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THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Trends in Employment Discrimination – Pay Transparency; Reverse Discrimination; Workplace Accommodation and Harassment

Labor & Employment Track (Music Box Theater)

The past year saw the passage of new laws mandating the pay transparency by employers; attacks on diversity programs of both public and private entities; the expansion of disability and pregnancy accommodation claims and requirements; and new rules issued by the EEOC updating guidance on workplace harassment. This program seeks to provide legal updates on recent legal developments in these areas of the law and anticipate their impact in both the near and foreseeable future.

Moderator/Speaker:
Colin M. Lynch, Esq., Zazzali, PC.

Speaker:
Stephanie D. Gironda, Esq., Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

What I Wish I Knew

Young Lawyers Track (Waves)

A panel 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.

Moderator/Speaker:
Christopher S. Porrino, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Speaker:
Rasmeet Chahil, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Would Litigation Be Different if I Were a Man?

Women in the Profession Track (Tides)

Gather for a timely discussion on gender dynamics in litigation. The panel will include a candid discussion by prominent female and male litigators, as well as jurists, on why certain conduct is perceived to be acceptable for men and not women, and conversely, whether heightened awareness of gender inequality has chilled zealous advocacy.

Moderator/Speaker:
Michael A. Kaplan, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Hot Topics in Land Use Law

Special Interest Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)

Join us for a topical seminar designed for attorneys navigating the evolving landscape of land use law. The panel will provide a timely and comprehensive update on recent affordable housing changes, new case law developments and potential legislative changes that every seasoned practitioner should know. As an attendee, you’ll gain practical knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of land use issues in New Jersey and effectively represent your clients.

Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Douglas K. Wolfson, (Ret.), Edgewood Properties Inc.

Speakers:
Donna M. Jennings, Esq., Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.
Jennifer Mazawey, Esq., K & L Gates
Nylema Nabbie, Esq., McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Senator Holly T. Schepisi, Partner, O'Toole Scrivo
Jason R. Tuvel, Esq., Prime & Tuvel LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Open Your Own Law Firm: Action Items and Considerations for the Attorney Entrepreneur

Solo and Small-Firm Track (Signature)

This CLE will cover practical guidance and big-picture considerations for attorneys who are going out on their own or are curious about doing so. Topics will include: 1. Initial investment costs and budgeting 2. Building a support network of attorneys (highlight NJSBA and county bars) 3. Finding and hiring vendors (great opportunity to incorporate event sponsors into the CLE), including banks, insurance brokers, case management software, IT specialists, Solo 401k/SEP IRA options, etc. 4. Creating your brand 5. Managing business and trust accounts and staying compliant with ethics rules 6. Knowing when to hire 7. Marketing (to general public) and networking (to build referrals from attorneys) 8. Managing the chip on your shoulder that develops from adversaries treating you differently in your first year solo 9. Developing 1/3/5 year plans

Moderator/Speaker:
Christopher J. Keating, Esq., Keating Law Firm, LLC

Speakers:
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton Law Firm PC
Brandon H. Rutter, Esq., Brandon Rutter Law, LLC
Antoinette Solomon, Law Office of Antoinette Solomon

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Residential Real Estate from A-Z

Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Ballroom AB)

Anyone who conducts residential real estate closings cannot afford to miss this informative basic course. Representing the purchaser of seller of residential real property in New Jersey demands a special set of skills and knowledge. Other Related Tracks: Young Lawyers

Moderator/Speaker:
Nicole Timpanaro, CEO, Fortune Title Agency

Speakers:
Janice L. Heinold, Esq., Raymond Coleman Heinold LLP
Christopher Imad Mdeway, Esq., Kaufman Dolowich

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

The Intersection Between Real Estate and Landlord Tenant Law

Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Studio 3)

Topics we will cover are: 1. How to determine the status and rights of occupants in a property during and after a real estate transaction. 2. How to allow advise buyers if, when and how they would be able to take possession of the purchase for their own use. 3. How to tailor the real estate contract to account for the unique needs of an occupied unit. How to protect your clients from issues down the line by making sure the transfer of the tenancy is properly executed. 4. How to apply the laws surrounding tenants and squatters to achieve optimal results for your clients, whether they are buyers or sellers.

