The Rowan County Bar Association is proud to sponsor its annual continuing legal education seminar known as Practical Family Law.
The seminar will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, on the 3rd floor of the Wallace Educational Forum located at 500 North Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144.
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Seminar Materials
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2026 Case Law Update
James A. Davis
Speaking Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
James A. Davis is an attorney with Davis & Davis, Attorneys at Law, P.C., in Salisbury, North Carolina. He is one of few attorneys in the state who is a Board Certified Specialist in three areas: Family Law, Federal Criminal Law, and State Criminal Law. James has over 35 years of experience in family law, lecturing regularly at CLEs. He holds a J.D. from Regent University School of Law.
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Grandparent Rights: Standing, Procedure, and Practice
Katie H. King
Speaking Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Katie H. King is an attorney with Wake Family Law Group, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Katie is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. She holds a J.D. from Campbell University School of Law and has over two decades of experience.
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The Tax Detective: A Family Law Clue Guide
Carolyn J. Woodruff
Speaking Time: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Carolyn J. Woodruff is an attorney with Woodruff Family Law Group, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Carolyn is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysis, and a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. She has over 40 years of experience as an attorney. Through the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, Carolyn has been a speaker and trailblazer in continuing education for the CPAs in North Carolina who need knowledge of taxation related to divorce and business valuation in divorce in North Carolina. She has authored two continuing education textbooks: Financial Guide to Divorce in North Carolina and Business Valuation Principles in North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law.
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Dividing Retirement in Separation and Divorce Cases
David E. Holm and Tayler d’Alelio
Speaking Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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David E. Holm is an attorney with Parker Bryan Family Law in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Dave is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and will celebrate his 20th year as such this November. While he practices in many areas of family law, equitable distribution of property including Qualified Domestic Relations Orders remains a focus. He drafts QDROs not only for his own clients but also other attorneys seeking his assistance. He holds a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
Tayler d’Alelio is an attorney with Parker Bryan Family Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tayler has practiced family law since her admission to the North Carolina State Bar. She is an active participant of the Wake County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. She holds a J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
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Military Pension Division: Clearing the Mine Field
Vanessa N. Puhak
Speaking Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Vanessa N. Puhak is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist with Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to obtaining her J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2017, Vanessa served our country as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Her experience has led to an in-depth understanding of military-related divorces, allowing her to regularly consult on military divorce and pension division cases, assist in drafting military pension division orders, and speak regularly on the topic at CLEs.
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The Ethical Use of AI for Family Lawyers
Evin L. Grant
Speaking Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Evin L. Grant currently serves as Assistant Ethics Counsel for the North Carolina State Bar. He provides North Carolina attorneys with confidential guidance on compliance with the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. Evin has over 15 years of experience delivering legal, regulatory, and compliance leadership across public, private, and academic sectors. He holds a J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
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Rules and Tips for Mediation – Keeping Clients out of Court
Katie F. Fowler
Speaking Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Katie F. Fowler is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and certified Family Financial Mediator. Katie owns and operates Fowler Family Law Mediations in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law.
