Daily Educational Programming Schedule – By Area Of Law

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Showing Programs In The Following: Well-Being Track

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
9:30AM - 10:45AM

Absent Parents and their Effect on Children

Family Law, Well-Being Track (Salon C)

Experienced attorneys, judges and a psychologist share their expertise and perspectives on identifying causes, facilitating solutions, and understanding the legal and social implications of parents who do not see their children. PCCP-Parental Child Contact Problems including Affinity, Alignment, Estrangement and Unjustified Rejection, strategies to identify the type of PCCP in your case, a model notice of motion remedies, and an effective form of order.Lessons learned and voices heard interviewing and representing children. Can a parent be compelled to exercise parenting time? The effect on children when parents do not want to see them.Parental civil and criminal responsibility for their children’s behavior. National initiatives and resources for parents and caregivers. The correlation between parenting time and child support and parents who subsequently don’t see their children.Access Seminar MaterialsCLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.5 credits (50 minute hour)
NY CLE (Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive credit pendingMatrimonial Law Certification: 1.5 general credits

Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Daniel A. D'Alessandro (Ret.), Callagy Law
  
Speakers:
Hon. Tara Schillari-Rich, J.S.C., Hudson
Dr. Danielle Forshee, PsyD., Dr. Danielle Forshee LLC
Cassie Murphy, Esq., Paone Zaleski & Murphy
Christopher R. Musulin, Esq., Musulin Law Firm, LLC
Andrew J. Rhein, Esq., Manzi Epstein Lomurro & DeCataldo LLC
Amanda Yu, Esq., Drisgula Divorce & Family Law

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
9:30AM - 10:45AM

Cultivating Resiliency: Time to Thrive, Developing the Leader Within You and Overcoming Obstacles

Solo and Small-Firm, Well-Being, Women in the Profession Track (Signature)

The challenges of the past several years have been extremely difficult. There have been challenges for business, personal well-being and family life. You need a toolkit to keep your eye on the prize and continue to lead your practice and business through these challenging times. Experienced attorneys will share tips to cultivate resiliency in your business and life, including the value of having a vision statement; how to build a network of mentors and people to reach out when you need help; the value of investing in yourself, and why it helps to have a long-term plan with objectives and values you hope to achieve. Attendees will walk away from the session with strategies and inspiration to help their practice be in a better position to weather the next storm.Access Seminar MaterialsCLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.5 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 practice management credits
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive credit pending
New Jersey New Admit: 1.5 law office management credits

Moderator/Speaker:
Lori Ann Buza, Esq., KSBranigan Law, PC
  
Speakers:
Andrew Smith Esq., Andrew Smith Law Group LLC
Natalya G. Johnson, Esq., Johnson & Johnson
John E. Keefe, Jr., Esq., Keefe Law Firm, NJSBA Past President
Karol Corbin Walker, Esq., Kaufman Dolowich, NJSBA Past President

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
1:30PM - 3:00PM

How to Deal with Survivors and Victims of Crimes as Clients/Witnesses and Litigants Without Burning Out

Criminal, Family Law, Well-Being Track (Central Meeting Room 1)

Victims and witnesses who are survivors of violence (sexual, emotional and physical abuse) are often reluctant to cooperate with attorneys and testify in court proceedings. Many times they are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or through their previous experiences, have been re-victimized by justice systems that were not properly equipped to adapt to the rights and needs of such survivors. As legal professionals we have been educated on the law and procedures, but many attorneys and judges often lack specialized training in dealing with such victims and witnesses. Related procedures are sensitive to proper methods of questioning these individuals without putting them on the defensive and further causing harm. It is our duty to ensure that they understand their access to justice and guide them past the impediments and obstacles such as lack of knowledge about their rights and legal representation.Each presenter will share their experiences with dealing with such survivors and victims and give insight and techniques to help other legal professionals represent such individuals in an effective, compassionate, fair and humane manner while ensuring that we as attorneys do not burn out or do so to our detriment.Access Seminar MaterialsCLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq., Klineburger & Nussey
  
Speakers:
Hon. Susan Sheppard, P.J.Ch., Atlantic/Cape May
Jacqueline Carle, Esq., TD Bank
Jennifer M. DiPillo, Esq., Delaware County Victim Assistance Center

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
1:30PM - 3:00PM

The Value of Psychological Support Services for Law Professionals and Family Members

Well-Being, Women in the Profession Track (Studio 3)

In order to be an effective attorney, professionals know the value of having a team of people to support the practice. There might be paralegals, investigators, accountants, assistants and others to ensure all aspects of a practice are attended to. Addressing the mental health needs of the legal community are also critically important for everyone who works in the field, the clients they serve and the justice system. Find out how adding psychological support to your life and practice can help you serve clients more effectively.Access Seminar MaterialsCLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 practice management credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Charles Nechtem, Charles Nechtem Associates
  
Speakers:
Assemblywoman Claire Swift, Esq., Swift Law Firm LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 16
10:30AM - 12:00PM

Defining your Legal Legacy: Purpose-Driven Paths in the Law

Well-Being, Women in the Profession Track (Tides)

What does it mean to leave a lasting mark on the world through the practice of law? Defining one's legal legacy goes beyond mere technical proficiency. It demands an understanding of purpose and a deliberate and strategic approach to career advancement. This seminar presents an opportunity for legal professionals at different stages of their careers to explore the deeper dimensions of their work and chart purposeful paths toward enduring impact. You will hear from accomplished practitioners who have forged purpose driven careers across various legal specialties, from public interest law to corporate governance. They will share their experiences and advice on how to clarify personal values and aspirations within the legal profession. They will discuss strategic career planning and goal setting, emphasizing the alignment of professional goals with personal values and societal impact. This is an opportunity to gain invaluable insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of the modern legal profession with purpose, integrity, and impact.Access Seminar MaterialsCLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE: (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Lawrence Law, LLC, NJSBA Past President
  
Maritza Rodriguez, Esq., Rodriguez Law Firm LLC
  
Linda Mainenti Walsh, Esq., Linda Mainenti Walsh, Esq., LLC
  
Speakers:
Hon. Lee A. Solomon, New Jersey Supreme Court
Heather Joy Baker, Esq., Clerk, New Jersey Supreme Court
Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., The Bianchi Law Group, LLC
Jeffrey W. Mazzola, Esq.
Jey Rajaraman, Esq., American Bar Association
Cheyne R. Scott, Esq., Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC
Nicole Tierney, Esq.

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From section, committee and division meetings with valuable CLE credit, to receptions and dinners and special events, the New Jersey State Bar Association regularly holds meetings so our members can meet their mandatory CLE requirements and network with the state’s largest attorney membership.

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2025 Family Law Retreat


The New Jersey State Bar Association is thrilled to announce the 2025 Family Law Retreat will be held in Mexico, San José del Cabo from March 23-27.

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