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7th Annual

Family Law On The Front Lines

Galveston Jun 28-29, 2007 Moody Gardens
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Galveston Jun 28-29, 2007
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Overview

The conference will provide resources, forms, checklists, strategies, solutions and discussion for the real-world problems faced by practitioners. Topics include:
• An in-depth look at electronic evidence
• Presenting a domestic violence case to the court
• How to represent a client facing a family violence accusation
• Appellate deadlines
• How to effectively cross-examine a psychologist
• Spousal maintenance and alimony
• Divorce calculations
• Property issues
• Representing the difficult client
• Calculating net resources without a W-2
• Presenting an economic contribution or reimbursement claim at trial
(and more!)

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 June 28, 2007
  • Day 2 June 29, 2007
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, June 28, 2007
  • 9:00 am
    Galveston Only
    1.00 hr
    Sex, Lies and the Internet
    An indepth look at the benefits and pitfalls associated with electronic evidence, computers and the internet. An examination of how it may affect a family law case and the possible criminal implications associated with certain behavior. A discussion will ensue which will provide different perspectives from a family law attorney, a psychologist and from a family law judge.

    J. Randall Price, J. Randall Price, Ph.D - Richardson, TX
    Diana S. Friedman, Diana S Friedman PC - Dallas, TX
    Christopher Martin Lake, Bruneman, Lake & Griffin, LLP - Dallas, TX
    David Anthony Lopez, Dallas, TX

  • 10:00 am
    Galveston Only
    1.50 hrs
    0.25 hr ethics
    Presenting a Domestic Violence Case to the Court
    This presentation will take you from your first meeting with a client to trial with a focus on gathering and presenting evidence that is compelling to the court.

    Jeana Lungwitz, Domestic Violence Clinic - Austin, TX

  • 10:30 am
    Break
    Break

  • 10:45 am
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    "I Plead the Fifth" — When Family Law Becomes Criminal
    This presentation will include suggestions on how to represent a client facing a family violence accusation; what a family law attorney should know about digital or computer-generated evidence, telecommunication and computer crimes; plus, practical tips on how to murder your spouse and avoid indictment—ten best res gestae statements.

    E. X. Martin III, Attorney at Law - Dallas, TX

  • 11:30 am
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Appellate Deadlines—Timing and Post Trial Relief
    Basic appellate information useful to the family law practitioner, including the types of relief available in most family law cases, standards of review, timelines and the importance of preserving the record.

    Heather Leah King, The King Firm - Fort Worth, TX

  • Thursday Afternoon, June 28, 2007
  • 12:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    Creative Presentation of a Family Law Case
    Demonstrative evidence presentation.

    Thomas P. Goranson, Goranson, Bain, Larsen, Greenwald, Mault - Dallas, TX
    Kathryn L. Pruitt, Webb, Voyles & Pruitt, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 1:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    How to Effectively Cross Examine a Psychologist
    Preparing for the cross examination of a court appointed mental heath expert; including what to look for in the report and how to interpret the testing.

    Jonathan W. Gould, Jonathan W. Gould, Ph.D., ABPP, Forensic Psychological Services - Charlotte, NC
    Lynn Kamin, Jenkins & Kamin LLP - Houston, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Spousal Maintenance and Alimony - What They Are and What They Aren't
    Spousal maintenance and alimony are simply not the same creature. This presentation will discuss the differences between the two, especially with regards to drafting and enforcement, and outline why the difference is so important.

    Angela G. Pence England, Tindall & England, PC - Houston, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    Break
    Break

  • 2:45 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Divorce Calculations and How to Present Them to the Trier of Fact
    A discussion of the steps involved in performing certain calculations that are common in divorces involving both modest and large estates. Electronic tools and templates created to perform the calculations will be provided by request.

    Haran Levy CPA, UHY Advosros FLVA, Inc. - Houston, TX

  • 3:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    How to Find Property Issues in the Wind, the Rain, and the Ground
    In addition to oil and gas royalty income, an emerging source of royalty and revenue are found in wind turbines and water reserviors on private lands. This presentation explores the rights of property owners and spouses and methods for evaluation and division of mineral, water and wind farm assets. Issues of characterization and evaluation are also addressed.

