VIDEO
REPLAY February 27, 2012
The
New York State Bar
Association
presents:
The
Committee
on Children and the Law
2012 Robert J. Schack Memorial Program
Truth
in Parentage:
Adoption
Secrecy and Paternity Estoppel in the Age of
Information
Where and when:
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 27, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
1335 Avenue of the
(between 53rd and 54th Streets)
New York City
This program will
cover the elements of a paternity estoppel case, and
considerations supporting preservation or abolition of estoppel; advantages and disadvantages of open
adoption; (limited) remedies for finding
birth parents or obtaining medical information; an overview of developments in broad-based
genetic testing and sharing of information;
and the psychological ramifications of truth in parentage.
Under
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00-9:05 Welcome
and Opening Remarks
Program Chair
9:05-9:55 Who’s Your Daddy? Paternity by Estoppel in a DNA World
·
The Historical Origins of Equitable Estoppel
and its First Applications
to Paternity Cases
·
Shondel and its
Progeny
·
The Estoppel Permutations
·
DNA at Birth -- What Happens When They Private Test?
·
What Does This Mean for the Attorneys in the Courtroom?
Speakers: Hon. W. Dennis Duggan
John J. Aman, Esq.
9:55-10:20 The Psychological Ramifications of Truth
in Parentage
Speakers: Richard Mayer, M.D.
Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq.
10:20-10:30 Coffee
Break
10:30-10:55 Adoption Secrecy in
·
Accessing Records
·
Post-Adoption Contract Agreements
·
Practical Implications of Agreements – Enforcement,
Modifications and Waiver
Speaker: Anne Reynolds Copps,
Esq.
10:55-11:45 Adoption Secrecy in the
·
History of Access to Adoption Records
·
Effects of Recent Changes in State Laws
·
Open Sesame -- Who Are My Other Parents?
Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Samuels
11:45-12:10 Panel Discussion
12:10 Adjournment
PROGRAM FACULTY
Committee
Chair
Professor
Merril Sobie
Pace University School of Law
White Plains
Program
Chair
|
John J. Aman, Esq. Deputy
Chief Support Magistrate |
Richard Mayer, M.D. |
|
Anne Reynolds
Copps, Esq. Albany |
Prof. Elizabeth Samuels |
|
Hon. W. Dennis Duggan Judge of
the Family Court, |
|
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About
Robert J. Schack
Robert J. Schack was a founding
member of the Committee on Children and the Law and, for many years, Chair of
the Legislative Subcommittee. A supervising attorney at the New York State
Attorney General's Office, Mr. Schack represented the
State in several landmark juvenile justice and child welfare cases. He was a
tireless advocate for children’s rights and interests, and contributed
enormously to the Committee's and Bar Association’s achievements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Discounts and Scholarships: New York State Bar
Association members may apply
for a discount or scholarship to attend this program, based on financial
hardship. Any member of the Association who has a genuine basis of financial
hardship can receive a discount or scholarship, depending on the circumstances.
To apply for a discount or scholarship, please send your request in writing to
the New York State Bar Association, Attn: Catheryn
Teeter,
Special Note for Attorneys Representing Children and Family Court
Assigned Counsel Panel Members: Attorneys for Children and panel members are
eligible to apply for a discounted registration fee for this program. If you qualify, you cannot register
online. You must obtain a 2012
Discounted Registration Fee Form from your Program Director or download the waiver form at http://www.nysba.org/ChildrenandtheLaw,
attach it
to the completed Annual Meeting Registration Form, and fax or mail back the completed forms to
the number/address listed. A limited
number of forms are available on a first come/first serve basis for Family
Court or Family Court Appeals assigned counsel panel members who are not
currently attorneys for children. To
inquire about these waivers, please call Catheryn
Teeter at (518) 487-5621 before Friday,
January 6, 2012. No waivers can be
issued after the cutoff date. Please note that if you are not a member of
the
Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities: NYSBA will make reasonable modifications/accommodations to
allow participation in its services, programs, or activities by persons with
disabilities. NYSBA will provide auxiliary aids and services upon request.
NYSBA will remove architectural barriers and communication barriers that are
structural in nature where readily achievable. To request auxiliary aids or
services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact
Katherine Suchocki at 518-487-5591.
For overnight room
accommodations, please call the Hilton New York at 1-800-445-8667 and identify
yourself as a member of the New York State Bar Association. Room rates are
$259.00 for single/double occupancy. Reservations must be made by December 23,
2011. You also can reserve your overnight room on the web at http://www.nysba.org/12accomm.
For questions
about this specific program, please contact Katherine Suchocki
at ksuchocki@nysba.org. or
518-487-5590 For
registration questions only, please call 518-487-5621. Fax registration form to
866-680-0946.
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