Complex Issues in Juvenile Court Practice XVI

Location

Creighton University
Harper Center Ballroom or Online
602 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68178

Introduction

Now in its 16th year, this seminar addresses more advanced areas of juvenile court practice. This year’s seminar will focus upon improving litigation skills, and includes panel presentations on the prosecution and defense of adjudications in juvenile proceedings. In addition, the seminar will offer a combined presentation by Project Harmony and law enforcement to help practitioners understand and respond to the challenging problem of human trafficking.

We are also honored to welcome Chief Justice Michael Heavican to the seminar, who will share his views on what the appellate courts look for in appeals from juvenile proceedings.

This seminar is co-sponsored by the Guardian ad Litem Project, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit corporation, Creighton University School of Law, and Creighton University Office of Continuing Education.

Upon registering, attendees may also choose to receive a link to order a copy of Juvenile Court Law and Practice (Thomson-Reuters Pub., 19th Ed., 2024-2025) by Christine P. Costantakos, at a specially -discounted rate.

Registration

$100

You may attend the seminar in person or remotely. Lunch will be provided to those attending in person.

Designed For

Lawyers, students.

Jointly Provided By 

• Creighton University School of Law
• Guardian ad Litem Project
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule

Friday, November 15, 2024

8:15 a.m.
Registration

8:40 a.m.
Welcome
Craig Dallon
Associate Dean
Creighton University School of Law

8:45 a.m.
Understanding and Responding to Trafficking of Minors
Katie Hansen, MA
Director of Anti-trafficking & Missing Youth Services, Project Harmony

Sgt. Brett Schrage
Missing Persons Unit, Omaha Police Department

10:15 a.m.
Break

10:25 a.m.
The Thompson Learning Community
Dusten Crichton, Thompson Learning Community University of Nebraska at Omaha

10:55 a.m.
Ethics: Duty of Zealous Representation: Using Civil Procedure & Rules of Evidence in Juvenile Cases
Chris Costantakos, JD

12:10 p.m.
Lunch Presentation: Appeals from Juvenile Court Cases
Michael Heavican
Chief Justice, Nebraska Supreme Court

1:10 p.m.
Mini-Break

1:15 p.m.
Case Law and Statutory Update
B. Gail Steen, JD

1:50 p.m.
Adjudications in Juvenile Proceedings: Prosecution Perspectives
Pam Hopkins, Dodge Country Attorney
Jennifer Joakim, Saunders County Attorney
Christopher McMahon, Douglas County Attorney

2:50 p.m.
Break

3 p.m.
Adjudications in Juvenile Proceedings: Defense Perspectives
Heather Colton, Pollack & Ball, Lincoln, NE
Reggie Young, Young & Young, Omaha, NE
Becca Chasek, Dawes County Public Defender, Chadron, NE

4 p.m.
Assessment Driven Decision Making Through a Risk-Needs-Responsivity Lens
Amoreena Brady
Juvenile Division Director, Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation

Amy Latshaw
Investigation & Assessment Specialist, Juvenile Probation Services Division

5 p.m.
Closing

EDUCATION CREDITS

Creighton University School of Law is an accredited sponsor of continuing legal education in the states of Nebraska & Iowa. This program has been approved for 7.75 hours of continuing legal education, including 1.25 hour of professional responsibility/ethics.

Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.