The Delaware State Bar Association offers a variety of seminars

for the continued professional development of its members.

FUNDAMENTALS SCHEDULE FOR 2017 (Registration forms will be available below, as they become available):

• Fundamentals of Real Estate – February 15, 2017
• Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure – March 15, 2017
• Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration – April 18, 2017
• Fundamentals of Law Practice Management and Technology – May 10, 2017
• Fundamentals of Civil Litigation – June 1, 2017
• Fundamentals of Family Law – TBA
• Fundamentals of Lawyer-Client Relations – TBA

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 8:30 AM
Short Topics in Real Estate 2023
3.8 hours CLE credit
DSB10032024SHORT
Join us for the annual Short Topics in Real Estate seminar! This seminar will be offered Live in Wilmington and Georgetown.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Recent Developments in Privacy, Data Security, E-Discovery and AI 2023
3.0 hours CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics
DSB10042023RECEN
Panel 1- Recent Developments in Data Security and Privacy Panel 2- AI

Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration 2023
6.0 hours CLE credit
DSB10122023FUNDA
This course is one of the seven Fundamentals courses which new bar members must take to comply with their Continuing Legal Education Commission requirements. Attendees will learn from experienced practitioners about the basics of estate planning and estate administration. This engaging and interactive program is designed to equip those new to the practice area with the tools needed to succeed and is full of practical tips. You will even get to see a case study to demonstrate the sorts of things you will need to know to practice in this area. Program Highlights: Overview of Estate Planning; Overview of Estate Administration; Basics of Will Drafting; Practice and Procedure Before the Register of Wills.

Friday, October 13, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Mental Health Red Flags and the Legal Protections Available to Attorneys Who Pursue Treatment
1.5 hours CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics
DSB10132023MENTA
Join us for an informative seminar that will discuss the current state of attorney mental health, as well as mental health signs to look out for. We will review statistics for our profession and highlight signs for depression, addiction, anxiety, and perinatal mood disorders such as PPD. The seminar addresses the importance of early treatment and the legal protections available to attorneys while they receive treatment. Our panelists will share their expertise and the resources available. Legal professionals are prone to high stress and long hours, however this seminar will show you ways to navigate and help those around you!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Opioids: What Attorneys Need to Know
1.0 hour CLE credit
DSB10172023OPIOI
Attorneys not only encounter opioids in everyday news. Criminal attorneys hear of these drugs on a much too regular basis when it comes to impairment, fatalities, and street drug dealings. What pearls of science do attorneys need to know about these drugs? How do they work? How do they poison and take the lives of so many? Where do they fit into postmortem cases? Where is fentanyl found? How does naloxone work and when does it work and when does it not? These questions and more will be answered during this one-hour crash course on the science of opioids for attorneys.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Retirement Planning Seminar 2023
3.0 hours CLE credit
dsb10192023RETIR
On location in Sussex County and held at DelTech, this seminar will take you through the sometimes confusing but always necessary exercises necessary to plan for your own or for your clients' retirement.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Supreme Court Review 2023- A Discussion of Decisions at the Highest State and Federal Judicial Levels
3.2 hours CLE credit
DSB10242023SUPRE
This seminar will give an overview of the year’s developments in Criminal Law, Corporate Law, and General Civil Litigation through the decisions rendered by Delaware’s Supreme Court. This will be followed by a discussion that highlights the recently concluded 2022 - 2023 Supreme Court term and preview some of the significant cases in the Court’s current 2023 - 2024 term. This seminar will be moderated by Justice Karen L. Valihura and feature a panel of distinguished speakers.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Call Trends Every Attorney Should Know
1.0 hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics
DSB11072023CALL_
Client expectations are at an all-time high—leaving today’s firms in need of ways to predict and address the needs of the people they serve. Fortunately, over-the-phone conversations provide an answer for both.   Ruby recently analyzed over 62 million customer calls to find out what impact the phone has on today’s businesses and we found some eye-opening trends. In this presentation, we’ll share those findings along with practical tips anyone can use to delight customers and make phone calls work for their business.

Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Professional Liability: What Law Firms Need to Know and How to Make Sure You Are Fully Insured
1.0 hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics
DSB11092023PROFE
Are you certain that your law firm is fully protected against potential professional liability risks? As the legal landscape evolves, it becomes crucial for law firms to ensure they have the right insurance coverage in place to safeguard their interests and reputation. We invite you to our exclusive webinar, “Professional Liability: What Law Firms Need to Know and How to Make Sure You are Fully Insured.” Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President of USI Affinity, will share invaluable insights and practical tips to help your firm navigate the complexities of professional liability insurance.