Delaware State Bar Association

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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Seeing Through the Corporate Transparency Act
2024-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
1.5 Hours of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar is live only and will take place at the DSBA.
Companies should be preparing for the new reporting obligations required by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which took effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA will now require certain companies to report specific beneficial ownership and control information, disclose information about who created the entity or registered it to do business in the US, and report any change to previously reported information to the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within a specified time period or face significant civil and criminal penalties.
Our panel of speakers will provide an overview of CTA need-to-knows, including:
Which entities are reporting companies?
When must a report be filed?
Who is a beneficial owner?
What Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) must be reported?
Which entities are exempt from the reporting requirements of the CTA?
Does an exempt entity need to file a report to demonstrate its exempt status?
How can you prepare for compliance?

Moderator:
Michael M. Gordon, Esquire
Director of Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A.
Speaker:
Jocelyn Margolin Borowsky, Esquire
Partner at Duane Morris LLP
Speaker:
Mike Mooney
Senior Vice President at USI Affinity

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.

Behind the Cool Image: Coping with Loss and Navigating the Pathways of Grief
2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Sponsored by DE-LAP
1.0 Hour CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Joining us in Wilmington will count as Live Credits and joining on Zoom will count as Video Credits.
Registration Information
This seminar will be hosted in Wilmington at the DSBA Conference Center or on Zoom. Zoom links will be sent out prior to the seminar. Please email reception@dsba.org with any questions about the seminar.
Lawyers are human. Subsequently, they experience grief which is a normal human response to the loss of someone or something you love. Moreover, legal professionals confront many emotional issues when they work with clients who are dealing with loss and grief. While trained to address the associated issues, legal professionals are often unprepared to deal with the emotions they find within themselves, as well as their clients. Although a CLE and workshop on grief cannot fully address the uniqueness of an individual’s loss, we can use this program to educate and learn more about the process of grief both personally and professionally.
Once again, DE-LAP is proud to design and host Behind the Cool Image: Lawyering in the 21st Century. As in the past, the series, the lunch and the discussion are all free to Judges, lawyers, staff, and law students. Conversely, and only if you want one (1) ethic credit, the charge is $50.00. Please register on-line at www.dsba.org . For more information, call or e-mail cwaldhauser@de-lap.org
Some of the skills you will learn:
Learning the process of grief; rethinking your negative coping skills; how to manage the individual (you, a co-worker, or a client) who is immobilized by grief and refuses to do anything; and how to break through the myths
Who Should Attend:
Although the topic includes but is not limited to individuals who are experiencing personal loss with special emphasis will be given to the problems encountered by family law and estates and trusts practitioners and their clients.
Panelists:
MODERATOR:
Carol P. Waldhauser
Interim Executive Director/Certified Grief Counselor
SPEAKERS:
The Honorable Eric M. Davis
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Alice R. O’Brien, LPCMH

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.

Commercial Law 2024
2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Wilmington and Georgetown, Delaware
Sponsored by the Commercial Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
1.5 Hours of CLE credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration Information
This seminar will be Live Only in Wilmington and Georgetown. Please email reception@dsba.org with any questions.

Please join the DSBA’s Commercial Law Section for a lunch CLE discussing the new Article 12 and related amendments to the Delaware Uniform Commercial Code, featuring panelists Jake Crosetto and Matt Schwalm of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., and Chris Messa of Berger McDermott LLP.
Lunch will be provided.
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Jake M. Crosetto, Esquire
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Matthew D. Schwalm, Esquire
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Christopher L. Messa, Esquire
Berger McDermott LLP

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.

Workers' Compensation Breakfast Seminar 2024
2024-01-16 08:30 - 12:00 | 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)
REGISTER OR BECOME A SPONSOR

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!
GET REGISTRATION FORM

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.
