New Attorney Day – September 2024

Date: Sep 21, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $139.00

Non-Member Price: $199.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I5000243

Areas of Law: Estate Law, Family, Municipal Court Practice, Young Lawyers Division

Earn up to 6.6 credits! (More Information)

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Fast-Track Your MCLE Requirements With the NJSBA’s New Attorney Day!

Join us for “New Attorney Day,” a program designed to help newly admitted attorneys in New Jersey fast-track their Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements.

Your Requirements: Effective January 1, 2024, new attorneys in New Jersey are required to earn 16 total credits in a minimum of six subject areas, including at least one credit in New Jersey attorney trust & business accounting fundamentals.

How it Works: Spend just one day attending programs and satisfy the rest of the requirement by watching video on demand.

First, register for the program - as an attendee, you’ll be able to choose from one morning session and one afternoon session on the day of the program.

Morning Sessions | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.:

  • Intro to Family Law
    This informative program will review all of the important aspects of New Jersey family law practice, and will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed. Statutes, case law, court rules and procedures will all be covered for cases from divorce to non-dissolution to domestic violence. You’ll walk away with a concrete foundation you can use to handle the family law cases that come your way with confidence. 

    Presenters:
    - Alix Claps, Esq., Heymann & Fletcher, Mount Freedom
    Holly M. Friedland, Esq., Jacobs Berger LLC, Morristown
    - Linda A. Mainenti Walsh, Esq., Linda Mainenti Walsh LLC, Morristown
    - Sean Gaynor, Esq., Cohen Seglias, Scotch Plains
    - Angela M. Scafuri, Esq., Townsend Tomaio & Newmark LLC, Whippany
    - Joseph P. Cadicina, Esq., Cadicina Law, LLC, Morristown
    - Kaitlyn A. Lapi, Esq., Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC, Morristown


  • Intro to Landlord Tenant Law - A Guide to Eviction Law in New Jersey
    Our panel of experienced practitioners will walk you through a classic eviction proceeding and discuss what you need to know to prosecute and to defend residential landlord-tenant cases in New Jersey. You’ll learn the perspectives of both the landlord and tenant in a residential matter and pick up practice tips that will help you effectively represent your clients in the future.

    Presenters: 
    - Jose G. Abreu, Esq., Central Legal Services, New Brunswick 
    - Matthew A. Sebera, Esq., Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, Newark

Afternoon Sessions | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.:

  • Intro to Estate Planning
    This practical program will give you want you need to know so that you can confidently provide your clients with well-drafted estate planning instruments, by providing you a general understanding of the tax laws and the options available to you in drafting documents that fulfill your clients’ wishes.  

    Presenters:
    - Megan E. Cannella, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC, Florham Park
    - Adam A. Gregory, Esq., Levine Haddad & Gregory, LLC, Springfield 
    - Anna C. Pelligra, Esq., Avelino Law, LLP, Morristown 


  • Intro to Municipal Court 
    This seminar will introduce you to the Municipal Court System in New Jersey including the rules and systems of municipal courts. Attendees will learn the charges cognizable in Municipal Court, the framework for complaints, as well as how to navigate procedural issues. Topics include filing motions, pretrial motions, plea bargains, guilty pleas, and sentencing and appeals.

    Presenters:
    - John Menzel, Esq., Law Offices of John Menzel, Asbury Park
    - Matthew Teeter, Esq., Roberts & Teeter LLC, Somerset

Next, select from a variety of On-Demand programs to watch at your convenience to fully satisfy the remainder of your requirement (a selection form will be sent to you on the day of the program).

Bonus: Two Ultimate Career Advancement Tools Worth $199

As a bonus, everyone who registers for New Attorney Day will receive two career advancement tools, normally valued at $199, for free:

  • Complimentary NJSBA Membership for One Year (new members only): Kickstart your career with access to several on-demand courses, including Attorney Trust and Business Accounting, to fulfill all your new admit requirements! Note: does not apply to current and previous members.
  • New Jersey Portable Legal Library: Get a copy of our General Practitioners Electronic Legal Library, providing you with practical and valuable strategies to handle matters in virtually all areas of law, including Administrative Law, Bankruptcy Practice, Basic Estate Administration, Basic Estate Planning, Civil Trial Preparation, Collection Practice, Criminal Trial Preparation, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Practice, Legal Ethics Skills – 3 Volume Set, Municipal Court Practice, New Jersey Law Office Management, Organization and Sale of Small Business, Real Estate Closing Procedures, Trust and Business Accounting for Attorneys, and Workers’ Compensation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to fulfill your New Attorney MCLE requirements and jumpstart your career. Register today!

CLE Credits
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 6.6 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 6.6, NJ New Admit Estate Planning: 3.3, NJ New Admit Family Law: 3.3, NJ New Admit Landlord Tenant: 3.3, NJ New Admit Municipal Court: 3.3).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 6.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
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.

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To secure your spot and receive important updates about our events, meetings, and other gatherings, such as schedule changes, remember to register in advance.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.

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Registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes. For updates regarding inclement weather, please check your email or visit NJSBA.com.

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By participating in our events, meetings, or other gatherings, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded. Additionally, all media content captured during these gatherings will become the property of NJSBA. This content, including your image and name, may be used in our future promotional materials without additional consent or compensation.

Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy:
Read our Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy and submit an Application here: https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-programs/scholarship/

 

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