Moderator/Speaker:
Lawrence M. Centanni, Esq., Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, PC

Speaker:
Eileen Conaty, Esq., Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Fiduciary Litigation Update

Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Meeting Room 4)

This segment will include a panel discussion of recent developments in the area of fiduciary litigation. Not only will the panel address recent cases, but also pending and proposed legislative changes that will impact the area.

Moderator/Speaker:
Christine Socha Czapek, Esq., Borteck & Czapek, PC.

Speakers:
Timothy M. Ferges, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP
Nicholas W. Keller, Esq., McCarter & English
Steven K. Mignogna, Esq., Archer & Greiner PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Resistant Litigants - Strategies to Deal with Uncooperative Parties

Family Law Track (Salon C)

Family law cases involving resistant litigants are among the most challenging. This program will explore how to address roadblocks in the discovery process with uncooperative parties and strategies for dealing with parties who violate court orders including sanctions, powers of attorney and other methods to gain compliance.

Moderator/Speaker:
Robert A. Epstein, Esq., Manzi Epstein Lomurro & Decataldo

Speakers:
Hon. Marc R. Brown, P.J.F.P., NJ Superior Court
Hon. Marcella Matos Wilson, J.S.C., Superior Court of NJ
Lizanne J. Ceconi, Esq., Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks
Alexandra M. Freed, Esq., SeidenFreed, LLC
Karin Duchin Haber, Esq., Haber Silver & Russoniello
Beatrice E. Kandell, Esq., Skoloff & Wolfe PC
Timothy F. McGoughran, Esq., Law Office of Timothy F. McGoughran LLC
Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF, CBIZ
Matheu D. Nunn, Esq., Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Am I Covered? – Understanding Your Professional Liability Policy and Trending Claims

Ethics and Professionalism Track (Aqua)

This seminar promises to reach a broad range of interested people, including: managing partners and/or other attorneys responsible for securing and/or renewing legal malpractice insurance and informing the carrier of potential claims and who need to know whether certain acts or omissions are covered under the firm’s professional liability policy; new and experienced attorneys who need to learn when to advise of a potential claim; and non-attorneys within law firms responsible for securing and/or renewing insurance policies and/or reporting claims. This seminar will provide an understanding of professional liability coverage for attorneys and law firms, including scope of coverage, what may be a claim, claims-made policies, responsibilities for providing notice, and the significance of the timing of reporting a claim. Next, the panelists will delve into several real life, “trending” scenarios or hypotheticals and discuss whether coverage would be provided under a legal malpractice or other type of policy. The topics to be discussed include the following: whether acts or omissions of non-lawyers, including paralegals and legal assistants, are covered; cyber risks and exposures (to self, firm, clients, third parties, and vendor risk considerations), and artificial intelligence risks and exposures, as well as ethical implications.

Moderator/Speaker:
Kathleen J. Devlin, Esq., Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP

Speakers:
Robert B. Hille, Esq., Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis
Michael R. McAndrew, Esq., Law Office of Michael R. McAndrew LLC
Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President and Professional Liability Practice Leader , USI Affinity
Matthew O'Malley, Esq., Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry LLP
Julia Talarick, Esq., Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC
David L. Wikstrom, Esq., Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, PC
Miles S. Winder, III, Esq., Law Office of Miles S. Winder, III, Esq.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Navigating Proposed Amendments to Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Development

Environmental Law Track (Central Meeting Room 1)

In October 2024, the NJDEP issued a proposed rule pitched as aligning the ARRCS, N.J.A.C. 7:26C, and the Technical Requirements, N.J.A.C. 7:26E, with the Aug. 23, 2019, statutory changes to the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA 2.0). Chief among those revisions were changes to the ARRCS requiring disclosure of discharges discovered during pre-closing due diligence by prospective purchasers of real property to both the property owner and NJDEP. Such disclosure obligation marks a distinct change in the handling of all appropriate inquiry driven diligence. The purpose of this panel is to not only review the challenges associated with such change – including but not limited to those concerns raised by the comments to the proposed rule – but to discuss strategies for helping clients adapt to this new paradigm.

