GA Child Welfare Legal Academy 

In almost a third of child welfare cases, a parent's use of alcohol or other drugs is a factor in removing a child from the home.  In response, states are seeking alternatives to traditional dependency courts and Family Treatment Court is a promising model.  Over the last two decades, Family Treatment Courts have grown exponentially and served thousands of families across 35 states.  However, they present particular ethical challenges for attorneys working in them.  This Child Welfare Legal Academy will dive into the ethical challenges of Family Treatment Courts here in Georgia and across the country.  Our Visiting Scholars in Practice will highlight positive standards and discuss unique challenges for attorneys in these courts, such as competence, confidentiality, diligence and zealous advocacy.  Participants will gain an understanding of Family Treatment Courts and the need for rigorous ethical standards to protect the client and the attorney.

WE NO LONGER WILL BE ACCEPTING CLE PAYMENT AT THE DOOR.  IF INTERESTED IN OBTAINING CLE CREDIT, YOU MUST SELF-PAY TO THE GA STATE BAR - REMEMBER TO SIGN CLE ATTENDANCE SHEET DURING REGISTRATION.

COST:

Registration:  $10 (cash/check at the door)
2.0 Trial credits (GA Attorneys only): $10 (self-pay to GA State Bar).
1.5 Ethic Credits (GA Attorneys only) - has been applied for but not yet granted
For faster check-in, please have checks written and made payable to "Emory University."

Parking is located at the Lowergate Visitor Parking Deck (Emory University Hospital Visitor Parking Deck - 1717 Lowergate Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322).

We regret that the online payment option is not available at this time.  Please note that the registration fee for all participants is $10, payable only at the door, and includes materials, parking validation and light refreshments.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the door.  To speed registration, please have checks made payable to "Emory University" for $10 registration fee or exact change in cash.