Delaware State Bar Association

Delaware State Bar Association's Fall Festival
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ramsey’s Farm, 500 Ramsey Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Please go to https://dsbafallfest.eventbrite.com to register.

Professional Liability
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
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 seminar, “Professional Liability: What Law Firms Need to Know and How to Make Sure You are Fully Insured,” where 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. Register now and secure your spot – you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Registration Information
This seminar offers 1 hour of credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington, Dover, Seaford and Georgetown.
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE Pricing Information
Cost:

DSBA Member
$50

Government/SFSP
$40

Non Member
$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.

Free Flu and/or Covid 19 Shot Clinic
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801

Corporation Law Council 2024
2024-10-10 13:00 - 17:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Thank you for your interest in this seminar. Unfortunately we are at capacity and can no longer accept registrations.
Please visit the CLE page for other options.
Materials Link
AGENDA
Part I: Delaware 2024 Corporate Law Update: A Conversation with Practitioners and Delaware Supreme Court Justice Abigail M. LeGrow
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Moderator:
Lewis H. Lazarus, Esq., Morris James LLP
Speakers:
Bruce E. Jameson, Esq., Prickett Jones & Elliott, P.A.
Barnaby Grzaslewicz, Esq., Morris James LLP
Alexandra Cumings, Esq., Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Tammy L. Mercer, Esq., Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Break 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Part II: Transactional Issues in the Spotlight
3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Speakers:
Thomas Bayliss, Esq., Abrams & Bayliss LLP
David A. Harris, Esq., Morris Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Ellisa O. Habbart, Esq., The Delaware Counsel Group LLC
Kurt M. Heyman, Esq., Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel LLP

Do the 2024 Corporate and Alternative Entity Amendments impact current transactional practice?
A different governing law is used in each of a suite of corporate, LLC or LP documents…now what?
What about that side letter or shareholder agreement?
The governing documents do not allow me to trigger dissolution…will the Court help?
The governing documents may be helpful, but how do I ensure there is “reasonable provision” and protect the parties against personal liability?
When our partner dies, do we really have to deal with the personal representative?

* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$200

Government Members
$190

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.

Wills for Seniors
2024-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | DE
Please join a FREE CLE training sponsored by DVLS & DSBA on October 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM via Zoom.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQ6X0Er-RaqcDA2KxINW6A

Managing Anger: Psychological Underpinnings and Strategies for Dealing With Anger in Yourself and Others
2024-10-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program
1.5 Hours CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information

This seminar will be in-person only and offer live enhanced ethics credit. Please contact reception@dsba.org for any questions.

DE-LAP seminars and the discussion are all free to Judges, lawyers, staff, and law students to audit. Please email Mvavala@de-lap.org to secure your spot for no CLE Credit. Conversely, if you want CLE credit, the charge is $75.00. Please register below for 1.5 hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics.

The practice of law and anger do not go together well, yet the profession will often put practitioners in a position which makes them angry. Litigation is a business that revolves around conflict, fighting, and arguing. Beyond managing your own emotions as a lawyer, you most likely will have to mitigate the anger of opposing counsel and the parties. This seminar will discuss the reality that anger can affect judgment, cognition, and abilities. Discuss the science of anger as well as practical methods to reduce its presence in your daily workload.
Moderator:
Mark S. Vavala, Esq.,
Executive Director of the Delaware Lawyers’ Assistance Program
Panelists:
Professor Philip Gable,
Graduate Director of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Delaware
Max B. Walton, Esquire
Connolly Gallagher LLP

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.

Technology and the Law 2024
2024-10-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
3.5 Credits and 3.5 Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Topics to be discussed: Navigating the Delaware Data Privacy Maze: Compliance, Rights, and Enforcement, Recent Developments in Attorney Confidentiality, Data Security, and Privacy, Recent Developments in E-Discovery, and Digital Identity
Registration Information

The Art Connolly Race Judicata
2024-09-29 08:00 | DE

Delaware State Bar Association's Inaugural Changemakers Gala
2024-09-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Deerfield Country Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE, 19711
Purchase your tickets and choose your dinner here: https://dsbagala2024.eventbrite.com
Thank you to our sponsors!

Mind Over Matters: Depression and the Legal Profession
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the Delaware Lawyers’ Assistance Program
1.5 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be in-person only and offer live enhanced ethics credit. Please contact reception@dsba.org for any questions.
DE-LAP seminars and the discussion are all free to Judges, lawyers, staff, and law students to audit. Please email Mvavala@de-lap.org to secure your spot for no CLE Credit. Conversely, if you want CLE credit, the charge is $75.00. Please register below for 1.5 hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics.
This seminar will delve into a critical issue that affects at least 28% of all lawyers, and possibly more unreported. A panel of experts will discuss how depression affects the requisite intent to do harm, how to recognize the signs of depression in yourself and colleagues, how to deal with it both personally and professionally, and how leaving this unchecked can lead to serious ethical issues.
Joining our panel will be Joseph Milowic III who is the Director of Well-Being and Of Counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in New York City. He is also a Founder of the Lawyers Depression Project (LDP), a grassroots project aimed at addressing depression and other mental health issues in the legal profession. In 2019, Mr. Milowic was selected by his peers as a New York Metro “Super Lawyer” in Intellectual Property. He was also selected as a Global Fellow by the Federal Circuit Bar Association in recognition of his “commitment to leadership and cooperation in the global legal community.”
Joseph Milowic III, Esq.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (NYC)
& Founder, Lawyers’ Depression Project
Mark S. Vavala, Esq.
Delaware Lawyers’ Assistance Program
David A. White, Esq.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Delaware
Charles “Chip” Slanina, Esq.
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Jessica L. Tyler, Esq.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Delaware
Dr. Carol A. Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA
Executive Director, Christiana Psychiatric Services

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$70

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

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$5

* 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.