Speakers:
Michele J. Glass, Esq., Gibbons PC
Brendan Kelly, Esq., Gibbons, PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Ethics in Appellate Practice

Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom CD)

Attorney ethical obligations do not cease when a case goes on appeal. A distinguished panel will discuss the ethics of appellate practice, including the decision whether to appeal, the duties of competence, candor, and other obligations created by the Rules of Professional Conduct, and what to do when a client wants counsel to make a frivolous argument on appeal. Other Related Tracks: Ethics and Professionalism

Moderator/Speaker:
Bruce D. Greenberg, Esq., Blogger, NJ Appellate Law Blog , Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC

Speakers:
Hon. Katie A. Gummer, J.A.D., Monmouth County, Superior Court
Christina Vassiliou Harvey, Esq., Lomurro Munson, LLC
Ezra D. Rosenberg, ACLU of New Jersey
Shalom D. Stone, Esq., STONE CONROY LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Chancery Judges Roundtable

Civil Litigation Track (Luna)

Join us for a discussion on the latest developments, trends, issues and important cases coming from the Chancery Division. The new conference chair and several judges will share insights that practitioners need to know.

Moderator/Speaker:
Alexandra V. Gallo, Esq., O'Toole Scrivo, LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Bankruptcy Court Law Changes and Mass Tort Liability

Bankruptcy, Business & Taxation Track (Studio 2)

Learn from this panel about efficacy and impact of recent bankruptcy court law changes by the Supreme Court and how that impacts the ability to address mass tort liability (e.g., church sex abuse, asbestos, talc) in the bankruptcy context.

Moderator/Speaker:
Colleen Restel, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler

Speaker:
Donald W. Clarke, Esq., Genova Burns LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM

Magistrate Judges: Help Us Help You (and Your Clients)

Federal Practice Track (Studio 1)

A panel of three Magistrate Judges from the District of New Jersey will provide insight on their role and function at various phases of the case and explain how lawyers can leverage their involvement to achieve efficiency and the best results during the course of the litigation.

Moderator/Speaker:
Mark M. Makhail, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Jose R. Almonte, U.S.M.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Justin T. Quinn, U.S.M.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Rukhsanah L. Singh, U.S.M.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Public Corruption Investigations and Prosecutions

Criminal Litigation Track (Aqua)

Moderator/Speaker:
Leo J. Hurley, Esq., Connell Foley LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

How Appealing: Tricks of the Trade in Appellate Practice

Special Interest Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)

Join esteemed appellate jurists and practitioners as they present a seminar in which they highlight the best practices for representing your clients on appeal

Moderator/Speaker:
Justice Barry T. Albin, (Ret.), Lowenstein Sandler, LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Greta A. Gooden Brown, J.A.D., Superior Court of New Jesry
Hon. Patty Shwartz (3rd. Cir.), US Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Jack M. Sabatino, P.J.A.D, Hughes Justice Complex
Jeremy M. Feigenbaum, Solicitor General of New Jersey , Office of Attorney General
Lawrence S. Lustberg, Esq., Co-Chair, White Collar & Investigations Group , Gibbons PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Meeting the Need: The Business Case for Expanding Your Firm’s Pro Bono Practice

Special Interest Track (Central Meeting Room 4)

The program will cover: The unprecedented need for pro bono services in New Jersey; How to expand build a pro bono practice within your firm; The business benefits for having a dedicated pro bono practice within your firm; and How working on pro bono cases can enhance skill-building, especially for newer attorneys.

