Thinking Fast and Slow – Strategies and Tools to Enhance Decision-Making for Every Practitioner

Date: Dec 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $159.00

Non-Member Price: $199.00

Event Code: I426326

Areas of Law: For All Attorneys

Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Featured Speaker

Moderator

Presenters

Dr. Aaron Barth

Making optimal strategic decisions under the pressure of deadlines, clients and adversarial proceedings is a constant challenge. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from one 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 intuitive and deliberate approaches to decision-making, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Our speaker, Dr. Aaron Barth, will show you how to step back from daily pressures to develop cognitive habits that support sound judgment across different contexts.

Beyond everyday choices, he will detail how to strengthen your judgment in high-stakes situations where time is short. You will learn how to identify your core thinking skills and recognize common cognitive biases so you can avoid costly errors under pressure. You will come away with practical techniques to ensure clearer judgment whether you are responding quickly to an adversary or working through a long-term strategic issue.

Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in your everyday and high-stakes decisions, including:

  • How to balance intuitive and deliberate approaches to decision-making.
  • The core thinking skills necessary for optimal performance under pressure.
  • Common cognitive biases that impact your strategic choices.
  • Practical techniques for clearer judgment in high-stakes situations.
  • How to step back from daily pressures to assess complex issues.

Reserve your seat 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 4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 3.0
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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