Delaware State Bar Association

How to Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware
2025-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
How To Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware
October 9, 2025 at the DSBA’s Offices at 704 North King Street, Suite 110
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Agenda
Presented by: Denise Del Giorno Nordheimer, Esq.
This is a FREE CLE presentation for attorneys who do not normally prepare documents such as wills, durable powers of attorney, or advance healthcare directives. The seminar offers a foundation for creating these documents to round out the attorney’s practice area; to help fulfill pro bono commitments in general; and to prepare for the Wills for Seniors event sponsored by Delaware Volunteer Legal Services on Sunday, October 26 at Widener University Delaware Law.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Wills, Durable Power Of Attorney, Health Care Directive

Meeting with the client: Client Intake Questionnaire
Planning Ahead: Burial Wishes
The Will
Real Property
Tangible Personal Property
Specific Requests
Executors
Fiduciary Bonds
Guardians
Gifts to Minors
Delaware Durable Power of Attorney
Delaware Health Care Directive

This seminar offers 2.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Live locations available in Wilmington, Live stream options available over zoom – register for zoom here
Course Materials
This event is FREE to all registrants.
OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Corporation Law Council 2025
2025-10-14 13:00 - 17:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Corporation Law Council 2025 CLE
Tuesday October 14, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
This CLE will address recent case law and statutory developments affecting Delaware corporations and business entities from a litigation and transactional standpoint with two panels. The first panel consists of distinguished practitioners whose primary focus is disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and related appellate litigation in the Delaware Supreme Court. Joining these practitioners is the Hon. Lori W. Will, Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, who will offer a judicial perspective. The second panel will focus on transactional issues and what has changed since 2024.
Check In: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Part I: Delaware Corporate Law 2025: Developments and Trends (2.0 Credit Hours)
Moderator: Lewis H. Lazarus, Esq., Morris James LLP
The Hon. Lori W. Will; Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Samuel Hirzel, Esq., Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel LLP
Callan R. Jackson, Esq., Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Garrett B. Moritz, Esq., Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP
Kelly L. Tucker, Esq., Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Break 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Part II: Transactional Issues in the Spotlight – What Has Changed Since 2024? (2.0 Credit Hours)
Moderator: Ellisa O. Habbart, Esq.; The Delaware Counsel Group LLC
Thomas B. Davey, Esq.; Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Kenneth E. Jackman, Esq.; Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Eric A. Veres, Esq., Abrams & Bayliss LLP
This seminar offers 4.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$200

Government Members
$175

Non-Members
$300

PA Credit
$16

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Why Delaware? Expedited Dispute Resolution for Complex Commercial Disputes
2025-10-17 11:15 - 19:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Why Delaware?
Expedited Dispute Resolution for Complex Commercial Disputes
Friday, October 17, 2025
Riverfront Events
Agenda:
*the noted speakers are confirmed; agenda will be updated as additional panelists are confirmed.
11:15 am Check In
11:30 am – 12:10 pm Lunch/Registration
12:10 pm – 12:15 pm Introduction by Hon. David A. White (Ret.), President, Delaware State Bar Association
12:15 pm -1:15 pm Where in Delaware? Forum selection for equitable v. legal proceedings in Delaware; cross-designation (Chancery/CCLD) for efficient resolution of complex disputes. (1.0 CLE hours)
Moderator: Hon. Paul A. Fioravanti, Jr.
Panel: Hon. Abigail M. LeGrow; Hon. Kathaleen St. J. McCormick; Hon. Eric M. Davis; Hon. Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Drafting contracts for Delaware expedited dispute resolution: fee shifting; forum selection; CCLD, jury trial waiver, mediation, arbitration; Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (1.0 CLE hours)
Moderator: Michael W. McDermott, Esq.
Panel: Mark Kurtz, Esq.; Tarik Haskins, Esq.; Alisa Moen, Esq.; John G. Day, Esq.; Gregory V. Varallo, Esq.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act: expedited arbitration proceedings (1.0 CLE Hours)
Moderator: Hon. Mary M. Johnston (Ret.)
Panel: Hon. Sam Glasscock III (Ret.); Hon. Andre G. Bouchard (Ret.); Hon. Joseph R. Slights III (Ret.); Thomas J. Allingham II, Esq.; Hon. Joshua W. Martin (Ret.); D
3:30 pm-4:30 pm Professionalism and Ethics: Leveraging relationship counsel and Delaware litigation counsel for effective mediation (1.0 ethics)
Moderator: Hon. Andrea L. Rocanelli (Ret.)
Panel: Kevin R. Shannon, Esq.; C. Barr Flinn, Esq.; Lauren K. Neal, Esq.; Thomas A. Uebler, Esq.; William O’Neil, Esq.; Hon. David A. White (Ret.)
4:30 pm-4:45 pm Break
4:45 pm -5:45 pm Professionalism and Ethics: Best practices for expedited litigation In Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, CCLD (1.0 Ethics)
Moderator: Mackenzie M. Wrobel, Esq.
Panel: Hon. N. Christopher Griffiths; Hon. Bonnie W. David; Hon. Patricia A. Winston; Hon. Selena E. Molina; Hon. Mary M. Johnston
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Reception Hosted by Delaware ADR, LLC
This seminar offers 5.0 substantive and 2.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
THE RIVERFRONT LOCATIONS HAVE SOLD OUT. Live stream option in Georgetown and Seaford, please email alison.mclaughlin@dsba.org.
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$250

