The Atlanta Lawyer December 2016 / January 2017 | Page 35

SECTION UPDATE FAMILY LAW By Hannibal Heredia Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder LLC [email protected] The Family Law Section was busy this past fall. Our monthly breakfast featured speakers ranging from Cobb County Superior Court Judge Anne Harris to former family lawyer, now mental health counselor, Shelly Senterfitt speaking on the (not so) hidden dangers of vicarious trauma for family lawyers. services, and a safe haven for children in crisis, ages 5-17. These children are victims of abuse, neglect and/ or abandonment. Members of the section volunteer to be Santa by fulfilling the wish lists of several children residing at the village. Family Law Section Holiday Party Brews for Tunes Fundraiser In addition, on October 13, the Section hosted our annual fundraiser Brews for Tunes at Second Self Brewery. The event raises funds for the Atlanta Music Project whose mission is to provide Atlanta’s underserved youth the opportunity to learn and perform music in orchestras and choirs through their after school programs and their private lesson program. The fundraiser was a success raising funds for this worthy program. The Children's Village at Christian City During the holiday season, the Section continues their annual sponsorship of children living at the Children’s Village at Christian City. The organization offers life The section’s annual holiday party was held on December 8th at Fado’s in Buckhead, which was well attended by members of the section, as well as welcomed guests from other sections. Upcoming CLE Next year, on February 14, 2017 the section will present our annual CLE with our inaugural CLE Trial Skills for the Family Lawyer. This day long seminar will include seasoned trial lawyers with practical tips on the presentation of evidence to judges and juries, jury selection, direct and cross examination, and opening and closing arguments. In addition, long time judges will offer insight into what they view to be the top trial skill