2021 GUARDIAN AD LITEM CHILD REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATION SEMINAR
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october 27 & 28
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING COVID-19: The McLean County Bar Association's GAL Planning Committee is working closely with the Holiday Inn Hotel to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all event attendees. Preparations for the Seminar will align with Illinois’ re-opening framework, including strict adherence to local and state coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines. We recognize guidance is likely to change between now and the Seminar.
Please know that masks will not be provided.
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
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[FORMALLY THE RADISSON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER]
8 traders circle - normal, illinois
agenda * biographies * materials
Presented by:
Dr. David Finn, Psy.D
Bryan Hinman
Danielle Kestnbaum
Hon. Jerelyn D. Maher, Retired
Ann Pieper, J.D.
Joshua Rinker, J.D.
Dr. David Thompson, PhD
Master of Ceremonies: Illinois Judicial 11th Circuit
Dr. David Finn, Psy.D
Bryan Hinman
Danielle Kestnbaum
Hon. Jerelyn D. Maher, Retired
Ann Pieper, J.D.
Joshua Rinker, J.D.
Dr. David Thompson, PhD
Master of Ceremonies: Illinois Judicial 11th Circuit
GAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (DAY 1) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021
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8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8.55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. |
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Welcome / Announcements Child Interviews Presenter: Dr. David Thompson, Ph.D. Morning Break Child Interviews Presenter: Dr. David Thompson, Ph.D. Lunch Our Family Wizard Presenter: Danielle Kestnbaum Cannabis (Part 1 - Overview) Presenter: Josh Rinker, J.D. Afternoon Break Cannabis (Part 2 - Mental Health) Presenter: Bryan Hinman Closing Remarks Happy Hour at The Holiday Inn Lobby area Sponsored by McLean County Bar Association |
GAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (DAY 2) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021
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8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8.55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. |
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Welcome and Announcements Family Dynamics/Domestic Violence Presenter: Dr. David Finn, Psy.D. Morning Break Family Dynamics/Domestic Violence Presenter: Dr. David Finn, Psy.D. Lunch Hearsay & Reports Presenter: Ann Pieper Afternoon Break Ethics & Caselaw Update Presenter: Hon. Jerelyn D. Maher, Retired Closing Remarks |