Daily Educational Programming Schedule – By Area Of Law
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Municipal Court 101 Seminar 2024
Municipal, Young Lawyers Track (Tides)
This is an introduction to municipal court for recently admitted attorneys or for attorneys who are new to the practice area or wants a refresher. Experienced practitioners and judges will discuss important procedures, practical information and practice tips.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 pendingMunicipal Court Attorney Certification: 1.8 general credits
New Jersey New Admit: 1.8 municipal court practice credits
Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC
Speakers:
Adam D. Greenberg, Esq., Honig & Greenberg LLC
Kevin P. McKernan, Esq., The Law Firm of Kevin P. McKernan
Moshood Muftau, Esq., Office Of City Counsel
Matthew Teeter, Esq., Roberts & Teeter LLC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
3:45PM - 5:15PM
How to Avoid Malpractice Risk by Being a Pro at Understanding Your Professional Liability Insurance
Ethics, Law Practice Management, Solo and Small-Firm, Young Lawyers Track (Signature)
This seminar will first address understanding professional liability coverage for attorneys and law firms, including scope of coverage, what may be a claim, claims made policies, responsibilities for providing notice, the significance of the timing of reporting a claim, etc. An overview of how to read a legal malpractice policy will be provided, highlighting certain key terms, conditions, definitions, and exclusions. Next, we will delve into several real life, “trending” scenarios or hypotheticals and discuss whether coverage would be provided. The topics to be discussed include the following: Misrepresentations on application or renewal application, the “innocent insured” clause; Cyber and AI Risks and Exposures (to self, firm, clients and third parties and vendor risk considerations); Ethical Implications; Intersection between Ethics and Legal malpractice; and Considerations to be made regarding legal malpractice and claims when an attorney is retiring from a law firm and/or the practice of law, including long tail coverage. Finally, there will be a discussion as to the types of policies available to attorneys in New Jersey, as well as trends.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), including 0.6 ethics/professionalism credits
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.0 professional practice and 0.5 ethics credits
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics credits pending
Kathleen J. Devlin, Esq., Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
Speakers:
Greg Cooke, USI Affinity
Robert B. Hille, Esq., Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, NJSBA Past President
Michael R. McAndrew, Esq., Law Office of Michael R. McAndrew LLC
Kimberly M. Parson, Esq., Rebar Kelly
Miles Winder, Esq., NJSBA Past President
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Making Moves: Transition to Practice
Young Lawyers Track (Music Box Theatre)
Making the transition from law school to a practicing attorney is an intense learning curve. Learn from people who have been in your shoes to find out the tips, strategies and skills they need to succeed and thrive.CLE 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
Amanda Kate Cipriano, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Speakers:
Caroline Braga, Esq., JacksonLewis
Michael R. Griffith, Esq., Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC
Christopher L. Jackson, Esq., Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
Alessandra Moore, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Zachary Posess, Esq., Gibbons PC
Maralee Sanders, Esq., Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia
May Wedlund, Esq., Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC
THURSDAY, MAY 16
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Best Practices Make Perfect: Law Firm Management, Structure, Disputes, and Succession Planning
Law Practice Management, Young Lawyers Track (Luna)
A newly created YLD-sponsored CLE which will explore basic law firm management, structure, disputes, and succession planning. This CLE is designed for all attorneys in private practice or attorneys transitioning to private practice. Learn some best practices from this esteemed panel!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 pendingNJ New Admit: 1.8 law office management credits
CPE: 1.5 taxation credits
Samuel J. Berse, Esq., Berse Law, LLC
Speakers:
Hon. Lisa Vignuolo, P.J.Ch., Middlesex
Jacob P. Davidson, Esq., Falk Flotteron & Davidson
Susan Miano, Marcum LLP
Joseph Natale, Esq., Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
Alicia F. Williams, Esq., NJ Lawyers Fund For Client Protection
THURSDAY, MAY 16
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Residential Real Estate Transactions from A-Z
Real Estate, Young Lawyers Track (Signature)
Anyone who conducts residential real estate closings cannot afford to miss this informative basic course. Representing the purchaser or seller of residential real property in New Jersey demands a special set of skills and knowledge. Join seasoned practitioners who will explore the many moving parts of this specialized practice area and learn the nuances that will protect your clients and get the deal closed. In addition, a title insurance expert will provide insights and guidance on closing the transaction in full compliance with the current regulatory framework.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 pendingNJ New Admit: 1.8 real estate closing procedures credits
Carol J. Truss, Esq., Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC
Speakers:
F. Bradford Batcha, Esq., Batcha & Batcha LLC
Nicole Timpanaro, CEO, Fortune Title Agency
THURSDAY, MAY 16
10:30AM - 12:00PM
AI/GAI and Its Use for Lawyers and Employers: What Can Go Wrong?
