Hearsay - When To Object And How To Respond
Thu Jul 15 2021 Attend OnlineOPEN until Wed Jul 07 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) - How it Applies to AFC Work
Wed Jun 30 2021 Attend OnlineOPEN until Tue Jun 22 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
Trauma Informed Interview Tactics & Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Initiative in the New York Courts
Thu Jun 17 2021 Attend OnlineOPEN until Thu Jun 10 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
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 AFC in Article 10 Proceedings
Mon Jun 29 2020 Attend OnlineOPEN until Mon Jun 22 1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence Child Welfare
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
Substituted Judgment Panel Discussion - Practical and Ethical Considerations (83 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Eric R. Adams, moderator, Frank P. Alabiso, Ph.D., Michele A. Brown, Esq., and Kristie L. DeFreze, Esq. on Fri Oct 25 2019 in Batavia1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody
Fourth Department Case Law Update (51 mins.)
Presented by Robert Croyle, Esq., Court Attorney, Family Court, Genesee County on Fri Oct 25 2019 in Batavia1 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates
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
Extended Sex Abuse Assessment (63 mins.)
Presented by David G. Heffler, MA, LMHC, Ph.D., CCFC on Fri Oct 25 2019 in Batavia1 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Medical Issues Interviewing Children
Selected Issues in Dealing with Expert Witnesses - Part One (82 mins.)
Presented by Timothy M. Tippins, Esq. on Wed Sep 25 2019 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Cross Examination Forensics
Selected Issues in Dealing with Expert Witnesses Part Two (77 mins.)
Presented by Timothy M. Tippins, Esq. on Wed Sep 25 2019 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Cross Examination Forensics
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
What Every AFC Needs to Know About Trauma (75 mins.)
Presented by Tyler Sliker, LMFT, Clinical Program Coordinator, Vera House, Inc. on Wed Sep 25 2019 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Mental Health Domestic Violence Child Welfare JD PINS
Bookmarks and More (20 mins.)
Presented by Amy Hugyecz, Court Analyst, Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Fri Sep 13 2019 in RochesterAppeals
New Case Law and Legislation in Child Welfare (87 mins.)
Presented by Margaret A. Burt, Esq., Attorney in Private Practice, Specializing in Child Welfare Matters on Thu Sep 12 2019 in Geneseo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
New ICWA Federal and State Regulations (89 mins.)
Presented by Margaret A. Burt, Esq., Attorney in Private Practice, Specializing in Child Welfare Matters on Thu Sep 12 2019 in Geneseo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
Issues Affecting Children Who Live in Poverty (53 mins.)
Presented by Ann M. Johnson, Executive Director, ACT Rochester on Thu Sep 12 2019 in Geneseo1 Credit Hour(s) Diversity & Inclusion Special Populations
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
UCCJEA, PKPA, and the Hague Convention (83 mins.)
Presented by William Koslosky, Esq., Panel AFC, Oneida County on Thu May 16 2019 in Utica1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody Child Welfare
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
Advocating for Your Client in Child Welfare Matters (61 mins.)
Presented by Christine Kiesel, Esq., Panel AFC, Oneida County on Thu May 16 2019 in Utica1 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
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
Implicit Bias, More Than Meets the Eye (76 mins.)
Presented by Aimee L. Neri, LMSW on Fri May 03 2019 in Buffalo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Diversity & Inclusion
The Intersection of Personality Disorders and Conflict (83 mins.)
Presented by Frank P. Alabiso, Ph.D. and Michele A. Brown, Esq. on Fri May 03 2019 in Buffalo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Mental Health Custody
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
Child Welfare Proceedings Representation at Fact Finding (80 mins.)
Presented by Margaret A. Burt, Esq., attorney in private practice specializing in child welfare matters, Rochester on Fri Apr 05 2019 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
Child Welfare Proceedings Termination of Parental Rights (79 mins.)
Presented by Margaret A. Burt, Esq., attorney in private practice specializing in child welfare matters, Rochester on Fri Apr 05 2019 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare
How PINS Differ From JD Proceedings (28 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) JD PINS
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
Office of the Ombudsman Fenner Hearings and More (79 mins.)
Presented by Felicia A. Reid, Esq., Director, Office of the Ombudsman, Office of Children and Family Services on Tue Dec 18 2018 in Albany1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD
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
Special Education - What Every AFC Needs to Know (73 mins.)
Presented by Kimberly Weisbeck, Esq. on Thu Oct 25 2018 in Batavia1 Credit Hour(s) Education Law
Advanced Evidence for Attorneys for Children (61 mins.)
