2015
LOUISIANA SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
and
LOUISIANA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
TRAINING FOR DCFS-CSE ATTORNEYS
The Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana
“Rockin’ Thru the Decades for Child Support”
Conference Agenda
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 (pre-LSEA; all for CLE credit)
(* Denotes CLE credits)
9:00 - 10:00
Lobby
Registration
10:00-10:15
Welcome
Ms. Kristi Garcia Spinosa, Sr. Staff Attorney, IV-D Coordinator, LDAA
Chiqui 2 & 3
10:15-11:15
* Basics and Beyond: The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Ms. Anne Drury, Contract Trainer, LSU
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30-12:30
* Basics and Beyond: The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, cont.
12:30-1:30
Lunch
1:30-2:30
*Current Policy Issues in Child Support Enforcement
Ms. Gloria Garner, DCFS, State Office
Ms. Konitra Jack, DCFS, State Office
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-3:45
* Judicial Establishment of Paternity
Ms. Kim Laborde, ADA, Judicial District
3:45-4:00
Break
4:00-5:00
* UIFSA for Child Support Attorneys
Mr. Bobby Levy, ADA, 9th Judicial District
Ms. Kristi Spinosa, Sr. Staff Attorney, IV-D Coordinator, LDAA
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 (Official Start of LSEA)
9:30 - 4:30
Registration
9:30 – 4:30
Exhibitors
12: 30 – 1:30
Opening Ceremony & Call to Order:
Chiqui 1Rm
Foyer Rm
Arsene/Belazair Rm
Ms. Bonnie Lavignette, President, LSEA
Invocation: Honorable William “Bill” Dunkleman, Hearing Officer 32nd JD
Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests: Ms. Bonnie Lavignette, President, LSEA
Honorable Charles Riddle III, 12th Judicial District, District Attorney
Federal ACF Report: Mr. Leon R. McCowan,
Regional Administrator, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Region VI
Dallas, Texas
Recognitions: Ms. Lisa Andry,
CSE Director, Department of Children and Family Services, State of Louisiana
Business Matters: Mr. Robert “Bob” Levy,
Board Member
Board Nominations: Mr. Kenneth Dempsey,
Board Member Nominations Committee, Chairman
Introduction of Guest Speakers: Ms. Bonnie Lavignette,
President, LSEA
1:30 – 2:30
Arsene/Belazaire Rm
* Federal Regulations Update
Ms. Charla Long, Program Specialist, Federal OCSE/ACF Region VI-Dallas
Arsene/Belazaire Rm
* Q&A with Kristi and Bobby
Mr. Robert “Bob” Levy, Assistant District Attorney, 9th JDC
Ms. Kristi Garcia Spinosa, Senior Staff Attorney, LDAA, IV-D Coordinator
3:00 – 3:15
Break Sponsored By: Maximus
3:15 – 4:45
* Pleading & Presenting Your Case
Mr. Robert “Bob” Levy, Assistant District Attorney, 9th JDC
Moderator Lydia Scales; Facilitators Robert Trahan & Melissa Bordelon
2:30 – 3:00
Foyer Rm
Arsene/Belazaire Rm
5:00- 6:00
Arsene/Belazair Rm
5:30 – 8:00
Tunica Rm
CSE Manager’s Meeting
Ms. Sandra Broussard, DCFS Deputy Assistant Secretary, Attorney at Law
Louisiana Hearing Officers' Association (LaHOA) Meeting
Hearing Officers Only
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6:30 – 8:00
Dinner (on your own)
8:00 –12:00
LSEA's Presidential Reception-"Rockin' Thru the Decades for Child Support"
Social/Dance/Photo Booth/Spirit Competition
Mari Showroom
Thursday, March 26, 2015
8:30 - 12:00
Registration
8:30 to 5:00
Exhibitors
7:30 – 8:15
Continental Breakfast Sponsored By: RedMane Technology
8:30 – 9:30
Workshops
Track A&B
What NOT to Write
Chiqui 1 Rm
Foyer
Arzene/Belazaire Rm
Ms. Jean Groh, CSE Manager 1, CSE State Office
Ms. Shellie Boen-Clement, Customer Service Manager,
Bureau of Communications and Governmental Affairs
Moderator Jamie Stout; Facilitators Jessica Freeman & Cynthia Cook
Track C
* Adverse Rulings: Including SSI as Consideration for Income/Judicial Transfers
Chiqui 2 & 3
Mr. Gary Franklin, Attorney 3, DCFS/BGC
Moderator Kenneth Dempsey; Facilitators Amye Boyette & Carla Tripp
9:30 – 9:45
Break Sponsored By: RedMane Technology
9:45 – 10:45
Workshops
Track A
Case Initiation on Café
Arzene
Ms. Patricia Cason, CSE Manager 2, CSE State Office
Ms. Lisa Andry, CSE Director/Division of Programs
Moderator Natalie Rowe; Facilitators Whitney Franques & Tracy Lanclos
Track B
FIDM
Belazaire
.