Government Members
$225

Non-Members
$350

PA Credit
$20

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Best Practices in Mediation, Arbitration and Special Masters Proceedings
2025-10-24 09:00 - 12:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in Mediation, Arbitration and Special Masters Proceedings
October 24, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Moderated by Richard Herrmann, Esq. and I. Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Panelists:
Stephen Brauerman, Esq.
The Honorable Sherry Fallon
Dean Jan Jurden, Esq.
Vivian Medinilla, Esq.
Ryan Newell, Esq.
Joseph Slights, Esq.
Monte’ Squire, Esq.
Peter Walsh, Esq.
Check-in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Panel 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
An in-depth assessment of mediation contract clauses, the different types of mediators that could be selected, and preparations for mediation, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of mediation before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding a mediation, with an assessment of remote versus in-person mediations. Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, mediator transparency, and non-compliance with mediated agreements.
Break: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Panel 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
An in-depth assessment of arbitration contract clauses, the different types of arbitrators that could be selected, and preparations for arbitration, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of arbitration before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding arbitration, with an assessment of remote versus in-person arbitrations. Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, arbitrator transparency, and non-compliance with arbitration determinations. Considerations regarding the impact of Special Discovery Masters on federal arbitrations.
This seminar offers 3.0 substantive credits and 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Introduction to Third Party Opinion Letters
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Introduction to Third Party Opinion Letters
October 29, 2025 at the DSBA’s Offices at 704 North King Street, Suite 110
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Agenda
Presenters:
Frank Sun, Associate, Richards, Layton & Finger
Ciara Sprance, Associate, Potter Anderson
Check-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This presentation will provide attendees with an introduction to Delaware third-party opinion practice. The objective is for someone with minimal opinion letter exposure to gain a basic understanding of what third-party opinion letters are and why they are requested. The presentation will provide an overview of the different types of opinions and the general components of a typical opinion letter.

Lunch is sponsored by the DSBA Commercial Law Section.
This seminar offers 1.0 substantive credit to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$50

Government Members
$25

Non-Members
$150

PA Credit
$4

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Navigating the Chaos of Disruption
2025-10-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Navigating the Chaos of Disruption
October 30, 2025 (new date)
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Agenda
Moderated by: James Deel, Executive Director of DE-LAP
Guest Speakers:
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Esq.
Timothy Houseal, Esq.
Hon. Kent Jordan (Ret.)
Check-in: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Panel: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The legal profession is experiencing a period of profound disruption—marked by institutional strain, public skepticism, and rapid changes in how justice is delivered. For attorneys and judges, this evolving landscape brings not only professional complexity but also significant personal strain. Rising workloads, emotional exhaustion, and moral stress are taking a measurable toll on mental health and well-being across the legal system.
Navigating the Chaos of Disruption is a CLE designed to equip legal professionals with strategies to stay mentally well, ethically grounded, and professionally resilient amid ongoing change. Participants will explore how to manage chronic stress, recognize the signs of burnout, and build sustainable habits that support both personal and professional longevity. This session blends practical tools with reflective insight to help attorneys and judges thrive—not just survive—in today’s demanding legal environment.
While many of the issues causing challenges to physical and mental health might be perceived as politically charged, the focus of this class is strictly intended to be physical and mental well-being, with the classroom a safe space all to speak, listen and hopefully benefit.
Lunch provided
This seminar offers 1.5 substantive and 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credit
$6

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Art, Generative AI and Copyright
2025-11-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Delaware Contemporary, 200 S Madison Street, wilmington, DE, United States
Art, Generative AI and Copyright
November 5, 2025 at The Delaware Contemporary
200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Moderated by: Jeffrey J. Lyons, Esq., BakerHostetler LLP
Presenters:
Zachary L. Catanzaro, Esq., Widener University Delaware Law
Chad A. Rutkowski Esq., Partner, BakerHostetler LLP
Aaron Harburg, Esq. Goldstein & McClintock LLP
Brett Johnson, Executive Director, The Delaware Contemporary
Check-in and Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Panel: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This panel will explore the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its intersection with intellectual property law. The program will begin with an accessible overview of how generative AI tools function, providing attendees with a clear understanding of the technology’s foundations. From there, the discussion will dive into the legal challenges that arise when AI interacts with copyright law, including questions of authorship, originality, and ownership. The panel will also address the ethical dimensions of generative AI in the creative process, considering issues such as bias, accountability, and the broader implications for artists and society. Some of the key issues that will be addressed:

The foundations of how generative AI operates.
The intellectual property issues that arise in connection with AI-generated works.
How user input into generative AI systems influences copyright outcomes.
Fair use questions surrounding training AI algorithms.

