Thank you
We will continue your fight, you wonderful woman.
School law update:
As most parents know already, on September 10, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction blocking Public Health Madison and Dane County’s Emergency Order #9, which prohibited private and public schools in Dane County from having in-person classes until certain COVID-related benchmarks were met. The temporary injunction permits school districts and private schools to determine for themselves whether to continue remote learning or to bring students back, at least until the Wisconsin Supreme Court issues a decision on the merits of the case.
https://www.lawcenterwisconsin.com/our-practice-areas/children-families/school-law/
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Madison School Law Attorneys | Special Education Services, Suspensions
Our attorneys, Emily Dudak Leiter and Kristi Baker, who handle trans law at The Law Center, think this is a great article for parents of trans children.
"What I Learned as a Parent of a Transgender Child"
As a pediatrician and mother, I thought I knew a lot about parenting. But I was blindsided by my daughter’s coming out as trans, and that first year was riddled with mistakes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/08/well/family/transgender-child-parenting.html?smid=em-share
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What I Learned as a Parent of a Transgender Child
This is amazing news for our county!
MADISON365.COM
Everett Mitchell steps into new role as presiding judge of juvenile division for Dane County Circuit Court
The new PPP loan forgiveness application was just released for businesses who borrowed $50,000 or less. If this applies to you, you will be surprised with how much they shortened the application. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released this new form yesterday. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. If you would like help with the forgiveness application, reach out to us on our website: https://qoo.ly/38kaen.
https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/PPP%20Loan%20Forgiveness%20Application%20Form%203508S.pdf
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Madison Family Law Attorneys | Business Law | The Law Center, Wisconsin
Adoptions of Wisconsin is hiring a social worker! It is a great team doing great work. See below for qualifications.
ADOPTIONS OF WISCONSIN, INC.
Adoption Case Worker
Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc. posted a job.
October 7 at 6:36 PM ·
AOW is hiring!! We are looking for an Adoption Case Worker to work with adoptive families of all kinds!
Please see the job description and qualifications below. If you are interested in applying, send your resume and cover letter to claire@adoptionsofwisconsin.com by October 21, 2020 to ensure consideration.
Please feel free to share!
Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc. is hiring a full-time adoption case worker.
Bachelor’s Degree required; BSW preferred; will consider bachelor’s degree in related field.
Competitive salary, health insurance benefits, PTO
Below is a list of the tasks associated with the adoption case worker position at Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc.
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1. Conduct SAFE home studies with adoptive parents
2. Provide support to adoptive parents throughout their adoption journey
3. Conduct stepparent and relative adoption screening studies
4. Facilitate applications for the Adoption Assistance Program
5. Facilitate support groups and activities for adoptive parents
6. Provide appropriate service referrals when needed
7. Maintain up to date case notes and files for adoptive parents
8. Write Court Reports
9. Attend Court Hearings
10. Coordinate and facilitate pre-adoptive training requirements with adoptive parents
11. Remain knowledgeable of community resources for adoptive parents
12. Maintain comprehensive and up to date files in a reliable manner
13. Be accessible and respond to inquiries and calls from clients and professionals in a timely manner
14. Conduct prospective adoptive parent informational sessions
15. Assist in outreach efforts such as attending or speaking at conferences, networking with various professionals in the area
16. Remain knowledgeable of the Department of Child and Family statute requirements and incorporate new requirements into practice for foster parents, adoptive parents and child placing agency
17. Other duties as assigned
If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Claire at claire@adoptionsofwisconsin.com.
To ensure consideration, please apply by October 21, 2020.
AOW is hiring!! We are looking for an Adoption Case Worker to work with adoptive families of all kinds!
Please see the job description and qualifications below. If you are interested in applying, send your resume and cover letter to claire@adoptionsofwisconsin.com by October 21, 2020 to ensure consideration.
Please feel free to share!
Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc. is hiring a full-time adoption case worker.
Bachelor’s Degree required; BSW preferred; will consider bachelor’s degree in related field.