Ms. Mary Kenerson, CSE Manager 1, CSE State Office
Ms. LaJoyce Taylor, CSE Consultant, CSE State Office
Moderator Donna Clayton; Facilitators Wendy Daigle & Kenzie Singletary
Chiqui 2 & 3
* Ethics
Mr. Stephen B. Street, Jr., State Inspector General, CIG
Moderator Bob Levy; Facilitators Darlene Corcoran & Trisha Brinkhaus
10:45 – 11:00
Break Sponsored By: RedMane Technology
Track C
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11:00 – 12:00
Workshops
Track A
Discovering Your True Colors
Arzene
Ms. Patsy Johnson, DCFS Training Director, State Office
Moderator Natalie Rowe; Facilitators Amanda Gros & Kauhia Loston
Track B
Enforcement-When & When Not to Refer or Pursue through Court
Belazaire
Ms. Rebecca Lindsey, CSE Supervisor, Amite CSE
Ms. Rennetta Wells, CSE Supervisor, Amite CSE
Moderator Debra Henson; Facilitators Nakkisha Claiborne & Brittany Cutrer
Track C
* Bizarre Cases
Mr. Gary Franklin, Attorney 3, DCFS/BGC
Ms. Sandra Broussard, DCFS Deputy Assistant Secretary, Attorney at Law
Moderator Bonnie Lavignette; Facilitators Amye Boyett & Carla Tripp
Chiqui 2 & 3
12:00 – 1:30
Mari Showroom
Senator Russell B. Long Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
(A separate agenda will be distributed for this event)
1:30 - 2:30
Workshops
Tracks A & B
Case Closure
Arzene
Ms. Konitra Jack, CSE Consultant, CSE State Office
Ms. Gloria Garner, CSE Manager 1, CSE State Office
Moderator Dawn Fremin; Facilitators Joette Chaver & Kelly Adams
Track C
Chiqui 2 & 3
* Jurisprudence
Professor John Randall Trahan, Professor of Law, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Moderator Kenneth Dempsey; Facilitators Donna Clayton & Darlene Corcoran
2:30 - 2:45
Break Sponsored By: RedMane Techonology
2:45 - 3:45
Workshops
Tracks A & B
CSE Office Feud
Arzene
Ms. Angela Coburn, CSE Consultant
Ms. Tabatha Coleman, CSE Consultant
Moderator Jamie Stout; Facilitator Kathy Shockley & Krystle Hartzog
Track C
* Professionalism
Honorable Maggie Trahan Simar, Hearing Officer, 16th JDC, St. Martin Parish
Honorable Anthony Thibodeaux, Judge, 16th JDC, Division A
Moderator Rebecca Lindsey; Facilitators Lisa Antley & Charmaine Anderson
Chiqui 2 & 3
3:45 - 4:00
Break Sponsored By: RedMane Technology
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4:00 - 5:00
Workshops
Tracks A, B & C
Stress Relief with Zumba
Arzene/Belazaire Rm
Ms. Amye Boyett; Social Service Analyst 2, Monroe CSE
Moderator Jamie Stout; Facilitators Carla Tripp & Tammie Bridges
Evening Events
6:00 – 8:00
RV Park
(behind the Casino)
8:30 – 10:00
Crawfish Boil
Sponsored By: DDC DNA Diagnostic Center & Paternity Testing Corporation
Scavenger Hunt – Report to Arzene Room at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 2015
8:30 - 9:00
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored By: RedMane Technology
9:00 - 11:00
Business Meeting & Introduction of Officials: Bonnie Lavignette, President, LSEA
Arzene/Belazaire Rm
Federal OCSE Report: Mr. James Travis,
Program Manager, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Dallas, Texas
Secretary’s Report: Ms. Suzy Sonnier,
Secretary, Department of Child & Family Services
CSE Program Report: Ms. Lisa Andry,
CSE Director
LDAA Report: Ms. Kristi Garcia Spinosa,
Sr. Staff Attorney, IV-D Coordinator, Louisiana District Attorneys Association
Board Election Results: Mr. Kenneth Dempsey,
Board Member, Nominations Committee Chairman
CSE Awards: Ms. Lydia Scales, CSE Manager 3
Ms. Patricia Cason, CSE Manager 2
Ms. Lisa Andry, CSE Director
LSEA Awards: Ms. Bonnie Lavignette, President, LSEA
Closing Remarks: Ms. Bonnie Lavignette, President, LSEA
11:00 – 12:00
LSEA Board Meeting
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