Free Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Enjoy the Biennial Art and AI Exhibit at the Delaware Contemporary
This seminar offers 1.5 substantive credits and 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credit
$6

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Supreme Court Review 2025 - A Discussion of Decisions at the Highest State and Federal Judicial Level
2025-11-13 09:00 - 12:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Supreme Court Review 2025- A Discussion of Decisions at the Highest State and Federal Judicial Levels
Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
This seminar will provide an overview of the year’s developments in criminal law, corporate law, and general civil litigation through the decisions rendered by the Delaware Supreme Court. We will also have a discussion led by guest speaker Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, UC Berkeley Law School, that highlights the recently concluded 2024 United States Supreme Court term and previews some of the significant cases in the Court’s current 2025 term.
Moderator
Justice Karen L. Valihura
Agenda
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Registration
DELAWARE SUPREME COURT
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (1 hour CLE)
Welcome and Brief Introductions
The Hon. Karen L. Valihura
Corporate Law:
Sarah R. Martin, Esq.
Criminal Law:
Matthew C. Bloom, Esq.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (1.5 hour CLE)
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT CASES AND UPCOMING CASES
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, UC Berkeley Law School
Moderated by Alex MacLennan
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (.5 hour CLE)
General Civil Litigation:
Shaun M. Kelly, Esq.
Closing:
The Hon. Karen. L. Valihura
This seminar offers 3.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options for live credit in Georgetown and Seaford. The Dover livestream location is sold out.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware 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.

Recent Developments in Technology Law
2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:10 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Recent Developments in Technology Law
Presented by the DSBA Technology and the Law Section
Nov. 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
Check In: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Recent Developments in Attorney Confidentiality, Privacy and Data Security: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Come hear about the latest confidentiality, privacy and data security issues impacting Delaware lawyers and their clients. This panel will discuss recent developments in litigation, legislation, and regulations relating to data security and privacy, as well as recent ethics guidance and incidents involving attorneys and law firms. The panel will also discuss recent developments in the ethical use of Generative AI tools in the practice of law and enforcement of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act that took effect in 2025.
William R. Denny, Esquire, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
John Eakins, Esquire, Delaware Department of Justice
Sara Beth A. R. Kohut, Esquire, Enduraylant Law, LLC
Edward J. McAndrew, Esquire, Baker Hostetler
Jennifer Ying, Esquire, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnel, LLP
Break: 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Recent Developments in eDiscovery: 10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
This panel discussion will cover recent developments in eDiscovery. Topics to be discussed include production of linked files, preservation and collection of mobile data, usage of neutrals in resolving discovery disputes, GenAI and document review, emerging data types, and successful negotiations with opposing counsel.
Tara Emory, Esquire, Covington & Burling LLP
James H. S. Levine, Esquire, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Ian D. McCauley, Esquire, Bayard, P.A.
Laura G. Readinger, Esquire, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
This seminar offers 3.0 substantive and 3.0 professional ethics credits to Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

Environmental Law 2025
2025-11-18 13:00 - 16:35 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Environmental Law 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
DSBA
Check In: 12:30 p.m.
1st Panel: “The Current State of PFAS” 1:00 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
Moderator: Sharon Morgan, Esq., Fox Rothschild
Speakers:
Linda Logan, PhD, Terraphase
Chris Voci, PG, RPG, Terraphase
Philip Micha, Esq., Richards Layton
Potentially: Alison Gardner, Esq., Regional Counsel, EPA Region 3
Summary: The intent for this panel is to cover the continuing evolution of PFAS regulatory requirements, enforcement priorities, and sampling, analysis and treatment technology. The panel will include two consultants with significant PFAS experience, a practicing attorney who encounters PFAS in a variety of transactional, compliance, and other settings, and potentially a regulatory attorney that can speak to the federal enforcement approach towards PFAS. Those attending the panel should come away with an understanding of some of the basic science behind PFAS, the most recent state and federal PFAS regulatory regime, PFAS investigation and remediation technologies, and related legal practice tips.
Break from 2:05 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
2nd Panel: “Delaware Public Service Commission Basics and Challenges Facing the Energy Sector” 2:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Moderator: David Crumplar, Esq., Counsel for the Public Advocate, Deputy Attorney General Delaware Department of Justice
Speakers
Jameson Tweedie, Esq., State of Delaware Public Advocate
Brian Jordan, Esq., Delmarva Power & Light
Pam Scott, Esq., Saul Ewing LLP
Matt Hartigan, Executive Direct of the Public Service Commission
Summary: This panel is designed to give the attendee an understanding of Delaware’s Public Service Commission (“PSC”), the scope of its regulatory authority, and proceedings before the PSC including applications to increase rates, with a focus on the electricity and energy sector. The PSC regulates investor-owned public utilities and works to ensure safe, reliable, and reasonably priced utilities, including electricity, natural gas, and water utilities. Energy costs in general, and particularly electricity costs, have received a lot of attention in Delaware recently due to (i) an unexpectedly cold winter in 2025 with resulting high customer bills, and (ii) the potential impact of large consumers of electricity, such as data centers and other industry, coming to Delaware and the PJM region. The PSC conducts public hearings regarding rate changes, regulations, and complaints. Pursuant to Delaware law, the Public Advocate appears before the PSC to advocate for the lowest reasonable rates for consumers, consistent with an equitable distribution of rates among all classes of consumers and maintenance of adequate utility service.
Break from 3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3rd Panel: “Senator Stephanie Hansen – Delaware Environmental Legislative Update” 3:30 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
Moderator: Jameson Tweedie, Esq., State of Delaware Public Advocate
Speaker: Sen. Stephanie Hansen, 10th Senate District.
Summary: Senator Stephanie Hansen, representing the 10th Senate District, serves as chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee. This panel will be a summary of and discussion regarding environmental and energy legislation that was passed in 2025 as well as legislation yet to come in 2026. The 2025 legislative session was a particularly busy one on the environmental and energy front, and legislation includes HB 50, which created the Delaware Energy Fund to support low and moderate income ratepayers; HB 62, which placed additional restrictions on utility service disconnections; HB 116, which authorized a low income utility rate; SB 59, which shifted Delaware from the business judgment rule to the prudence standard for utility rate recovery; SB 60, which placed certain limitations on utility cost recovery; SB 61, which established certain voting transparency requirements around Delaware’s members of PJM Interconnection, our grid operator; SB 72, which addressed PFAS limits in drinking water; SB 159, as modified by SB 199, which requires the permitting of electrical substations under certain conditions; SB 175, which adjusted utility net metering practices; HJR 3, which addressed a study of grid enhancing technologies; SJR 3, which addressed a study of energy storage; and SCR 18, which established the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force. Future legislation may include legislation to create a non-tidal wetlands regulatory program in Delaware post-Sackett v. EPA, 598 U.S. 143 (2023); and legislation that creates a procedure for an entity to seek a certificate to operate (“COP”) from the PSC when that entity will use 30 MW or greater of electricity, among others.
This seminar offers 3.0 substantive credits to Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail or email please click the registration form link
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

