Child Welfare Advanced Appellate Training

Target Audience:
This training is designed for attorneys handling appeals in child protective proceedings.

Background and Purpose:
This training will focus on strategies for effective brief writing and strengthening participants’ child welfare appellate practice skills. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit a prepared appellate brief for review and receive written critique from appellate practitioners.

Speakers:
Hon. Douglas B. Shapiro, Michigan Court of Appeals
Timothy Pinto, The University of Michigan Law School
Vivik S. Sankaran, The University of Michigan Law School

FAQs

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions?
For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Management Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch and coffee will be provided to participants; however, due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant.

What are my parking options?
Parking is free. When you enter the parking lot there will a gate blocking the entrance. Push the button on parking machine and it will print a white ticket. Bring the white ticket to the hotel registration desk and they will validate your parking.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in the "Dearborn/Southfield/Allen Park" meeting rooms.