MoBarCLE presents 8-hour Guardian ad Litem Training, a continuing legal education seminar. For more information on GAL training or other Missouri CLE programs, visit http://www.mobarcle.org

1. MoBarCLE and the FAMILY Law SECTION are proud to present this quality SEMINAR
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8.0 MCLE
hours
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CLE Replays
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Live Seminars:
March 22, 2012 • Kansas City
Holiday Inn CoCo Key Resort
April 12, 2012 • Columbia
Missouri School Boards’ Association
April 27, 2012 • St. Louis
8-hour
Doubletree St. Louis-Westport
May 4, 2012 • Kirksville
Truman State University
2012
May 31, 2012 • St. Joseph
Stoney Creek Inn
June 28, 2012 • Cape Girardeau
Southeast Missouri State University
Show Me Center
Video Replays: Guardian ad Litem
July 26, 2012 • Nevada
Country Inn & Suites
Training
August 17, 2012 • West Plains
Beard Law Firm
August 24, 2012 • Hannibal
Quality Inn
September 7, 2012 • Maryville
Holiday Inn Express
September 20, 2012 • Steelville
Ozark Regional Library
October 4, 2012 • Sedalia
Comfort Inn Sedalia Station
October 12, 2012 • Charleston
Clara Drinkwater Newnam Library
November 1, 2012 • Troy
Lincoln County Fire Protection
District
Live Webcast:
April 12, 2012
www.mobarcle.org

2. Program Planning Committee:
Allan F. Stewart, Stewart Mittleman Heggie Henry, LLC, Clayton
8-hour
2012 Shannon DeSanctis Grisham, Pratt, Fossard & Jensen, LLC, Springfield
Deborah C. Moron Henry, Stewart, Mittleman, Heggie & Henry LLC, St. Louis
Jill M. Katz, Attorney at Law, Kansas City
Larry V. Swall II, Swall Carmody & Hutchings, LLC, Liberty
Guardian ad Litem Moderators:
Training
Allan F. Stewart (St. Louis)
Jill M. Katz (Kansas City, Kirksville and St. Joseph)
Larry V. Swall II (Columbia and Cape Girardeau)
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
11:10 – 12:00 As Guardians ad Litem We Are
8:30 – 9:20 What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Required to Have a Basic
Statutory definitions are broad and case law definitions Understanding of Child
are case specific – do we just know it when we see it? Development
Learn how to identify child abuse and neglect from a We will explore child development in the context of
legal perspective, with a review of relevant laws and interviewing children and age appropriate parenting
major cases defining child abuse and neglect. plans. Additionally, we will discuss how and what
Speaker: Larry V. Swall II (Kansas City, Columbia, information to provide to the client under the new
St. Joseph and Cape Girardeau); Patricia M. Scaglia, Guardian ad Litem Standards.
Scaglia Law Firm, LLC (St. Louis and Kirksville) Speakers:
Kansas City: Kevin Chafin LPC, Mediator/Therapist
9:20 – 10:10 The Role of Guardian ad Litem Columbia: Nichole Salmons, MSW, LCSW
Utilizing the new Guardian ad Litem Standards, we St. Louis: Dr. David B. Clark, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
will explore the role of the Guardian ad Litem in the Kirksville: TBA
custody process and in the child abuse and neglect St. Joseph: TBA
process. Learn how to diligently advocate a position in Cape Girardeau: Gloria N. Miller, Brad Robinson and
the best interest of the child. Associates
Speaker: Patricia M. Scaglia (all locations)
12:00 – 1:10 Lunch (on your own)
10:10 – 10:20 Break
1:10 – 2:00 Understanding Best Interests
10:20 – 11:10 Many Actions Allow Child Abuse and Permanency Planning Discussion – to include
Neglect to Be Alleged in Administrative the right of the child to be with his or her family
Proceedings, As Well As in the Court and permanency options such as reunification,
Systems guardianship, adoption, long term care, and
The interrelationships between social services, independent living.
criminal investigations, criminal prosecutions, and Panelists:
Juvenile/Family Court matters filed by the state and Kansas City: Prof. Mary Kay O’Malley, UMKC
private custody matters are an important maze to be School of Law
understood by the Guardian ad Litem. We will explore Columbia: Elizabeth K. Magee, Attorney at Law
this interrelationship, along with learning how to fully St. Louis: Hon. Kristine A. Kerr, St. Louis County
utilize the available information. Learn how to access Family Court, Sharon Mink, Family Connections
records and utilize traditional discovery mechanisms in Kirksville: Kadie Campbell Johnson, Attorney at Law
your advocacy. St. Joseph: Molly J. Lauber, Blessing & Long, LLC
Speaker: Jill M. Katz (all locations) Cape Girardeau: TBA
2:00 – 2:50 Understanding Best Interests
Each child and family is unique. In this segment, we
will explore the impact of cultural and ethnic diversity
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and gender specific issues on permanency planning,
as well as the role of the Guardian ad Litem in the
Partial funding for GAL Training creation of child and family specific parenting plans.
CLE provided by MO Task Force on
Children’s Justice
The obligation of the Guardian ad Litem to understand
51 Y ears of Excellence family and child specific issues in relationship to