Moderator/Speaker:
Natalie J. Kraner, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Impact of 2025 Executive Orders on Institutions of Higher Education and the Viability of Judicial Scrutiny

Special Interest Track (Signature)

Since Jan. 20, Institutions of Higher Learning have faced significant uncertainty as a result of recent Executive Orders issued to date that affect transgender student athletics, university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, funding of research, and other such activities that implicate critical campus operations, policies and procedures. During this seminar sponsored by the Higher Education Special Committee, we will review the then-current state of affairs, hear from Higher Education professionals and administrators regarding how they are dealing with these ordered changes and their mandates on colleges and universities, and hear from experts on the justiciability of executive orders and how that impacts enforcement. We will also touch upon the broader implications of these orders not only to institutions of higher education but also to any educational institution which receives federal funding.

Moderator/Speaker:
Jemi Goulian Lucey, Esq., Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP

Speakers:
DanaLynn Colao, Esq., Saiber
Jenny-Brooke B. Condon, Esq., Professor of Law , Seton Hall Law Schl Faculty
Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Rutgers University

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive

Special Interest Track (Music Box Theater)

The panel will present specific ideas and tips on how to achieve wellness.

Moderator/Speaker:
Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Lawrence Law, LLC

Speakers:
Maritza Rodriguez, Esq., Rodriguez Law Firm LLC
Linda A. Mainenti Walsh, Esq., Linda Mainenti Walsh LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Exploring In-House Counsel as a Career Path—Insights from Lawyers on the Inside

In-House Counsel Track (Central Meeting Room 1)

This bar association panel discussion features seasoned in-house counsel from a variety of industries sharing their career journeys and day-to-day experiences. The panelists will provide insights into how they transitioned into in-house roles, whether from law firms, government positions, or other professional backgrounds. They will offer practical advice for those considering this career path. Attendees will learn about the diverse responsibilities that in-house counsel handle daily, from managing legal risks and advising business leaders to overseeing compliance and litigation. The panelists will also touch upon the strategic and collaborative nature of their roles and how they contribute to the success of their organizations. The speakers will share what they find most rewarding about being in-house counsel, such as the opportunity to work closely with business teams, engage in problem-solving, oversee complex litigation, and make a tangible impact on their companies’ goals. This session is ideal for legal professionals at any stage of their career who are curious about the challenges and rewards of working as in-house counsel.

Moderator/Speaker:
Jason S. Gould, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Speakers:
Michelle S. Gasparian, Esq., Director, Global Investigations, Merck
Natalya G. Johnson, Esq., Senior Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
Sophie E. Reiter, Senior Litigation Counsel, Compass Real Estate
Simone Silva-Arrindell, Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Samsung

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Best Practices of Navigating Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Federal Practice Track (Tides)

Gain a better understanding of the federal sentencing guidelines. Learn what it takes to make a persuasive presentation at sentencing. And gather insights about the federal probation system.

Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J. (Ret.), Former Chief Judge, McCarter & English LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Evelyn Padin, U.S.D.J., United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Michael A. Baldassare, Esq., Baldassare & Mara LLC
Megan Linares, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Susan Wang Smalley, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Challenging Assumptions: What’s Gender Got To Do With It?

Women in the Profession Track (Luna)

Under the auspices of the Supreme Court Committee on Gender in the Courts, Bar Education Subcommittee, this program explores how words and conduct reflect gender bias. The program will consist of vignettes of real-life experiences encountered by lawyers and judges and ways to incrementally address gender bias and will include commentary and reflections by Dr. Jennifer L. Pollitt, Assistant Director of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at Temple University. The panel will include a candid discussion by prominent female and male litigators, as well as jurists, on why certain conduct is perceived to be acceptable for men and not women, and conversely, whether heightened awareness of gender inequality has chilled zealous advocacy.

Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Kimberly Karlette Holmes, Esq., Office of Admin Law

Speakers:
Hon. Verna G. Leath, J.S.C., Essex County, Superior Court
Miriam S. Edelstein, Costello, Mains & Silverman, LLC
Patricia M. Giordano, Esq., Feldman Shepherd
Randi W. Kochman, Esq., Cole Schotz PC.
Jennifer Lazor, Esq., Lazor Rantas, PC
Cindy N. Vogelman, Esq., Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

ADR in Civil Matters

Dispute Resolution Track (Studio 3)

This seminar presents on the status of alternate dispute resolution in civil cases. R. 1:20 mediation and 4:21a arbitration will be discussed. Additional topics will include filing date for arbitration, changes to the rules and the application of those.

Moderator/Speaker:
Michelle M. Cresti, Esq., Macce & Cresti

Speakers:
Hon. Thomas M. Moore, P.J.Cv. (Ret.), Superior Court of NJ, O’Toole Scrivo, LLC
David J. Karbasian, Esq., Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC
Diana C. Manning, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC
Dara A. Quattrone, Esq., Westmoreland Vesper & Quattrone
Stuart Reiser, Esq., Shapiro Croland Reiser Apfel & Di Iorio, LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

AI’s Impact On Corporate Counsel and Businesses: Key Strategies & Insights

Artificial Intelligence Track (Central Ballroom AB)

Join us for an engaging panel discussion tailored for corporate counsel and business leaders navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal realm. This program will equip attendees with critical updates on AI technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations that impact organizations. Key topics include an overview of existing legal frameworks—addressing issues such as data protection, intellectual property, and liability—as well as strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance business operations while ensuring regulatory compliance. In addition, the program will examine best practices for ethical AI deployment with a focus on bias mitigation, transparency, and accountability.

Moderator/Speaker:
Robert B. Hille, Esq., Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis

Speakers:
Anna Mercado Clark, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
Khurram Nasir Gore, Senior Director, Managing Associate General Counsel, Verizon
Scott Jones, Johnson & Johnson
Rahan Uddin, Senior Corporate Counsel, Director, Americas Partner and Customer Solutions , Microsoft
Frank X. Wukovits, Esq., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Psychedelics: Are We Taking That Trip, or Not?

Cannabis and Psychedelics Track (Studio 1)

This panel will provide insight into the legal landscape surrounding psilocybin service centers in New Jersey, insights into the legislative bill aimed at creating the legal framework for psilocybin assisted therapy while also discussing the key support and opposition to the bill. The panel will also discuss the potential effect on public health and national regulatory landscape and how this will inform and guide the development of a psilocybin service center model in New Jersey.

Moderator/Speaker:
Joseph Shapiro, Esq., Middlebrooks Shapiro, PC.

Speakers:
Hon. Jeannine Frisby LaRue, The Zita Group
Lisa Gora, Esq., Epstein Becker & Green, PC.
Senator Holly T. Schepisi, Partner, O'Toole Scrivo

THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:30AM - 11:45AM

Got Referrals? The Importance of Networking for Business Development and the Evolution of the Practice

Business of Law Track (Waves)

The business of the profession has changed. More and more new cases come from other lawyers and the relationships developed throughout your life, bar association involvement and carer. Join this conversation about the best – and ethical – practices to developing relationships and nurturing referral networks. Learn what you need to know about business development from case intake; the unique vetting process involved when cases come in from your network; substituting in a new case; and managing client expectations, especially when multiple generations are in play. The discussion will also look at what young lawyers do not compared to how it used to be done, what strategies everyone can implement and the obstacles in the road.