The 31st Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism
2025-11-21 08:00 - 12:45 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
The 31st Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism
November 21, 2025
Riverfront Events
Cosponsored by the Delaware State Bar Association and the St. Thomas More Society
Moderators:
The Honorable Sherry R. Fallon, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
The Honorable Mary M. Johnston (Ret.), Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR, LLC
Matthew F. Boyer, Esquire, Connolly Gallagher LLP
Check In and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome: 8:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Legal Ethics and Diminished Client Capacity: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
The Honorable Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn, Court of Chancery
Denise Nordheimer, Fox Rothschild
Alexandra S. McFassel, Esquire, Public Guardian, Office of the Public Guardian
Update on Ethics Issues Relating to the Use of AI: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
The Honorable Maryellen Noreika, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
The Honorable Jan Jurden, Superior Court Judge (Ret.); Dean, Wilmington University Law School
Professor Michael Hornzell, Wilmington University Law School
Ryan P. Newell, Esquire, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor
Break: 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ethics in Arbitration and Mediation: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
The Honorable Sam Glasscock (Ret.), Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR, LLC.
The Honorable Andrea Rocanelli (Ret.), Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR, LLC
The Honorable David A. White (Ret.), Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR, LLC
Tammy Mercer, Esquire, Akerman LLP
ODC Update 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Office of Disciplinary CounselOffice of Disciplinary CounselOffice of Disciplinary Counsel
Charles Slanina, Esquire, Ciardi, Ciardi & Astin
Legal Malpractice and Professional Responsibility: 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
John Balaguer, Esquire, Balaguer Milewski Imbrogno
Loren Barron, Esquire, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Paul Fellman, Esquire, Gibson & Perkins
This seminar offers 4.0 substantive, including 4.0 professional ethics credits for Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$210

Government Members
$185

Non-Members
$310

PA Credit
$16

NJ Credit
$16

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, Pennsylvania or New Jersey, 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.

Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration 2025
2025-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration 2025
December 3, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Moderator: Scott E. Swenson, Esquire, Connolly Gallagher LLP

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check In

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Overview of Estate Planning
Presented by:
Scott E. Swenson, Esquire, Connolly Gallagher LLP
Michele Muldoon, Esquire, Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Basics of Will Drafting
Presented by:
Mark Dalle Pazze, Esquire, Herdeg du Pont & Dalle Pazze LLP
Alexander Lyden, Esquire, Evercore Wealth Management
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. Overview of Estate Administration
Presented by:
P. Kristen Bennett, Esquire, Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Lisa L. Coggins, Esquire, Gonser and Gonser, P.A.
Alex J. Mili, Esquire, New Castle County Register of Wills Office
James J. Gallagher, Esquire, Morris James LLP
Break at 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Overview of Estate Administration (Part 2)
Same Presenters as Part 1
This seminar offers 6.0 substantive credits to Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

New Admittee Rate
75

DSBA Members
300

Government Members
275

Non-Members
400

PA Credit
24

NJ Credit
24

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.

New Castle County Land Use
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
New Castle County Land Use
(A Downstate Real Property CLE will occur in Sussex County in March 2026)
December 9, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 pm
AGENDA:
Presented By:
Frederick H. Mitsdarfer, Esq. | Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Peter A. Yingst, Esq. | Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Check In and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Lunch is provided courtesy of Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Processing a Land Development Plan:

Overview of the cycle of a land development plan, with particular focus on managing the numerous code requirements, procedures, and review processes across New Castle County’s various jurisdictions.
Discussion of Delaware’s jurisdictional structure, emphasizing that unincorporated New Castle County handles a higher volume of land development applications than incorporated municipalities.

