Growing Older, Practicing Wiser: Navigating Late-Career Decision Making
Date: Dec 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $145.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $135.00
Areas of Law: For All Attorneys, Senior Lawyers, Solo & Small Firm
Earn up to 2.8 credits! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Hon. Ned M. Rosenberg, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Lentz & Gengaro, LLP
- Robert W. McAndrew, Esq.
- McAndrew Vuotto, LLC, Morristown
Presenters
- Robert C. Brady, Esq.
- The Law Offices of Robert C. Brady, P.C., Newton
- Dennis J. Drasco, Esq.
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter
Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C., Roseland - Michael R. Griffinger, Esq.
- Basking Ridge
- Robert J. MacPherson, Esq.
- Principal, Cokinos | Young, Saddle River
- Nicole L. Perskie, JD, CEAP
- Interim Director, New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program, New Brunswick
Transitioning to a new practice model or scaling back your hours in the later stages of your legal career involves specific practical challenges. Register today to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from some of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn practical strategies for handling late-career decisions, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Our panel will also share real-world insights through a moderated interview with a practitioner who successfully launched a solo practice after moving from a larger firm.
Beyond the logistics of opening a new office, the panel will detail how to leverage critical New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJLAP) resources tailored for solo practitioners and transitioning attorneys. You will come away with the strategies you need to handle whatever comes your way and successfully chart the next chapter of your professional life.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in late-career planning and practice transitions, including:
- Practical steps for retiring, scaling back your hours or transitioning to a new practice model.
- Real-world insights into late-career pivots and launching a solo practice.
- How to handle the pivotal decisions of a late-career transition.
- The NJLAP resources available to you as a solo practitioner or transitioning attorney.
Reserve your place, and make your plans to attend today.
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Leadership and Experience Council
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