1. MoBarCLE and the FAMILY Law SECTION are proud to present these quality SEMINARs
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8-hour
8-hr Video Replays
November 29, 2012 • St. Louis
December 13, 2012 • Kansas City
January 11, 2013 • Columbia
January 18, 2013 • Springfield
February 1, 2013 • Blue Springs
February 8, 2013 • St. Charles
Guardian ad Litem
Training
March 20, 2013 • Hannibal
April 3, 2013 • Springfield
April 17, 2013 • Cape Girardeau
OR
May 1, 2013 • Kansas City
May 9, 2013 • Columbia
May 22, 2013 • St. Louis
3-hour
3-hr Video Replays
Morning Program
Nov. 28, 2012 • Cape Girardeau
Nov. 28, 2012 • Independence
December 5, 2012 • St. Louis
December 6, 2012 • Columbia
December 6, 2012 • Springfield Guardian ad Litem
January 17, 2013 • Columbia
January 24, 2013 • Hannibal Training
March 7, 2013 • Cape Girardeau
April 18, 2013 • St. Joseph
May 29, 2013 • Kansas City
Afternoon Program
February 6, 2013 • Independence
February 14, 2013 • St. Louis
March 14, 2013 • Springfield
April 4, 2013 • Columbia
May 15, 2013 • St. Louis
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2. 8-hour
3:55 – 4:45 Identifying and Finding Psychological, Social
Guardian ad Litem and Educational Services for Children and Their
Training Parents is Crucial When Advocating for Children
Video Replays The panel will provide practical information to help the Guardian
ad Litem identify, locate and access services to assist clients and
8:00 – 8:30 Registration their families.
Speakers: Cindy Garrett, Boone County Family Court, Columbia
8:30 – 9:20 What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
and Julia L. Baker, Program Development Specialist, Missouri
Statutory definitions are broad and case law definitions are case
CASA, Jefferson City
specific – do we just know it when we see it? Learn how to identify
child abuse and neglect from a legal perspective, with a review of 4:45 Adjourn
relevant laws and major cases defining child abuse and neglect.
Speaker: Larry V. Swall II, Swall Carmody & Hutchings, LLC,
3-hour
Liberty Guardian ad Litem
9:20 – 10:10 The Role of Guardian ad Litem Training Video Replays
Utilizing the new Guardian ad Litem Standards, we will explore the Morning Program
role of the Guardian ad Litem in the custody process and in the
child abuse and neglect process. Learn how to diligently advocate 8:00 – 8:30 Registration
a position in the best interest of the child.
Speaker: Patricia M. Scaglia, Scaglia Law Firm, LLC, Independence 8:30 – 9:20 Permanency: A Child’s Right
10:10 – 10:20 Break Speaker: Prof. Mary Kay O’Malley, University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City
10:20 – 11:10 Many Actions Allow Child Abuse and Neglect to
Be Alleged in Administrative Proceedings, As 9:20 – 9:30 Break
Well As in the Court Systems
The interrelationships between social services, criminal 9:30 – 10:20 Talking with Children about Sexual Abuse
investigations, criminal prosecutions, and Juvenile/Family Court Speaker: Julie Donelon, MSW, Metropolitan
matters filed by the state and private custody matters are an Organization To Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA),
important maze to be understood by the Guardian ad Litem. We Kansas City
will explore this interrelationship, along with learning how to fully
utilize the available information. Learn how to access records and
10:20 – 10:30 Break
utilize traditional discovery mechanisms in your advocacy.
Speaker: Jill M. Katz, Attorney at Law, Kansas City
10:30 – 11:20 Adoption Practice after CMBR
11:10 – 12:00 As Guardians ad Litem We Are Required to Have Speakers: Belinda K. Elliston, Attorney at Law,
a Basic Understanding of Child Development Carl Junction and Jill M. Katz, Attorney at Law,
We will explore child development in the context of interviewing Kansas City
children and age appropriate parenting plans. Additionally, we will
discuss how and what information to provide to the client under the 11:20 Adjourn
new Guardian ad Litem Standards.
