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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Hot Topics in the Gaming Industry
Special Interest Track (Studio 1)
The Casino Law Section addresses hot topics and emerging trends and their impact in the gaming industry. Specifically, the CLE would consist of a panel that would discuss topics of which could include: responsible gaming, cryptocurrency, gambling on the dark web, money laundering, and artificial intelligence. With respect to responsible gaming, the panel would discuss New Jersey’s Responsible Gaming Initiatives as well as New Jersey’s Self-Exclusion Program. Regarding cryptocurrency and gambling on the dark web, the panel would discuss significant concerns that cryptocurrency and the dark web create such as regulatory difficulties, lack of consumer protection, fraud and security concerns, money laundering and tax evasion, and responsible gaming concerns. With respect to artificial intelligence, the panel would discuss how it impacts responsible gaming initiatives, predictive slots, personalized player experience, and fraud detections/security measures. Other Related Tracks: Business and Taxation, Criminal, Technology
Moderator/Speaker:
Jocelyn Fietkiewicz, Esq., Office of Attorney General - Div of Gaming
Speaker:
Jordan Hollander, Esq., Office of Attorney General - Div of Gaming
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Inside Trenton New Laws, New Updates and What It Means
Special Interest Track (Central Ballroom CD)
Hear about the latest happenings from the state capitol from the legislators who make change happen.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
1:30PM - 3:00PM
How the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Movement was Modeled on the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and Why It Failed
Special Interest Track (Studio 4 )
Northern Ireland (NI) civil rights activists opposed to political, religious, and cultural discrimination found inspiration in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the U.S. civil rights movement. They modeled many of Dr. King's strategies and tactics in challenging the NI government to end housing and employment discrimination, end gerrymandering of electoral districts, institute a one-person one-vote system, disband the Ulster Special Constabulary militia, and repeal the Special Powers Act. The seminar will compare the two movements, highlight the different ways each government responded, and explain why the NI civil rights movement failed.
Speakers:
Hon. Edward M. Neafsey (Ret.), Law Office of Hon. Edward M. Neafsey (Ret.)
Richard F. Klineburger, III, Esq., Klineburger & Nussey
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Pathways to the Bench
Special Interest Track (Central Ballroom AB)
So you want to be a judge? Maybe navigating that process seems daunting. Join this conversation to understand the process of being nominated and appointed to the state court bench. Learn from judges, those involved in the vetting process and people behind the nomination scenes to demystify the process.
Speakers:
Hon. Julio L. Mendez, A.J.S.C. (Ret.), Stockton University
Carlos M. Bollar, Esq., Archer & Greiner
Senator Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Esq., Senator, Murphy McKeon PC
Valentina DiPippo, Esq., Office of the Governor
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Aviation Law Update
Special Interest Track (Studio 1)
Join this timely conversation about the latest developments in aviation law, including presidential flight restrictions and what they mean for communities; pilot qualifications and responsibilities; FAA grants to airports; and pilot infractions and resulting discipline.
Moderator/Speaker:
Albert J. Pucciarelli, Esq., McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
Speakers:
Aileen M. Brennan, Esq., Hill Wallack
Peter A. Gaudioso, Esq., Trif & Modugno LLC
John D. Murray, Esq., Murray & Murray
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
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
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
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
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
3:15PM - 4:45PM
NIL (Name Image and Likeness) in the Real World
Special Interest Track (Tides)
Recent developments arising from the new NCAA rules for lawyers, lawyer-agents and accountants who advise, negotiate and advocate for the amateur athlete, including ethical considerations. We will cover rights to publicity, new case law, new legislation, new tax rulings, ethical challenges and more.
Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Patricia K. Costello, A.J.S.C.(Ret.), Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Speakers:
Hon. Harriet F. Klein, J.S.C. (Ret.), Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Emily B. Brown, Esq., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Joshua J. Horowitz, CPA, MBA, Withum
Abigail J. Remore, Esq., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Robert S. Roche, Esq., 1 of 1 Agency , RSR Sports Management, LLC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
Navigating the 2024 Amendments to OPRA and Recent Caselaw
Special Interest Track (Central Meeting Room 4)
The panel will discuss how practitioners can navigate the amendments to the Open Public Records Act that became effective on Sept. 3, 2024, as well as recent caselaw developments in OPRA. We have three confirmed speakers plus the moderator, but we are working on adding additional speakers, including a member of the Judiciary, an attorney who represents Boards of Education, and the Executive Director of the Government Records Council.
Moderator/Speaker:
Walter M. Luers, Esq., Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP
Speakers:
CJ Griffin, Esq., Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, PC.
Lauren James-Weir, Esq., Gibbons PC
Samora F. Noguera, Counsel, Office of the City Clerk
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
11:45AM - 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