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10/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 11:16

ISBA Family Law Seminar: Early-bird registration ends Oct. 16

Event organizers encourage those interested in attending the 2024 ISBA Family Law Seminar to register by Oct. 16 to lock in the early-bird registration rate. Registering after this date will lead to a $50 late fee being included in registration costs. Registration is available here for this year's program taking place from Oct. 24-25 in person at the Sheraton West Des Moines and online. Whether you're an experienced attorney specializing in family law or simply looking to stay informed about the latest trends and updates, this seminar is for you.

The Family Law Seminar is sponsored by the ISBA Family and Juvenile Law Sectionand has been approved for 15 state CLE hours which includes 1 ethics and 1 wellness hour. Take advantage of this opportunity to earn substantial CLE credit, learn from the best, and strengthen your expertise in this ever-evolving field. This is your chance to ask questions and leave with practical insights you can use right away. Attend in-person or virtually to hear these highlighted presentations:

  • Using AI in Your Practice
    Tre Critelli, Executive Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Keeping Cases Out of Trial: Best Practices in Settlement Negotiations
    Alison Werner Smith, Hayek Moreland Smith & Bergus, LLP
  • Writs of Habeas Corpus in Family Law: State of the Law and Use
    Natalie Cronk, Kennedy Law Firm, PC
    Lori Klockau, Bray & Klockau PLC
  • Case Law Update
    Andrew Howie, Shindler Anderson Goplerud & Weese PC
  • Grief in Parents and Children in Family Law
    Diane Dornburg, Iowa Center for Children's Justice
    Kimberly Stamatelos, Office of Law & Mediation
  • Iowa's Legislative Process
    Jenny Dorman, Carney & Appleby PLC
Alongside the seminar, Cady Day will be observed on Oct. 25. To honor this day of public service, the ISBA and the Iowa Court of Appeals are hosting a blood drive during the Family Law Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are encouraged to participate in this blood drive to honor the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady. Be the reason for someone's heartbeat - sign up to donate today.

Blood Drive Registration

Organizers look forward to welcoming attendees to this popular annual seminar and are excited to celebrate Cady Day. For a list of other 2024 Cady Day events and projects, including opportunities to volunteer/participate, please visit here.

Family Law Registration

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