Brave New World: Is the Future of Family Law Utopian, Dystopian or Somewhere in Between?

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1 Family Law Brave New World: Is the Future of Family Law Utopian, Dystopian or Somewhere in Between? 2018 Family Law Section Annual Meeting LIVE Friday Saturday, May 4 5, 2018 Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC CLE CREDIT: 6.0 Hours Includes 1.0 Hour Ethics/ Professional Responsibility Qualifies for North Carolina State Bar Family Law Specialization credit UPDATES & REGISTRATION Planned by the NCBA Family Law Section SUMMARY: How can you tackle today s (and tomorrow s) family law practice with yesterday s law? What do you do when society and technology are changing faster than the statutes are changing? At this program we identify areas in which the reality of current practice may not mesh with the current statutes, discuss areas in which changes may be needed and explore creative approaches to practicing family law in the near future. The North Carolina Bar Association is accredited by the North Carolina State Bar as a provider of continuing legal education.

2 Brave New World: Is the Future of Family Law Utopian, Dystopian or Somewhere in Between? #668FLM Friday Saturday, May 4 5, 2018 FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE* PHONE* FAX* MAIL** Attn: Accounting NCBA, P.O. Box 3688, Cary, NC *Credit cards only. **Please make checks payable to the NCBA. TUITION LIVE Select format and tuiton rate below. REGISTRANT TYPE NCBA Family Law Section Member NCBA Member Non-member NCBA Paralegal Division Member Full-time LANC Attorney (NCBA Member) 1st Year Licensed in NC (NCBA Member) CLE Passport Holder Judge (NCBA Member) Clerk of Court (NCBA Member) Law Professor (NCBA Member) EARLY BIRD TUITION Received one week prior to program date. $320 $340 $410 These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition. These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition or include any MCLE fees. REGULAR TUITION Received less than one week prior to program date. $355 $380 $455 $285 $285 $99 6 tokens $75 VIDEO REPLAYS This program is available as a Video Replay. Video Replays of an NCBA CLE may not include all breakout sessions or tracks presented at the original Live program. To see the Video Replay schedule for this program, visit REGISTRANT INFORMATION Please print clearly. 668FLM-B Print Full Name: Firm/Organization Name: Address: City, State and ZIP: Daytime Phone Number: Address: NC State Bar No. (Required for MCLE Credit): PAYMENT Registration is processed only after payment is received. Please print clearly. Enclosed is a check, payable to NCBA. Card Number: Please charge my credit card. Expiration Date: Total Amount: Signature:

3 Program Agenda Friday, May 4, 2018, 8:30a 12:30p 8:30a Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Our Family Wizard 8:55 Welcome and Introductions Rebecca K. Watts 9:00 Blade Runner: Case Law Update Jonathan S. Melton Custody Child support Domestic violence Divorce/annulment Contempt 9:45 Daybreakers: The Future of Alimony Jonathan G. McGirt Purposes of alimony historically and currently Should alimony statues be repealed or revised 10:30 Break Sponsored by FindLaw 10:45 Minority Report: Constitutional Issues in Family Law John C. Vermitsky Due process/notice requirements Equal protection issues Applicability of the 1st and 5th amendments to the U.S. Constitution 11:30 Gattaca: The Future of Reproduction and Parentage Jennifer S. Tharrington Uniform Parentage Act Assisted reproductive technology Deficiencies of our current statutes 12:15p Adjourn 5:30p The Family Law Section Annual Social and Networking Reception + (until 7:30p) Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC This reception has a charge of $25 per person; more details to come.

4 Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8:30a 12:15p 8:30a Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP and Sawyer Consulting 8:55 Welcome and Introductions Ketan P. Soni 9:00 Blade Runner 2049: Case Law Update Seth A. Glazer Alimony Equitable distribution Agreements Attorney fees 9:45 The Fifth Element: Non-Standard Family Law Claims D. Melissa Averett and Alicia Jurney Assault and battery Intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress Trespass to chattels Return of engagement ring Breach of promise to marry Partition of personal property 10:30 Break Sponsored by Stasmayer Inc. 10:45 Ex Machina: The Rise of the Robo Lawyer Brian C. Focht Chatbot lawyers Document drafting Research Online dispute resolution 11:15 The Matrix: Ethics Cyber Crime* Representative from the FBI scams/wire fraud protecting client money Ransomware and internet security protecting client information Social networking risks for attorneys and clients 12:15p Adjourn 12:15 Family Law Section Annual Meeting David E. Holm, Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan, Raleigh, Section Chair, presiding We extend our sincere gratitude to the NCBA Family Law Section as well as the planners and speakers who volunteer their time and expertise toward the goal of presenting an educational program of the very highest quality.

