmarks and More (20 mins.)
Presented by Amy Hugyecz, Court Analyst, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Sep 13 2019 in RochesterAppeals
Sibling Group Conflicts and Other Ethical Issues (75 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq., Director of Legal Support, The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, NYC on Thu May 16 2019 in Utica1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Child Welfare Custody
Evidence for Attorneys for Children (75 mins.)
Presented by Barbara King, Esq., Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC Albany, NY on Thu May 16 2019 in Utica1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence
Effects of Opioid Addiction on Family Dynamics (78 mins.)
Presented by Richard D. Blondell, MD, Professor & Vice Chair for Addiction Medicine, University at Buffalo on Fri May 03 2019 in Buffalo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Medical Issues Mental Health Domestic Violence
Formatting Requirements for Documents Electronically Filed (Attachment A) (6 mins.)
Presented by Michael Lazik of the Appellate Division Technical Services Unit on Wed Apr 17 2019 in RochesterAppeals
Custody and Visitation and Related Ethical Issues (75 mins.)
Presented by Michele A. Brown, Esq., Chief Attorney for the Child, Children's Legal Center, Buffalo on Fri Apr 05 2019 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody
Interviewing and Child Development (51 mins.)
Presented by Christopher Brechtel, Esq., Attorney for the Child, Children's Legal Center, Buffalo on Fri Apr 05 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children
The Juvenile Justice System and Pre-Trial Representation (59 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq., Director of Legal Support, The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, New York City on Thu Apr 04 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD
JD Representation at Fact Finding and Subsequent Proceedings (59 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq., Director of Legal Support, The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, New York City on Thu Apr 04 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD
Role of the AFC and Ethical Considerations (30 mins.)
Presented by Katie E. Woodruff, Esq., Juvenile Justice Coordinator, Legal Aid Society of Rochester on Thu Apr 04 2019 in Rochester0.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
A View From the Bench (37 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Nancy E. Smith, Senior Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Mar 22 2019 in Rochester0.5 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
A View From the Clerk's Office (53 mins.)
Presented by Mark W. Bennett, Esq., Clerk of the Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Mar 22 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
Fourth Department Motion Practice (53 mins.)
Presented by Alan L. Ross, Esq., Deputy Clerk of the Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Mar 22 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
The Role of the AFC on Appeal and Ethical Considerations for Appellate AFC (51 mins.)
Presented by Tanya J. Conley, Esq., CWLS, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Litigation and Training, Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Juvenile Justice Division, and Maureen Polen, Esq., Attorney for the Child, Legal Aid Society of Rochester on Fri Mar 22 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
Perfecting Appeals and Effective Brief Writing (52 mins.)
Presented by John D. Holt, Esq., Chief Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and Jessica Birkahn Housel, Esq., Law Clerk to Hon. Joanne M. Winslow, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Mar 22 2019 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Appeals
Black Youth and the Justice System (58 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Kevin M. Carter on Thu Oct 25 2018 in Batavia1 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations Diversity & Inclusion JD JD: Raise the Age
Representing Children in Cases Involving Domestic Violence (57 mins.)
Presented by Prof. Melissa L. Breger on Thu Oct 11 2018 in Latham1 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
Probation's Role in Raise the Age (50 mins.)
Presented by Kristine Durante on Thu Aug 30 2018 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
JD Cases in Family Court: Practical and Ethical Considerations. (57 mins.)
Presented by James S. Hinman, Esq. on Thu Aug 30 2018 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
Anatomy of JD Cases in Family Court and Youth Part (91 mins.)
Presented by Martin Feinman, Esq. on Thu May 31 2018 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
Hearings and Motions (72 mins.)
Presented by Professor Randy A. Hertz on Thu May 31 2018 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
Psychological Considerations in Adolescent Representation (51 mins.)
Presented by Elizabeth C. Schockmel, Psy.D. on Thu May 31 2018 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age JD
Raise the Age Legislation Overview (55 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Brenda Freedman on Thu Mar 08 2018 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
AFC Internet Voucher System (40 mins.)
Presented by Amy Hugyecz, Court Analyst, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Mon Dec 11 2017 in Rochester0.5 Credit Hour(s) AFCIV Vouchers
Representing Muslim Clients Respectfully and Well (75 mins.)
Presented by Sareer A. Fazili, Esq. on Thu Sep 28 2017 in Batavia1.5 Credit Hour(s) Diversity & Inclusion Special Populations
Trial Preparation in Family Court Matters (89 mins.)
Presented by Cynthia Carroll Nolan, Esq. on Thu Mar 23 2017 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Cross Examination Evidence Forensics
Part 36 Rules of the Chief Judge - What the Attorney for the Child Needs to Know (44 mins.)
Presented by Michele Gartner, Esq. on Wed Feb 01 2017 in New York0.5 Credit Hour(s) PART 36
Difficult-to-Interview Children: Who Are They - Strategies for Effective Interviewing (76 mins.)
Presented by Frank P. Alabiso, Ph.D. on Thu Oct 27 2016 in Batavia1.5 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children JD PINS Custody Child Welfare
File Management and Document Retention - Best Practices for AFC (61 mins.)
Presented by Daniel Drake, Esq., Jon Stern, Esq. on Thu Mar 31 2016 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
Youth Suicide Prevention - What Every AFC Needs to Know (60 mins.)
Presented by Jeanne Elmer, LMSW, Garra Lloyd-Lester on Wed Oct 22 2014 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) Mental Health
