Clinical & Legal Strategies for Responding to DV Tactics of People of Means
A Continuing Education Seminar
Presented by The Weitzman Center and The Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center at DePaul University School of Law
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 ● 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm ● De Paul University Law School
One East Jackson Blvd., 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Co-sponsored by:
NASW, Illinois Chapter ● Chicago Bar Association ● Illinois State Bar Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Time
8:00 - 8:30 Registration & Coffee
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome & Overview Barbara Hausman & Suzanne T. Isaacs
8:45 – noon Overlooked & Underserved (Plenary Session) Suzanne T. Isaacs (Moderator)
Defining the Population & the Challenges - Leslie Landis, JD
Entry Issues for Medical Professionals - Xavier Pombar, DO & Patricia Prentice RN, MBA
Traits & Tactics in Abuse Cases from the Clinical Perspective - Susan Weitzman, PhD, LCSW
“Parade of Horribles” - Abuse Tactics from the Legal Perspective – David H. Hopkins, JD
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch & ”Views from the Bench” - Hon. Robert J. Anderson and Hon. Grace G. Dickler
1:30 – 4:00 See ● Screen ● Act (Simultaneous Breakout Sessions)
Skill Development for Lawyers
Introduction – Lee Barrie
Litigation Tools to Combat Abusive Tactics – David H. Hopkins, JD & Karen M. Schetz, JD
Skill Development for Clinicians
Introduction – Sharon Zarozny
Clinical Strategies & Tools – Susan Weitzman, PhD & Patricia Prentice RN, MBA
4:00 – 4:30 Interdisciplinary Wrap-Up (Plenary Session)
Q&As and Closing Remarks – Jill Egizzi, Moderator & all Principal Speakers
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Lunch is included; two 15 min. breaks are planned.
Early Bird Registration: $60 by April 1, 2013 / $75 after April 1, 2012