Category: Family Law Category: Family Law (show less)

Speakers
Erika Ducati
Representation Program Coordinator

Jill McInerney
Program Manager

This one hour training will review the requirements of attorney-client communication from both an ethical and zealous advocacy frame, and consider how the use of court-appointed family engagement specialists can assist attorneys in providing client-centered and trauma-informed communication while maintaining appropriate boundaries. We will also provide guidance about the types of clients that can most benefit from CAFES multidisciplinary representation, how to determine case goals for CAFES work, and review the nuts and bolts of requesting and maintaining CAFES as part of your legal team.

Topics
-When and how to submit a CAFES referral
-Best methods of CAFES-attorney collaboration and communication
-Creating case goals and scope of CAFES work
-Role of the CAFES distinguished from the Child Welfare Worker
-Application of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality
-Statutory authority of the role of the CAFES
-Positive outcomes of interdisciplinary, client-focused representation
-Introduction of our CAFES team and their expertise

Since there is no opportunity to ask questions of the panelists, this program counts toward self-study credit only.

Credit minutes for this program will be entered into your NHMCLE ART Account for you.