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FRIDAY, MAY 16
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Reading the Constitution – A Conversation with Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Special Interest Track (Music Box Theater)
The May 16 program, moderated by retired state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin, will center on themes in Justice Stephen Breyer’s latest book “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” Together, these two titans of jurisprudence will dissect the pragmatic approach to interpretating the Constitution and the competing judicial philosophy – textualism – which guides decisions from the current court.?
Moderator/Speaker:
Justice Barry T. Albin, (Ret.), Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
Speaker:
Justice Stephen Breyer, (Ret.), Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:00AM - 12:30PM
AI is Here to Stay: Opening Business Session
Artificial Intelligence Track (Music Box Theater)
Be sure to attend the Opening Business Session to hear from this year's keynote, Suffolk Law School Dean Andrew Perlman who will explain why generative artificial intelligence is likely to transform the delivery of legal services in the years ahead and offer practical - and ethical - tips for using it. A panel will follow Dean Perlman and will present guidance on practical uses for incorporating generative AI and how to do so in a way that complies with the relevant rules of professional conduct.
Moderator/Speaker:
Thomas P. Scrivo, Esq., O'Toole Scrivo LLC
Speakers:
Hon. Katherine B. Forrest, U.S.D.C. (Ret.), Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Michael G. Donahue, Esq., Stark & Stark
Joshua S. Levy, Esq., Gibbons PC
Erez Liebermann, Esq., Debevoise & Plimpton
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Employment Arbitration Practice Points: Dispositive Motion Practice and in Arbitration and Award Enforcement
Dispute Resolution Track (Studio 2)
This panel will discuss a range of issues, including vacating and enforcement of arbitration awards. It will examine recent decisions including Newark Fire Officers Union Local 1860 v. City of Newark that raised questions regarding the authority of the federal and state courts and the standards to be applied in both labor and employment arbitration cases for enforcing or vacating arbitration awards. This distinguished panel of labor and employment law arbitrators will discuss those standards and share practice tips. It will also cover dispositive motions in labor and employment arbitration, such as motions to dismiss or summary judgement are commonplace during pre-hearing proceedings in employment arbitration or for statutory claims of discrimination raised arising under collective bargaining agreements. While not as common pre-hearing for non-statutory claims in traditional labor arbitrations, motions are a frequent tool for raising procedural or substantive defenses to arbitrability during the hearing itself. Join our distinguished panel of labor and employment arbitrators as we discuss how and why we rule on such motions, and how best to position your arguments and the evidence.
Moderator/Speaker:
Dean L. Burrell, Esq., Arbitrator-Mediator, Burrell Dispute Resolution
Speakers:
Hon. James R. Zazzali, Gibbons PC
Yvette Gibbons, Esq., Past President, Essex County, Bar Association , Employment Compliance Strategies, LLC
Ann Lesser, Vice President, Labor, Employment and Elections, American Arbitration Association
Jed L. Marcus, Esq., Arbitrator-Mediator, Marcus ADR Services LLC
Susan L. Nardone, Esq., Director, Employment and Labor Law Group, Gibbons PC.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Cannabis and CBD Issues for Use in Veterinary Medicine
Animal Law Track (Central Meeting Room 1 )
A description of the general regulatory framework for the use of cannabis and CBD products in the veterinary space and the legal issues for consideration. Other Related Tracks: Cannabis and Psychedelic Law
Moderator/Speaker:
Dr. Nancy Halpern, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP
Speakers:
Sarah Lyness, Esq., Law Office of Sarah Lyness, Esq.
Jonathan J. Madara, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP
Fruqan Mouzon, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Civil Trial Bench-Bar
Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom AB)
Join us for the latest updates with practitioners and members of the bench to discuss issues facing the civil trial bar.
Moderator/Speaker:
Diana C. Manning, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Ethics and E-Discovery
Civil Litigation Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)
Discovery production of electronically stored information can be challenging and costly (particularly to a solo/small-firm practitioner). What once adversaries would accomplish through a “document dump” is now done via ESI particularly hundreds if not thousands of emails. This panel will discuss how E-Discovery can be managed by the solo and small-firm practitioner in an efficient manner, so it does not become overwhelming. This panel will also discuss the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct that the practitioner needs to know. See attached document for specific points covered and potential speaker information.
Moderator/Speaker:
Thomas J. Perry, Esq., Hutt Shimanowitz & Plocker PC.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Family Law Bench-Bar Conference
Family Law Track (Salon C)
Don’t miss this popular program that brings together practitioners with members of the bench to discuss the latest developments in the field.
Moderator/Speaker:
Christine Fitzgerald, Esq., SeidenFreed, LLC
Speakers:
Hon. Juliana Evelyn Blackburn, Judge, NJ Superior Court. Family Division
Hon. Daniel H. Brown, J.S.C., Middlesex County
Hon. Edward Hoffman, P.J.F.P, Burlington County, Superior Court
Hon. Jeyanthi C. Rajaraman, J.S.C., Judge, American Bar Association
Cheryl E. Connors, Esq., Tonneman & Connors, LLC
Jeffrey Fiorello, Esq., Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Sexting, Cyberbullying and Media Manipulation and Their Dangerous Consequences
Special Interest Track (Studio 3)
Cyberbullying is rampant. Sexy pictures end up in the wrong hands. Rumors and lies go viral. People are impersonated on social media. We are facing an unprecedented crisis of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. The average person can now find cutting-edge tools that can alter photos and videos. And artificial intelligence and machine learning can manipulate videos—called deepfakes—that look insanely real. The New Jersey State Bar Foundation presents a discussion on the state of the law and where it is headed.
Moderator/Speaker:
Kimberly A. Yonta, Esq., Yonta Law LLC
Speakers:
Felicia T. Farber, Esq., Farber Resolutions, LLC
Michael F. Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research , LEGAL ONE
Karen Painter Randall, Esq., Chair, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Incident Response Group , Connell Foley LLP
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Workers' Compensation May Bench-Bar
Workers Compensation Track (Central Ballroom CD)
Legal updates, medical information and more!
Moderator/Speaker:
Kathleen M. Dotoli, Esq., Chair, NJSBA Workers' Compensation Section , Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli, LLC
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Bankruptcy Ethics
N/A Track (Studio 1)
Don't miss this panel of experts discussing how to safely navigate the ethics of bankruptcy practice. This conversation will ensure you have the latest information about representing clients and handling thorny issues in bankruptcy matters.
Moderator/Speaker:
David Edelberg, Esq., Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
Speakers:
Andrew Finberg, Chapter 13 Trustee's Office
Melinda D. Middlebrooks, Esq., Middlebrooks Shapiro, PC
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Criminal Law Bench Bar
N/A Track (Signature)
One of the most-anticipated programs of the year for criminal law practitioners returns with insights and updates in cases, strategies and developments from around the practice. Join the discussion with experienced litigators and judges to find out everything you need to know to effectively represent clients.