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The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Comprehensive

DENVER: DECEMBER 2, 2016 At the Denver Doubletree Hotel

Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

1 The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Comprehensive Analysis of Complex Family Law Challenges LIVE ONLY IN DENVER: DECEMBER 2, 2016 At the Denver Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Submitted for 7 General CLE Credits, Including 1 Ethics Credit

2 The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Comprehensive Analysis of Complex Family Law Challenges The Colorado Chapter s annual seminar is scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2016 and will be chaired by fellow Martin D. Brown, Esq. 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. REGISTER TODAY! Conference Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsor: Sponsorship opportunities are still available! For more information, please contact Martin D. Brown at law@enzedbrown.com

3 Conference Agenda Live December 2, :00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:45 am Welcoming Remarks David M. Johnson, Esq., President, Colorado Chapter AAML Martin D. Brown, Esq., Program Chair 8:50 am The Interaction of In re: Marriage of Sorensen and Title 15: GALs in Domestic Relations Cases Where We Have Been, Where We are and Why Title 15 is Where We (Think We) are Going Presented by Honorable Elizabeth Leith, Kimberly R. Willoughby, Esq., and Marco D. Chayet, Esq. 9:50 am Representing Children and Protecting Their Best Interests: Does Consideration of the Best Interest Standard Constitute Representation of Children? Presented by Gina B. Weitzenkorn, Esq., and David M. Johnson, Esq. 10:20 am Networking Break 10:30 am How to Define Competency from the Point of View of a Psychologist Presented by Richard Spiegle, Psy.D., and Dale E. Johnson, Esq. 11:00 am Do We Have Reliable Financial Information? Preventing Recapture Maintenance Tax Issues How to Avoid It or Use It for Your Benefit Presented by Patricia A. Cooper, Esq., and Preston L. Hofer, CPA 11:45 am Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits for Family Law Practitioners A Basic Knowledge of Disability Benefits Available Through the Social Security Administration, and How They are Relevant to Colorado Family Law Issues Presented by Bruce C. Bernstein, Esq. 12:15 pm Box Lunch and Networking Break 1:10 pm Tax Update and Property Tax Issues That May Come Back to Bite You Presented by Cynthia (Cindy) Ciancio, Esq., and Preston L. Hofer, CPA 2:00 pm Consideration of Family Law Hypotheticals and a Discussion by a Panel of Experts on Applicable Law Presented by Jordan M. Fox, Esq., Ann C. Gushurst, Esq., and Marie A. Moses, Esq. 3:00 pm Networking Break 3:10 pm ETHICS: What the Disciplinary Judge Does and What He Doesn t; Representing Clients in Divorce is Hazardous Presented by Honorable William Lucero, Office of Presiding Disciplinary Judge, Colorado Supreme Court 4:00 pm Wrap Up Comments Martin D. Brown, Esq., Program Chair 4:10 pm Adjourn

Conference Faculty: AAML COLORADO CHAPTER PRESIDENT: David M. Johnson, Esq.*, David M. Johnson, P.C., Colorado Springs, CO PROGRAM CHAIR: Martin D. Brown, Esq., Martin D.

