Agenda for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | EXHIBIT AREA SET-UP | Sand Harbor I/Tahoe B |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | REGISTRATION | Registration Office (2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | NEVADA JUDGES OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (NJLJ) EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING | Tahoe A |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | I DON’T WANT TO GO! REMEDIES' FOR RESIST/REFUSAL CASES (BREAKOUT FOR FAMILY JUDGES)
(1.5 Hours CJE/CLE) Stephanie Holland, Ph.D., Desert Psychological This presentation will help Courts better understand the complex aspects of refuse/resist dynamics the and how to address from the Bench. Custody cases are particularly challenging as Family Court professionals’ endeavor to separate fact from allegation, in the quest for the best interests of the children involved. When children present with resistance to spending time with one parent, or outright refuse to participate in parenting time, lawyers, custody evaluators, and courts look for the reasons why and then try to find solutions. For litigators, it can be a matter of proving to the court that one parent has undermined the relationship of the other with their child, or proving that the disfavored parent has engaged in a pattern of behavior that has led to the child to not want to be with them, or possibly something else. Resist-Refuse cases can quickly lead to entrenched dysfunctional behavior and severe impairment of children’s ability to function. Assessment is an important tool for assisting families, being mindful that the process may become so burdensome that relationships become unrecoverable. Practical strategies, including a broader conceptual model, integrating assessment into intervention, effective assistance from the court, and professional development will be addressed. | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 9:00 a.m. | EXHIBIT AREA OPENS Reusable water bottles have been generously provided by Outreach Smartphone Monitoring, LLC. | Sand Harbor I/Tahoe B |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: NEVADA DISTRICT JUDGES ASSOCIATION (NDJA) | Glenbrook |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: NEVADA JUDGES OF LIMITED JURISDICTION (NJLJ) | Marla Bay |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | CHILD WITNESS TESTIMONY/INTERVIEWS (BREAKOUT FOR FAMILY JUDGES)
(1.5 Ethics Hours CJE/CLE) Rebecca Nathanson, Ph.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas This session has been generously sponsored by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Calling on children to be interviewed or provide testimony in family law matters is a delicate concern. Dr. Rebecca Nathanson directs The Kids’ Court School and will share her expertise regarding the capabilities and limitations of children through different stages of development, providing judges with tools to manage such proceedings effectively and appropriately. | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 1:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | OPENING OF JUDICIAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2022 | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | JURY TRIAL MANAGEMENT (1 Hour CJE/CLE) Chief Judge Michael Gibbons, Nevada Court of Appeals Justice Lidia Stiglich, Supreme Court of Nevada Judge Melisa De La Garza, Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Scott Freeman, Second Judicial District Court Zachary Meyer, Esq. Many limited jurisdiction courts are addressing the relatively new challenges of jury trials for domestic violence cases, due to the Andersen decision. Many district court judges are new to the bench or have not conducted jury trials since the pandemic erupted. Where do you start if you haven’t had much experience with jury trials? What Are the concerns about how jurors are selected? How do you handle motions and objections? What about jury instructions and verdict forms? Do you use a current bench book? While emphasis will be on the challenges faced by the limited jurisdiction courts, all will be welcome to this interactive session. Chief Judge Michael Gibbons, will lead a team, including Justice Lidia Stiglich, Judge Melisa De La Garza, Judge Scott Freeman, and others, in focusing on the diverse elements of a jury trial. | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | SECOND ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP MEETING - WE MADE IT! (BREAKOUT)
(1 Hour CJE/CLE) Judge Linda Marquis, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Egan Walker, Second Judicial District Court Guardianship matters are dynamic. Are you keeping up with developments and changes? Please join Judge Walker and Judge Marquis as they lead a discussion with the aim of exchanging ideas and techniques with particular emphasis on tips for rural courts. Emerging issues and bench books and bench cards will be shared among attendees. | Tahoe D |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | BREAK AND EXHIBITORS | Sand Harbor I/Tahoe B |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | JURY TRIAL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) (1 Hour CJE/CLE) Chief Judge Michael Gibbons, Nevada Court of Appeals Justice Lidia Stiglich, Supreme Court of Nevada Judge Melisa De La Garza, Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Scott Freeman, Second Judicial District Court Zachary Meyer, Esq. See session description above. | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | SECOND ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP MEETING - WE MADE IT! (BREAKOUT, CONTINUED)
(1 Hour CJE/CLE) Judge Linda Marquis, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Egan Walker, Second Judicial District Court See session description above. | Tahoe D |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | BREAK & EXHIBITORS | Sand Harbor I/Tahoe B |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | JURY TRIAL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) (1 Hour CJE/CLE) Chief Judge Michael Gibbons, Nevada Court of Appeals Justice Lidia Stiglich, Supreme Court of Nevada Judge Melisa De La Garza, Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Scott Freeman, Second Judicial District Court Zachary Meyer, Esq. See session description above. | Sand Harbor II & III |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR SPECIALTY COURTS (BREAKOUT)
(1 Hour CJE/CLE) Judge Peggy Davis,(Ret.), National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The NADCP Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards outline all of the practices associated with decreased recidivism, cost savings, and other positive outcomes. The Standards are derived from scientific evidence proving which practices improve outcomes, avoid harmful effects, and make optimum use of scarce resources. | Tahoe D |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | OPENING RECEPTION A portion of the Opening Reception has been generously sponsored by Tyler Technologies, Inc. | Sand Harbor I/Tahoe B |
| 7:30 p.m. | EXHIBIT AREA CLOSED | Sand Harbor I |
| DINNER (ON YOUR OWN) | ||
| 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN |