Delaware State Bar Association

Workers' Compensation Breakfast Seminar 2024
2024-01-16 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
SNOW UPDATE: The Workers Comp Section has CANCELLED today’s seminar.
Sponsored by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
3.3 Hours of CLE Credit for Delaware Attorneys
3.0 Hours of CLE Credit for Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
Online registration is now CLOSED.
Moderator:
Jessica L. Welch, Esquire
Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya
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Registration and Breakfast
8:00am-8:30am
Case Law Update
8:30am-9:00am
John J. Ellis, Esquire
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.
Cassandra Faline Roberts, Esquire
Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A.
Keynote Address
9:00am-9:45am
The Honorable Noel Eason Primos
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Application of the PIP Carve-Out
9:45am-10:15am
Matthew R. Fogg, Esquire
Morris James LLP
Keri L. Morris-Johnston, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey, P.C.
Break
10:15am-10:30am
Do The Math
10:30am-11:00am
Tara E. Bustard, Esquire
Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya
Andrew J. Carmine, Esquire
Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A.
Outside of the Box Injuries
11:00am-11:30am
Benjamin K. Durstein, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey, P.C.
Stephen T. Morrow, Esquire
Rhoades & Morrow LLC
“Give Me Some Credit”
Application of Credits Against Benefits
11:30am-12:00pm
Jennifer D. Donnelly, Esquire
Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O’Neill, P.A.
Christopher T. Logullo, Esquire
Cobb & Logullo

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members and Affiliated Professionals seeking credit
$215

DSBA Government Members
$195

Support staff not seeking credit
$75

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$13

* 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 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 below.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BREAKFAST AND STATEWIDE DAY OF SERVICE 2024
2024-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Delaware(DE)
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Expungement Clinic Training 2024
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoominar and Live
Sponsored by the MLK Day of Service Planning Committee, Clean Slate Delaware, and Office of Defense Services
1.0 Hour of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This will be a HYBRID seminar. Join us at the DSBA Conference Center in Wilmington for live credit or on Zoom for video credit.
Live and Zoom participants will receive a Zoom link by email immediately which you may disregard if not attending by Zoom. (Check spam folders if you do not.) If you are going to attend the live session, you will report to the DSBA Conference Center and check in. If you do not receive your Zoom link upon registration, please contact reception@dsba.org
During this CLE, attendees will learn about the expungement eligibility criteria in Delaware, the different expungement pathways in the State, and practical tips for assisting people with understanding and navigating Delaware’s record clearance processes. Attendees will leave the program with the knowledge necessary to assist expungement clinic clients, including at the Clean Slate Delaware Expungement Clinic* on Monday, January 15, 2024. This CLE program is free for attendees that also participate in the January 15th Expungement Clinic.

*Presented by the Delaware State Bar Association, Clean Slate Delaware, Office of Defense Services, Wilmington Alliance, and the Friendship House
Speakers:
Welcome Remarks and Introduction
John Reynolds
ACLU of Delaware
Training
Eliza Hirst, Esquire
Office of Defense Services

Please email cgoldman@dsba.org if you are participating in the January 15th Expungement Clinic. DSBA will register you for no cost on our end.
If you are are not participating in the January 15th Expungement Clinic and seeking CLE credits only, please use the registration button to complete your registration.
To sign up for the January 15 Expungement Clinic which is part of the MLK Day of Service, please visit: www.dsba.org/mlk
For questions or to learn more about the January 15th Expungement Clinic, please contact Laina M. Herbert at 302-622-7016 or lherbert@gelaw.com.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND RATES
This CLE will be conducted live and via Zoom. To register, visit www.dsba.org/cle and select this seminar, choosing whether you wish to attend live or by Zoom. If registering for EITHER method, you will receive an email back from Zoom immediately providing you with the correct login information. If attending by Zoom and you do not receive this email, contact DSBA via email: reception@dsba.org. The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education cannot accept phone conferencing only. You must attend through a device that allows DSBA to obtain your Bar ID in order to receive CLE Credit. Your attendance will be automatically monitored beginning at the scheduled start time and will be completed when the CLE has ended. If you enter or leave the seminar after or before the scheduled start/end time, you will receive credit only for the time you attended. Your CLE credits will be submitted to the Delaware and Pennsylvania Commissions on CLE, as usual.
Naturally, if you attend the seminar live, you must sign in and we will use your attendance as the means for reporting the live credit.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

Volunteers for the January 15th Expungement Clinic- Email cgoldman@dsba.org
Free

Members
$30

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$130

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$4

* 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 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 below.

Raising Awareness in a Multicultural Workplace!
2023-12-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, LLP
1.5 Hours of Live CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be held in Wilmington, DE. For any questions about CLE or reporting, please contact reception@dsba.org

Raising Awareness in a Multi-cultural Workplace is a training designed to increase both self-awareness and cultural sensitivity. Training modules will highlight how personal bias, perceptions and stereotypes can negatively impact cross- cultural working relationships and impede upon quality service delivery. The Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS), an evidenced-based framework for enhancing cultural sensitivity and practicing empathic engagement will serve as the foundation for intergroup discussion and activity.
Objectives:

Promote a share language of understanding of related terms associated with promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the worklplace.

Review Bennett’s Model of Intercultural Sensitivity and its application to enhancing working relationships within diverse teams.

Engage in group interactive activities to identify and dismantle perceptions and stereotypes that impede upon the development of cross- cultural communication.

Presenter:
Keva White, LCADC, LSW

Mr. Keva White is an educator by profession and entrepreneur by nature. With a master’s degree in social work from Temple University, he spent several years working for community-based organizations before founding his own company, VIP Community Services in 2006. Since then, his company continues to provide high quality training and consulting services for social service providers, schools, behavioral health agencies, philanthropic foundations, and healthcare organizations. He is a nationally sought after racial equity consultant and keynote speaker.
Keva is a dynamic presenter with an embracing sense of humor who uniformly receives high marks for his public speaking and teaching skills. He received formal training as a certified cultural and linguistic competence trainer from the National Multicultural Institute (NMCI) out of Washington, D.C. Mr. White is a fellow of Brwn Mawr’s School of Social Work’s Non-profit Executive Leadership Institute (NELI) and serves as a Part- time Lecturer at Rutgers University, School of Social Work.

Thank you to Benesch for sponsoring this CLE. To read more about the firm’s DEI initiatives, please visit: https://www.beneschlaw.com/diversity-inclusion.html

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$70

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$170

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$6

* 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 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 below.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 2023
2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
GET REGISTRATION FORMCome celebrate with the family, have breakfast with the jolly judicial elf, take a picture, and enjoy a holiday tradition with DSBA!
$15 for members, $25 for non-members of DSBA
$10 for additional guests/children
$0 for children under 2.
COME GET A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST, CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILIES, TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA (A SANTA WITH A REAL BEARD). THERE WILL BE LOTS OF FUN FOR THE KIDS, TOO
Download the registration form by clicking the button below and sending it back to DSBA via email, fax or mail. We look forward to being with you!
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Was That Wrong? Part 3 Small Firms Edition
2023-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the Delaware State Bar Association
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar offer live ethics credits. If you have any questions, please contact reception@dsba.org
By popular demand, they are back! This CLE will feature stories of the absurd & outrageous from the world of legal ethics and attorney discipline, highlighting misconduct that we hope you’ll instinctively avoid without needing a CLE that urges you to do so.
Speakers:
David A. White, Esquire
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Kathleen M. Vavala, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel

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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$45

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$150

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$4

* 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 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 below.

Family Law Update 2023
2023-12-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
6.5 Hours of CLE credit including 2.0 Hours of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
All Locations are full. We cannot accept any walk-in registrations.
Moderator and Section Chair:
Tyler J. Waad, Esquire
Law Offices of Dana L. Reynolds, LLC
Seminar Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
“Is Everyone Truly a Narcissist?”
It seems like every consult we have since the Pandemic, the client says the other party is a narcissist. Let’s hear from professionals about what is true narcissism versus just selfish traits/lack of empathy and how to deal with these different types of people in litigation/mediation.
The Honorable Peter B. Jones
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Patrick J. Boyer, Esquire
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Kathryn Laffey, Esquire
Whitebeck Bennett
Dr. Joe Zingaro
Dr. Bill Northey
Dr. Yulia Watters-Northey
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
The State of the Family Court
The Honorable Michael K. Newell
Family Court of the State of Delaware

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hot Topics in Parentage and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for Same Sex Couples
The Honorable James J. Maxwell
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Dana L. Reynolds, Esquire
Law Offices of Dana L. Reynolds, LLC
Deborah E. Spivack, Esquire
Offit Kurman P.A.
Shauna T. Hagan, Esquire
The Law Office of Shauna T. Hagan, LLC
Ashley M. Bickel, Esquire
The Bickel Firm
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Creative Solutions and Pitfalls Regarding Keeping the Family Home
Julie H. Yeager, Esquire
The Yeager Law Firm LLC
Carl W. Heckert, Esquire
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Seth L. Thompson, Esquire
Parkowski Guerke & Swayze, P.A.

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Gender Identity and Transgender Policies
More parents and children are identifying as transgender and parts of the country are very hostile to transgender people. There was recent legislation in FL changing their UCCJEA to allow FL to take emergency custody of children passing through who were being “subjected to transgender affirming care.”
Patricia M. Weir, Esquire
The Yeager Law Firm, LLC
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Case Law Update
Curtis P. Bounds, Esquire
Bayard, P.A.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members (seeking CLE credit)
$330

DSBA Government Members (seeking CLE credit)
$300

Firm Support Staff (not seeking credit- please email reception@dsba.org to sign up)
$95

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$430

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$26

* 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 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 below.

To Do: Find a Catchy Title for a CLE on Procrastination
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by DE-LAP and the Delaware State Bar Association
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar offers live ethics credit. Please join us at the DSBA Conference Center in Wilmington, Tunnell & Raysor in Georgetown, or Morris James in Dover. For any questions, please contact reception@dsba.org
Stop Procrastinating and Start Doing: How To Unleash Your Productivity Potential To Be The Best You Can!
Upon hearing the word “procrastination” you might recall a messy desk, unpaid bills, a file that never gets opened, tax extensions, rushing to meet the eleventh-hour filing deadline or simply putting things off until tomorrow. Does this sound familiar. If so, you are not alone.
Join our distinguished panel on December 12, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for a comprehensive look into the faces of procrastination and explore the unique range of tips and skills that might be right for you.
We will discuss:
1. Old Habits Die Hard – What Is This Thing We Call Procrastination?
2. The Power of Boundaries – Procrastination is the art of making something into more than it is, until it expands into more than it needs to be.
3. Great Expectations vs Small Expectations–Coping with Procrastination takes work and time using baby steps not big steps.
4. Breaking Free from the Patterns of Procrastination and Start Doing – Unleash Your Productivity Potential.
Schedule:
11:30 a.m.
Registration Opens
Networking and Lunch
12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Speakers and CLE Discussion
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Rich Lombino, Esquire, LCSW
Lombino Counseling LLC
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the State of Delaware
Carol Waldhauser
Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program
Once again, DE-LAP is proud to design and host Behind the Cool Image: Lawyering in the 21st Century. The series, the lunch, and the laughs are all free to Judges, lawyers, staff, and law students for no credits. On the other hand, and if you want ONE (1) ethic credit it is not free; but is available, through the DSBA, www.dsba.org, for a charge of $50.00. Please RSVP: Carol Waldhauser at (302) 777-0124/email cwaldhauser@de-lap.org and register for credits through the DSBA WEBSITE again www.dsba.org

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$45

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$150

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$4

* 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 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 below.