    Ann Eileen Coover, Coover & Coover - Corpus Christi, TX

  • 3:45 pm
    Galveston Only
    1.00 hr
    Words from the Wise

    Thomas L. Ausley, Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, L.L. - Austin, TX
    Wendy S. Burgower, Burgower & Rainwater, LLP - Houston, TX
    Moderator:
    Warren Cole, The Law Office Of Warren Cole - Houston, TX
    Katherine Anne Kinser, Kinser & Bates, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
    James M. Loveless, Fort Worth, TX

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, June 29, 2007
  • 9:00 am
    Galveston Only
    1.00 hr
    0.50 hr ethics
    Representing the Difficult Client
    A panel discussion on the ethical and legal issues relating to problem client such as: a client with a lack of mental capacity; addicted client; abusive client, etc.; how to identify the client; what are your obligations as the attorney; how do you defend the bad facts in court; and how can you zealously advocate for a client you do not believe in.

    Joan Anderson, Texian Management Assoc Inc. - Houston, TX
    Thomas L. Ausley, Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, L.L. - Austin, TX
    Warren Cole, The Law Office Of Warren Cole - Houston, TX

  • 10:00 am
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Calculating Net Resources Without a W-2
    This session focuses on the ways to find the true "income" of obligors in non-traditional jobs such as partnerships, closely held business owners, trust fund babies, professionals, and athletes. The need to focus on alternative sources of "salary" such as dividends, distributions, bonuses, and deferred compensation and how to use these sources to make a net resource calcuation is also included.

    Bryan C. Rice, Hartman Leito & Bolt, LLP - Ft. Worth, TX

  • 10:30 am
    Break
    Break

  • 10:45 am
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Asserting and Overcoming Hearsay Objections in the Electronic Age

    Sydney A. Beckman, Charleston School of Law - Charleston, SC

  • 11:30 am
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Understanding Corporate Benefits
    A comprehensive review of the characterization, valuation and diversion of employee benefits.

    Randall B. Wilhite, Fullenweider & Wilhite, L.L.P. - Houston, TX

  • Friday Afternoon, June 29, 2007
  • 12:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    Are You Smart Enough to be a Family Law Attorney?
    While other game shows may ask contestants to prove they are smarter than a fifth grader, we'll be calling upon contestants from the audience to answer questions about things that every family lawyer should know. Answer the questions correctly and win "fabulous" prizes. Get the answer wrong and end having to admit that your aren't smart enough to be a family law attorney.

    Karl E. Hays, Law Offices Of Karl E. Hays - Austin, TX
    William D. Powers, Law Offices Of William D Powers - Austin, TX
    James A. Vaught, McCullar Vaught, P.C.. - Austin, TX
    Warren Lloyd Vavra, Court Administrators Office - Austin, TX

  • 1:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.75 hr
    Presenting an Economic Contribution or Reimbursment Claim at Trial
    Practical tips for preparing, presenting and proving reimbursement and economic contribution claims at trial.

    Janet McCullar Vavra, McCullar Vaught, P.C. - Austin, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    ERISA Beyond Child Support — Creative Use of the QDRO

    Angela Melina Raab, Austin, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    Break
    Break

  • 2:45 pm
    Galveston Only
    0.50 hr
    Top Ten Evidentiary Issues in Family Law
    What the family lawyer must know to get it in or keep it out!

