Course Description


Training:  Upgrade Your Arsenal: Key Cases You Need to Know

Our GAL Appellate Team will present six cases that you need to know. The following cases are discussed:

  • V.S. v. Dep’t of Children & Families 
  • E.K. v. Dep’t of Children & Families  
  • A.P. v. Dep’t of Children & Families 
  • L.C.A. v. Dep’t of Children & Families 
  • C.P. v. Dep’t of Children & Families
  • Kistner v. Dep’t of Children & Families (In re M.R.) 

Guest Speakers: 

  • Laura Lee, Esq. / Senior Attorney, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Appellate Division
  • Samantha Valley, Esq. / Senior Attorney, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Appellate Division
  • Stephanie Novenario, Esq. / Senior Attorney, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Appellate Division
  • Sarah Weitz, Esq. / Senior Attorney, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Appellate Division

1 Hour CLE Credit 

0.5 In-Service Hour Available

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Training Specialists

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Training Team

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Upgrade Your Arsenal: Key Cases You Need to Know (October 2021)

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    • Quick Review

    • Thoughts & Feedback

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