Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin M. Dougherty on the Intersection of Autism, the Courts, and the Practice of Law

In conjunction with PBI, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the ASERT Collaborative, and Drexel University, Supreme Court Justice Kevin M. Dougherty is bringing the nationally recognized Autism and the Courts Initiative to Pennsylvania attorneys.

Free CLE Credits!

The latest 2023 CDC statistics show that 1 in 36 children, and 1 in 44 adults are currently diagnosedwith autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Pennsylvania alone the number of autistic individuals receiving services from the state has more than doubled in recent years, and research shows that individuals on the spectrum are almost 7 times more likely to come into contact with the justice system, often with adverse consequences.

This CLE will help Pennsylvania attorneys answer the following questions:

• What is Autism?
• What myths and misconceptions surround ASD and those who are diagnosed with it?
• How could/does ASD interact with the legal system?
• What advice can a parent and a clinician give to attorneys?
• What knowledge can Pennsylvania attorneys offer to their peers regarding the intersection of ASD and the law?

Faculty

• Justice Kevin M. Dougherty, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• Kate Hooven, MS, Justice System Consultant, ASERT Collaborative
• David R. Fine, Esq., K&L Gates
• Dr. Michael J. Murray, Medical Director of Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Sheppard Pratt
• Robert T. Moran, Esq., The Moran Law Group, Scranton, PA
• Tamara A. Siegert, Esq., LSCI Coordinator, Allegheny County DHS, Pittsburgh, PA
• Hon. Derek S. Green, Esq., Former Philadelphia City Councilmember, Of Counsel, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell and Hippel

Autism and the Courts CLE Agenda

Title: Autism in the Courts
Date: 10/25/2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
CLE credits: 3 substantive CLE credits

10:00 – 10:15 – Opening

• Justice Kevin M. Dougherty, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

10:15 – 11:00 – Autism 101 and the Law

• Kate Hooven, MS, Justice System Consultant, ASERT Collaborative

11:00-11:45 – “Fireside Chat” – An Informative Discussion Between a Clinician and Parent of an Autistic Child

• David R. Fine, Esq., K&L Gates, and Dr. Michael J. Murray, Medical Director of Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Sheppard Pratt

11:45 – 12:30 – Lawyer Panel – Intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law

• Robert T. Moran, Esq., The Moran Law Group, Scranton, PA
• Tamara A. Siegert, Esq., LSCI Coordinator, Allegheny County DHS, Pittsburgh, PA
• Hon. Derek S. Green, Esq., Former Philadelphia City Councilmember, Of Counsel, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell  and Hippel

12:30 – 12:50 – Question and Answer

• All Presenters and Panelists

Closing

• Justice Kevin M. Dougherty, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

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