Presented by Robert Croyle, Esq. on Thu Oct 25 2018 in Batavia1 Credit Hour(s) Forensics Evidence Cross Examination
How to Get Rid of An AFC - Practical and Ethical Considerations (76 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Michael F. Griffith, Michele A. Brown, Esq., William Hites, Esq. on Thu Oct 25 2018 in Batavia1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Custody
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
Assessing Risk and Safety in Domestic Violence Cases (85 mins.)
Presented by Audrey E. Stone, Esq. on Wed Sep 26 2018 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
Fourth Department Case Law Update (53 mins.)
Presented by Judith A. Mayne, Esq. on Wed Sep 26 2018 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) Case Law Updates
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
JD Case Law Update and Selected JD Ethics Issues (72 mins.)
Presented by Professor Randy A. Hertz on Thu May 31 2018 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) JD
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
Adolescent Brain Development (76 mins.)
Presented by Marty Beyer, Ph.D. on Thu May 31 2018 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD
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
Sibling Group Representation - Ethics of Representing Multiple Children (75 mins.)
Presented by Tanya J. Conley, Esq., CWLS on Thu May 03 2018 in Buffalo1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Custody Child Welfare
A Clear Path or a Dark and Twisting Road : Relocation (50 mins.)
Presented by Michele Brown, Esq. on Thu May 03 2018 in Buffalo1 Credit Hour(s) Custody
An Overview of the Attorney Grievance Process and Ethical Pitfalls to Avoid (60 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Michael M. Mohun on Thu May 03 2018 in Buffalo1 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
Adverse Immigration Consequences of Family Court Dispositions (54 mins.)
Presented by Joanne Macri, Esq., Sharon L. Ames, Esq. on Thu Mar 29 2018 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations
JD Case Law Update, and Ethical & Practical Implications of Raise the Age (75 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. on Thu Mar 08 2018 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) 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
Equitable Estoppel (53 mins.)
Presented by Michele Brown, Esq. on Tue Oct 31 2017 in Geneseo1 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Custody
Panel Presentation: Responding to the Opposing Parties Strategies and Aggressive Behavior of Parents (53 mins.)
Presented by S. Bentivegna, Ph.D., et al on Tue Oct 31 2017 in Geneseo1 Credit Hour(s) Forensics Evidence Cross Examination
U Nonimmigrant Status Certification - What Every AFC Needs to Know (75 mins.)
Presented by Carmen Rey, Esq. on Fri Oct 13 2017 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations
Representing the Alienated Child: In Search of a Method for Determining Substituted Judgment (90 mins.)
Presented by Frank P. Alabiso, Ph.D. on Fri Oct 13 2017 in Syracuse1.5 Credit Hour(s) Custody
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
An Overview and Discussion of Legislation Prohibiting Marriage Under the Age of 17 (76 mins.)
Presented by Dorchen A. Leidholdt, Esq. & Fraidy Reis on Wed Aug 16 2017 in New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) Child Marriage
Client Confidentiality: What Information Is Confidential, When Can You Disclose It, etc. (79 mins.)
Presented by Gary Solomon, Esq. on Fri May 12 2017 in New Hartford1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics
Social Media Evidence: Discovery and Admissibility (75 mins.)
Presented by Prof. Michael J. Hutter on Fri May 12 2017 in New Hartford1.5 Credit Hour(s) Evidence Social Media
How to Cross Examine a Forensic Evaluator in a Custody Case (166 mins.)
Presented by Timothy M. Tippins, Esq. on Thu Mar 23 2017 in Rochester3 Credit Hour(s) Cross Examination Custody Forensics
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
Preparing Your Client for a Lincoln Hearing (58 mins.)
Presented by Michele Brown, Esq. on Thu Mar 23 2017 in Rochester1 Credit Hour(s) Custody Evidence
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
Best Practices for Interviewing Children Alleging Sex Abuse (49 mins.)
Presented by Jeremy P. Cali, Esq. on Fri Jun 03 2016 in Ithaca0.5 Credit Hour(s) Interviewing Children 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
Unaccompanied Minors and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (73 mins.)
Presented by Walter Ruehle, Esq. on Thu May 14 2015 in Canandaigua1 Credit Hour(s) Special Populations
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
Social Media and Online Activity: Law & Ethics for Legal Practitioners (92 mins.)
Presented by Prof. Robert A. Heverly on Fri May 30 2014 in Rochester1.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Social Media
Advocating for Infants and Young Children (55 mins.)
Presented by Christine Kiesel, Esq. on Tue Jun 04 2013 in Syracuse1 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Custody
Advocating for Children in Cases Involving Domestic Violence (316 mins.)
Presented by Ford; Edelson; Schockmel; Panel on Thu Jan 14 2010 in6 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
Advocating for Children in Cases Involving Domestic Violence (316 mins.)
Presented by Ford; Edelson; Schockmel; Panel on Thu Jan 14 2010 in2 Credit Hour(s) Domestic Violence
