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Event Information
2023 Advanced Family Law Topics for Bench and Bar
December 01, 2023
Dates
Friday, December 01, 2023Time
8:25 AM - 4:45 PMRegistration Deadline
Thursday, November 30, 2023Location
SC Bar Conference Center1501 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201-2730
Live in person hours at SC Bar Conference Center, 1501 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201. Includes Satellite Sites see below for locations and addresses.
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The South Carolina chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the South Carolina Bar CLE Division are proud to present the 5th Annual "Advanced Family Law Topics for the Bench and Bar." Course planner Ben Stevens has designed this program to address trending family law topics from an advanced practice perspective, offering in-depth analysis and practical guidance for successful practice in Family Court.
This seminar is one you will not want to miss!
This seminar is an advanced level program.
This program qualifies for 6.5 MCLE; 1.0 SA/MH
SC Supreme Commission on CLE Course # 932946
Seminar Locations
Attendees can register to attend in person at the SC Bar Conference Center in Columbia, or one of the 4 other locations listed below. All 5 sites count as "in-person" MCLE hours. Please make your selection during the registration process.
- Columbia-SC Bar Conference Center, 1501 Park Street
- Charleston- Charleston School of Law, 385 Meeting Street, Room 104
- THIS SITE IS FULL: Greenville- The University Center, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive (enter the building where all the college flags are) Rm 514
- Myrtle Beach- Horry Georgetown Tech, 950 Crabtree Lane, Room 601
- Beaufort: USC Bluffton Campus, 1 University Drive, Bluffton 29909, Campus Center 106
The South Carolina Bar is an accredited CLE provider in South Carolina only. Attorneys are responsible for seeking their own credit in other jurisdictions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in CLE programs and publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the South Carolina Bar, its sections, or committees. The South Carolina Bar believes that all Bar members have the right to both meaningful learning and to the exchange of ideas in a civil environment. The Bar reserves the right to remove or exclude any person from a Bar event if that person is causing inappropriate disturbance, behaving in a manner inconsistent with accepted standards of decorum, or in any way preventing fellow Bar members from meaningful participation and learning.
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1 University Blvd Bluffton, SC 29909 Campus Center 106 Location: USC Bluffton |
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Charleston
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385 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 Room 104 Location: Charleston School of Law |
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1501 Park Street Columbia, SC 29201 Location: SC Bar Conference Center |
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Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|
| C. Stricklin | S.C. Judicial Branch | - |
| J. Benjamin Stevens | The Stevens Law Group, LLC | - |
| James Thompson | Thompson Dove Law Group LLC | - |
| Jennifer Miller | Mt. Pleasant Wellness Center | - |
| Julianne Stokes | Stokes Family Law & Mediation, LLC | - |
| Marie-Louise Ramsdale | Ramsdale Law Firm | - |
| Megan Dell | Dell Family Law, P.C. | - |
| Missy Johnson | Elliott Davis, LLC | - |
| Rebecca West | Harling & West, LLC | - |
| William Britt | S.C. Department of Public Health | - |
| William Jordan | Hubbard & Gottschall Law, Ltd. Co. | - |
| Zachary Mueller | Mueller Forensic Accounting, LLC | - |
Policy
Continuing Education
Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
J. Benjamin Stevens, The Stevens Law Group, LLC, Spartanburg, SC
President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
8:30 a.m.
Following the Money Trail: Strategies for Locating Hidden Assets and Uncovering Inconsistencies
in Lifestyle and Reported Income
Missy Johnson, CPA, CVA, MAFF, Elliott Davis, Charleston, SC
Zachary H. Mueller, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFE, GreerWalker, Greenville, SC
9:30 a.m.
What Does Abuse Look Like When There Are No Bruises?
Megan Hunt Dell, Esq., Dell Family Law, P.C., Charleston, SC
10:15 a.m.
Morning Break
10:30 a.m.
Mastering the Art of Trial Readiness: Strategic Evidence Organization and Witness Preparation
Marie-Louise Ramsdale, Esq, Ramsdale Law Firm, Mt. Pleasant, SC
The Honorable C. Vance Stricklin, Jr., Family Court of the Fifth judicial Circuit, Columbia, SC
11:15 a.m.
Exploring the Evolving Landscape: Current Trends and Challenges in Drug Testing
Julianne M. Stokes, Esq., Stokes Family Law & Mediation, LLC, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jennifer Miller ND, RN, CHT, Mt. Pleasant Wellness Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.
What All Family Court Lawyers Need to Know About Adoption Law
James Fletcher Thompson, Esq., Thompson Dove Law Group LLC, Spartanburg, SC
2:15 p.m.
Lifting the Curtain: An Open (and Sometimes Irreverent) Reflection on Anxiety and Depression
William H. Jordan, Esq., United States Attorney's Office, Columbia, SC
3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Break
3:30 p.m.
The Anatomy of a Family Court Order: Crafting a Effective Final Order Through the Use of
Persuasive Writing
Rebecca West, Esq., Harling & West, LLC, Lexington, SC
4:00 p.m.
Changes to Vital Records Regulations and Bench & Bar Reference Guide
William D. Britt, Jr., Esq., Chief Counsel for Public Health
Caleb Cox, CPM, Director of Vital Statistics, S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control, Columbia, SC
4:45 p.m.
Adjourn