The Evolving CCLD: New Rules, Best Practices, and Cross-Designation Explained
Thursday, February 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Overview of the CCLD, New CCLD Rules, and Recent Developments and Trends

Panelists: The Honorable Meghan A. Adams, The Honorable Patricia A. Winston, Travis S. Hunter, Esq., Carla M. Jones, Esq.

• Background and rationale behind the adoption of the new rules
• Practical impact of the rules on judicial decision-making and case management

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Provided by the DSBA)

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Best Practices in Complex Commercial Litigation Division (.8 ethics)
Panelists:  The Honorable Eric M. Davis and The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie

• Case intake and assignment: thresholds, designation process, and common pitfalls
• Effective pleading practices in complex commercial matters
• Best practices for resolving discovery disputes and engaging the court
• Professionalism and civility expectations in high-stakes commercial litigation
• Ethical considerations unique to complex commercial cases
• Lessons learned and common mistakes to avoid in complex commercial litigation

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cross Designation Between the Court of Chancery and the Superior Court

Panelists: The Honorable Kathleen M. Miller, The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie, Jason C. Jowers, Esq., Rachel R. Tunney, Esq.

• Practitioner perspectives on how the complementary structure of the CCLD is functioning in practice
• Judicial insights on cross-designation, including transitioning between CCLD and other case types and effective scheduling considerations
• Coordination and cooperation between the Superior Court and the Court of Chancery

This seminar offers 2.5 credits, including .8 ethics to Delaware Attorneys; 2.5 credits to Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3.0 credits, including .9 ethics to New Jersey Attorneys.

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

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* 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.