    Barbara D. Nunneley, Nunneley Family Law Center - Hurst, TX

  • 3:15 pm
    Galveston Only
    1.00 hr
    Overruled - A View From the Bench

    Barbara D. Nunneley, Nunneley Family Law Center - Hurst, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. John K. Dietz, Travis County Courthouse - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Marilea Whatley Lewis, 330th Judicial District Court - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Judy L. Warne, 257th Judicial District Court - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Sandra Lee Watts, 117th District Court - Corpus Christi, TX

  • Day 1 June 28, 2007
  • Day 2 June 29, 2007
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Conference Faculty

Joan Anderson

Texian Management Assoc Inc.
Houston, TX

Thomas L. Ausley

Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, L.L.
Austin, TX

Sydney A. Beckman

Charleston School of Law
Charleston, SC

Wendy S. Burgower

Burgower & Rainwater, LLP
Houston, TX

Warren Cole

The Law Office Of Warren Cole
Houston, TX

Ann Eileen Coover

Coover & Coover
Corpus Christi, TX

Hon. John K. Dietz

Travis County Courthouse
Austin, TX

Diana S. Friedman

Diana S Friedman PC
Dallas, TX

Thomas P. Goranson

Goranson, Bain, Larsen, Greenwald, Mault
Dallas, TX

Jonathan W. Gould

Jonathan W. Gould, Ph.D., ABPP, Forensic Psychological Services
Charlotte, NC

Karl E. Hays

Law Offices Of Karl E. Hays
Austin, TX

Lynn Kamin

Jenkins & Kamin LLP
Houston, TX

Heather Leah King

The King Firm
Fort Worth, TX

Katherine Anne Kinser

Kinser & Bates, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Christopher Martin Lake

Bruneman, Lake & Griffin, LLP
Dallas, TX

Haran Levy CPA

UHY Advosros FLVA, Inc.
Houston, TX

Marilea Whatley Lewis

330th Judicial District Court
Dallas, TX

David Anthony Lopez

Dallas, TX

James M. Loveless

Fort Worth, TX

Jeana Lungwitz

Domestic Violence Clinic
Austin, TX

E. X. Martin III

Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

Janet McCullar Vavra

McCullar Vaught, P.C.
Austin, TX

Angela Melina Raab

Austin, TX

Barbara D. Nunneley

Nunneley Family Law Center
Hurst, TX

Angela G. Pence England

Tindall & England, PC
Houston, TX

William D. Powers

Law Offices Of William D Powers
Austin, TX

J. Randall Price

J. Randall Price, Ph.D
Richardson, TX

Kathryn L. Pruitt

Webb, Voyles & Pruitt, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Bryan C. Rice

Hartman Leito & Bolt, LLP
Ft. Worth, TX

James A. Vaught

McCullar Vaught, P.C..
Austin, TX

Warren Lloyd Vavra

Court Administrators Office
Austin, TX

Hon. Judy L. Warne

257th Judicial District Court
Houston, TX

Sandra Lee Watts

117th District Court
Corpus Christi, TX

Randall B. Wilhite

Fullenweider & Wilhite, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Sherri Ann Evans—Co-Chair

Short Jenkins & Kamin,LLP
Houston, TX

James A. Vaught—Co-Chair

McCullar Vaught, P.C..
Austin, TX

Ann Eileen Coover

Coover & Coover
Corpus Christi, TX

Diana S. Friedman

Diana S Friedman PC
Dallas, TX

Karl E. Hays

Law Offices Of Karl E. Hays
Austin, TX

Heather Leah King

The King Firm
Fort Worth, TX

Jeana Lungwitz

Domestic Violence Clinic
Austin, TX

Janet McCullar Vavra

McCullar Vaught, P.C.
Austin, TX

Angela G. Pence England

Tindall & England, PC
Houston, TX

Credit Info

  • Galveston
  • Galveston
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 13.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Trial Law, Family Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 13.00 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Trial Law, Family Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Galveston – Jun 28-29, 2007 – Moody Gardens
Conference Concluded
Galveston – Jun 28-29, 2007
Conference Concluded
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Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Jun 20, 2007

$525.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jun 22, 2007

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jun 25, 2007
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Mar 30, 2007

$0 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jun 28, 2007

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Moody Gardens

Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX
888.388.8484 (reservations)

Accommodations

$164.00 good through Jun 13, 2007

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Complimentary; Valet: $7 day, $10 night

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