3-hour
Speaker: Nichole Salmons, MSW, LCSW, Fulton
Guardian ad Litem
12:00 – 1:10 Lunch (on your own) Training Video Replays
Afternoon Program
1:10 – 2:00 Understanding Best Interests
Permanency Planning Discussion – to include the right of the
child to be with his or her family and permanency options such 1:00 – 1:30 Registration
as reunification, guardianship, adoption, long term care, and
independent living. 1:30 – 2:20 Permanency: A Child’s Right
Speaker: Elizabeth K. Magee, Attorney at Law, Columbia Speaker: Prof. Mary Kay O’Malley, University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City
2:00 – 2:50 Understanding Best Interests
Each child and family is unique. In this segment, we will explore the
2:20 – 2:30 Break
impact of cultural and ethnic diversity and gender specific issues
on permanency planning, as well as the role of the Guardian ad
Litem in the creation of child and family specific parenting plans. 2:30 – 3:20 Talking with Children about Sexual Abuse
The obligation of the Guardian ad Litem to understand family Speaker: Julie Donelon, MSW, Metropolitan
and child specific issues in relationship to reunification plans will Organization To Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA),
be discussed. Additionally, the impact of the cultural and ethnic Kansas City
backgrounds on decisions made by the family and the professionals
will be explored. 3:20 – 3:30 Break
Speaker: Elizabeth K. Magee
3:30 – 4:20 Adoption Practice after CMBR
2:50 – 3:05 Break Speakers: Belinda K. Elliston, Attorney at Law,
3:05 – 3:55 Family and Domestic Violence Carl Junction and Jill M. Katz, Attorney at Law,
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects a large portion of Kansas City
the community. This session will focus on the nature and dynamics
of domestic violence, as well as offering tools to assist in interviewing 4:20 Adjourn
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and assessment when a family is affected by domestic violence.
This session will provide you with tips on creating parenting plans
that provide safety to victims of domestic violence. This session will
also discuss the role of counseling when domestic violence has
occurred, as well as the responsibility of the abuser to engage in
services. CLE
Speakers: Jill M. Katz 52 Y ears of Excellence
3. 8-Hour GAL Training Video Replay B
Send payment to: The Missouri Bar, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119, phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128,
FAX 573-659-8931. Paid registrations may be received by mail, phone, fax, or online at www.mobarcle.org.
Please make payment by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.
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Program Dates and Locations:
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Phone _________________________ Fax _____________________ m December 13, 2012 • Kansas City
m January 11, 2013 • Columbia
Bar Number (if admitted in Missouri) _________________________ m January 18, 2013 • Springfield
m February 1, 2013 • Blue Springs
E-Mail __________________________________________________ m February 8, 2013 • St. Charles
(Required for link to download course materials) m March 20, 2013 • Hannibal
m April 3, 2013 • Springfield
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m May 1, 2013 • Kansas City
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m May 9, 2013 • Columbia
Expiration Date ___________________________________________ m May 22, 2013 • St. Louis
Signature _______________________________________________
(Required for credit card purchase)
3-Hour GAL Training Video Replay B
Send payment to: The Missouri Bar, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119, phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128,
FAX 573-659-8931. Paid registrations may be received by mail, phone, fax, or online at www.mobarcle.org.
Please make payment by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.