Workers’ Compensation Breakfast Seminar 2024
2024-09-17 08:30 - 12:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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
This seminar will be held at Riverfront Events in Wilmington. This seminar is live only. Please contact reception@dsba.org with any questions on the event or for any CLE requirement questions.
Moderator:
Jessica L. Welch, Esquire
Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya
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
$215

DSBA Government Members
$195

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$315

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$14

* 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.

Wilmington University School of Law's Civil Rights and Social Justice Symposium: The Impact of Collaboration and Advocacy
2024-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Wilmington University School of Law, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, 19803, United States
This seminar will be offered in-person or over Zoom. CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania is available for in-person attendees only. Attorneys will be required to sign in and complete a Certificate of Attendance. Please complete the registration form and include your Bar ID. This seminar will not be recorded.
Wilmington University School of Law proudly presents its inaugural Civil Rights and Social Justice Symposium! This event is centered on educating the public, providing access to local resources, and bolstering community engagement. The goal: to empower the community with legal perspectives on issues such as hate crimes, education, and voting rights in hopes of raising awareness and inspiring activism. The event is co-sponsored with the Delaware State Bar Association and is a free event for universities and schools, legal professionals, and general public.
There is limited space for in-person registration — spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close Monday, September 9, 2024.

Sign up now: Registration Form
For questions about this event, please contact Nicole Mozee.
DSBA will handle all in-person credits for this event. For credit questions, please contact Caroleena Goldman

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$0

DSBA Government Members
$0

Legal Staff and Law Students
$0

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$0

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$0

* 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.

Redefining Success through the PFA Compliance Calendar
2024-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the Family Court of Delaware
2.0 Hours of CLE Credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be held in-person only and count as live credit. Please contact reception@dsba.org with any questions about the seminar or CLE requirements.
This CLE will look at court-ordered domestic violence treatment, how it works, and bust some common myths about it. You will learn how the Family Court is ensuring the enforcement of its PFA orders through a compliance calendar in each county.
Speakers:
The Honorable Michael K. Newell
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Eleanor B. Torres, Esquire
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Stephanie Rodriguez, LCSW, DVS
Turning Point at People’s Place
Ann C. Altemus, L.C.S.W.
CHILD, Inc.
Ava Carcirieri, PhD
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Erica Davis,
Family Court of the State of Delaware

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$100

DSBA Government Members
$90

Administrative staff, paralegals, law related professionals (No CLE credit)
Email reception@dsba.org to RSVP and secure your seat
Free

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$200

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 Law Practice Management 2024
2024-06-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel & DSBA
5.8 Hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware Attorneys
5.5 Hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be hosted in Wilmington at the new DSBA Conference Center and will be remote broadcasted to Dover and Georgetown.
Wilmington (DSBA)– 704 North King Street, Suite 110- We are accessible from North King Street only or from the Double Tree Parking Garage
Dover (Morris James)– 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown (Tunnell & Raysor)– 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
This course, which is one of the seven Fundamentals courses offered by DSBA, focuses on the important relationship between lawyers and their clients. A comprehensive curriculum looks at the decisions lawyers must make in dealing with their clients, in working within the rules of ethics, and in seeking assistance when situations become difficult.
Moderator:
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Moderator:
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
9:00 am -10:30 am
Avoiding a Disciplinary Complaint
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am -12:00 pm
Technology and Ethical Practices
Margaret M. DiBianca, Esquire
Clark Hill, PLC
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch (On your own)
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Law Office Practice
Gregory P. Skolnik, Esquire
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.
Samuel D. Pratcher, Esquire
Pratcher Krayer LLC
Meghan Butters Houser, Esquire
Weiss, Saville & Houser, P.A.
James R. Donovan, Esquire
Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm -4:00 pm
Lawyer-Client Relations
Lisa M. Grubb, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey
Rachel D. Allen, Esquire
Nitsche & Fredericks, LLC
Michael G. Owen, Esquire
Morris James LLP
Sarah B. Cole, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey
4:00 pm- 4:30 pm
Wellness and Work/Life Balance
Carol Waldhauser
Interim Executive Director of Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program
Mark Vavala, Esquire
Incoming Executive Director of Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

New Admittees
$75

DSBA Members
$350

DSBA Government Members
$350

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$450

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$24

* 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.

Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts 2024
2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Bankruptcy Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
3.0 Hours of CLE Credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be hosted in Wilmington at the new DSBA Conference Center and will be remote broadcasted to Dover and Georgetown. All locations will offer “live” CLE credit.
Wilmington (DSBA)– 704 North King Street, Suite 110- We are accessible from North King Street only or from the Double Tree Parking Garage
Dover (Morris James)– 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown (Tunnell & Raysor)– 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
An outstanding panel of experts will explain the basics of Chapter 11, including Subchapter V cases; and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies. This course is designed to provide practitioners with an overview of the Chapters, from filing to final disposition.
Speakers:
Professor Bruce Grohsgal
Widener University Delaware Law School
David M. Klauder, Esquire
Bielli & Klauder, LLC
Morgan L. Patterson, Esquire
Womble Bond Dickinsin LLP
William F. Jaworski, Esquire
The Law Office of William F. Jaworski

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$180

DSBA Government Members
$160

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$280

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$12

* 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.

Bench and Bar 2024
2024-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
3.0 Hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
Hosted by:
The Honorable Collins J. Seitz, Jr.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware
Justice Karen L. Valihura, Justice Gary F. Traynor, Justice Abigail M. LeGrow, and Justice N. Christopher Griffiths
The Delaware Judicial Conference
The Delaware State Bar Association

Conference Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. — Registration Breakfast/Vendor Visit
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. — Opening Session: State of the Judiciary
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — CLE Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker Suzanne Spaulding
Information Threats to Democracy and the Rule of Law
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Beverage Break/ Vendor Visit
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Annual Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Lunch Reception
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — CLE Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker Haley Moss
Redefining Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Dessert Reception and Closing Remarks
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. — Preceptor Meeting in the Dravo Auditorium

Annual Meeting:

Presided over by Kate Harmon, Esquire, Delaware State Bar Association President
Presentation of the First State Distinguished Service Award to The Honorable Jane R. Roth
Recognition of individuals who have been members of the Delaware Bar for more than 50 years Election of 2024 – 2025 Executive Committee Members
Passing of the Gavel to the new Delaware State Bar Association President, Mary Frances Dugan, Esquire

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$250

DSBA Government Members
$125

Law Students & Law Clerks (No credit)- Please email reception@dsba.org to register!
$90

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$350

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$12

* 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 Family Law 2024
2024-05-31 09:00 - 16:30 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
6.3 Hours of CLE credit including 0.8 Hours of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware Attorneys
6.0 Hours of CLE credit including 0.5 Hours of Enhanced Ethics for Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
Live locations:
Wilmington- DSBA- 704 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Dover- Morris James– 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown- Tunnell & Raysor– 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
Fundamentals of Family Law 2024 – CLE Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
TPR/Dependency/Neglect
The Honorable Peter B. Jones
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Kelly C. Ensslin, Esquire
Office of the Child Advocate
Shauna Hagan, Esquire
Law Offices of Shauna T. Hagan, LLC
Islanda L. Finamore, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PFA & Domestic Violence
Jacquelyn A. Chacona, Esquire
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.
Angela L. Desmond, Esauire
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.
Leslie B. Spoltore, Esq.
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ethics and Family Law
The Honorable Michael K. Newell
Family Court of the State of Delaware
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Guardianship
The Honorable Felice G. Kerr
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Jill Spevack Di Sciullo, Esquire
Morris James LLP
John Macconi, Esquire
John A. Macconi, Jr. LLC
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Child Support
The Honorable James J. Maxwell
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Achille C. Scache, Esquire
Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne, LLC
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Custody & Visitation
The Honorable Arlene Minus Coppadge
Family Court of the State of the Delaware
Sean M. Lynn, Esquire
The Lynn Firm, P.A.
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Divorce with Ancillary Matters
The Honorable Michael W. Arrington
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Curtis Bounds, Esquire
Bayard, P.A.
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Juvenile Justice
The Honorable Francis Mieczkowski, III
Family Court of the State of Delaware
Kelly Singleton, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Paige C. Chapman, Esquire
Office of Defense Services
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The “Delaware Way”
George Tsakataras, Esquire
Law Office of George R. Tsakataras, P.A.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

New Admittee
$75

DSBA Members
$300

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$450

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$18

* 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.

How to Break Bad News Without Breaking Your Professional Career
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Litigation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
1.5 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be hosted in Wilmington at the new DSBA Conference Center and will be remote broadcasted to Dover and Georgetown. All locations will offer “live” CLE credit.
Wilmington (DSBA)– 704 North King Street, Suite 110- We are accessible from North King Street only or from the Double Tree Parking Garage
Dover (Morris James)– 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown (Tunnell & Raysor)– 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
Join us for a discussion between our speakers on how to give clients bad news and what happens when clients then report you to ODC.
Speaker:
William B. Larson, Esquire
Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP
Speaker:
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Speaker:
TBD
Office of Disciplinary Counsel

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$90

DSBA Government Members
$85

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.

Primer on Petitioning for a Name Change & Filing Motions to Proceed Under Seal in the Delaware Court of Common Pleas
2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801, United States
Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Section of the Delaware State Bar Association & Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
1.0 Hour of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be hosted in Wilmington at the new DSBA Conference Center and will be remote broadcasted to Dover and Georgetown. All locations will offer “live” CLE credit.
Wilmington (DSBA)– 704 North King Street, Suite 110- We are accessible from North King Street only or from the Double Tree Parking Garage
Dover (Morris James)– 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Georgetown (Tunnell & Raysor)– 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
Come hear from the Delaware Court of Common Pleas on how to appropriately file a Petition for a Name Change and a Motion to Proceed Under Seal. This CLE will cover how to properly file these court documents and the common mistakes made by filers. Attending this CLE will also serve as a refresher before the LGBTQ+ Section and Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (“DVLS”) team up for a name change clinic on Saturday, June 1, 2024 where those seeking name changes will be matched with a volunteer attorney to guide them through the name change process.
Speakers:
Whitney L. Frame, Esquire
Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware
Lawrence Pierce
Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware

Brandon Newton
Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$45

DSBA Government Members
$40

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$140

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.

Solo / Small Firms and ADR Conference 2024
2024-05-17 10:30 - 16:30 | Wilmington Blue Rocks- Daniel S Frawley Stadium, 801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States
Sponsored by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the Small Firms & Solo Practitioners Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
5.5 Hours of CLE Credit including 3.5 Hours of Enhanced Ethics Credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be live only at the Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium in Wilmington.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Law Office, ADR and Related Ethical Issues
1.0 hour of Enhanced Ethics
This panel will touch upon law office practice and ethical issues with reference to current topics including the use of AI, contract attorneys, incorporating ADR provisions into fee agreements and ADR ethical issues.
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Bayard J. Snyder, Esquire
Snyder & Associates, P.A
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Bernard G. Conaway, Esquire
Conaway Legal LLC
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn
A Solo/Small Firm’s Guide to AI Powered Efficiency and Automation
0.75 hour of Enhanced Ethics
Law Firms automation frees up lawyers to focus on utilization efficiencies, improving the success of their firm and the client experience. In this session, we’ll walk through the importance and rise of automation in the legal profession, discuss key considerations to keep in mind, and learn the formula for automating the most tedious tasks at your firms with the power of AI.
Kate Bell
Clio – Cloud Based Legal Technology
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Understanding the Mediator’s Toolbox and Using it to Resolve Your Tough Case
1.0 hour of CLE Credit
This panel will focus on tools and techniques used by mediators to resolve tough cases. It will also focus on how attorneys can invoke those tools before, during, and after mediation to improve the chances for a successful settlement.
Speakers:
Laura Forsythe Browning, Esquire
Browning ADR, LLC
Bernard G. Conaway, Esquire
Conaway Legal LLC
Kevin Fasic, Esquire
Offit Kurman P.A.

Richmond L. Williams, Esquire
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
New Norms for Today’s Lawyer
1.0 hour of Enhanced Ethics Credit
This panel will discuss the new normal we all are facing in practicing law post pandemic. Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a change in the structure of law firms due to hiring more remote workers and contractors. The panel will discuss the benefits and pitfalls having work conducted remotely. Additionally, there will be discussion on things to consider for remote workers and participating in virtual meetings and hearings. This will be helpful for anyone in a small firm or large firm, as long as you practice law in today’s new and complex landscape.
David Thomas Crumplar, Esquire
Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A.
Jimmy Chong, Esquire
Chong Law Firm, P.A
Bernard G. Conaway, Esquire
Conaway Legal LLC
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Don’t Forget About the Corporate Transparency Act Requirements!
0.75 hour of Enhanced Ethics Credit
The Corporate Transparency Act was signed into law on January 1, 2021 with the purpose of combating illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and other forms of financial crimes. It applies to many for-profit corporations, LLCs, and similar legal structures. Learn who is required to report under the Act and the steps required to be compliant.
Adam Hiller, Esquire
Hiller Law, LLC
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Crafting Ironclad Arbitration Awards: Strategies to Prevent Vacatur and Ensure Enforcement
1.0 hour of CLE Credit
This panel will discuss how to draft arbitration awards that stay within proper scope, apply the law appropriately, and contain sufficient clarity for enforcement.
Brian M. Gottesman, Esquire
Gabell Beaver LLC
Suzanne Hill Holly, Esquire
Gabell Beaver LLC
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Presentation of the Kimmel-Thynge Award

The ADR Section created this award in honor of Morton Richard Kimmel and Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge’s contributions to the development of alternative dispute resolution in Delaware. Specifically, Mr. Kimmel is credited as one of the initial proponents of the adoption of mandatory arbitration in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware. Similarly, Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge is known for her development and management of the alternative dispute resolution program within the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and having acted as mediator in thousands of matters over her tenure as a Magistrate Judge. Award recipients will be persons who embody Mr. Kimmel and Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge’s enthusiasm for alternative dispute resolution, and whose contributions to the development of alternative dispute resolution are worthy of recognition.
Each year, the section solicits nominations from the entire Bar to nominate someone who is an excellent ADR Practitioner (arbitrator or mediator).
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Happy Hour with complimentary refreshments and food
5:45 p.m.
Stadium Gates Open to the Public
6:35 p.m.
Game Starts – Go Blue Rocks!

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$215

DSBA Government Members
$215

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$315

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$20

* 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.

Linking the Blocks: Combining Blockchain and Traditional Data Sources for Collections
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by Parcels Inc.
This event has been cancelled but will be rescheduled for the fall.
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
This seminar is live only at the DSBA Conference Center.
In this CLE, we’ll explore the ledger of user operations on blockchain networks as a key data source, focusing on how to find and interpret this data. We’ll also delve into linking more traditional off-chain data sources with on-chain activity to demonstrate how on-chain data can enhance off-chain information.
Blockchain data, by its very nature, is immutable, transparent, and permanent. Collecting and analyzing this “on-chain” data can provide information critical to internal investigations and discovery. When links between traditional “off-chain” data sources can be made to the comprehensive on-chain data, the results can be illuminating. This program will describe the intersection between on-chain and off-chain data and how links between those data sets can be established to enhance investigations and discovery.
Speaker:
Scott Pearson
Parcels Inc.
Speaker:
Greg Strong, Esquire
DLx Law
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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.

Law Day 2024
2024-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
EVENT IS CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION. PLEASE CONTACT RECEPTION@DSBA.ORG IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DIAL THE RECEPTIONIST AT 302-658-5279.
Todd J. Clark, Esquire
Dean and Professor of Law
Widener University
Delaware Law School
Todd J. Clark is the current Dean of Widener University Delaware Law School. Dean Clark is an avid scholar and writes on legal issues involving employment discrimination, sports, the intersection of hip-hop culture and the law, and corporate justice
Dean Clark regularly teaches contracts, employment discrimination, sales, business associations, sports law, hip hop law & social justice, and corporate justice. Prior to joining Delaware Law School, Dean Clark was the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and a Professor of Law at the St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law (“STU”) in Miami, Florida where he worked for four years. Before transitioning to STU, Dean Clark was a tenured professor of law at North Carolina Central University School of Law where he worked for approximately 12 years. Before Dean Clark transitioned into the academy, he worked for two years at Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC where he specialized in employment law and medical malpractice defense. After leaving Steptoe & Johnson, Dean Clark worked for two years as a Lecturer in Law at West Virginia University where he taught legal writing and appellate advocacy.
Dean Clark received his undergraduate degree in political science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio; his juris doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and his master’s in business administration from West Virginia University School of Business and Economics in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Phillip Closius, Esquire
Dean of Wilmington University
School of Law

Dean Closius served as dean and professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Toledo College of Law. In addition, he taught at Southwestern University School of Law (California), the University of Bridgeport School of Law (Connecticut), and the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.
Dean Closius garnered experience in practicing law at several firms before establishing a career in academia and is Of Counsel for Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, a Maryland- and Washington, D.C.-based firm. A graduate of Columbia Law School, Dean Closius also has published extensively.
Fireside Chat Moderated by
The Honorable Karen L. Valihura
Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
Celebrate the Law Day Awards!
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
For rendering meaningful service to the community, contributing significant time and effort to the greater Delaware community and demonstrating a commitment to leadership and service in activities that enrich and strengthen our community over a substantial period of time.
DAVID J. FERRY, JR.
Ferry Joseph, P.A.
LIBERTY BELL AWARD
Awarded to an individual who is not a judge or a lawyer, who has rendered outstanding service to his/her community. The award is designed to promote a better understanding of government, a greater respect for the rule of law or a deeper sense of individual responsibility which contribute to the effective functioning of our governmental institutions.
LYNNE KIELHORN
Network Delaware
MYRNA L. RUBENSTEIN PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to a support staff person, for long and dedicated service to the Bench and Bar of the State of Delaware, to the Bar Association, and to the Members thereof, which has contributed in a significant way to them and to the high ideals of the legal profession.
SHARON ARLINGTON
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.

Workers' Compensation 2024
2024-05-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Sponsored by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
Registration is CLOSED. We cannot accept any walk-ins at the event.
6.3 Hours of CLE Credit including 1.0 Hour of Enhanced Ethics credit for Delaware Attorneys
6.0 Hours of CLE Credit including 1.0 Hour of Enhanced Ethics credit for Pennsylvania Attorneys
This seminar will be held at Riverfront Events in Wilmington and will offer live CLE credit. For any questions, please email reception@dsba.org.
Moderator:
Leroy A. Tice, Esquire
Leroy A. Tice, Esquire, P.A.
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8:30am-8:45am
Introductory Remarks
Elissa A. Greenberg, Esquire
Long & Greenberg, LLC
Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section
8:45am-9:15am
Address from the Industrial Accident Board
The Honorable Mark Murowany
Chairman of the Industrial Accident Board
Christopher F. Baum, Esquire
Delaware Department of Labor
9:15am-9:45am
The Protocols of Practice and Procedure
H. Garrett Baker, Esquire
Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A.
Eric D. Boyle, Esquire
Delaware Department of Labor
Tara E. Bustard, Esquire
Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
Stephen T. Morrow, Esquire
Rhoades & Morrow LLC
9:45am-10:15am
Motion Day Magic
Frederick S. Freibott, Esquire
The Freibott Law Firm, P.A.
Heather A. Long, Esquire
Long & Greenberg, LLC
Gregory P. Skolnik, Esquire
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.
10:15am-10:30am
Break
10:30am-11:15am
The Discovery Channel: Pre-Hearing Avenues of Disclosure
Benjamin K. Durstein, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey
Meghan Butters Houser, Esquire
Weiss, Saville & Houser, P.A.
Christopher T. Logullo, Esquire
Cobb & Logullo
W. Christopher Componovo, Esquire
Morris James LLP
11:15am-12:00pm
Keynote Address- The Art of Direct and Cross Examination
The Honorable Francis J. Jones, Jr.
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00pm-1:30pm
Hot Off The Press: Recent Case Law and Other Trends
Caroline A. Kaminski, Esquire
Nitsche & Fredricks, LLC
John J. Ellis, Esquire
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.
1:30pm-2:15pm
Not Just Skin Deep- Disfigurement Issues
Tiffany Q. Freidman, Esquire
Roeberg Moore & Friedman, P.A.
Maria Paris Newill, Esquire
Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.
Cassandra F. Roberts, Esquire
Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A.
Walt F. Schmittinger, Esquire
Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.
2:15pm-2:30pm
Break
2:30pm-3:30pm
Evaluation and Interpretation of Diagnostic Studies
William R. Stewart III, Esquire
Pratcher Krayer LLC
Andrew J. Gelman, D.O.
Tariq Quraishi, M.D.
James Zaslavsky, M.D.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Ethics and the Moral Compass of Workers’ Compensation
Amanda K. Dobies, Esquire
Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O’Neill, P.A.
Andrew M. Lukashunas, Esquire
Tybout, Redfearn & Pell
Keri L. Morris-Johnston, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey
Angela G. Vest, Esquire
Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$330

DSBA Government Members
$326

Affiliated Professionals
$330

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.

Senior Citizens, Incompetents, and Bankruptcy
2024-04-24 13:00 - 16:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the Elder Law & Bankruptcy Sections of the Delaware State Bar Association
3.0 Hours of CLE credit including 1 Hour of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar is Live Only.
Senior citizens and incompetents may suffer from creditor harassment, or they may be a victim of financial exploitation. Is it possible for someone to file an individual bankruptcy for another person by using a power of attorney, acting as a guardian, or under a trust? The program will provide an overview how to navigate bankruptcy Chapters 7 and 13 for an elderly or incompetent client in financial trouble. What to look for, what you need to know, and recommended due diligence.
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Seminar from 1:00pm-4:15pm
Sponsored by the Elder Law & Bankruptcy Sections of DSBA
Moderator:
Michael B. Joseph, Esquire
Ferry Joseph, P.A.
Speaker:
Christina Pappoulis, Esquire
Elle Van Dahlgren Law, LLC
Speaker:
Erin K. Brignola, Esquire
Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown, LLC
Speaker:
Catherine B. “Kylee” Read, Esquire, CELA*
Estate & Elder Law Services
*Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$180

DSBA Government Members
$162

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$280

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$12

* 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.

Women and the Law Retreat 2024
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-05 | Hyatt Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971, United States
Sponsored by the Women and the Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
Registration is now closed.
8.8 hours of CLE credit including 4 hours of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware Attorneys
8.5 hours of CLE credit including 4 hours of Enhanced Ethics for Pennsylvania Attorneys
(Day 1- 6 hours including 3.5 EE, Day 2- 2.8 hours, including 0.5 EE)
This seminar will not be recorded and will offer live credits.
If you have questions about the venue or about the CLE, please contact reception@dsba.org
Wednesday, April 3rd
5:00pm-7:00pm
Welcome Happy Hour (on site)
Thursday, April 4th
6:30am-9:30am
Continental Breakfast in the pre-function area
8:00am -8:45am
Registration/Check-in
8:45am-9:00am
Welcome & Introduction
9:00am-10:45am
Self-Advocacy at Work: Be a Powerful Advocate for Your Own Health, Wealth, and Well-being
Women are systemically underpaid compared to their male counterparts and inhibited by many traditional corporate cultures and policies. The more women advocate for themselves in the workplace, the easier it will be for women to get what they deserve on a wider scale from this point forward. You don’t have to be a master negotiator to get what you deserve. You just have to be prepared. Karen Huller will show you how to validate your market value and start on a path that optimizes your career growth and income potential.
Speaker:
Karen Huller
CEO of Epic Careering
10:45am-11:00am
Morning Break
11:00am-11:45am
FAQs and Common Misconceptions in eDiscovery
This panel consisting of full-time eDiscovery professionals will cover all your burning questions (and the questions you didn’t know to ask) in the area of eDiscovery. Topics of discussion will include document preservation, collection, review, production, spoliation, and sanctions. This promises to be an informative panel for both new and seasoned attorneys practicing in a wide range of areas.
Speakers:
Laura G. Readinger, Esquire
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Ian D. McCauley, Esquire
Bayard, P.A.
Andrew McClary
DLS Discovery
11:45am-12:45pm
Buffet Lunch in the Pre-Function Room
12:45pm-1:45pm
The Power of Work-Life Balance: A Practical Guide to Optimal Performance, Wellness, and Personal and Profession Success for Attorneys.
Mastering today’s blistering-paced legal world requires attorneys to juggle an array of short-term demands, from managing heavy workloads to advancing their careers, all while maintaining family and personal responsibilities. This one-hour class will offer valuable insights and practical research-based actionable tools to achieve both professional success and long-term well-being.
Speaker:
Jeff “KD” Meyers, M.D., L.Ac.
Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Centers
1:45pm-3:00pm
The Past, Present, & Future of Police Reform Laws in Delaware
Issues regarding the use of force in policing, police misconduct, and lack of law-enforcement transparency have received national attention in recent years. This panel will discuss these issues in Delaware. The panel will begin with La Toya Holley, the sister of Anton Black, who died in police custody in Maryland on September 15, 2018. One of the Maryland officers involved in Anton’s death was a former Delaware police officer who obtained employment in Maryland, after being acquitted of an assault on a Delaware man who was in his custody. Panelists from the Delaware Office of Defense Services (Public Defender’s Office) and the Delaware Department of Justice will discuss the process for review of use of force cases and Garrity rights. Additionally, the panel will highlight changes to Delaware’s laws over the past several years, including the use of body-worn cameras, changes to the self-defense statute, and the Law-Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.
Speakers:
The Honorable Cyndie Romer
Delaware House of Representatives
Sonia Augusthy, Esquire
Delaware Office of Defense Services
Zoe Plerhoples, Esquire
Delaware Department of Justice
Misty Seemans, Esquire
Office of Defense Services
La Toya Holley,
Sister of Anton Black and police reform legislation activist who helped get Anton’s Law passed in Maryland
3:00pm-3:15pm
Afternoon Break
3:15pm-3:30pm
A Presentation from Delaware ADR LLC
3:30pm-4:45pm
May it Please the Court: Effective Appellate Advocacy
The panel shares the dos and don’ts of briefing and argument, answers questions about appellate practice and procedure, and offers strategies for effective representation on appeal.
Moderator:
President Judge Jan R. Jurden
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Speakers:
The Honorable Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
The Honorable Karen L.Valihura
Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow
Supreme Court of the State of Delaware
5:30pm-6:30pm
Happy Hour in the Pre-Function Room
*Sponsored by Delaware ADR, LLC
6:30pm-8:30pm
Dinner in the Ballroom

