Why Civility Wins
Date: Apr 20, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $149.00
Areas of Law: Civil, For All Attorneys, Labor & Employment
Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 2.4 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Maureen S. Binetti, Esq.
- Binetti Dispute Solutions LLC
- Galit Kierkut, Esq.
- Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Florham Park
- Beth Rogers, Esq.
- President, NELA-New Jersey
Rogers and Jung LLC, East Hanover
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Labor and Employment law Section
How demeanor, tone, and professionalism with judges, juries, adversaries, and mediators directly affect client outcomes.
In the high-stakes world of labor and employment law, professionalism is more than good manners, it is a litigation and negotiation strategy. Whether handling workplace investigations, navigating contentious mediations, litigating retaliation claims, or appearing before agencies, professionalism directly influences credibility, leverage, and results.
Drawing on practical examples, this engaging program will explore how demeanor, tone, and professionalism affect outcomes in employment litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and beyond. From interactions with judges and juries to negotiations with opposing counsel, the way you communicate often impacts your client’s success.
Join this esteemed panel for an insightful demonstration into how lawyers who prioritize civility in their practice consistently achieve better results.
Topics include:
- Impact of demeanor and tone in communicating with judges, juries, adversaries and mediators
- Practical strategies for maintaining composure and channeling civility in high-conflict proceedings
- Ethical obligations of professionalism under the Rules of Professional Conduct
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