The New York State Of ice of Court Administration
and
In collaboration with The Appellate Division, Fourth Department present
ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD LEGAL UPDATE
2012 This program is supported by Federal Court Improvement Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD CONTRACTS & CHILD WELFARE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE APPELLATE DIVISION, FOURTH DEPARTMENT
Present ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD UPDATE
JUNE 11th, 2012 THE DESMOND HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER ALBANY, NEW YORK
1:00 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. REGISTRATION AND SNACK
1:50 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. WELCOME Rachel Hahn, Esq. Coordinator, OCA Attorney for the Child Contracts
2:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ian Harris, Esq. Day One
3:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. BREAK
3:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. COMPLEX CUSTODY ISSUES AND ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD Michele A. Brown, Esq. Chief Attorney for the Child Children’s Legal Center
Jeffrey P. Wittmann, Ph.D Forensic Psychologist and Trial Consultant The Center for Forensic Psychology
. 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. DINNER & TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION
The Appellate Division, Fourth Department has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York from March 2, 2011 to March 1, 2014. This program has been approved for a total of (3.5) credit hours, of which one and one-half (1.5) credit hours can be applied toward the skills requirement, one-half (.5 ) credit hour can be applied toward the professional practice (family law) requirement, and one and one- half (1.5) credit hours can be applied toward the ethics and professionalism requirement. This program is suitable for experienced or newly admitted attorneys.
The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211 Please note: Several online map services show The Desmond on the wrong side of Interstate 87 (The Adirondack Northway). The hotel is actually located just West of the overpass of the Northway on the South side of Albany Shaker Road (NY State Route 155). If you encounter any difficulties as you make your way to The Desmond, please call the hotel toll-free at 800-448- 3500. Directions from the Albany International Airport: Proceed straight out of the airport. At the traffic light, make a left and follow signs for I-87 & I-90. (You will be on Albany Shaker Road.) Proceed straight through two traffic lights. At the third light, continue following signs towards I-87 & I-90. The Desmond is set back from the road and resembles a Colonial village. The hotel will come up on your right, before the highway, exactly 8/10 of a mile from the third traffic light. If you are arriving from the SOUTH or from the WEST: Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 24. After toll booths, take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) North to Exit 4 (Albany Airport exit). At the end of the ramp, go left on Wolf Road. At next traffic light, go left on Albany- Shaker Road. You will pass under the highway; do not get back on I-87 south. Rather, proceed straight through the intersection, and prepare to make a left turn. The Desmond is the first building on your left, set back from the road. It resembles a Colonial village. If you are arriving from the EAST: Take the Mass Turnpike West to Exit B1. "I-90 Albany West". Remain on I-90 West for 15-20 miles; you will see downtown Albany to your left about midway through the trek. Stay on I-90 until you see signs for "Montreal North". Exit I-90 and enter the Adirondack Northway heading NORTH toward Montreal. Exit at Exit 4 (Albany Airport exit). At bottom of ramp go left onto Wolf Road. At next traffic light, go left onto Albany-Shaker Road. You will pass under the highway; do not get back on I-87 south. Rather, proceed straight through the intersection, and prepare to make a left-hand turn. The Desmond is the first building on your left, set back from the road. It resembles a Colonial village. If you are arriving from the NORTH: Take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to Exit 4, "Albany Airport/Wolf Road". On ramp, bear to the right. At end of ramp, there is a traffic light. Go left onto Old Wolf Road. At the next traffic light go right onto Albany-Shaker Road and take an immediate left into our parking lot.
The Desmond is set back from the road, and resembles a Colonial village. The Desmond is pleased to offer free parking in front and behind the hotel entrance. Domestic Violence And Technology
Ian Harris, Esq.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ian Harris
Ian Harris is a Staff Attorney at Day One, where he provides legal advice, information, and direct representation to young survivors of intimate partner abuse. Ian is also an Adjunct Professor at Wagner College, where he teaches sociology and gender studies. He holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and an M.A. from the American University School of International Service.
P.O. Box 1507 Canal Street Station New York, NY 10013 P 212.566.8120 800.214.4150 F 212.566.8121
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If you are experiencing High-Tech Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence or Stalking:
1. Trust Your Instincts 2. Talk about Safety with Advocates & Other Supporters 3. Save and Document Everything
1. Trust Your Instincts