Friday, April 5
6:30am-9:30am
Continental Breakfast in the Pre-Function Area
7:00am-8:00am
Sunrise Yoga (on site)
*Led by Dr. Anne Collins Duch, DPT, WCS, E-RYT
Owner of Physical Therapy for Women, LLC and Sadhana Yoga Studio
8:45am-9:15am
Registration/Check-in
9:15-9:30am
Presentation of the Boudart-Waserstein Awards
9:30am-10:30am
United States Supreme Court Cases and Upcoming Cases
Back by popular Demand! Professor Alan Garfield will provide an update on the changing face of United States Supreme Court jurisprudence, emphasizing the arenas of constitutional law that are currently the most dynamic and subject to potentially profound change.
Speaker:
Professor Alan E. Garfield
Widener University Delaware Law School
10:30am-11:00am
Brains Matter – Strategies for Better Clarity and Composure at Work and at Home
Do you often feel scattered or hyper-vigilant when addressing work-related projects? Do you have a hard time settling down outside of your work day? Do you experience sleep disruption, gut-related challenges, or experience urinary urgency? In this session, we will explore a practical approach to mindfulness for improved productivity at work and an enhanced sense of ease at home, while addressing the many physical challenges that often accompany an up-regulated nervous system.
Speaker:
Dr. Anne Collins Duch, DPT, WCS, E-RYT
Owner of Physical Therapy for Women, LLC and Sadhana Yoga Studio

11:00am-11:15am
Break
11:15am-12:30pm
Let’s Just Call the Judge (or Not): Deposition Civility
Some tension during depositions is a natural product of the adversarial process; however, maintaining professionalism, civility, and ethical conduct at such times is essential to ensure evidence can be marshalled fairly by competing parties. What happens though when a fact witness, expert witness, or opposing counsel interferes with that process by being uncooperative, nasty, or even belligerent? Join experienced judges, practitioners, and disciplinary counsel for a discussion of best practices to encourage civility during depositions, the obligations of local counsel in pro hac vice cases, and when to call the court.
Moderator:
Kathleen Vavala, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Speakers:
The Honorable Laurie Selber Silverstein
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Danielle J. Brennan
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Colleen D. Shields, Esquire
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Mary F. Dugan, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Antoinette D.Hubbard, Esquire
Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

Thursday & Friday (includes Dinner)
$225

Thursday Only (includes Dinner)
$175

Friday Only
$75

Thursday Dinner Only
$85

Pennsylvania Credit
$32

* 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.
No refunds for this event for missed attendance. This event will not be recorded.
All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click below.

Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar 2024
2024-03-27 09:00 - 12:45 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Presented by the Labor and Employment Section of the DSBA
3.0 Hours of CLE credit including 2.0 hours of Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be held in two locations:
The new DSBA location:
704 North King Street, Suite 110 (By the Double Tree)
Downtown Wilmington
Morris James in Dover:
850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
This year’s seminar will begin with the ever-popular annual legislative update, including regulatory changes, covering significant developments in the areas of wage and hour requirements, employee benefits, and employee rights. The program will include a discussion of the ethical, fiduciary, and employment law issues that arise when attorneys depart from their current practice and transition clients to a new practice; and a discussion on the developments in the caselaw addressing restrictive covenants in employment contracts. The program will conclude with a moderated panel discussion on the fast-developing and complex challenges at the intersection of employment law and the use of generative AI in the workplace.
9:00am-10:00am
Legislative Update
This legislative update will include a discussion of Delaware’s Paid Family Medical Leave Program.
Speakers:
Timothy M. Holly, Esquire
Connolly Gallagher LLP
G. Kevin Fasic, Esquire
Offit Kurman P.A.
10:00am-10:30am
Ethical, Fiduciary, and Employment Law Issues in Law Firm Breakups and Attorney Departures
Speakers:
Matthew F. Boyer, Esquire
Connolly Gallagher LLP
Luke W. Mette, Esquire
Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico, LLC

~15 minute break~
10:45-11:15
Restrictive Covenants: Developments in the Caselaw
Speaker:
Jesse L. Noa, Esquire
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
11:15am-12:45pm
Generative AI: Current Issues Related to Labor and Employment Law
Moderator:
Ryan P. Newell, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Speakers:
Gregory Strong, Esquire
DLx Law, LLP
Professor Mary Ellen Maatman, Esquire
Delaware Law School
Lauren Moak Russell, Esquire
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Kenneth Kelemen
Administrative Office of the Courts

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$180

DSBA Government Members
$165

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$280

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$12

* 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.