AWARDS LUNCHEON 2023
2023-12-05 12:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Come out and support these great colleagues and friends for their outstanding service to the Bar and the community!
Hon. Richard R. Cooch,
THE DANIEL L. HERRMANN PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AWARD
Patricia Bartley Schwartz, Esq.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COURTS AND BAR AWARD
Diane N. Ibrahim, Esq.
DISTINGUISHED MENTORING AWARD
Tanisha L. Merced, Esq.
GOVERNMENT SERVICE AWARD
Hon. Kathleen M. Miller,
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
Alanna R. Farber, Esq.
YOUNG LAWYERS’ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Registration Information

Understanding the Next Frontier of Digital Communications and Forensic Collections
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by Parcels Inc.
1.5 Hours of live CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will offer live enhanced ethics credit. This seminar will be held in three locations. Please join us at one of the following facilities:
Wilmington– DSBA Conference Center- 405 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Dover– Morris James- 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown– Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.- 30 East Pine Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Contact reception@dsba.org for questions with any questions.
In the rapidly changing digital landscape, it’s imperative to stay abreast of emerging technologies. The acquisition of content from trending data sources is crucial and must be done in a manner that’s not only defensible but also meets the highest forensic standards. This approach is critical to steer clear of potential complications related to spoliation. We will hear from the Director of Digital Forensics, Scott Pearson of Parcels Inc. who is an expert in this field.
Lunch will be provided
Seminar Speaker:
Scott Pearson
Director of Digital Forensics / ISMS Lead
Parcels, Inc.
https://parcelsinc.com/

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$90

DSBA Government Members
$81

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$190

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$6

* 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 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 below.

Delaware's New Marijuana Laws 2023
2023-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Criminal Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
2.0 hours of CLE credit including 0.5 credits of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar is Live Only. Please join us at either facility:
– Wilmington, DE- DSBA Conference Center (405 North King Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801)
– Dover, DE- Morris James ( 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904)
– Georgetown, DE- Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. (30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947)
This seminar will be offered in three locations and will count as live credit. Please contact reception@dsba.org if you have questions relating to your registration, credits, or the location.
In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize cannabis after Governor Carney allowed House Bills 1 & 2 to become law without his signature. HB 1 legalizes possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for adults 21 and older. HB 2 establishes and regulates the marijuana industry. This will be a panel discussion moderated by John Deckers addressing: the history and enactment of Delaware laws, marijuana products and consumption, the criminal and civil considerations involving DUI, other looming legal issues, marijuana licensing, and considerations of the DE Lawyers Rules of Professional Conduct.
Moderator:
John P. Deckers, Esquire
John P. Deckers, P.A.
Speakers:
Thomas D. Donovan, Esquire
Office of Defense Services
Alexander W. Funk, Esquire
Curley, Dodge, Fitzgerald & Funk, LLC
Zoë Patchell
Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Adam Windett
Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Commissioner Rob Coupe
Office of the Marijuana Commissioner of Delaware
Paul R. Hyland
Office of the Marijuana Commissioner of Delaware
Adria B. Martinelli, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$90

DSBA Government Members
$81

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$190

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$6

* 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 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 below.

Office and Trial 2023- Mediation Primer: It's Elementary
2023-11-16 09:00 - 11:15 | Wilmington & Dover
2.0 Hours of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar is LIVE ONLY. Please join us at either facility:
– Wilmington- DSBA Conference Center (405 N. King Street, 2nd Floor, Wilmington 19801)
– Dover- Morris James- 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
This seminar will be offered in two locations and will count as LIVE CREDIT. Please contact reception@dsba.org if you have questions relating to your registration credits or the location.
Moderators:
The Honorable Kyle Evans Gay
Senator, Fifth Senate District of Delaware
The Honorable Monica A. Horton
Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware
Part 1- Leveraging Your Skills for Success
No mediation strategy is complete without an understanding of how your personality and professional skills impact negotiations. Professor Christine G. Mooney will take us back to basics to consider styles of negotiation and how we can best leverage our skills in mediation settings.
Professor Mooney has taught at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law since 1999 and currently serves as Director of Professional Skills. Professor Mooney provides training and consulting services in Negotiation skills as well as legal writing and has presented numerous times at regional and national conferences as well as continuing legal education programs. Her scholarly interests focus on negotiation, trial advocacy, legal research and writing, professional skills training and legal education reform.

Professor Christine G. Mooney
Villanova Law School Charles Widger School of Law
Part 2: Let’s hear from the panel
The second presentation will be a panel comprised of mediators with real life experience from a variety of State and Federal courts in Delaware. The panelists will discuss topics from a practical perspective, with a goal of introducing practitioners to the world of mediation. These topics will include: case valuation; how best to prepare for mediation; what to expect during mediation; and lawyer responsibilities after mediation.
Speakers:
The Honorable Sherry R. Fallon
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
The Honorable Andrea L. Rocanelli (Ret.)
Delaware ADR, LLC
Yvonne Takvorian Saville, Esquire
Weiss, Saville & Houser, P.A.
Joann I. Personti
Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$120

DSBA Government Members
$108

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$220

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$8

* 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 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 below.

Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure 2023
2023-11-15 09:00 - 16:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Online registration is closed. Please email reception@dsba.org to register for the seminar.
SPONSORED BY THE CRIMINAL LAW SECTION OF THE DSBA
6.0 Hours of CLE credit with 1 Hour of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware Attorneys
5.0 Hours of CLE credit with 1 Hour of Enhanced Ethics for Pennsylvania Attorneys
CLE will be conducted LIVE ONLY. All count as live CLE credit.
Location- DSBA in Wilmington
A complete fundamentals course (one of 7 required for new attorneys) which takes one on the journey of a criminal case from arrest to trial and appeal and beyond.
CLE SCHEDULE:
Moderator
Misty A. Seemans, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Registration and Check-in
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Panel 1: From Arrest to Trial
(1 hr CLE credit/.25 hrs EE credits)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Discussing the process from incident to trial , including arrest, indictment, arraignment, preparing a case file, case reviews, plea negotiations, and pretrial motions, including a discussion of ethical standards associated with pleadings.
Sonia Augusthy, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Paige C. Chapman, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Jenna R. Milecki, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Panel 2: Openings and Closings
(1 hr CLE credit)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Discussing the intricacies of preparing and delivering good opening and closing statements.
Ross A. Flockerzie, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Brian Robertson, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Panel 3: Trial Practice (1 hr CLE credit)
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Discussing how a trial works including witness preparation, criminal defendant’s rights, direct examination, cross examination, and objections.
Thomas A. Foley, Esquire
Thomas A. Foley, Attorney at Law
Eugene J. Maurer, Jr., Esquire
Eugene J. Maurer, Jr., P.A.
Kevin J. O’Connell, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Diana A. Dunn, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Erika R. Flaschner, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Joseph S. Grubb, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Lunch (provided)
12:15 – 1:00 pm (45 mins)
Panel 4: Sentencing
(.75 hr CLE credit)
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Discussing sentencings, pre-sentence investigations, victim input, mitigation, incarceration, and probation.
The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Meghan E. Crist, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
William H. Leonard, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Panel 5: Appeals and Postconviction
(.75 hr CLE credit)
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Discussing the filing and handling of appeals, Rule 61 motions, and other post conviction motions and procedures.
The Honorable Gary F. Traynor
Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
Patrick J. Collins, Esquire
Collins & Price
Maria T. Knoll, Esquire
New Castle County Office of Law
Elliot M. Margules, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Break
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Panel 6: Best Practices for Appearing in Court
(.75 hr CLE credit/.75 hrs EE credits)
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Discussing how to ethically and professionally prosecute and defend criminal matters before the Courts.
The Honorable Jan R. Jurden
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Michael K. Newell
Family Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Monica Horton
Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware
Panel 7: Perspectives from Young Practitioners
(.75 hr CLE credit)
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Recently-barred attorneys will discuss how to avoid the usual pitfalls in the courtroom and ways to be successful in criminal practice.
Kelsey D. Lessard, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice

Alexandria M. Shaffer, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

New Lawyers (4 Years or less)
$75

DSBA Members (4 Years +)
$360

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$460

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$24

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 below.