Diversity and Inclusion, Labor & Employment, Technology, Young Lawyers Track (Luna)
Join us for a discussion of how these tools are used in law firms; what it means for hiring, recruiting, interviewing and more in the employment context; the impact AI will have on diversity, hiring and retention; the latest case updates; EEOC and DOJ guidance and much more.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), including 0.6 diversity and inclusion credits
NY CLE: (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.0 professional practice and (Non-transitional) 0.5 diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias credits
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics credits pending
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton Law Firm PC
Speakers:
Hon. Ronald J. Hedges (Ret.), Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Diana-Marie Laventure, Esq., Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
NaSheena Porter Poznansky, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney, District of New Jersey
Stephanie Wilson, Esq., Reed Smith, LLP
THURSDAY, MAY 16
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Estate Administration 101
Wills and Estates, Young Lawyers Track (Studio 4)
Introductory seminar for practitioners addressing basic estate administration procedures and common issues confronted by attorneys who assist client with probating wills and administering estates.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 pendingNJ New Admit: 1.8 basic estate administration credits
CPE: 1.5 taxation credits
Dana A. Bennett, Esq., Bennett Law LLC
Speakers:
Adam M. Grenker, Esq., Fox Rothschild, LLP
Abbey Horwitz, Esq., Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP
Frederick K. Schoenbrodt, II, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross PC
THURSDAY, MAY 16
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Hot Topics in Commercial Real Estate
Business and Taxation, Real Estate, Young Lawyers Track (Central Meeting Room 1)
Learn from seasoned commercial real estate attorneys as they discuss the latest trends in the law involving retail, office and industrial transactions, including sales, financing and insurance.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: (Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending
Matthew J. Schiller, Esq., Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
Speakers:
Francis M. Giantomasi, Esq., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Leah Sandbank Kaufman, Esq., McManimon Scotland & Baumann LLC
Stuart J. Lieberman, Esq., Lieberman & Blecher PC
Sean R. McGowan, Esq., Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, LLP
THURSDAY, MAY 16
3:30PM - 5:00PM
What I Wish I Knew: Lessons Learned from the Legal World
Women in the Profession, Young Lawyers Track (Music Box Theatre)
A panel of young lawyers and a judge will discuss their experiences in the legal world and what they have learned in their careers, including from early successes as well as “teachable moments.” The panelists will discuss practical issues which are not taught in law school such as networking, climbing the career ladder, managing billable hours, navigating financial matters, asking for help, and engaging with your adversaries.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
Katrina M. Homel, Esq., New Jersey Education Association
Speakers:
Hon. Jodi F. Bouer, J.S.C., Mercer
Saad Admani, Esq., State Tax Law LLC
Kimberly M. Gilhooly, Esq., Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
Robert N. Holup, Esq., Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross, LLC
Lauren Jones, Esq., Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, PC
Alexandra Loprete, Esq., Fredson Statmore Bitterman LLC
John Malchow, Esq., Simon Law Group
Cory Rothbort, Esq., Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC
Brandon L. Wolff, Esq., Chair-Elect, NJSBA Young Lawyers Division