NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Conference – Greater Things for Profit and Your Practice in 2026
Feb. 20-21, 2026 | New Brunswick
Friday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Cuzin’s Seafood, New Brunswick
Saturday, Feb, 21 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick and Online
About
NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Conference – Greater Things for Profit and Your Practice in 2026
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Opening remarks by Thomas J. Perry, Esq. and Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq.
The premier event for solo and small-firm lawyers returns with an unforgettable weekend program!
Practicing as a solo and small-firm attorney can be both exhilarating and, sometimes, make you feel like you are battling otherworldly forces. Join us a for a weekend that’s an 11 on the scale of one to ten, as we present you with practical information that you will immediately be able to use on Monday morning.
The weekend begins on Friday night. Join friends and colleagues at Cuzin’s Seafood in New Brunswick on Friday, Feb. 20 for a sit-down dinner in a beautiful setting. The night features a program on Insurance – How to Only Pay for What You Need. Learn how to save money on insurance while choosing the best options for your firm. You’ll hear about the necessities for every solo and small firm practitioner and additional options based on your practice area, firm size and lifestyle.
Then, spend a day at the New Jersey Law Center that promises to help you earn more, save more and practice better! Power up your morning with a presentation on AI that includes the former Director of Operations at Google, a cutting-edge technology strategist, and two high-tech lawyers. They will show you how to harness technology to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and deliver exceptional client service.
Other impactful topics include:
• A breakout session in which you can choose from transactional practice do’s and don’ts
• How to make litigating a complex business matter less complex and case management musts for litigators
• An afternoon devoted to the business of law, with sections on building your practice, growing your practice and succeeded beyond the day-to-day
The program includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, with an optional speed networking session. It ends with a cocktail reception so you can unwind and share your insights from the day with your colleagues.
Don’t miss this special weekend! Register for either day or both! Banish those monsters that drain you of money and energy. Greater things in 2026 await!
Schedule
Friday night – Feb. 20 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cuzin’s Seafood, New Brunswick
Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. to place your dinner order
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Rates
Friday Night Rate:
– Members: $172
– Non-Members: $245
Saturday Rate:
– Members: $134
– Non-Members: $190
Both Days Rate:
– Members: $250
– Non-Members: $357
Room Reservation Information at Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick
A block of rooms are being held at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, across the street from Cuzin’s. The link is coming soon!
Solo and Small-Firm Executive Board
Thomas J. Perry, Esq.
Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Perry Law Firm, LLC, Matawan
Erdal Turnacioglu, Esq.
Vice Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Erdal Employment Law, LLC, Verona
Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq.
Secretary, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Brandon Lee Wolff, Attorney at Law, King of Prussia
Catherine Finnerty, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Goldman & Beslow, LLC, East Orange
| CLE Credits for BOTH Days | |
| 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 9.1 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 9.1). |
| NY CLE: | NY Professional Practice Transitional: 8.5 |
| PA CLE: | PA Substantive Credit: 7.5 New: No PA CLE 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. |
Friday | Feb. 21
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cuzin’s Seafood, New Brunswick
Friday Night
Join us for the Solo and Small-Firm Conference Friday night seminar at Cuzin’s Seafood in New Brunswick.
Program Agenda:
6:30 | Welcome from the Chair
– Thomas J. Perry, Esq. – Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
6:35 | Insurance – How to Only Pay for What You Need
Learn how to save money on insurance while choosing the best options for your firm. You’ll hear about the necessities for every solo and small firm practitioner and additional options based on your practice area, firm size and lifestyle.
Speakers:
– Jeremy M. Del Priore – USI Insurance Services
– Christopher Sloane – My Benefit Advisor
8:30 | Adjourn
Welcome Remarks
Thomas J. Perry, Esq.
Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Perry Law Firm, LLC, Matawan
Presenters
Jeremy M. Del Priore
Senior Professional Liability Advisor, USI Insurance Services
Christopher Sloane
My Benefit Advisor
Saturday | Feb. 21
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick and Online
Saturday
Program Agenda:
9:00 | Welcome from the Chair
– Thomas J. Perry, Esq., Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
9:05 | Opening Remarks from Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq., Secretary, NJSBA
9:10 | How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Legal Practice, Particularly for Solo and Small-Firms
- AI’s impact on online search/SEO and ways lawyers can increase their visibility
- Business innovation and development via AI – current uses and emerging trends
- Ethical AI usage based on a classification framework – always safe, sometimes appropriate, and never acceptable
- Compliance with New Jersey’s Rules of Professional Conduct
- Liability prevention strategies, and six practical key takeaways to integrate AI effectively and responsibly in your practice
Moderator:
– Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq. – Secretary, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section, King of Prussia
Speakers:
– Ryan Bankston – PSM Partners
– Jill Roth-Gutman, Esq. – Roth-Gutman Law, LLC
– Paula H. Simpkins, Esq. – Corp-Tech Law
– Brad Wetherall – Esquire Digital
10:30 | Break
10:40 | Breakout Sessions (Choose one of three)
- Growing Your Practice Through Transactional Work: A Guide for Solos and Small Firms
Are you hesitant to guide your small business clients when they’re ready to sell their business or pursue a new acquisition? Don’t be. Unlike massive corporate transactions, these deals are well within reach for Solos and small firms. You have the unique ability to deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions—benefiting both your firm and your clients. Even if you don’t have deep expertise in every legal aspect by collaborating with other solos and small firms you can offer a seamless, comprehensive service that builds trust and drives results.Moderator:
– Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M. – Director, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm SectionSpeakers:
– Karen Wachs, Esq. – Director, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
– Brandon H. Rutter, Esq. – Brandon Rutter Law, LLC
– Antoinette Solomon, Esq. – The Law Offices of Antoinette Solomon, Esq. - Complex Business Litigation Track – A Decade Later
- Mastering Case Management for the Modern Solo and Small Firm
Moderator:
– Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq. – Secretary, NJSBASpeakers:
– Catherine Finnerty, Esq. – Immediate Past Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
– Alice Plastoris, Esq. – Law Office of Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.
12:05 | Lunch and Solo and Small-Firm Attorney of the Year Presentation
1:00 | Build. Grow. Transition. The Business of Law Workshop
Speakers:
– Judith Bachman, Esq. – The Bachman Law Firm PLLC
– Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq. – Hamilton Law Firm PC; Past Chair – NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
– Craig M. Aronow, Esq. – RAM Law
1:55 | Break
2:00 | Session 2 – Growing the Practice
Navigating the growth phase with a discussion on when and whether to hire, creating systems and operational infrastructure, identifying and tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and incorporating AI and automation to support expansion.
2:55 | Break
3:00 | Session 3 – Succeeding Beyond the Day-to-Day
Planning for sustainability and succession: stepping back from daily operations, leadership teams, and succession planning.
3:55 | Break
4:00 | Closing remarks from Erdal Turnacioglu, Esq., Vice Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
4:05 | Wine and Cheese Reception
5:00 | Conference Ends
Welcome Remarks
Thomas J. Perry, Esq.
Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Perry Law Firm, LLC, Matawan
Moderators
Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LLM (Tax)
Office of Ronald J. Cappuccio, JD, LLM, Cherry Hill
Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq.
Secretary, New Jersey State Bar Association
Klineburger Law
Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq.
Secretary, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Brandon Lee Wolff, Attorney at Law, King of Prussia
Presenters
Craig M. Aronow, Esq.
RAM Law (Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo L.L.P), New Brunswick
Judith Bachman, Esq.
The Bachman Law Firm PLLC, New York
Ryan Bankston
PSM Partners, Chicago
Jeremy M. Del Priore
Senior Professional Liability Advisor, USI Insurance Services
Catherine Finnerty, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Goldman & Beslow, LLC, East Orange
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq.
Past Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
Hamilton Law Firm PC, Princeton
Jill Roth-Gutman, Esq.
Roth-Gutman Law, LLC, Voorhees
Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.
Law Office of Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.
Brandon H. Rutter, Esq.
Brandon Rutter Law, LLC
Paula H. Simpkins, Esq.
Corp-Tech Law
Antoinette Solomon, Esq.
The Law Offices of Antoinette Solomon, Esq.
Karen Wachs, Esq.
Office of Karen Wachs, Esq.
Brad Wetherall
Esquire Digital
| CLE Credits for Saturday | |
| 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 6.7 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 6.7). |
| NY CLE: | NY Professional Practice Transitional: 6.5 |
| PA CLE: | PA Substantive Credit: 5.5 New: No PA CLE 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. |
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Friday Night – I000126A
Saturday – I000126B
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