3. reunification plans will be discussed. Additionally,
the impact of the cultural and ethnic backgrounds on 3:55 – 4:45 Identifying and Finding Psychological,
decisions made by the family and the professionals Social and Educational Services for
will be explored. Children and Their Parents is Crucial
Speakers: When Advocating for Children
Kansas City: Prof. Mary Kay O’Malley and Jill M. Katz The panel will provide practical information to help the
Columbia: Elizabeth K. Magee Guardian ad Litem identify, locate and access services
St. Louis: Hon. Kristine A. Kerr and Sharon Mink to assist clients and their families.
Kirksville: Kadie Campbell Johnson Panelists:
St. Joseph: Molly J. Lauber Kansas City: Hon. Patrick W. Campbell, Jackson
Cape Girardeau: TBA County Circuit Court, Lori Burns-Bucklew, Shook
Hardy & Bacon LLP, Dawn Kuhlman, MA, Office of
2:50 – 3:05 Break Dispute Resolution Services, Clay County Circuit Court,
Charlotte Williams-Rice, Missouri Children’s Division
3:05 – 3:55 Family and Domestic Violence and Kate Nolen, Director of Legal Services, Jackson
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects a County CASA
large portion of the community. This session will focus Columbia: Cindy Garrett, Boone County Family Court
on the nature and dynamics of domestic violence, and Julia L. Baker, Program Development Specialist,
as well as offering tools to assist in interviewing and Missouri CASA
St. Louis: Kelley Winkler, Voices for Children and
assessment when a family is affected by domestic
Kate Tansey, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director,
violence. This session will provide you with tips on
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund
creating parenting plans that provide safety to victims Kirksville: Sherri Rider, Clark County Drug Court,
of domestic violence. This session will also discuss Eric DeRosear, 1st Judicial Circuit Juvenile Officer, and
the role of counseling when domestic violence has Sandy Slocum, Executive Director, Adair County CASA
occurred, as well as the responsibility of the abuser to St. Joseph: Lori Burns-Bucklew, Dawn Kuhlman,
engage in services. Charlotte Williams-Rice and Chris Huffman,
Speakers: Shannon DeSanctis Grisham (Kansas Buchanan County Juvenile Office
City, St. Louis, Kirksville, St. Joseph) Cape Girardeau: Linda Nash, Executive Director,
Jill M. Katz (Columbia) CASA of Southeast Missouri
4:45 Adjourn
2012 8-Hour GAL Training B
Send payment to: The Missouri Bar, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119, phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128,
FAX 573-659-8931. Paid registrations may be received by mail, phone, fax, or online at www.mobarcle.org.
Please make payment by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.
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m April 12, 2012 • Columbia
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m May 4, 2012 • Kirksville
Bar Number (if admitted in Missouri) _________________________ m May 31, 2012 • St. Joseph
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m August 24, 2012 • Hannibal
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m September 20, 2012 • Steelville
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m October 12, 2012 • Charleston
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4. 8-hour
2012
The Missouri Bar Guardian ad Litem Nonprofit Org.
P.O. Box 119 Training U.S. POSTAGE
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119 PAID
Jefferson City, MO
Permit No. 312
Live Seminars Course materials:
March 22, 2012 • Kansas City Prepared by the speakers.
Holiday Inn CoCo Key Resort, 9103 E. 39th Street, 816-737-0200 Registrants for the live programs or video replays will receive
April 12, 2012 • Columbia printed copies of the course materials the day of the program.
Missouri School Boards Assn., 2100 I-70 Drive SW, 573-445-9920
April 27, 2012 • St. Louis Registrants for the internet webcast to their home or office
Doubletree St. Louis-Westport, 1973 Craigshire Rd., 314-434-0100 will receive instructions by e-mail or fax that will include a link to
May 4, 2012 • Kirksville view the webcast and the web address to download the course
Student Union Building, Truman State University, materials prior to the seminar. Printed materials may be purchased
901 South Franklin, 660-785-4186 for an additional $99.
May 31, 2012 • St. Joseph
Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 North Woodbine Rd., 816-901-9600 Credit:
June 28, 2012 • Cape Girardeau This program qualifies for 8.0 MCLE credit hours. Kansas credit
Show-Me Center, Southeast Mo. State University, has been applied for at the live and video replay programs only.
1333 N. Sprigg St., 573-651-2297 Please note: participation in the internet webcast will not
qualify for Kansas credit.
Video Replays
July 26, 2012 • Nevada Comments, Suggestions & Inquiries:
Country Inn & Suites, 2520 East Austin Blvd., 417-667-9292 Contact The Missouri Bar, CLE Department, P.O. Box 119,
August 17, 2012 • West Plains Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119; phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013
Beard Law Firm, 620 Porter Wagoner Blvd., 417-255-0320 or 573-635-4128; fax 573-659-8931.
August 24, 2012 • Hannibal
Special accommodations:
Quality Inn, 120 Lindsey Dr., 573-221-4001
If you need special accommodations addressed by the Americans
September 7, 2012 • Maryville
with Disabilities Act, please contact Becky Brenneke at 573-638-2237
Holiday Inn Express, 2929 South Main, 660-562-9949
at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.
September 20, 2012 • Steelville
Ozark Regional Library, 210 S. Third, 573-775-2338 Cancellations:
October 4, 2012 • Sedalia We know you are busy! A colleague may attend in your place if he
Comfort Inn Sedalia Station, 3600 West Broadway, 660-829-5050 or she could have registered at the same price. If you are unable
October 12, 2012 • Charleston to attend a program, cancellation of registration must be received
Clara Drinkwater Newnam Library, 105 East Marshall, 573-683-6748 in writing by MoBarCLE no later than 2 business days (Monday-
November 1, 2012 • Troy Friday) after the program concludes. Otherwise, you will receive
Lincoln County Fire Protection Dist., Community Room, the course materials in full consideration of tuition paid. Please
Lower Level, 700 East Cherry St., 636-528-8567 Note: If you cancel your registration after MoBarCLE sends you
the link to download the materials, a refund will be issued less the
fee of $75 for the downloadable course materials.