Family Law Section plans conference For August 3-6

The Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its “Family Law Mid-Summer Conference” Thursday through Sunday, August 3-6, at Mission Point Resort, One Lake Shore Dr. on Mackinac Island.

The conference will feature presentations by family law practitioners providing state-of-the-law education and tips on family law issues. In addition, the conference provides valuable opportunities to network with colleagues.

Topics and speakers include:

• Business Valuations, with Kaylee Simerson, Adamy Valuation; and Brian Bakker, Stout.

• Benefits of Using a Parent Coordinator, with Stephanie Judd, Judd & Fricke PLLC.

• The UCCJEA, with Matt DeLange, MI Family Law.

• Trauma Informed Lawyering, with Johanna Kohonen and Lynelle Morgan, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.

• Our Family Wizard Update, with Brian Benedetto.

• Divorcing Your Mortgage, with Carri Goldring.

• Birthparents Rights in the Adoption Process, with Dion Roddy, The Law Offices of Dion E. Roddy PLLC; and Liisa Speaker, Speaker Law Firm.

• Diversity and Respect in the Courts, with Amy Yu, Amy Yu PC.

• View from the Bench, with Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Carla Testani, Family Division.

• Evaluating and Weighing the Best Interest Factors, with Sean Blume, Sean Blume PLLC; and Alicia Storm, Markou Law PC.

• Listserv and Tech Tips, with Steve Heisler, The Heisler Law Group.

Cost for the “Family Law Mid-Summer Conference” is $195 for Family Law Section members; $225 for non-section members; and judges are welcome at no charge. Attendees need to reserve rooms directly with Mission Point Resort. To register for the conference, visit https://connect.michbar.org/familylaw/home.