Real World Cyber Risks for Attorneys
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by USI Affinity
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be held at the new DSBA location, in Dover, and Georgetown:
704 North King Street, Suite 110 (Behind the Double Tree)
Downtown Wilmington
Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.- 30 E Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947
Morris James- 850 New Burton Rd Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904
Registration is open for all locations- please email reception@dsba.org to sign up!
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Call to register– Law firms are prime targets for cyber criminals on the hunt for data. The costly financial and reputational consequences of cyberattacks are inevitable and can often put a firm out of business.
It is your responsibility as a lawyer to protect your clients and your firm in the event of a data breach. Join Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President of USI Affinity, to learn key tips for navigating the world of cyber security.
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Speaker:
Mike Mooney
Senior Vice President – Professional Liability &
Consumer Practice Leader · USI Affinity

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.

The Community Foundation: Partnering to Enhance Client Experience Through a Variety of Charitable Tools, Philanthropic Expertise and Community Insight CLE
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:15 | The Delaware Contemporary, 200 S Madison Street, wilmington, DE, United States
Sponsored by the Delaware Community Foundation | DCF
1.3 Hours of CLE credit for Delaware Attorneys
1.00 Hours of CLE credit for Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be held in two locations:
The Delaware Contemporary Museum located on the Wilmington Riverfront- 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Georgetown at the Tunnell & Raysor– 30 East Pine Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Please contact reception@dsba.org for any questions about the facility or credits.

Learn how the professional expertise and place-based focus of the community foundation can help you better serve your philanthropic clients. Through a donor-centric and collaborative approach, the community foundation team can work with you and your clients to explore a range of options available to help them achieve their short and long-term charitable goals and/or leave a meaningful personal or family legacy. Giving through the community foundation can also be an important strategic component of estate, life-event, business and financial planning, providing immediate or future tax benefits. Introducing our speaker, we will hear from Gregory J. Weinig, Esquire of Connolly Gallagher.
Speaker:
Rebecca Elzey, CAP®
Senior Compliance & Operations Officer
11:30am- Check in and Lunch
12:00pm-1:15pm- CLE followed by Q & A
1:15pm-2:00pm- Socialize and meet members of the DCF Team and explore the museum
For more information about DCF, visit:
https://delcf.org/advisors-partner-with-us/
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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$70

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$175

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.

The 29th Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism
2024-02-09 08:30 - 12:45 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society and the Delaware State Bar Association

4.0 Hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration is CLOSED. We cannot accept any new registrations at either location.
Moderator:
The Honorable Sherry R. Fallon
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Moderator:
The Honorable Mary M. Johnston
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Moderator:
Matthew F. Boyer, Esquire
Connolly Gallagher LLP
8:25 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
8:30 a.m. — 9:15 a.m.
Let your (Ethical) Conscience Be Your Guide
Speakers:
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Kathleen M. Vavala, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breaking the Privilege Logjam –How To Log without Landing in the Woodshed

Speakers:
The Honorable Nathan A. Cook,
Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Meghan A. Adams
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Ryan P. Newell, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
How to Handle the Difficult Client – The Next Generation

Speakers:
Rick DiLiberto, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Matthew Buckworth, Esquire
Gonser and Gonser, P.A.
Elise K. Wolpert, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Attorney Departures, Retirements & Receiverships: Ethical and Fiduciary Issues

Speakers:
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Mark L. Reardon, Esquire
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Using ChatGPT in Your Practice — Possibilities and Pitfalls

Speakers:
The Honorable Jennifer Hall
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Shannon T. Hanson, Esquire
U.S Attorney’s Office
Richard L. Renck, Esquire
Duane Morris LLP
Stephanie Smiertka Riley, Esquire
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Dwayne J. Bensing, Esquire
American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
Cost:

DSBA Members
$210

DSBA Government Members
$190

Non-members (get member rate by JOINING)
$310

Pennsylvania Credit – add:
$16

* 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.

So You Want to be a Mediator?
2024-02-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by the ADR Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
2.0 Hours of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar is Live Only at the DSBA Conference Center.

Whether you are interested in volunteering, working full-time in dispute resolution, or starting a private practice to supplement your income, this course will offer the nuts and bolts of starting a career in mediation and answer any questions you may have! This training counts towards becoming a Superior Court Mediator in Delaware. As mediation training requires 18 hours, this is the first step in your journey. Attend this program to learn what is necessary to become a mediator and add mediation to your practice.
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Speaker:
Mark Vavala, Esquire
Executive Director of the DSBA
Guest Speakers:
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court

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.