Moderator/Speaker:
Frederick W. Alworth, Esq., Gibbons PC

Speakers:
Domenick Carmagnola, Esq., Past President, New Jersey State Bar Association , Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC
Alessandra Moore, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Thomas P. Scrivo, Esq., O'Toole Scrivo LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
11:30AM - 1:00PM

Diversity Committee Annual Luncheon

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THURSDAY, MAY 15
12:15PM - 1:45PM

Labor and Employment Law Section Luncheon

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THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:15PM

Lessons Learned from Women Litigators and Judges

Women in the Profession Track (Music Box Theater)

One of the hottest programs of the Annual Meeting returns with a fresh panel of judges an practitioners who will discuss their journeys in the legal profession and what strategies attorneys can use in their day-to-day practices.

Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Lisa Perez-Friscia, J.A.D., NJ Judiciary

Speakers:
Hon. Patty Shwartz (3rd. Cir.), US Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Susan M. Sheppard, A.J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic/Cape May Counties
Hon. Sheila A. Venable, A.J.S.C., Essex County, Superior Court
Hon. Marie E. Lihotz, PJAD (Ret.), Archer & Greiner PC
Michelle A. Schaap, Esq., Chair, Tech, Privacy and Data Innovations , Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Lisa Westerman Spiegel, Esq., Associate Executive Director, Continuing Legal Education , New Jersey State Bar Association

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

The Right Stuff – Hiring Staff to Ensure Firm Growth and Success

Business of Law Track (Studio 4)

Making the decision to hire is a big step for a solo and small firm attorney. Adding staff affects the bottom line and is an anxiety-production decision. However, getting the right people at the right time can enhance a small firm’s overall productivity in the end and attorneys should not necessarily be bound by their anxieties. This panel will be presented and moderated by an immigration law attorney who will describe her small firm’s decision to hire an office manager and how hiring that person has not only increased the firm’s overall profitability but also positioned her firm to handle the current wave of new immigration law clients. Other panelists will describe how virtual services are helping their firms to grow. Finally, panelists will discuss new technology and if AI/GAI can be used to streamline or replace functions.

Moderator/Speaker:
Lauren Anselowitz, Esq., Harlan York & Associates

Speaker:
Erdal Turnacioglu, Esq., Erdal Employment Law, LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Civility in Litigation

Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom AB)

Join an esteemed panel of judges and lawyers as they delve into civility in civil and criminal litigation. They will define uncivil conduct, analyze the state and federal court rules governing civility and certain disciplinary opinions of the New Jersey Supreme Court on civility, what the RPCs say about civility and importantly how a lawyer (and a Judge) deals with an adversary who is uncivil in the litigation.

Moderator/Speaker:
David R. Kott, Esq., Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers , McCarter & English LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Patty Shwartz (3rd. Cir.), US Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Karen M. Williams, U.S.D.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Justice Douglas M. Fasciale, New Jersey Supreme Court
Brian J. Molloy, Esq., Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer
Justice Michael Noriega, New Jersey Supreme Court

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Roles That You May Not Expect When You Think of Government and Public Sector Jobs

Young Lawyers Track (Central Meeting Room 4)

Join members of the Government, Public Sector, and Public Interest Lawyers special committee as they share information about their career paths and finding fulfilling roles. You'll have the chance to learn tips for landing a public sector law job, areas of the public sector that you might not have considered, and how to be successful once you land the role.

Moderator/Speaker:
NaSheena Porter Poznansky, Esq., United States Attorney's Office - District of New Jersey

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Nuts and Bolts of Local Counsel Practice

Federal Practice Track (Studio 1)

Judges and practitioners will join together to discuss tips, tricks, best practices, and hurdles when appearing in the District of New Jersey as local counsel.

Moderator/Speaker:
Joseph L. Linares, Esq., Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Zahid N. Quraishi, U.S.D.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Eric I. Abraham, Esq., Hill Wallack LLP
Mark M. Makhail, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Estate Administration 101

Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Luna)

Join this introductory seminar for practitioners addressing basic estate administration procedures and common issues confronted by attorneys who assist clients with probating wills and administering estates. The seminar will include a thorough review of the newly released NJ-IT-R, inheritance tax return.

