UPCOMING NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
massachusetts aaml ACADEMY ACADEMY IS BACK!
massachusetts aaml introduces new webinar series ON advanced family law topics
Beginning January 2022, the Massachusetts AAML Chapter will host one-hour seminars seeking to educate on advanced family law topics, such as complex business valuations, disclosure of trust interests, complex equity compensation, how courts deal with inherited assets upon divorce, and much more! More information and registration links coming soon.
MASSACHUSETTS AAML CHAPTER TO HOST 67TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON COUPLE AND FAMILY RELATIONS (ICCFR)
The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is proud to announce their partnership with the ICCFR to host Couple and Family Relationships in Times of Crisis (Coping Mechanisms and Innovative Responses from Support Systems / What we have Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, families have proven to be the cornerstone of their communities and the sources of greatest support for individuals, couples and children. However, the closure of educational and care facilities has meant the loss of contact with friends and peers for children, as well as for their parents. Home-schooling, often paired with working from home, has posed great challenges, especially for those families whose financial resources have been reduced. Families and individuals are affected by and respond to the crisis differently, and families that were already struggling are likely to feel those consequences and the loss of supportive structures most acutely. Social inequalities, especially in education, seem certain to be amplified by the pandemic and governmental responses to it.
The Conference
This conference seeks to answer questions about what the COVID-19 pandemic has meant for couples and families, as well as for service providers. Questions such as:
How does the pandemic affect children and those who care for them?
How did government responses to the crisis affect families’ and children’s well-being?
How can families and individuals be better prepared for these challenges?
Required service delivery innovations during the pandemic crisis – what worked or did not work
Do couples and families manifest the resilience to survive and recover?
How has the pandemic affected families that are living separately, divorcing or engaged in co-parenting and what are lessons learned to inform co-parenting best practices for the future?
What part does social cohesion play in overcoming the worst effects of the crisis?
There will be keynote presentations by experts from different parts of the world, complemented by workshops and discussion groups, allowing participants to share experiences and learn new skills.
Date: October 22 - 24, 2021
Click here for more information: https://iccfr.org/2021-conference-in-boston-usa/
fellow JENNIFER BINGHAM to speak at aaml midyear conference
Jennifer Bingham, Esq. is honored to participate in the the National AAML Midyear Meeting. Attorney Bingham will join a distinguished panel discussing “Avoid a Pyrrhic Victory: Trust Resolutions in Divorce”.
From AAML:
Avoid a Pyrrhic Victory: Trust Resolutions in Divorce
A panel discussion about issues and challenges associated with carrying out a settlement or favorable resolution in court where the trust is disregarded.
Panelists:
Amy J. Amundsen - Amundsen Legal Consulting, Memphis, TN
Jennifer A. Bingham - Saponaro Bingham, LLP, Wellesley, MA
Megan C. Knox - McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC, Cupertino, CA
Kimberly R. Willoughby, Willoughby & Associates, Golden, CA
Date: March 12, 2021
For more information, click here.
fellow JEFFREY SOILSON TO ADDRESS SENIOR PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE AND APPEAR ON MBA PANEL
Fellow Jeffrey Soilson will be speaking at a virtual luncheon of Senior Partners for Justice on November 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Mr. Soilson will address an important topic: COVID-19, Family Law and Silver Linings. Inquire here to attend the program.
Date: November 17, 2020
On December 3, 2020, Mr. Soilson will appear as a panelist at a CLE program of the Massachusetts Bar Association on the topic of Elevating the Family Law Bar, How Wellness and Civility Can Improve Competency and Why Being Good is Good for Everyone. Register here for the program which is free for all MBA members.
Date: December 3, 2020
fellow DAVID WILKINSON SPEAKING AT STAFFORD WEBINAR EVIDENTIARY CHALLENGES IN DIVORCE: AUTHENTICATING WRITINGS, ESI, TEXTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBCAM VIDEO
Fellow David Wilkinson will speak at this webinar that assists family law attorneys in understanding the intricacies of the rules of evidence to achieve a successful result in contested court proceedings. With personal information about parties available via an ever-expanding number of social networking sites and new methods of communication, counsel face evolving demands.
Authentication is becoming increasingly important as manipulating electronic data has become easier to accomplish and harder and harder to detect absent review by experts.
Practitioners must utilize proper procedures to authenticate everything from emails, text messages, and social media. Counsel need to understand when lay witnesses can provide opinions, the changing scope of the original evidence rule and self-authentication issues, and special hearsay issues. Developing effective approaches for restricting improper or even manipulated evidence, making proper objections, and setting forth offers of proof are also critical.
For more information or to register, click here.
Date: January 19, 2021
fellows gary todd and michael flores speaking at Massachusetts afcc annual conference
Fellows Gary Todd and Michael Flores will speak at the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Annual Meeting. The seminar topic is “Can You Hear What I Need?” Eliciting, Understanding, and Integrating Children’s Perspectives in Family Law Cases.
Date: March 27, 2020
For more information, click here.
FELLOW MICHAEL FLORES SERVING AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE AAML’S MID-YEAR CONFERENCE IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, DISCUSSING THE TOPIC OF negotiating tax clauses after the tcja
Date: March 16 - 21, 2020
Here is more information from the AAML National Site:
A week of exciting education, entertainment, food, and drinks with friends in splendid Montego Bay, Jamaica at the fabulous all-inclusive resort, Hyatt Ziva/Zilara. We have something for everyone to enjoy. Experience pristine beaches, luxurious accommodations, world-class “from the heart” service, unlimited dining and premium drinks. This will be a Mid-Year meeting like no other. Don’t miss this AAML, first-ever, all-inclusive experience. Rooms are limited. Prices go up after August deadline. Where: Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall
Rose Hall Road, A1
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Contact: Jill Pena
jill@aaml.org
312-263-6477