2026 Jeffrey P. Weinstein Family Law Institute
Category: On Demand
Member Price: $252
Non-Member Price: $315
Areas of Law: Family
| NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 6.8 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: Matrimonial Attorney-General: 6.8, NJ General: 6.8). |
| NY CLE (t&nt): | NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 6.5 |
| PA CLE: | PA Substantive Credit: 5.5 New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Barry S. Sobel, Esq.
- Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, Iselin
Presenters
- Hon. Marc R. Brown, P.J.F.P.
- Union County
- Hon. Daniel H. Brown, P.J.F.P.
- Presiding Judge of the Family Part, Middlesex County
- Hon. Michael R. Casale, (Ret.)
- Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis
- Hon. Angela W. Dalton, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Dalton Clark Law Group, LLC
- Hon. Lisa A. Firko, J.A.D.
- Superior Court of New Jersey
- Hon. David B. Katz, P.J.F.P.
- Hudson County
- Hon. Amy K. Manigan
- Hon. Gary Potters, J.S.C.
- Hudson County
- Hon. Tara Schillari-Rich, J.S.C.
- Hudson County
- Hon. Marcella Matos Wilson, J.S.C.
- Essex County
- Rita M. Aquilio, Esq.
- Treasurer, NJSBA Family Law Section
Lawrence Law - Brooke Caringi
- DLA, LLC, Fairfield
- Vito Colasurdo, Jr., Esq.
- Colasurdo Law LLC, Red Bank
- Robert A. Epstein, Esq.
- Manzi Epstein Lomurro & DeCataldo, LLC, West Orange
- Christine Fitzgerald, Esq.
- Chair, NJSBA Family Law Section
SeidenFreed, LLC, Cranford - Alexandra M. Freed, Esq.
- SeidenFreed, LLC, Pennington
- Shari L. Genser, Esq.
- Ross & Calandrillo, LLC, Mountainside
- Kaitlyn A. Lapi, Esq.
- Hagen, Weisberg & Nunn, Cedar Knolls
- Nicole D. Lyons, CPA/CFF/CVA
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC, Princeton
- John O'Grady, CVA
- EisnerAmper LLP, New York
- Dr. Marcy A. Pasternak
- Overcoming Barriers, Watchung
- Daniel Roche, CPA, ASA, ABV
- Managing Director, Forensic Consulting Group
CBIZ, Morristown - Jenna Shapiro, Esq.
- Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., Lawrenceville
- Michelle A. Wortmann, Esq.
- Sarno Da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC, Roseland
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLINE ONLY.
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Family Law Section
The Jeffrey P. Weinstein Family Law Institute returns in 2026 with a comprehensive, can’t-miss immersion into all facets of modern family law practice.
This year, the esteemed panel of judges and lawyers return to the foundations of family practice with a deep dive into the stages of a successful case that will benefit all practitioners. Experienced lawyers will get a fresh look at all facets of a successful case from intake through trial, with information that will enhance their successful practices. Young lawyers will receive vital information about everything they need to know to grow and maintain a family law practice. All attendees will gain fresh perspectives and critical insights into navigating complex challenges in today’s family law practice. All attendees will obtain actionable strategies they can use immediately.
Join us for an energizing experience led by family law experts who collectively bring over 100,000 hours of real courtroom experience. Connect with colleagues and elevate your professional edge in family law. Register today!
Program Agenda:
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9 | Introduction and welcome remarks
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9:05 | Obtaining and retaining clients/marketing – Christine Fitzgeralds, Esq.; Kaitlyn A. Lapi, Esq.; Michelle A. Wortmann, Esq.; Vito Colasurdo, Jr., Esq.
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9:30 | Understanding the litigation process – Hon. Daniel H. Brown, P.J.F.P.; Hon. Gary Potters, J.S.C.; Hon. Amy K. Manigan; Hon. David B. Katz, P.J.F.P.; Jenna Shapiro, Esq.
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11 | Understanding expert reports – Dr. Marcy A. Pasternak; Daniel Roche, CPA/ABV, ASA; Brooke Caringi; John O’Grady, CVA; Nicole D. Lyons, CPA/CFF/CVA; Robert A. Epstein, Esq.
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12:15 | Lunch
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1 | Do’s and don’ts of oral advocacy – Rita M. Aquilio, Esq.; Alexandra M. Freed, Esq.; Hon. Marcella Matos Wilson, J.S.C.; Hon. Marc R. Brown, P.J.F.P.; Hon. Lisa A. Firko, J.A.D.
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2:30 | Explore settlement! – Hon. Michael R. Casale, (Ret.); Hon. Angela W. Dalton, J.S.C. (Ret.); Hon. Tara Schillari-Rich, J.S.C.; Shari L. Genser, Esq.
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3:30 | Adjourn