Moderator/Speaker:
Dana A. Bennett, Esq., Bennett Law LLC

Speakers:
Maria A. Cestone, Esq., Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP
Nicholas W. Keller, Esq., McCarter & English
Hubert Klein, Eisner Advisory Group LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Changes in Employment Law Updates: Administration’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Approach meets the Rule of Law

Labor & Employment Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)

The second Trump administration’s “shock and awe” strategy includes plans to revolutionize the worlds of public and private employment – with strategies that will be tested in the Courts. We provide the latest updates on such initiatives as efforts to redefine the structure of the Federal Civil Service, enhanced immigration enforcement in the workplace, changes to wage and hours regulations, the impact on the National Labor Relations Act and its governing Board and shifting the role of the EEOC and attempting to roll back DEI. Questions will include whether the Presidential Administration’s civil service changes violate the First Amendment, whether the immigration crackdown can survive due process challenges, and whether changes to the administration of employment and anti-discrimination laws will survive challenges. The discussion from leading experts in the field will include review of the latest US Supreme Court cases on these subjects.

Speakers:
Raymond M. Baldino, Esq., Zazzali, PC.
J. Danielle Carr, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP
John Malchow, Esq., Simon Law Group
Beth P. Zoller, Esq., KSBranigan Law PC.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

The Big (and Little) Things Outside Counsel Wish Their Clients Knew

In-House Counsel Track (Central Meeting Room 1)

Effectively partnering with outside counsel is a key to a successful in-house career. This panel (pairs of in-house counsel and their go-to outside counsel) will share the important things in-house counsel should know in building and navigating their relationships with outside counsel.

Moderator/Speaker:
Eric Wong, Esq., Greeberg Traurig, LLP

Speakers:
David Jay, Esq., Greenberg Traurig
Tedd Kochman, Esq., Littler Mendelson, PC.
Sheri Hecht Leonard, Esq., Suburban Propane
Scott B. McBride, Esq., Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Sara F. Merin, Assistant General Counsel, Bayer U.S. LLC
Jamie D. Zogby, Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Sittin' in with the DJs

Federal Practice Track (Central Ballroom CD)

Join this conversation to get everything you need to know about practicing in federal court, with some helpful guidance about the state courts, too. Find out what judges want in terms of appropriate preparation and participation in a Rule 16 scheduling conference before a Magistrate Judge; how to submit and handle discovery disputes; settlement conference dos and don’ts in federal court; and what you must know about contacting a judge’s chambers.

Moderator/Speaker:
Ralph J. Lamparello, Esq., Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC

Speakers:
Hon. Julien Xavier Neals, U.S.D.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Michael A. Shipp, U.S.D.J., United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Leda Dunn Wettre, U.S.M.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C. (Ret.), Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

How to Maximize and Optimize ADR in Family Law Cases

Family Law Track (Salon C)

Learn strategies for maximizing Alternative Dispute Resolution in your family law cases. This panel will explore ways to utilize mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination, and collaborative principles to assist with moving family law cases towards resolution. Other Related Tracks: Dispute Resolution

Moderator/Speaker:
Jeffrey Fiorello, Esq., Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP

Speakers:
Hon. Supti Bhattacharya, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey
Hon. Bonnie J. Mizdol (Ret.), Ferro Labella & Weiss LLC
Hon. Angela W. Dalton, J.S.C. (Ret.), Law Office of Hon. Angela W. Dalton, J.S.C. (Ret.)
Candice L. Drisgula, Esq., Drisgula Divorce & Family Law
Stephanie Lomurro, Esq., Manzi Epstein Lomurro & DeCataldo, LLC
Megan S. Murray, Esq., The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray
Sheryl J. Seiden, Esq., SeidenFreed, LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