Registration Fee:
Name __________________________________________________ m $109 — Lawyer
m Free — Season Pass Holder
Street Address ___________________________________________
m $ 79 — Course materials only
P.O. Box ________________________________________________
Program Dates and Locations:
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________ Morning Programs
m November 28, 2012 • Cape Girardeau
Phone _________________________ Fax _____________________ m November 28, 2012 • Independence
m December 5, 2012 • St. Louis
Bar Number (if admitted in Missouri) _________________________ m December 6, 2012 • Columbia
m December 6, 2012 • Springfield
E-Mail __________________________________________________ m January 17, 2013 • Columbia
(Required for link to download course materials) m January 24, 2013 • Hannibal
m March 7, 2013 • Cape Girardeau
MasterCard
m Check m Am.Exp. m m VISA m Discover m April 18, 2013 • St. Joseph
m May 29, 2013 • Kansas City
Debit/Credit Card No. ______________________________________
Afternoon Programs
Expiration Date ___________________________________________ m February 6, 2013 • Independence
m February 14, 2013 • St. Louis
Signature _______________________________________________ m March 14, 2013 • Springfield
(Required for credit card purchase) m April 4, 2013 • Columbia
m May 15, 2013 • St. Louis
Cancellations:
We know you are busy! A colleague may attend in your place if he or she could have registered at the same price. If you are unable
to attend a program, cancellation of registration must be received in writing by MoBarCLE no later than 2 business days (Monday-
Friday) after the program concludes. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials in full consideration of tuition paid.
4. 8-hour
Guardian ad Litem
Training
Video Replays
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3-hour
Guardian ad Litem
Training
Video Replays
8-hour GAL Dates & Locations 3-hour GAL Dates & Locations
November 29, 2012 • St. Louis Morning Program
Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, 191 Westport Plaza Dr., November 28, 2012 • Cape Girardeau
314-878-1500 Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Dr., 573-334-7151
November 28, 2012 • Independence
December 13, 2012 • Kansas City Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E. Jackson Dr., 816-350-3000
Hampton Inn & Suites Country Club Plaza, 4600 Summit, December 5, 2012 • St. Louis
816-448-4600 Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport, (I-70 at N. Hanley Road),
January 11, 2013 • Columbia 4450 Evans Place, 314-521-6444
Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Rd., 573-442-6400 December 6, 2012 • Columbia
Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Rd., 573-442-6400
January 18, 2013 • Springfield
December 6, 2012 • Springfield
Holiday Inn Hotel & Stes, 2720 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-865-8600 Holiday Inn Hotel & Stes, 2720 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-865-8600
February 1, 2013 • Blue Springs January 17, 2013 • Columbia
Courtyard by Marriott, 1500 North East Coronado Drive, Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Rd., 573-442-6400
816-228-8100 January 24, 2013 • Hannibal
Quality Inn, 120 Lindsey Dr., 573-221-4001
February 8, 2013 • St. Charles March 7, 2013 • Cape Girardeau
Embassy Suites, 2 Convention Center Plaza, 636-946-5544 Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Dr., 573-334-7151
March 20, 2013 • Hannibal April 18, 2013 • St. Joseph
Quality Inn, 120 Lindsey Dr., 573-221-4001 Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 North Woodbine Rd., 816-901-9600
April 3, 2013 • Springfield May 29, 2013 • Kansas City
Hampton Inn & Suites CC Plaza, 4600 Summit, 816-448-4600
Holiday Inn Hotel & Stes, 2720 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-865-8600
April 17, 2013 • Cape Girardeau Afternoon Program
Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Dr., 573-334-7151 February 6, 2013 • Independence
Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E. Jackson Dr., 816-350-3000
May 1, 2013 • Kansas City February 14, 2013 • St. Louis
Hampton Inn & Suites Country Club Plaza, 4600 Summit, Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport, (I-70 at N. Hanley Road),
816-448-4600 4450 Evans Place, 314-521-6444
May 9, 2013 • Columbia March 14, 2013 • Springfield
Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Rd., 573-442-6400 Holiday Inn Hotel & Stes, 2720 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-865-8600
April 4, 2013 • Columbia
May 22, 2013 • St. Louis Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Rd., 573-442-6400
Embassy Suites St. Louis-Airport, 11237 Lone Eagle Drive, May 15, 2013 • St. Louis
314-739-8929 Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, 191 Westport Plaza Dr.,
314-878-1500
