Delaware State Bar Association

Ethics and Professionalism: The Delaware Way
2024-11-21 13:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Wilmington University School of Law, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, 19803, United States
THIS SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT
This seminar is available at Wilmington University and offers 3 credits for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and 3 Ethics credit
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE Pricing Information
Cost:

DSBA Members
$150

Non Members
$250

Government Members/SFSP
$140

PA Credit
$12

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the Agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.
All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

Profundo Bono, Inc. | Anna Karenina
2024-11-15 19:30 - 2024-11-17 14:00 | DE
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Supreme Court Review 2024
2024-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
This seminar will provide an overview of the year’s developments in criminal law, corporate law, and general civil litigation through the decisions rendered by the Delaware Supreme Court. This will be followed by a discussion that highlights the recently concluded 2023 United States Supreme Court term and preview some of the significant cases in the Court’s current 2024 term. This seminar will be moderated by Justice Gary F. Traynor and feature a panel of distinguished speakers.

This seminar offers 3.3 hours of credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington.
**Stay tuned for possible additional locations downstate**
Registration Information

CLE Pricing Information
Cost:

DSBA Members
$162

Gov/SFSP
$152

Non Members
$262

PA Credit
$12

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the Agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.
All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

Fundamentals of Civil Litigation 2024
2024-11-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
***To register please call our office at (302) 658-5279 ***
This seminar offers 6 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown.
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$300

Government Members
$290

Non-Members
$400

New-Admittee
$75

PA Credit
$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 HERE.

Robo-Lawyers? AI's New Role in Legal Practice
2024-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Join three members of the Emerging Technology Committee of the Delaware Commission on Law & Technology for a discussion about Generative AI. In this seminar, we’ll highlight terminology, GenAI tools for the practice of law, and the impact of GenAI on the courts and legal ethics.

This seminar provides 1 Hour of enhanced ethics credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington, Georgetown, and Seaford.
Registration Information
Jessica Tyler was a partner at a regional insurance defense firm and spent 10 years representing clients in the defense of civil litigation. Prior to private practice, Ms. Tyler served as a judicial law clerk in Delaware Family Court. Ms. Tyler serves on the Emerging Technology Committee for the Delaware Supreme Court Commission on Law and Technology.
Molly DiBianca is the Member In Charge of the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware office. Molly regularly serves as a neutral—appointed by the courts and selected by the parties—to assist litigants in resolving their disputes outside the courtroom, and litigates complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts both in and outside of Delaware. She also serves as a Commissioner on the Delaware Supreme Court Commission on Law and Technology and as a Co-Chair of its Emerging Technology Committee.
Stephen I. Winer is a Managing Director and Associate General Counsel in the Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ. In 2018, Stephen was named General Counsel for Emerging Technology and Head of the Emerging Technology legal team within the Corporate, Global Technology and CAO Law practice group in Corporate Legal. He also serves as a Commissioner on the Delaware Supreme Court Commission on Law and Technology and as a Co-Chair of its Emerging Technology Committee.
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE Pricing Information:
Cost:

DSBA Member
$50

Government/SFSP Member
$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.

Protecting Victim Rights 2024
2024-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
This seminar provides 2 hours of credit for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington, Seaford and Georgetown.
Registration Information
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE Pricing Information
Cost:

DSBA Members
$100

Government Members
$90

Non Members
$200

PA Credit
$8

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.

Pro Bono Fair
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | DE

Learning for Justice 2024
2024-10-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
It is imperative for legal aid support employees to be equipped with the tools to effectively address acts of workplace bias, injustices and racism. Once increased levels of consciousness, awareness and knowledge have been achieved around the importance of infusing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best-practices in the workplace, the next step is ACTION! Knowing what to do and say in the face of workplace bias, injustices and racism is essential for creating a workplace environment that preserves the psychological safety of all employees. During this training session, the Learning for Justice framework developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center will be utilized to engage attendees in practical skill building activities to enhance their capacity to diffuse, manage and/or eradicate acts of discrimination that might arise in their respective organizations.
Registration Information
This seminar offers 2.5 ethics credits for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys and is available in Wilmington Only.
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE Pricing Information
Cost

DSBA Member
$125

Government/SFSP Member
$115

Non Member
$225

PA credit
$10

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.

CHRISTOPHER W. WHITE ACCESS TO JUSTICE AWARDS 2024
2024-10-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Highlight your coworkers and fellow legal professionals that go above and beyond to serve our State.
this is not a CLE, BUT PLEASE USE THE BUTTONS TO REGISTER
Registration Information

Delaware State Bar Association's Fall Festival
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Charles “Chip” Slanina, Esq.
Finger & Slanina, LLC
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
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
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
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:
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
Bayard J. Snyder, Esquire
Snyder & Associates, P.A
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
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
.

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.