5 Program Information Planners Ketan P. Soni, Hull & Chandler, Charlotte Rebecca K. Watts, Collins Family Law Group, Monroe Speakers D. Melissa Averett, Averett Family Law, Chapel Hill Brian C. Focht, Stiles Byrum & Horne LLP, Charlotte Seth A. Glazer, Church Watson Law, Cornelius Alicia Jurney, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP, Raleigh Jonathan G. McGirt, Solo Practitioner, Raleigh Jonathan S. Melton, Gailor Hunt Jenkins Davis Taylor & Gibbs PLLC, Raleigh Jennifer S. Tharrington, Haas Tharrington PA, Raleigh John C. Vermitsky, Morrow Porter Vermitsky & Taylor PLLC, Winston-Salem Representative, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Charlotte Sponsors (at time of printing) GOLD SPONSOR: ValuePointe.biz SILVER SPONSORS: Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP FindLaw Our Family Wizard Sawyer Consulting Soberlink Stasmayer Inc. Hotel Information Contact hotel directly for reservations at the special NCBA room rate, or use the link below to book online. Rates are based on availability and may sell out. Francis Marion Hotel 387 King Street Charleston, SC Nightly Rate: Traditional Rooms $256 single/double Deluxe Rooms $280 single/double Reservations: or Group Code: NCBAR18 Cutoff Date: Friday, April 6, 2018 FINE PRINT REGISTRATION Registrations are limited by space, and may include a live video broadcast overflow room. TRANSFERS Registrants may transfer from a Live program, Video Replay, Webcast, Webinar or Phone/Audio Streaming Program without penalty within three business days after the program date. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be received by 9:00 a.m. the third business day prior to the program to qualify for a refund (less $75 administrative fee). Those not attending will receive the digital program materials in full consideration of tuition paid. MCLE CREDIT The North Carolina Bar Association is an accredited CLE sponsor under the MCLE Regulations promulgated by the NC State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program is approved (but not sponsored) by the Board for the designated number of CLE hours. Each attorney must maintain a record of his/her attendance for the NC State Bar annual report. MCLE credit is reported by NCBA only if a NC State Bar number is provided. Your CLE tuition includes mandatory State Bar fees used to support the State Bar s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program, the Chief Justice s Commission on Professionalism and the Chief Justice s Equal Access to Justice Commission. Your tuition also includes digital access to all program materials. DIGITAL PROGRAM MATERIALS You will receive a notification when digital materials are available to download. To retrieve digital materials, log in and select Your Course Materials on the CLE website. All of the materials for this program will be available for download in advance of the program. VIDEO REPLAYS To qualify for the Early Bird tuition, registration must be received one week prior to program date. NC State Bar rules require a minimum number of preregistered active State Bar members. NCBA reserves the right to cancel any video program prior to the program date if registrations do not meet the NC State Bar requirement. Some sites require additional registration or evaluation forms. Visit to confirm video replay registration and program start times. CLE credit hours at Video Replays are subject to change. Video replay program attendees may purchase the printed manuscript at cost. Due to printing and shipping lead times we are unable to accommodate requests for print materials made fewer than seven (7) days prior to any video replay program. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES We make every effort to ensure that our programs are held in facilities which are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the CLE Department at least one week prior to the date of the program. INCLEMENT WEATHER We make every effort to notify registrants when a program is canceled or delayed due to weather. If inclement weather is forecast, please check your local news listings or contact event venue. NCBA programs will follow the work schedule of the hosting institutions, to include delayed openings. CLE SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of scholarships are available to members in financial need. Contact Membership Services at or akemple@ncbar.org. EVENT SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES Interested in meeting the attendees of this program? Become an exhibitor or sponsor! Contact Jennifer Shapiro at CLESponsorship@ncbar. org for detailed information about these opportunities and their benefits. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

6 P.O. Box 3688 Cary, NC Nonprofit Org. US Postage PAID Raleigh, NC Permit #297 I thought the program was excellent. I also liked the two half-day approach. The full day seminars can be tough later in the afternoon. Speakers were excellent. The speakers spoke on topics which were practical in nature and the case law updates are good for keeping current with the law. Attendees, 2017 NCBA Family Law Section Annual Meeting Family Law Brave New World: Is the Future of Family Law Utopian, Dystopian or Somewhere in Between? 2018 Family Law Section Annual Meeting LIVE Friday Saturday, May 4 5, 2018 Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC CLE CREDIT: 6.0 Hours Includes 1.0 Hour Ethics/Professional Responsibility Qualifies for North Carolina State Bar Family Law Specialization credit UPDATES & REGISTRATION Facebook facebook.com/ncbaorg