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22nd Annual Family Law Conference

The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council invites you to its 22nd Annual Family Law Conference at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox,Massachusetts.

This conference will provide you with a unique opportunity to meet judges, socialize with colleagues and update your skills as you learn techniques and gain insights from our distinguished panel members consisting of judges and legal experts from a broad range of specialties.

NOTE: Accommodations at the Cranwell are no longer available. Please check availability at the following area hotels: Red Lion Inn, The Yankee Inn and the Hampton Inn & Suites.

Friday, Oct. 26

  • 3 p.m. - Registration
  • 4 p.m. - Child Support Guidelines Task Force Review and Recent Case Update
  • 6 p.m. – Welcome Reception

Saturday, Oct 27

  • 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Registration
  • 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and State of the Trial Court
  • 9 a.m. Session I: The New Era of Alimony -- Alimony One Year After the Alimony Reform Act
    10:30 a.m. – Break
  • 10:45 a.m. Session II: Demystifying the GAL Process -- Explanation and Preparation for your Client
  • Noon – Lunch
  • 1 p.m. Session III: Parenting Plans Focusing on the Best Interests of the Children
  • 3 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Click here to view the full conference schedule and faculty listing.

Faculty:

Marc E. Fitzgerald, Esq., conference co-chair
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston

Michael I. Flores, Esq., conference co-chair
Michael I. Flores, LLC, Orleans

Hon. Paula M. Carey
Chief Justice, Probate and Family Court

Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr.
Brighton Division, Boston Municipal Court Department, Brighton

Hon. Linda S. Fidnick
Hampshire County Probate and Family Court, Northampton

Hon. Anne M. Geoffrion
Hampden Probate & Family Court, Springfield

Hon. Patricia A. Gorman
John Adams Courthouse, Boston

Hon Barbara M. Hyland
John Adams Courthouse, Boston

Hon. Randy J. Kaplan
Nantucket Probate & Family Court, Nantucket

Hon. Robert W. Langlois (ret.)
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston

Hon. Anthony R. Nesi
Bristol Probate and Family Court

Hon. David G. Sacks
Hampden Probate & Family Court, Springfield

Jennifer Clapp, Esq.
Grindle, Robinson, Goodhue & Frolin, Wellesley

Dr. John Daignault, Psy.D.
GAL, Braintree

John Johnson
Chief Probation Officer, Bristol Probate and Family Court

Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Harvard Medical School

Deborah M. Faenza, Esq.
Ryan & Faenza, Walpole

Phyllis E. Federico, Esq.
Schmidt & Federico PC, Boston

Donna Feinberg, LICSW
Probation Officer, Norfolk Probate and Family Court

Susan A. Huettner, Esq.
Law Office of Susan A. Huettner, P.C., Sandwich

Kimberley J. Joyce, Esq.
Lee, Rivers & Corr LLP, Boston

Thomas A. Kenefick, III, Esq.
Law Office of Thomas A. Kenefick, III, P.C., Springfield

Evelyn Patsos, Esq.
Worcester Probate and Family Court

Amy K. Vaughn, Esq.
Ryan & Faenza, Walpole

Sponsoring Sections:

Family Law Section

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Non-member$300.00

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