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 Page 1 of 5 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 Page 2 of 5 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 Page 3 of 5 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 Page 4 of 5 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 Page 5 of 5
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