Competitive salary, health insurance benefits, PTO
Below is a list of the tasks associated with the adoption case worker position at Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc.
**************************************************************************************************
1. Conduct SAFE home studies with adoptive parents
2. Provide support to adoptive parents throughout their adoption journey
3. Conduct stepparent and relative adoption screening studies
4. Facilitate applications for the Adoption Assistance Program
5. Facilitate support groups and activities for adoptive parents
6. Provide appropriate service referrals when needed
7. Maintain up to date case notes and files for adoptive parents
8. Write Court Reports
9. Attend Court Hearings
10. Coordinate and facilitate pre-adoptive training requirements with adoptive parents
11. Remain knowledgeable of community resources for adoptive parents
12. Maintain comprehensive and up to date files in a reliable manner
13. Be accessible and respond to inquiries and calls from clients and professionals in a timely manner
14. Conduct prospective adoptive parent informational sessions
15. Assist in outreach efforts such as attending or speaking at conferences, networking with various professionals in the area
16. Remain knowledgeable of the Department of Child and Family statute requirements and incorporate new requirements into practice for foster parents, adoptive parents and child placing agency
17. Other duties as assigned
If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Claire at claire@adoptionsofwisconsin.com.
To ensure consideration, please apply by October 21, 2020.
ADOPTIONS OF WISCONSIN, INC.
Adoption Case Worker
We love this group! Check out their upcoming training.
YogAutism
October 5 at 2:08 PM ·
Virtual training starts this week. Registration ends at 12 noon tomorrow. Won't you join us?
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0844A8AD2EA1F85-online
The number one job skill of the future according to a Stanford study ... mindfulness. Love it.
One of our shareholders, Emily Dudak Leiter, has two more upcoming gigs to speak about Wellness for Attorneys, and mindfulness and not multi-tasking are top on her list of practical tips.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/09/stanford-psychology-expert-most-important-work-skill-of-the-future.html?__source=facebook%7Cmain&fbclid=IwAR3LHZqQgEAPCIAA1KyPNNRPIncOpzVlXxXU7QbpE5kvpgZlg5e9lt1qrz8
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Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 work skill of the future—but most fail to realize it
Maintaining the lines of communication and a strong relationship with your surrogate can prove especially challenging during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article has some great tips to help you stay connected. #lawcentersc
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5 Tips for Long-Distance Surrogacy Relationships During COVID-19 | American Surrogacy Blog
Mayo Clinic has assembled a list of pointers, detailing beneficial ways of notifying your children about your divorce. From how to initially break the news, to dealing with the aftermath, these points are important to consider.
As times are already turbulent, transparently breaking the news to your children as well as notifying key individuals of your divorce (your children’s teachers, doctors and/or school counselors) is crucial. A well-thought out plan will aid the mental health of your children in the midst of a hard transition.
Our divorce team, led by Sara Vanden Brook, balances compassion with strong advocacy. Check out the link here:
https://qoo.ly/38v2w5
#lawcentersc
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Children and divorce: Helping kids after a breakup - Mayo Clinic
Attorney Emily Dudak Leiter will host a webinar for the AAAA (Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys) on Wellness for Attorneys and others. The webinar is open to all on November 5th. Please see the details in the link below. We would love for you to join!
https://qoo.ly/38rpgx
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Tonight, at 7 pm, please join us in lighting a candle to remember all of the babies that left us too soon. By lighting a candle for one hour this evening you can participate in the annual worldwide “wave of light” in observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Our hearts go out to all who have suffered this deep loss.
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - GLAD
October 11 at 11:00 AM ·
Happy National Coming Out Day!
We should all be able to live as our authentic and best selves.
GLAD is working tirelessly toward a world where every person can come out and live freely without fear of discrimination or violence.
Supporting small businesses through COVID:
Two of our attorneys, Nancy Winter and Anne Daugherty-Leiter, will attend this State Bar update on supporting family businesses through COVID. The Law Center can help your small business weather these difficult times. We understand that part of your family may be your business. We get it. And we want to help.
