Ripped from the Headlines: The Lindsay Clancy and Nolan Wells Cases on Murder, Media, Mental Health and Ethics
Date: Nov 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $179.00
Non-Member Price: $209.00
Areas of Law: Criminal Law, Ethics, For All Attorneys
Earn up to 3.3 credits, including 1.0 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Robert A. Bianchi, Esq.
- Former Morris County Prosecutor and Certified Trial Attorney
The Bianchi Law Group, LLC, Parsippany
Presenters
- Hon. James J. Guida, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- LoFaro Carver, LLC
- David J. Bruno, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Criminal Trial Attorney
The Bianchi Law Group, LLC - Jennifer Mara, Esq.
- Baldassare & Mara, LLC, Roseland
- Ashley Willcott
- Judge, Trial Attorney, Mediator, Legal Analyst
Court TV
High-profile criminal defense matters involving severe mental health issues, such as the Lindsay Clancy and Nolan Wells cases, draw intense public scrutiny and carry unique ethical risks. Register today for this essential program 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 the tactics for handling media-saturated murder trials, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Our panel of experts will also share the most important recent trends in managing media relations while protecting your client's rights.
Beyond the headlines, the panel will detail how to litigate these sensitive cases while staying within the boundaries of New Jersey's ethical rules. You will learn how to coordinate mental health defenses with your media strategy so you can take on these matters with confidence. You will come away with the strategies you need to manage intense press scrutiny and expand your criminal defense practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in high-profile criminal defense and media relations, including:
- How the Lindsay Clancy and Nolan Wells cases affect mental health defenses in murder trials.
- Your ethical boundaries when handling sensitive, media-saturated matters in New Jersey.
- How to manage press scrutiny without compromising your client's rights or your professional standing.
- Strategic approaches to litigating high-profile criminal cases involving severe psychological issues.
Don't miss this program - register today.
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