Navigating the New Castle County Zoning Code:

Review of the Unified Development Code (the “UDC”), including its key nuances, procedural requirements, and common pitfalls.

Public Hearings, Community Engagement, & Elected Official Outreach:

Best practices for navigating the inherently public zoning and land use process. This includes communication with stakeholders and potentially impacted residents.
Discussion of the various hearings and their roles, including Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS), Board of Adjustment (BOA), Planning Board/Commission, Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee (RPATAC), Historic Review Board(HRB), and Council.

Hot Topics & Trends in Land Use:

Discussion of recent and active legislation, local and regional land use trends, and current development.

Property Reassessment: Status and Land Use Implications:

Update on Delaware’s evolving property assessment and tax landscape and the initial impact of these changes on property ownership, valuation, and development.

This seminar offers 1.5 substantive credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 1.8 substantive credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credits
$6

NJ Credits
$6

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.

Family Law Update 2025
2025-12-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Family Law Update
December 11, 2025
Riverfront Events, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Moderator: Megan A. McGovern, Esq. Bayard, P.A.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check In and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Putting the Order in Disorder: A Primer on the PFA Civil Procedure Rules
The Honorable Felice Glennon Kerr, Family Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Andrew K. Southmayd, Family Court of the State of Delaware
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – “I hate you, Mom!” Reunification Counseling, Child Autonomy and Custody Conflict

The Honorable Eliza M. Hirst, Family Court of the State of Delaware
Darren Levin, Ph.D.
Jill Spevack Di Sciullo, Esq., Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m – 2:00 p.m. – State of the Family Court
The Honorable Michael K. Newell, Family Court of the State of Delaware
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Ethical Considerations for Representing Vulnerable Populations in Family Court (.8 ethics)
Laura Carothers Graham, Esq., Family Court of the State of Delaware
Megan M. Mahle, Esq., Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Divorce: Through a Wealth Advisor’s Eyes
Brian Carney, CFP, AIF, ChFC, CDFA
Kay Kidwell, CFP, RiversEdge Advisors
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Case Law Update
Kara M. Swasey, Esquire, Bayard, P.A.
This seminar offers 6.0 credits, including .8 ethics to Delaware Attorneys; 6.0 credits to Pennsylvania Attorneys, and 7.2 credits, including .9 ethics to NJ Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$300

Government Members
$275

Non-Members
$400

PA Credit
$24

NJ Credit
$24

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.

Best Practices in the Use of Legal Apps for Lawyers & Judges
2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in the Use of Legal Apps for Lawyers & Judges
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Presented by the Moderators: Richard Herrmann, Esquire & I. Connor Bifferato, Esquire
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Program Welcome & Framing the AI App Ecosystem

Scope of AI apps in daily legal/judicial workflows
Productivity benefits (and pitfalls) in practice & chambers
What counts as “responsible” use for legal professionals
Preview of major categories: drafting, research, analytics, ethics safeguards

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — A Comparative Overview of Copilot, ChatGPT & Claude

Strengths/weaknesses in legal reasoning & writing
Integration with document workflows (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Hallucination handling & verified-citation features
Data governance + confidentiality guardrails

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — AI for Legal Research: CoCounsel vs. Harvey

Accuracy & speed in research tasks
E-discovery & document review capabilities
Costs, licensing, and enterprise adoption
How judges view AI-assisted briefing

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Analytics for Jury Selection & Trial Strategy

Apps that assess juror backgrounds through public data
Bias detection and risk scoring tools
Ethical boundaries for data-driven voir dire
Transparency and admissibility issues

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — Truth or Lie? AI Tools Evaluating Witness Credibility

Real-time credibility scoring technologies
Video micro-expression analysis
Judicial concerns: junk-science risks
Policies emerging in federal/state courts

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — ElevenLabs: Voice Cloning, Marketing & Podcasts

Ethical uses for client communication
Accessibility enhancements & multilingual voiceovers
Combatting misuse: consent, watermarking, authentication

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.—CoCounsel in Mediation for Neutrals & Advocates

Neutral-side document generation & settlement analytics
Automated term sheet drafting
The ethical line between assistance and advocacy
Privacy of shared negotiation models

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Future Tech Lightning Round: Emerging Apps & Discussion

New tools surfacing in 2026+
Judicial approvals & local rule development
Crowd input: What do YOU use?
Wrap-up & takeaways

This seminar offers 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania attorneys; and 3.6 ethics credits to New Jersey attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown and Seaford. DOVER LOCATION IS SOLD OUT.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Rate
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

Surviving the Holidays with Missing Pieces
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Surviving the Holidays with Missing Pieces
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Agenda
Moderator: James Deel, Executive Director, Delaware Lawyer’s Assistance Program (DELAP)
Presenter: Bethann McIntosh, Grief Recovery Specialist and Host of The Other Side of Goodbye Podcast
Check-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A CLE on navigating loss during the hardest season – when your own puzzle has gaps, the holidays feel impossible. This CLE isn’t about helping clients through grief—it’s about helping you survive when loss has rewritten your story. This session addresses the attorney behind the desk—because you can’t pour from an empty cup, and the holidays demand everything. You deserve support for surviving the season when pieces are missing.
Lunch will be provided.
This seminar offers 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; and 1.8 ethics credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credits
$6

NJ Credits
$6

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.