To Thyne Ownself be True: When Public Ignorance influences Gender Policy and its Reprocussions

Diversity and Inclusion Track (Aqua)

One of the dangers of democracy is that it is only as good as the people who vote. Ignorant voters influence their representatives and the policies they pass. Public ignorance about gender is a powerful force shaping policy at the local, state and national level. Ignorance-fueled gender policies include bans against puberty blockers for gender -affirming purposes, bathroom regulation, book bans, government interference in sports participation, and an Executive Order holding that only tow genders exist. This seminar confronts and debunks the myths and misperceptions about our non-binary gendered world and how anti-trans policy harms EVERYONE.

Moderator/Speaker:
Michael Poreda, Esq., Lydecker

Speakers:
Robyn B. Gigl, Esq., Author of the Erin McCabe Series , Dilworth Paxson LLP
Jamie M. Zug, Esq., Law Office of Jamie M. Zug

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Beyond the Courtroom: Lawyers Leading, Innovating, and Blazing Trails in Unconventional Legal Roles

Diversity and Inclusion Track (Signature)

This program will highlight the remarkable journeys of trailblazing attorneys who have ventured beyond traditional legal careers to make significant impacts in various fields. We’ll gain insights they’ve each leveraged in legal expertise to break barriers and forge new paths in areas such as corporate and/or government leadership, public interest, academia, and more. Their stories will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available within the legal profession and will inspire the exploration of unconventional career paths. This program is for all, with a particular appeal to young lawyers considering their career path and lawyers in career transition.

Moderator/Speaker:
Valerie A. Jackson, Esq., Deputy Director Legal, Compliance & Diversity, NJ Department of the Treasury/Division of Administration

Speakers:
Rhasheda Douglas, Assistant Dean, Director of the Minority Student Program , Rutgers Law School-Camden
Trina L. Glass, Esq., BurgherGray LLP
Jayne J. Johnson, Esq., Director of Equity, Office of the Governor
Kia King, Esq., Chief of Staff, Department of Community Affairs
James A. Lewis, V, Esq., Chief Diversity Officer & Of Counsel, Cole Schotz

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Hot Tips from Hot Litigators

Civil Litigation Track (Tides)

This is a popular, can't-miss program that sheds light on the latest issues, trends and case law facing the civil trial bar.

Moderator/Speaker:
Diana C. Manning, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Cannabis and Hemp Litigation: Who’s Suing Who and What’s on the Horizon?

Cannabis and Psychedelics Track (Studio 3)

A lecture and discussion panel on the following: Zanetich v. WalMart Stores East Inc.; Loki Brands v. Matthew J. Platkin, Dianna Houenou and Edward D. Wengryn; Botteon v. Borough of Highland Park; The NAR Group, Inc. v. Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Lebanon, et, al.; Hoboken for Responsible Cannabis v. City of Hoboken and Blue Violets, LLC; McGraw Holdings v. Borough of Flemington and Bless Wellness; and more.

Moderator/Speaker:
Sarah Trent, Esq., Founder and CEO, Valley Wellness

Speakers:
Joshua S. Bauchner, Esq., Mandelbaum Barrett
Brittany A. Bonetti, Esq., Cooper Levenson P.A.
Mollie Hartman Lustig, Esq., Secretary, Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Special Committee, NJSBA, McLaughlin & Stern
Daniel T. McKillop, Esq., Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
Ruth A. Rauls, Esq., Saul Ewing LLP
Seth Tipton, Esq., Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Cappelli LLC

THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM

Managing Partner Roundtable

Business of Law Track (Studio 2)

The managing partners of New Jersey law firms of differing sizes will come together with a law firm strategist, chief marketing officer and chief operating officer to discuss the issues facing the profession and what practices all firms can use to improve business.

Moderator/Speaker:
Peter J. Torcicollo, Esq., Gibbons PC

Speaker:
Marie L. Mathews, Esq., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC