Delaware State Bar Association

AWARDS LUNCHEON 2023
2023-12-05 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