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/store/products/cle-seminars/wednesday%2c-december-9%2c-2020/c-25/c-78/p-22251#22251
MARKETPLACE.WISBAR.ORG
5th Annual Family Business Update 2020
Congratulations to attorneys Kristi Baker and Sara Vanden Brook who have been selected to the Super Lawyer’s 2020 Rising Stars list, as top attorneys in the state for the practice of family law! Only 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state land on the final published Rising Stars list. This is Sara’s third time on the Rising Stars list.
What does the selection process entail? Read our new blog to learn more: https://www.lawcenterwisconsin.com/attorney-kristi-baker-and-sara-vanden-brook-have-been-selected-as-super-lawyers-rising-stars-for-2020-what-does-the-selection-process-entail/
#lawcentersc #2020RisingStars
It is not just the servicemember who serves, but also their family. We know this to be true as we our watch our law partner, Attorney Sara Vanden Brook, support her husband, Travis (with two young children). Thank you, Travis and Sara, and all other veterans, for your commitment and sacrifice to something larger than yourself.
Happy Veterans Day, with deep gratitude to all servicemembers and their families.
President-Elect Joe Biden has published his LGBTQ+ policy. The policy states, “Joe Biden believes that every human being should be treated with respect and dignity and be able to live without fear no matter who they are or who they love.” Terms of the policy include diminishing discrimination, ensuring high-quality health care, and supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Take a deeper look into the promises Biden has made to the LGBTQ+ community. It should have always been this way.
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The Biden Plan to Advance LGBTQ+ Equality in America and Around the World | Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website
The Law Center is proud of Attorney Nancy Winter for her work at the polls on Election Day last week. Democracy takes time and patience. It also requires Americans like Nancy and other poll workers throughout the country to make sure that every vote is counted. We are very proud of your courage and commitment, Nancy. (Here is Nancy working hard at home, as she has been since March, with her quarantine kitty.) Oh, yeah, Nancy also rescues animals left and right. And coaches the local track team for Special Olympics. Should we keep going? We could. We are so proud to be your law partners, Nancy!
“... we lead not by the example of our power, but by the power of our example.”
Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory this past weekend. We are so proud that a woman, and a woman of color, has finally been elected to the national executive office.
We are still deciding on a policy of whether all of our attorneys must wear black Chuck Taylors to in-person court appearances for the next four years.
More great news from the Biden Administration. From the President: "Today, I repealed the discriminatory ban on transgender people serving in the military. It’s simple: America is safer when everyone qualified to serve can do so openly and with pride."
The year of estate planning: The new presidential administration and the economic effects of COVID-19 might mean a change to the U.S. estate tax system. That means 2021 would be a good year to review your estate plan if you have one in place, or to get your first estate plan in place if you don't. Careful planning can reduce the amount of estate taxes your estate and family will face at your death. While preparing for illness, incapacity, and death can be emotionally difficult and a daunting to-do list item, it can also be a rewarding project to get your family’s finances and future in order. The Law Center is here to help and walk you through the steps.
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Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion
We are excited to disseminate this information! For those who wish to read President Biden's Executive Order preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, here it is:
https://qoo.ly/3acc9z.
And here is a nice summary of the order, too: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/president-biden-issues-most-substantive-wide-ranging-lgbtq-executive-order-in-u-s-history.
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Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation | The White House
This is a great summary of masking issues for businesses.
WISBAR.ORG
I Don’t Want to Wear a Mask: Business Enforcement of Policy Requirements
Construction at our new office on West Wash is almost done. We are so thankful to our contractor and landlord, CG Schmidt. We are so excited to move into our new space on the third floor in early February. (We are making do on the 4th floor right now.) Our new space is so peaceful and bright. Just like our team.
The Law Center is closed today out of respect for and to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his relentless, peaceful pursuit of equality. In his honor, here are a few of our favorite quotes from Dr. King:
“I have decided to stick to love ... Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'”
“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.”
And of course: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
