
*The conference is SOLD OUT. If you wish to be put on the waitlist please contact Dayna Ferrero
Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Family Law Section
*In-Person Attendance Only
10 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics and 5.0 are NAC Approved
Program Times:
- Thursday, October 24 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (MT)
- Friday, October 25 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (MT)
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (MT)
Registration Fees:
- Family Law Section Members – $350.00
- Standard Registration / Non-Section Members – $375.00
- Law Students – $200.00
Conference Agenda:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception and Networking Opportunity
Friday, October 25, 2024 – Day 1
8:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Keynote Address: Brain-Based Strategies for Family Law Practitioners
Carol Barkes, Carol Barkes, LLC
10:30 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
Jennifer Landhuis, The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
12:15 p.m. – Hosted Lunch, Sponsored by Soberlink
Presentation: Soberlink and How It Can Help Your Clients
Brian Wegener, Soberlink
1:00 p.m. – Ethics in Family Law
Hon. Diane M. Walker, Fourth Judicial District Magistrate Judge
Hon. Kyle O’Neal Schou, Fourth Judicial District Magistrate Judge
2:00 p.m. – Update on IFLRP and Idaho Magistrate Panel
Hon. Karin R. Seubert, Second Judicial District Magistrate Judge
Hon. Kerry E. Michaelson, Third Judicial District Magistrate Judge
Hon. Laurie A. Fortier, Fourth Judicial District Magistrate Judge
3:00 p.m. – Break
3:15 p.m. – Best Practices and Common Pitfalls in Family Law Appeals
Christopher Pooser, Stoel Rives LLP
4:15 p.m. – Idaho Family Case Law Update
Mackenzie E. Whatcott, Cosho Humphrey, LLP
5:15 p.m. – CLEs Conclude for the Day
5:30 p.m. – Award of Distinction Presentation – Hosted Social
6:30 p.m. – Dinner On Your Own
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – Day 2
7:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Judicial Perspectives
Hon. Jennifer L.K. Haemmerle, Fifth Judicial District Magistrate Judge
9:00 a.m. – Lending Options in Divorce Situations
Ben Nelson, DL Evans Bank
10:00 a.m. – Break
10:15 a.m. – The Economic Impact of Divorce | Expert Testimony
Randy Fortenbery, Washington State University
11:15 a.m. – Conference Concludes

Lodging Reservations:
Limelight Hotel
151 W. Main St. – Ketchum, ID
Rooms at the Limelight Hotel are now available to book by calling 888.218.3282 (between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm MT) or by emailing: ketchumreservations@limelighthotels.com.
The Run of the House Rate is $219/night and there is a 25% deposit. Parking is $25/night. We encourage you to book your room early as Ketchum is a popular tourist destination. The deadline to book rooms is September 24th to get the discounted rate. This is also the deadline to cancel your room without a penalty.
Extend your stay in Ketchum! The $219/night rate applies for an extended stay three days before or after the conference based upon availability.