4 Conference Faculty: AAML COLORADO CHAPTER PRESIDENT: David M. Johnson, Esq.*, David M. Johnson, P.C., Colorado Springs, CO PROGRAM CHAIR: Martin D. Brown, Esq., Martin D. Brown, PLLC, Littleton, CO FACULTY: Bruce C. Bernstein, Esq., Denver, CO Cynthia (Cindy) Ciancio, Esq., Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., Broomfield and Denver, CO Marco D. Chayet, Esq., Chayet & Danzo, LLC, Denver, Edwards and Aspen, CO Patricia A. Cooper, Esq., The Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai, Denver, CO Jordan M. Fox, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C., Denver, CO Ann C. Gushurst, Esq., Gutterman Griffiths PC, Littleton, CO Preston L. Hofer, CPA, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC, Denver, CO Dale E. Johnson, Esq., Dale E. Johnson, P.C., Louisville, CO Marie A. Moses, Esq., Lass Moses & Ramp LLC, Denver, CO Honorable Elizabeth Leith, Presiding Judge, Denver Probate Court, Denver, CO Honorable William Lucero, Office of Presiding Disciplinary Judge, Colorado Supreme Court, Denver, CO Richard Spiegle, Psy.D., Denver, CO Gina B. Weitzenkorn, Esq., Mills & Weitzenkorn, P.C., Denver, CO Kimberly R. Willoughby, Esq., Willoughby & Associates, Denver, CO *Also on Faculty AAML Colorado Chapter Members: OFFICERS: President: David M. Johnson, Esq. President-Elect: Martin D. Brown, Esq. Vice President: Marie Avery Moses Secretary: Patricia A. Cooper Treasurer: Honorable Angela Arkin Immediate Past President: Kathleen A. Hogan National Board of Governors: Diane Carlton MEMBERS: Angela Arkin Martin D. Brown Diane Carlton Cynthia Ciancio Patricia A. Cooper Frank DeVincent Jordan M. Fox Peter L. Franklin Stephen J. Harhai Robert T. Hinds, Jr. William L. Hunnicutt Dale E. Johnson David M. Johnson Mary J. Kelly Terrance R. Kelly Robert E. Kendig Steven C. Lass Lawrence Litvak Ronald D. Litvak Steven McBride Frank L. McGuane, Jr. Timothy R.J. Mehrtens Denise K. Mills Lesleigh W. Monahan Marie Avery Moses Gary L. Polidori Barbara K. Stark Katherine Tamblyn Timothy B. Walker Kimberly R. Willoughby Richard I. Zuber Conference Location: Denver Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO Hotel Phone: (303) CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 7 General CLE Credits, Including 1 Ethics Credit

5 The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Register by PHONE... Or FAX form to... when using VISA, MasterCard or AmEx In Denver: (303) Toll-Free: (888) when using VISA, MasterCard or AmEx FAX to: (303) Or MAIL form to... CBA-CLE 1900 Grant St, Suite 300 Denver, CO LIVE LIVE CONFERENCE ORDER FORM FORM LIVE ONLY IN DENVER DECEMBER 2, 2016 (FL120216L) At the Denver Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO Digital Download (PDF) via (sent approx hrs. prior to the seminar Please select one): New Attorneys (in practice 5 years or less): All Others Printed Book (pick up at seminar Please select one): New Attorneys (in practice 5 years or less): All Others LIVE CONFERENCE TOTAL LIVE HOMESTUDY INSTITUTE ORDER ORDER FORM FORM To receive full CLE credit, you must purchase the course materials AND the recorded seminar. STEP 1 Select Desired Product Format Video-On-Demand (FL120216N) CD Rom & Paper materials (FL120216D) MP3 Audio Download (FL120216J) STEP 2 Select Payment Category AAML/CBA Member: Non-member: CLE Elite Pass Holder (MP3 & VOD only): FREE CLE Basic Pass Holder (MP3 & VOD only): FREE Price Shipping & Handling Subtotal Applicable Sales Tax (7.62% Denver, 4% RTD and 2.9% rest of CO) NOTE: Shipping & handling only applies to orders you receive via mail. Materials will be mailed to you approximately 2 weeks after live program. HOMESTUDY TOTAL CANCELLATION POLICY: A refund of your tuition, less a 100 administrative fee, will be issued until November 28, After November 28, no refunds will be issued, but you may send someone in your place. IN MEMORY OF BARBARA QUADE The Colorado Chapter of the AAML has made a limited number of scholarships available to this program. For information and eligibility, please contact Frank L. McGuane, Jr., Esq. at flm@mcguanehogan.com Name Attorney Reg. No. Firm/Organization _ Street Address City/State/Zip _ Telephone ( ) _ Fax ( ) _ Enclosed is my check made payable to CBA-CLE VISA MasterCard AmEx Credit Card # _ Exp. Date Signature (Required for credit card orders) All registrations must include a check or charge card information. Please make check payable to CBA-CLE. CLE Use Only: Check Number: Approval Number:

DECEMBER 2, 2016 At the Denver Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO Colorado Bar Association

6 The Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Comprehensive Analysis of Complex Family Law Challenges Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers LIVE ONLY IN DENVER: DECEMBER 2, 2016 At the Denver Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO Colorado Bar Association CLE 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No Denver, CO

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