How to Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware 2026
2026-01-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Sussex County Courthouse, 1 The Circle, Jury Assembly Room 1st Floor, Georgetown, DE, 19947
January 9, 2026
at the Sussex County Courthouse at 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE
Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Agenda
Presented by: Denise Del Giorno Nordheimer, Esq.
This is a FREE CLE presentation for attorneys who do not normally prepare documents such as wills, durable powers of attorney, or advance healthcare directives. The seminar offers a foundation for creating these documents to round out the attorney’s practice area; to help fulfill pro bono commitments in general; and to prepare for the Martin Luther King Day of Service event sponsored by Delaware Volunteer Legal Services on Monday, January 19, 2026 at a TBD location in Sussex County, DE.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration (lunch is not provided, please bring your own lunch and beverage)
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Wills, Durable Power Of Attorney, Health Care Directive

Meeting with the client: Client Intake Questionnaire
Planning Ahead: Burial Wishes
The Will
Real Property
Tangible Personal Property
Specific Requests
Executors
Fiduciary Bonds
Guardians
Gifts to Minors
Delaware Durable Power of Attorney
Delaware Health Care Directive

This seminar offers 2.0 credits to Delaware Attorneys (PA and NJ credit will not be offered through the DSBA).

Live location available in Georgetown, DE only, Zoom option will be available (for video credit only). Register for zoom here.

Course Materials

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

Member and Non-Member Rate
$0

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, 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.

Second Chances – Expungements and Pardons – What Attorneys Should Know
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Second Chances – Expungements & Pardons – What Attorneys Should Know
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Check In: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Alanna Farber, Esq. – Delaware Office of Defense Services
Second-chance litigation has increased throughout the country. Similarly, in Delaware, in recent years, our expungement laws have changed, allowing more people to become eligible for potential second chance relief. The training will outline the current state of expungement law in Delaware and the impact of Clean Slate legislation. This training will discuss the adult and juvenile expungement statutes, eligibility and legal standard, and procedural rules and practices. The training will also discuss relevant caselaw and the pardon process. The training will review what is included in a pardon application and the process before the Board of Pardons. This training will serve as a primer for any attorneys who would like to volunteer at expungement clinics and/or in representing clients in second-chance proceedings.
This is a free CLE offered in preparation for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Please bring your own bagged lunch.
This seminar offers 1.5 credits to Delaware Attorneys only.
Live credits are available for the in-person CLE at the DSBA. There is a zoom option for available for this CLE, which will be available for video credits only. To register for the zoom option, please click here .
Course Materials

Best Practices in the Supreme Court
2026-01-30 09:00 - 12:30 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in the Supreme Court
Friday, January 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wilmington University Law School, Brandywine Campus

Moderators
Richard K. Herrmann, Esq.
Ian Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Panelists:
The Honorable N. Christopher Griffiths, Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
Jennifer C. Wasson, Esq., Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Matthew C. Bloom, Esq., Delaware Department of Justice
Gregory V. Varallo, Esq., Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
Patrick J. Collins, Esq., Collins Price Warner Woloshin
Katherine J. Neikirk, Esq., Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
Lisa Dolph, Clerk of the Delaware Supreme Court
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Best Practices for the Delaware Supreme Court
A review of the best practices that will help the Delaware practitioner and visiting counsel PHV succeed. The panel will cover practical tips on perfecting the appeal, brief preparation, courtroom conduct, and effective advocacy tailored to Delaware’s highest court.
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Break
10:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Ethical Considerations (1.0 ethics credit)
In the second hour, the panel will shift into key ethical questions, including how to handle pro hac vice admissions and the role of transparency in submissions to the Court
11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sage Advice and Q&A
The seminar will conclude with a session on sage advice from our panel of experienced lawyers, and court administrators, sharing mentorship-style insights and real-world anecdotes.
This seminar offers 3.0 credits (including 1.0 ethics) to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3.6 credits (including 1.2 ethics) to New Jersey Attorneys. Live location available at Wilmington University, livestream locations in Dover and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credits
$12

NJ Credits
$12

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.

Justice for Animals CLE
2026-02-04 09:00 - 12:15 | Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Justice for Animals CLE
Widener University Delaware Law School
February 4, 2026
Agenda
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Check In
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Animal Welfare Legal Protections
Speakers:
Sarah Everhart | Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Widener University
Alicia Rodriguez | Adjunct Professor at Widener University

Introduction to the field of Animal Law
Overview of federal and state laws regulating the treatment of farmed animals
Agribusiness practices and environmental impacts
“Ag-Gag” laws and related legislation
State Animal Confinement Standards & Federal Endangered Species Act Updates and Considerations

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Criminal Law and Tort Perspectives on Animal Welfare
Speakers:
Sumner Drew Givens, Esq. | Legal Impact for Chickens (Via Zoom)
Mary Ellen Maatman | Professor of Law at Widener University

Issues in prosecuting animal cruelty cases
Liability issues related to keeping wildlife and exotic animals as pets
Tort law considerations and damages involving companion animals

