This program will educate attendees on significant issues relating to the increase of assisted reproduction to procreate children. These issues are among those raised by the proposed Model Code on Assisted Reproductive Technologies —approved by the Family Law Council in February 2007—and which lawyers are increasingly encountering in their practices in domestic relations, estate planning, torts, medical liability, insurance and other fields of practice. Among the topics to be covered are the need for mental health counseling, donation or transfer of unused embryos, resolution of divorce disputes over embryo disposition, parentage of children conceived by these technologies, posthumous conception, compensation of gametes or embryo donors, commercialization of embryo provision, health insurance and damages.

Speakers

Nidhi Desai—Chicago, IL
Nanette Elster—Chicago, IL
Charles P. Kindregan—Boston, MA
Steve Lazarus—Los Angeles, CA
Steve H. Snyder—Maple Grove, MN
Elizabeth Swire Falker—New Rochelle, NY
Bruce L. Wilder, M.D.—Pittsburgh, PA

The Section of Family Law Reception and Dinner is a perfect way to unwind with your colleagues after the first full day of the Annual Meeting. Catch up with friends and network over cocktails and dinner while surrounded by a panoramic view of the colorful Fisherman's Wharf area and the skyline of the city at one of the oldest, most respected restaurants on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

Tickets: $95.00 (Remember to select this event when you register for Annual.)

Managing the business valuation engagement requires an understanding of the process as a whole. Beginning with choosing an expert and reviewing the engagement letter, the process includes the investigation, report, deposition, mediation, and trial. Learning each step in context can make a huge difference in the outcome for the client. This presentation explains how one can avoid falling into predictable traps.



Speakers

Christine Baker—Grand Rapids, MI
Miles Mason, Sr.—Memphis, TN

Join your colleagues as we look back at the Association year and look ahead to the future. The annual luncheon is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Section's accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year while enjoying lunch with family law practitioners from across the nation.

Tickets: $50.00 (Remember to select this event when you register for Annual.)

This is the 22nd year of the extremely popular, fast-moving program comprised of five-minute hot tips, strategies and techniques shared by nationally known experts. Come and learn from the best!

Moderators

Edward Kainen—Las Vegas, NV
Anne Marie Jackson—Washington, D.C.

Invited Experts

Melissa Avery—Indianapolis, IN
Lori Ann Colbert—Anchorage, AK
Patricia Coyne—Las Vegas, NV
Ray Dietrich—Tampa, FL
Howard Ecker—Las Vegas, NV
Scott Friedman—Columbus, OH
Dianna Gould-Saltman—Los Angeles, CA
Ann Price McCarthy—Carson City, NV
Lori W. Nelson—Salt Lake City, UT
Linda Ravdin—Bethesda, MD
Larry Rice—Memphis, TN
Kathleen M. Robertson—Los Altos, CA
Sheryl A. Shaughnessey—Fairfield, CT
Andrew "Drew" Soshnick—Indianapolis, IN
Harlan Tenenbaum—Wilmington, DE