Adoption is an
important tool in protecting the rights of non-biological parents
for LGBT couples and unmarried couples. John Buchholz and
Lindsay Flint will discuss the impact that marriage equality has had
on adoption practice and share their insights and practical advice on working with
LGBT families and with unmarried couples seeking to adopt. John and Lindsay will
discuss the mndocs document assembly
system and share potential pitfalls and adoption tips for completing
adoptions for married LGBT couples and all unmarried couples.
This CLE is approved for
credit through July 23, 2020.
Presenters:
John
Buchholz is a solo attorney practicing exclusively in adoption,
surrogacy, and estate planning, with a specific emphasis on family building for
LGBT couples and couples facing infertility. He earned his J.D. from William
Mitchell College of Law and was admitted to the bar in 2009.
J.
Lindsay Flint is currently the Director of Legal Services for Cancer
Legal Care. Prior to this position, her practice was focused on adoptions and
estate planning for LGBT families. Lindsay maintains a limited adoption
practice with LGBT families. She obtained her J.D. from William Mitchell College
of Law and was admitted to the bar in 1989.
Michael
Trittipo, Attorney Editor, MSBA. Michael is an attorney editor with the
MSBA. He earned his J.D. cum laude in 1981, and practiced law for several years.
He currently maintains the MSBA's mndocs templates using the HotDocs
platform.
CLE
Credits:
1.5 Standard CLE Credit approved |
Event Code: 260182
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA Members:
$64.95