Iranian American Lawyers' Association (IALA), in Association with the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA, Family Law Section), the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML, Southern California Chapter), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC, California Chapter), the American Inn of Court (Southern California Family Law), the Association of Certified Family Law Specialist (ACFLS), the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law (UWLA)
presents
Program
Saturday, July 30, 2022
| 08:30–08:45 |
Introduction and Sponsor AppreciationAbbas Hadjian, Esq., Organizer |
| 08:45–09:00 |
Welcome CeremonyAbbas Hadjian, Esq., Organizer, William Spiller, Jr., Esq. |
| 09:00–9:15 |
Systemic and Systematic Changes Needed in Psychology and Family LawSpeaker: Gitu Bhatia, Psy.D Dr. Bhatia will summarize the American Psychological Association’s apology for its role in the perpetuation of racism. The acceptance of Whiteness as the norm continues to influence many conceptual models and theoretical frameworks within contemporary psychology, as well as research and practice. Dr. Bhatia will provide a framework to question the assumptions in psychology and family law to be culturally competent. |
| 9:15–10:30 |
Panel 1: Keeping Up with Changes in the American FamilySpeakers: Speakers: Amira Hasenbush, JD, MPH, Ryan G. Witherspoon, Ph.D Moderators: Hon. Michelle L. Kazadi, Judge, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 84), Diane M. Goodman, JD, Ph.D Many people today are forming family units of three or more adults. The panelists will discuss polyamory, its definition, and how best to protect the interests of all family members. They also will discuss the gender spectrum and rights of parents and children that are transgender or non-binary. |
| 10:30–10:35 |
Break |
| 10:35–11:50 |
Panel 2: Role of Culture in Family Law LitigationSpeakers: Hon. Christine J. Gonong, Commissioner, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 23), Hon. Reginald Neal, Judge, LASC, Long Beach (Dept. S16) Moderator: Gitu Bhatia, Psy.D The panelists will address the professional challenges of working with an increasingly diverse population of family law litigants. They also will share personal experiences that help them recognize individual and systemic issues faced by litigants and how they strive toward cultural competence. |
| 11:50–12:00 |
Break |
| 12:00–13:30 |
Panel 3: Lunch with Your Family Law JudgeJudicial Moderators: Hon. Christine Byrd, Judge, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 42), Hon. Alexander C.D. Giza, Judge, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 7) Attorney Moderator: Ellyn J. Stein, Esq. Judicial Panel: Hon. Lee S. Arian, Judge, LASC, Chatsworth (Dept. F46), Hon. Carla Garrett, Judge, LASC, Long Beach (Dept. S14), Hon. Christine J. Gonong, Commissioner, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 23), Hon. Dean J. Kitchens, Judge, LASC, Lancaster (Dept. A12), Hon. Jeffrey W. Korn, Commissioner, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 41), Hon. Reginald Neal, Judge, LASC, Long Beach (Dept. S16), Hon. Bradley S. Phillips, Judge, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 59), Hon. Tiffany W. Tai, Commissioner, LASC, Stanley Mosk (Dept. 23) |
| 13:30 |
Closing CeremonyAbbas Hadjian, Esq., Organizer, William Spiller, Jr., Esq. |