2024 Idaho Family Law Conference (Ketchum)

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Family Law Section

*In-Person Attendance Only
10.25 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. Matthew B. Schelstrate, 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 24^th 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.