Professional Liability: What Law Firms Need to Know and How to Make Sure You Are Fully Insured
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Sponsored by USI Affinity
1.0 Hour of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
You may register for this event ONLY via Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link by email immediately (check spam folders if you do not.) If you do not receive this link, please contact Reception@dsba.org. This seminar will count as video credit.
Are you certain that your law firm is fully protected against potential professional liability risks? As the legal landscape evolves, it becomes crucial for law firms to ensure they have the right insurance coverage in place to safeguard their interests and reputation.

We invite you to our exclusive webinar, “Professional Liability: What Law Firms Need to Know and How to Make Sure You are Fully Insured.” Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President of USI Affinity, will share invaluable insights and practical tips to help your firm navigate the complexities of professional liability insurance.
Speaker:
Mike Mooney
Senior Vice President
USI Affinity
For more information about USI, visit https://www.usi.com
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND RATES
This CLE will be conducted ONLY via Zoom. To register, visit www.dsba.org/cle and select this seminar. You will receive an email back from Zoom immediately providing you with the correct login information. If attending by zoom and you do not receive this email, FIRST check your SPAM or JUNK folders as they are sometimes misdirected by your email provider. If you cannot find this Zoom link, please contact DSBA via email: reception@dsba.org. The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education cannot accept phone conferencing only. You must attend through a device that allows DSBA to obtain your Bar ID in order to receive CLE Credit. Your attendance will be automatically monitored beginning at the scheduled start time and will be completed when the CLE has ended. If you enter or leave the seminar after or before the scheduled star t /end time, you will receive credit only for the time you attended. Your CLE credits will be submitted to the Delaware and Pennsylvania Commissions on CLE, as usual.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$45

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$150

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$4

* 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 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 below.

Call Trends Every Attorney Should Know
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Sponsored by the Ruby Receptionists, Inc.
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
You may register for this event ONLY via Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link by email immediately (check spam folders if you do not.) If you do not receive this link, please contact Reception@dsba.org.
Client expectations are at an all-time high—leaving today’s firms in need of ways to predict and address the needs of the people they serve. Fortunately, over-the-phone conversations provide an answer for both.
Ruby recently analyzed over 62 million customer calls to find out what impact the phone has on today’s businesses and we found some eye-opening trends. In this presentation, we’ll share those findings along with practical tips anyone can use to delight customers and make phone calls work for their business.
Attendees will learn:
-Why more business opportunities than ever are happening over the phone
– How to reduce robocalls and other “noise” taking space from legitimate calls
-Why frustrated callers are on the rise, and how to navigate challenging conversations
-How changing phone trends point to shifts in customer sentiment, seasonality, and expectations around response time
Steffney Jones is a Partner Development Manager at Ruby where she connects with growth-minded organizations and speaks around the country on top lead generating tactics, client success strategies, growth hacks, and revenue boosters. For almost seven years, Steffney has served small business communities and helped them understand how they can meet their revenue goals through meaningful client experiences.
For more information about Ruby, visit Ruby.com
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND RATES
This CLE will be conducted ONLY via Zoom. To register, visit www.dsba.org/cle and select this seminar. You will receive an email back from Zoom immediately providing you with the correct login information. If attending by zoom and you do not receive this email, FIRST check your SPAM or JUNK folders as they are sometimes misdirected by your email provider. If you cannot find this Zoom link, please contact DSBA via email: reception@dsba.org. The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education cannot accept phone conferencing only. You must attend through a device that allows DSBA to obtain your Bar ID in order to receive CLE Credit. Your attendance will be automatically monitored beginning at the scheduled start time and will be completed when the CLE has ended. If you enter or leave the seminar after or before the scheduled star t /end time, you will receive credit only for the time you attended. Your CLE credits will be submitted to the Delaware and Pennsylvania Commissions on CLE, as usual.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$50

DSBA Government Members
$45

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$150

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$4

* 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 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 below.