This seminar offers 3.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3.6 credits 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

Delaware’s New Statutes for Life & Death Planning
2026-02-11 09:00 - 12:20 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Delaware’s New Statutes for Life & Death Planning
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Riverfront Events (New Venue)
9:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
In late 2025, two pieces of legislation became effective in Delaware directly impacting Delawareans in life and death planning. 1) The Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, effective December 4, 2025, allows deed holders to transfer deeds on death via Transfer on Death Deed (TODD). The statute’s interface with the probate process, title insurance, and estate planning is complex and deep. 2) The Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act, effective September 30, 2025, made the most significant changes in 30 years to advance health-care decision making in Delaware, including permitting non-physician deciders of capacity and creating new Court of Chancery actions to challenge capacity determinations and health-care decisions.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check In
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Benefits and pitfalls of Delaware’s TODD legislation and comparison with other states.
William W. Erhart, Esq. CELA| Estate & Elder Law Services
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Break
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. The Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act and its changes to advance health-care decision making.
Catherine B. Read, Esq. CELA| Estate & Elder Law Services
11:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Break
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. From Statute to System: Hospital Implementation of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act
A look at how hospitals are implementing the new Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act, with a focus on the concrete policies and workflows hospitals must adopt.
Jessica Prestipino, Esq. |Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.
Andrew H. Lippstone, Esq. | Lippstone Law LLC
This seminar offers 3.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3.6 credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Seaford. Georgetown and Dover locations are full.
To register by mail or email, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

The Evolving CCLD: New Rules, Best Practices, and Cross-Designation Explained
2026-02-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
This event is SOLD OUT at Riverfront location. Georgetown, Dover and Seaford locations are still available.
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. – 1:30 p.m. Best Practices in Complex Commercial Litigation Division (.8 ethics)
Moderated by: Rachel R. Tunney, Esq.
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

1:30 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, Mary Frances Dugan, Esq., Jason C. Jowers, 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 1.0 ethics to Delaware Attorneys; 2.5 credits to Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3.0 credits, including 1.2 ethics to New Jersey Attorneys.
We are sold out at the Riverfont location, Live stream options are still available 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
125.00

DSBA Government Members
100.00

Non-Members
225.00

PA Credits
10.00

NJ Credits
10.00

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.

Women and the Law Retreat 2026
2026-02-27 08:00 - 2026-02-28 12:15 | Hyatt Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971, United States
×THIS SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT

No refunds will be offered for this event, all registrations are final.
×THIS SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT Course Materials

CLE Pricing Information
COST:

Day 1 and Day 2 (includes Dinner)
225

Day 1 CLE Only
135

Day 1 CLE and Dinner
185

Day 1 Dinner Only
85

Day 2 CLE only
90

PA Credit
32

NJ Credit
32

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.

From Policy to Practice: Financial and Social Security Updates Affecting Attorneys
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
From Policy to Practice: Financial and Social Security Updates Affecting Attorneys
Thursday, March 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DSBA
Presenters:
Harrison R. Gelber | Director of Private Banking & Trust Advisory Services | WSFS
John Ventura | Senior Vice President | WSFS Private Bank | Bryn Mawr Trust
11: 30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Check In
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation
This CLE will highlight the importance of financial literacy and its role in effective personal and professional decision-making. Attendees will gain an overview of key savings and financing vehicles, along with practical strategies for financial planning and goal setting. The program will also address recent and upcoming tax and Social Security changes and their impact on long-term financial outcomes.
Lunch will be provided by the DSBA
This seminar offers 1.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys, 1.2 credits 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$25

DSBA Non-Members
$150

PA Credits
$4

NJ Credits
$4

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.

Keeping the Peace CLE
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Keeping The Peace CLE
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Agenda
Presenter: James Deel, Executive Director, Delaware Lawyer’s Assistance Program (DELAP)
Check-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This program explores how cultivating peace—rather than avoiding conflict—strengthens both personal and professional relationships. Drawing on relationship science and practical strategies, the session examines how effective communication, emotional regulation, and constructive conflict management improve well-being, collaboration, and long-term success in romantic partnerships and workplace teams.
Lunch will be provided.
This seminar offers 1.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys, 1.2 ethics credits to NJ Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$25

Non-Members
$150

PA Credits
$4

NJ Credits
$4

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.

Anatomy of a Scam CLE
2026-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Delaware Technical and Community College, 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE, United States
Anatomy of a Scam CLE
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Del Tech, Owens Campus, Georgetown, DE
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Elisa L. Morris, Esq. | Settlement Works, LLC
Jenna L. Stayton, Esq. | Giordano & Gagne, LLC
Guest Speaker: FBI Representative (real-world investigations and enforcement insights)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check In
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fraud Schemes Currently Active in Delaware
An in-depth look at emerging and ongoing real estate fraud schemes impacting practitioners, title professionals, and consumers, including:

Fake and fraudulent liens
“Ghost” title companies
Wire fraud and email compromise
Seller fraud involving vacant land and estate-owned property
Case examples and trends from law enforcement

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
(Sponsored by Fidelity and the Real & Personal Property Law Section)
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ethics and Regulatory Compliance in Real Estate Transactions (1.5 Ethics Credit)
A regulatory and ethics-focused discussion addressing professional responsibilities, risk mitigation, and compliance obligations when identifying and responding to fraud, including:

Ethical duties of attorneys and settlement agents
Best practices for fraud prevention and client communication
Regulatory standards and compliance considerations

This seminar offers 3.0 credits, including 1.5 ethics to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys. 3.6 credits, including 1.8 ethics to New Jersey Attorneys.
This CLE will be hosted live at DelTech, Owens Campus in Georgetown, DE. Live stream options available in Wilmington (DSBA office), 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

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.

