“Sexual Assault is one of the most complex crimes in our society and the activism and outrage about sexual assault has never been higher. This training will help ensure that individuals providing service to survivors understand trauma and can utilize approaches and skills to enhance response, investigations, and prosecutions.”-Chief Thomas R. Tremblay (Ret) Where: Red … [Read more...] about Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigation Training
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Family Law CLE
When: Thursday, February 18th from noon to 2:30 p.m. Where: Clallam County Courthouse Commissioners Meeting Room The CLE will provide an introductory overview to several core concepts in family law. Commissioner Basden will provide a view from the bench of family law practice in Clallam County Superior Court. Cliff Tassie and Derek Median, both experienced family law … [Read more...] about Family Law CLE
Mark Baumann elected to WA-AFCC board
September, 2015 Port Angeles attorney Mark Baumann was elected to serve a three-year term on the Executive Committee of the Washington Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (WA-AFCC). Started in 1963, AFCC is the world’s premier family law organization with more than 5,000 members in 24 countries. There are 21 local chapters in the United States, Canada, … [Read more...] about Mark Baumann elected to WA-AFCC board
Law at the Landing
Last "Law at the Landing" of 2015! When: Saturday, December 5. 12-3 Where: Second floor of The Landing Mall As always we are in need of volunteers, especially family law volunteers. We are serving 20-25 clients on average at these event. Please email Shauna at [email protected] if you are interested. … [Read more...] about Law at the Landing
Project Homeless Connect: Thoughts on listening and connecting for “relational professionals”
Some of you know I have been working on developing an updated client-centered counseling model for lawyers based on Interpersonal Neurobiology (which involves the marriage of neuroscience and psychology). I think of lawyers as relational professionals, who share the same skills of listening and connecting with all other relational professionals. Helping the homeless population … [Read more...] about Project Homeless Connect: Thoughts on listening and connecting for “relational professionals”
Kiwanis Kids Fest
When: Saturday, March 1, 2014. 10am-2pm. Where: Vern Burton Memorial Community Center. 308 E. 4th St., Port Angeles Description: Information and hands-on activities for all ages! Also featuring Clallam County Community Safety Day. For more information call parent line at 360-452-5437. … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Kids Fest
Part time Family Court Commissioner position open
The Superior Court announces an opening for a part-time Court Commissioner to work the equivalent of one day per week primarily in the areas of juvenile, truancy and family law. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 28, 2014, and should consist of a cover letter as to why the position is sought and a summary of the applicant’s experience with juvenile and/or family law. A … [Read more...] about Part time Family Court Commissioner position open
The Ethics and Effectiveness of Client Counseling CLE
By Mark Baumann, J.D. Hosted by the Clallam County Bar Association At the North Olympic Skills Center November 1, 2013, from noon to 1:00 CLE summary RPC 1.2 is based on a "client centered" model where the lawyer is mandated to abide by the client's decisions regarding objectives. How do you do this when client presents extreme positions or rigid/chaotic thinking? … [Read more...] about The Ethics and Effectiveness of Client Counseling CLE