Women Who Rule CLE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Venue:  Riverfront Events
Agenda

This engaging seminar caps off Women’s History Month and features conversations and unique insight from some of the women who have courageously shattered the glass ceiling and forever changed the legal landscape in the state of Delaware.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Making Herstory: An inspiring CLE Panel that celebrates the journeys of Delaware’s trailblazing female judges.  The discussion will highlight their personal paths to the bench, challenges they overcame, and the lasting impact on future generations of women in law.

Moderator: The Honorable Sherry R. Fallon

The Honorable Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick
The Honorable Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves
The Honorable Karen L. Valihura

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Climb: A candid and retrospective conversation exploring the path from bar to bench.  This panel features judges who have made the transition, what the change was like, lessons learned along the way, and advice for those interested in pursuing the path.

Moderator: Yvonne Takvorian Saville, Esq.

The Honorable Sonia Augusthy
The Honorable Reneta L. Green-Streett
The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break

 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.  Finding Balance (1.0 ethics):  A thought-provoking panel focused on the ongoing challenge of achieving and maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the legal profession. This panel features attorneys who have navigated (or are navigating) demanding careers while managing personal and family responsibilities.  The panel will discuss strategies, setting boundaries, and the balance of self-care and professional responsibility.

Moderator: Shakuntla L. Bhaya, Esq.

The Honorable Arlene Minus Coppadge
The Honorable Theresa M. Hayes
The Honorable Katharine L. Mayer

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Beyond the Bench:  This panel features former members of the judiciary who have taken their leadership and expertise to other areas.  This discussion will explore options after leaving the bench, the transition, as well as ways to stay connected to the legal community.

Moderator:  Margaret M. DiBianca, Esq.

The Honorable Jan R. Jurden (Ret.)
The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla (Ret.)
The Honorable Aida Waserstein (Ret.)

5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Reception Sponsored by DiBianca Law

This seminar offers 4.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 4.8 hours, including 1.2 ethics to New Jersey Attorneys.

Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.

To register by mail or email, please click the blue registration link below.

To register online, please click the green link below.

* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO

Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.

All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.

Reporting of credits:

Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.