Legal Ethics Mystery Thrillers March 2026
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Legal Ethics Mystery Thrillers March 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wilmington University
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Presenters:
Richard K. Herrmann, Esq.
Ian Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
5:00- 5:45 The Witness Who Knew Too Much
Presentation of first case study and discussion
5:45-6:30 The Watchers
Presentation of second case study and discussion
This ethics-focused CLE uses fictional legal thrillers to explore real-world professional responsibility dilemmas arising from personal relationships with witnesses, conflicts of interest, and looming perjury on the eve of trial. Through the story of Nexcore Industries v. The Delaware News Journal, participants will analyze duties under the Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflicts (Rules 1.7 and 1.8), candor to the tribunal (Rule 3.3), confidentiality and privilege (Rule 1.6), withdrawal (Rule 1.16), and reporting misconduct (Rule 8.3). Guided discussion questions invite attendees to assess remedial options, risk management strategies, and best practices for navigating ethical crises while protecting clients, the court, and one’s law license.
This seminar offers 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys, 1.8 ethics credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
There are no livestream options for this CLE, however the video will be available for purchase after the fact.
To register by mail or email, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$50

DSBA Non-Members
$175

PA Credits
$6

NJ Credits
$6

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.

Law Firm Challenges and Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence CLE
2026-03-27 09:00 - 12:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Law Firm Challenges and Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence
Friday, March 27, 2026
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Moderators
Richard K. Herrmann, Esq.
Ian Connor Bifferato, Esq.
9:00 – 9:10 AM | Welcome, Framing & Ground Rules
Purpose of the Program

This is not an AI tutorial
This is not a product demo
This is about strategic decisions firms are already making—whether they admit it or not

Framing Points

Why AI is now a law firm management issue, not a tech issue
Why sitting still is also a strategic choice
How this program differs from “Best Practices in AI”

Section I — AI 101 For Law Firm Leaders
9:10 – 9:40 AM | Just Enough to Be Dangerous (in a Good Way)
Section II — Opportunities: Where Firms Can Win
9:40 – 10:30 AM | Strategic Upside of AI

A. Efficiency & Leverage Opportunities
B. Raising the Bar on Quality of Legal Services
C. Standing Out in the Profession
D. Helping Shape Substantive Law

10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
Section III — Challenges: Where Firms Can Lose
10:45 – 11:45 AM | Strategic, Ethical, and Operational Risk

A. Competing in an Uneven AI Arms Race
B. Dangerous Uses by Staff and Attorneys
C. Client Expectations & Pressure
D. Billing, Value & the Business Model
E. Governance, Policy & Risk Management

Section IV — The Strategic Balance
11:45 – 12:05 PM | So What Should Firms Actually Do?
Section V — Looking Ahead
12:05 – 12:15 PM | The Next 3–5 Years
This seminar offers 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 3.6 ethics credits 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credits
$12

NJ Credits
$12

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.

Best Practices in the Delaware Court of Chancery
2026-03-27 13:00 - 16:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in the Delaware Court of Chancery
Friday, March 27, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Moderators
Richard K. Herrmann, Esq.
Ian Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Panelists
Court of Chancery Judge
Clerk of the Court of Chancery
Special Magistrate / Discovery Master
Staff Counsel
Plaintiff-Side Counsel
Defense-Side Counsel
1:00 – 1:10 PM | Welcome & Framing the Session

Purpose of the program
How Chancery practice differs from appellate practice
Why “best practices” in Chancery matter
Explanation of the Q&A-only format

Section I — Best Practices Before You File
1:10 – 2:00 PM | “Before You Fly Out”
Focus: What lawyers should be doing long before the complaint is filed.
Section II — Filing and Getting Into the Court System
2:00 – 2:30 PM | The Mechanics of Chancery Practice
Focus: What happens from filing through early court involvement.
2:30-2:45 pm Break
Section III — Discovery, Case Management and the Courtroom
2:45 – 3:45 PM | How Chancery Actually Runs Cases
Focus: How cases are managed
SECTION IV — Practitioner Perspectives: What the Lawyers Wish They’d Known
Focus: Real-world lessons from both sides of the “v.”
Section V — Sage Advice From the Court
3:45 – 4:15 PM | “If You Remember Nothing Else…”
This seminar offers 3 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 3.6 ethics credits 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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

DSBA Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credits
$12

NJ Credits
$12

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.

Women Who Rule CLE
2026-03-31 13:00 - 17:15 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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.
Course Materials
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$200

Government Members
$175

Non-Members
$300

PA Credits
$16

NJ Credits
$16

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.
