Delaware State Bar Association

DSBA December Awards Luncheon 2025
2025-12-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Registration Information
To purchase a table of 8 please contact dsadlercrew@dsba.org

Pricing
Cost

General Admission
$45

Table of 8
Contact: dsadlercrew@dsba.org

Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration 2025
2025-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration 2025
December 3, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Moderator: Scott E. Swenson, Esquire, Connolly Gallagher LLP

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check In

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Overview of Estate Planning
Presented by:
Scott E. Swenson, Esquire, Connolly Gallagher LLP
Michele Muldoon, Esquire, Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Basics of Will Drafting
Presented by:
Mark Dalle Pazze, Esquire, Herdeg du Pont & Dalle Pazze LLP
Alexander Lyden, Esquire, Evercore Wealth Management
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. Overview of Estate Administration
Presented by:
P. Kristen Bennett, Esquire, Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Lisa L. Coggins, Esquire, Gonser and Gonser, P.A.
Alex J. Mili, Esquire, New Castle County Register of Wills Office
James J. Gallagher, Esquire, Morris James LLP
Break at 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Overview of Estate Administration (Part 2)
Same Presenters as Part 1
This seminar offers 6.0 substantive credits to Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Registration Information
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

New Admittee Rate
75

DSBA Members
300

Government Members
275

Non-Members
400

PA Credit
24

NJ Credit
24

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Breakfast with Santa 2025
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!!
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New Castle County Land Use
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
New Castle County Land Use
(A Downstate Real Property CLE will occur in Sussex County in March 2026)
December 9, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 pm
AGENDA:
Presented By:
Frederick H. Mitsdarfer, Esq. | Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Peter A. Yingst, Esq. | Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Check In and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Lunch is provided courtesy of Tarabicos Grosso, LLP
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Processing a Land Development Plan:

Overview of the cycle of a land development plan, with particular focus on managing the numerous code requirements, procedures, and review processes across New Castle County’s various jurisdictions.
Discussion of Delaware’s jurisdictional structure, emphasizing that unincorporated New Castle County handles a higher volume of land development applications than incorporated municipalities.

Navigating the New Castle County Zoning Code:

Review of the Unified Development Code (the “UDC”), including its key nuances, procedural requirements, and common pitfalls.

Public Hearings, Community Engagement, & Elected Official Outreach:

Best practices for navigating the inherently public zoning and land use process. This includes communication with stakeholders and potentially impacted residents.
Discussion of the various hearings and their roles, including Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS), Board of Adjustment (BOA), Planning Board/Commission, Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee (RPATAC), Historic Review Board(HRB), and Council.

Hot Topics & Trends in Land Use:

Discussion of recent and active legislation, local and regional land use trends, and current development.

Property Reassessment: Status and Land Use Implications:

Update on Delaware’s evolving property assessment and tax landscape and the initial impact of these changes on property ownership, valuation, and development.

This seminar offers 1.5 substantive credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 1.8 substantive credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Registration Information
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credits
$6

NJ Credits
$6

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Family Law Update 2025
2025-12-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Family Law Update
December 11, 2025
Riverfront Events, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Moderator: Megan A. McGovern, Esq. Bayard, P.A.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check In and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Putting the Order in Disorder: A Primer on the PFA Civil Procedure Rules
The Honorable Felice Glennon Kerr, Family Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Andrew K. Southmayd, Family Court of the State of Delaware
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – “I hate you, Mom!” Reunification Counseling, Child Autonomy and Custody Conflict

The Honorable Eliza M. Hirst, Family Court of the State of Delaware
Darren Levin, Ph.D.
Jill Spevack Di Sciullo, Esq., Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m – 2:00 p.m. – State of the Family Court
The Honorable Michael K. Newell, Family Court of the State of Delaware
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Ethical Considerations for Representing Vulnerable Populations in Family Court (.8 ethics)
Laura Carothers Graham, Esq., Family Court of the State of Delaware
Megan M. Mahle, Esq., Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Divorce: Through a Wealth Advisor’s Eyes
Brian Carney, CFP, AIF, ChFC, CDFA
Kay Kidwell, CFP, RiversEdge Advisors
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Case Law Update
Kara M. Swasey, Esquire, Bayard, P.A.
This seminar offers 6.0 credits, including .8 ethics to Delaware Attorneys; 6.0 credits to Pennsylvania Attorneys, and 7.2 credits, including .9 ethics to NJ Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Registration Information
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$300

Government Members
$275

Non-Members
$400

PA Credit
$24

NJ Credit
$24

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Best Practices in the Use of Legal Apps for Lawyers & Judges
2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in the Use of Legal Apps for Lawyers & Judges
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Presented by the Moderators: Richard Herrmann, Esquire & I. Connor Bifferato, Esquire
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Program Welcome & Framing the AI App Ecosystem

Scope of AI apps in daily legal/judicial workflows
Productivity benefits (and pitfalls) in practice & chambers
What counts as “responsible” use for legal professionals
Preview of major categories: drafting, research, analytics, ethics safeguards

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — A Comparative Overview of Copilot, ChatGPT & Claude

Strengths/weaknesses in legal reasoning & writing
Integration with document workflows (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Hallucination handling & verified-citation features
Data governance + confidentiality guardrails

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — AI for Legal Research: CoCounsel vs. Harvey

Accuracy & speed in research tasks
E-discovery & document review capabilities
Costs, licensing, and enterprise adoption
How judges view AI-assisted briefing

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Analytics for Jury Selection & Trial Strategy

Apps that assess juror backgrounds through public data
Bias detection and risk scoring tools
Ethical boundaries for data-driven voir dire
Transparency and admissibility issues

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — Truth or Lie? AI Tools Evaluating Witness Credibility

Real-time credibility scoring technologies
Video micro-expression analysis
Judicial concerns: junk-science risks
Policies emerging in federal/state courts

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — ElevenLabs: Voice Cloning, Marketing & Podcasts

Ethical uses for client communication
Accessibility enhancements & multilingual voiceovers
Combatting misuse: consent, watermarking, authentication

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.—CoCounsel in Mediation for Neutrals & Advocates

Neutral-side document generation & settlement analytics
Automated term sheet drafting
The ethical line between assistance and advocacy
Privacy of shared negotiation models

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Future Tech Lightning Round: Emerging Apps & Discussion

New tools surfacing in 2026+
Judicial approvals & local rule development
Crowd input: What do YOU use?
Wrap-up & takeaways

This seminar offers 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania attorneys; and 3.6 ethics credits to New Jersey attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown and Seaford. DOVER LOCATION IS SOLD OUT.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Registration Information
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Rate
$125

Non-Members
$250

PA Credit
$12

NJ Credit
$12

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Surviving the Holidays with Missing Pieces
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Surviving the Holidays with Missing Pieces
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Agenda
Moderator: James Deel, Executive Director, Delaware Lawyer’s Assistance Program (DELAP)
Presenter: Bethann McIntosh, Grief Recovery Specialist and Host of The Other Side of Goodbye Podcast
Check-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A CLE on navigating loss during the hardest season – when your own puzzle has gaps, the holidays feel impossible. This CLE isn’t about helping clients through grief—it’s about helping you survive when loss has rewritten your story. This session addresses the attorney behind the desk—because you can’t pour from an empty cup, and the holidays demand everything. You deserve support for surviving the season when pieces are missing.
Lunch will be provided.
This seminar offers 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; and 1.8 ethics credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
Registration Information
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

DSBA Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credits
$6

NJ Credits
$6

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

How to Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware 2026
2026-01-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Sussex County Courthouse, 1 The Circle, Jury Assembly Room 1st Floor, Georgetown, DE, 19947
January 9, 2026
at the Sussex County Courthouse at 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE
Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Agenda
Presented by: Denise Del Giorno Nordheimer, Esq.
This is a FREE CLE presentation for attorneys who do not normally prepare documents such as wills, durable powers of attorney, or advance healthcare directives. The seminar offers a foundation for creating these documents to round out the attorney’s practice area; to help fulfill pro bono commitments in general; and to prepare for the Martin Luther King Day of Service event sponsored by Delaware Volunteer Legal Services on Monday, January 19, 2026 at a TBD location in Sussex County, DE.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration (lunch is not provided, please bring your own lunch and beverage)
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Wills, Durable Power Of Attorney, Health Care Directive

Meeting with the client: Client Intake Questionnaire
Planning Ahead: Burial Wishes
The Will
Real Property
Tangible Personal Property
Specific Requests
Executors
Fiduciary Bonds
Guardians
Gifts to Minors
Delaware Durable Power of Attorney
Delaware Health Care Directive

This seminar offers 2.0 credits to Delaware Attorneys (PA and NJ credit will not be offered through the DSBA).

Live location available in Georgetown, DE only, Zoom option will be available (for video credit only). Register for zoom here.

Registration Information

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

Member and Non-Member Rate
$0

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Navigating Custody Proceedings Impacted by Domestic Violence/Child Abuse
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Navigating Custody Proceedings Impacted by Domestic Violence/Child Abuse: Ensuring the Best Interest of the Child
Fighting Abuse Through Education’s Data-Driven Seminar
January 13, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Speakers:
Kimberly Anderson, Executive Director, Fighting Abuse Through Education (FATE)
Maya Khalid-Janney Pys.D., Executive Director, Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR)
Jemour Maddux, Ph.D., Board-Certified Forensic Psychologist; Co-developer of APA Child Custody Evaluation Guidelines; Partner, Lamb + Maddux, LLC. Member.
This seminar will provide attorneys and court professionals with evidence-based tools to navigate the complexities of custody cases involving domestic violence. Presenters will share research, best practices, and practical strategies to ensure that decisions and recommendations truly serve the best interest of the child.
Participants will gain:
● A clear understanding of the American Psychological Association (APA)’s guidelines for evidence-based and ethically informed child-custody evaluations.
● Insight into effective and appropriate use of data and evidence, including how to identify common missteps that can compromise child safety and well-being.
● Practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed and child-centered approaches throughout the legal process—from client interviews to courtroom advocacy.
This session will empower participants to make informed, responsible decisions in cases where the stakes for children’s safety, stability, and emotional development are at their highest.
Lunch is provided.
This seminar offers 1.5 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys, 1.8 credits to New Jersey Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Registration Information
To register by mail, email or fax, please click the blue registration link below.
To register online, please click the green link below.
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credit
$6

NJ Credit
$6

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey 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.
All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.
Reporting of credits:
Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.

Second Chances – Expungements & Pardons – What Attorneys Should Know
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Second Chances – Expungements & Pardons – What Attorneys Should Know
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Check In: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Alanna Farber, Esq. – Delaware Office of Defense Services
Second-chance litigation has increased throughout the country. Similarly, in Delaware, in recent years, our expungement laws have changed, allowing more people to become eligible for potential second chance relief. The training will outline the current state of expungement law in Delaware and the impact of Clean Slate legislation. This training will discuss the adult and juvenile expungement statutes, eligibility and legal standard, and procedural rules and practices. The training will also discuss relevant caselaw and the pardon process. The training will review what is included in a pardon application and the process before the Board of Pardons. This training will serve as a primer for any attorneys who would like to volunteer at expungement clinics and/or in representing clients in second-chance proceedings.
This is a free CLE offered in preparation for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Please bring your own bagged lunch.
This seminar offers 1.5 credits to Delaware Attorneys only.
Location is only available at the DSBA, no livestream options will be available.
Registration Information

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Statewide Day of Service 2026
2026-01-19 07:45 - 10:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
For More Information Click Here
