A Master Class in Advanced Trial Strategy for the VA Family Law Litigator

Schedule

Thu Jan 21 2027 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Omni Richmond Hotel | Richmond, VA

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About this Event

Don't Miss A Master Class in Advanced Trial Strategy for the Virginia Family Law Litigator! 6 Live CLE Hours Pending with 1 Hour of Ethics.


Join the Virginia Chapter of the AAML for a premier CLE program featuring leading family law attorneys, judges, and ethics experts from across the Commonwealth. Gain practical insights on AI protocols in local courtrooms, cross-examining mental health experts, representing challenging clients, relocation disputes from the judiciary's perspective, and navigating ethical dilemmas in high-conflict cases. This fast-paced program is designed for experienced practitioners seeking advanced strategies they can put to work immediately.


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Artificial Intelligence in Practice:
Host: Christopher Tate, Esq.

Info: Policies, Pitfalls, and Local Rules on AI Use in Filings


🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Cross-Examining the Expert:
Host: Sonya Powell, Esq.

Info: Custody Evaluators and Mental Health Evaluations


🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Rehabilitating the "Bad" Client
Host: Jennifer Leffler, Esq.

Info: Persuasive Strategy for Clients with Protective Orders or Rehab History (Working Lunch)


🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
On the Move
Host: Hon. Christie Leary

Info: A Judicial Perspective on What Persuades the Court - Moderated by Steven Goldman, Esq.


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Ethics Under Fire
Host: Renu Brennan, Esq.

Info: Withdrawal, Client Control, & Candor in the Tribunal in High-Conflict Cases (1hr of Ethics)


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Where is it happening?

Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, United States

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Tickets

USD 90.00 to USD 299.00

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