Delaware State Bar Association

How to Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware
2025-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
How To Draft a Will for a Small Estate in Delaware
October 9, 2025 at the DSBA’s Offices at 704 North King Street, Suite 110
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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 Wills for Seniors event sponsored by Delaware Volunteer Legal Services on Sunday, October 26 at Widener University Delaware Law.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.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 and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Live locations available in Wilmington, Live stream options available over zoom – register for zoom here
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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.
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.

Corporation Law Council 2025
2025-10-14 13:00 - 17:15 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Corporation Law Council 2025 CLE
Tuesday October 14, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
This CLE will address recent case law and statutory developments affecting Delaware corporations and business entities from a litigation and transactional standpoint with two panels. The first panel consists of distinguished practitioners whose primary focus is disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and related appellate litigation in the Delaware Supreme Court. Joining these practitioners is the Hon. Lori W. Will, Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, who will offer a judicial perspective. The second panel will focus on transactional issues and what has changed since 2024.
Check In: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Part I: Delaware Corporate Law 2025: Developments and Trends (2.0 Credit Hours)
Moderator: Lewis H. Lazarus, Esq., Morris James LLP
The Hon. Lori W. Will; Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Samuel Hirzel, Esq., Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel LLP
Callan R. Jackson, Esq., Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Garrett B. Moritz, Esq., Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP
Kelly L. Tucker, Esq., Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Break 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Part II: Transactional Issues in the Spotlight – What Has Changed Since 2024? (2.0 Credit Hours)
Moderator: Ellisa O. Habbart, Esq.; The Delaware Counsel Group LLC
Thomas B. Davey, Esq.; Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Kenneth E. Jackman, Esq.; Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Eric A. Veres, Esq., Abrams & Bayliss LLP
This seminar offers 4.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover and Seaford.
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PA Credit - $6.00

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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$200

Government Members
$175

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.
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.

Why Delaware? Expedited Dispute Resolution for Complex Commercial Disputes
2025-10-17 11:15 - 19:00 | Riverfront Events/Hyatt, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Why Delaware?
Expedited Dispute Resolution for Complex Commercial Disputes
Friday, October 17, 2025
Riverfront Events
Agenda:
*the noted speakers are confirmed; agenda will be updated as additional panelists are confirmed.
11:15 am Check In
11:30 am – 12:10 pm Lunch/Registration
12:10 pm – 12:15 pm Introduction by Hon. David A. White (Ret.), President, Delaware State Bar Association
12:15 pm -1:15 pm Where in Delaware? Forum selection for equitable v. legal proceedings in Delaware; cross-designation (Chancery/CCLD) for efficient resolution of complex disputes. (1.0 CLE hours)
Moderator: Hon. Paul A. Fioravanti, Jr.
Panel: Hon. Abigail M. LeGrow; Hon. Kathaleen St. J. McCormick; Hon. Eric M. Davis; Hon. Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Drafting contracts for Delaware expedited dispute resolution: fee shifting; forum selection; CCLD, jury trial waiver, mediation, arbitration; Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (1.0 CLE hours)
Moderator: Michael W. McDermott, Esq.
Panel: Mark Kurtz, Esq.; Tarik Haskins, Esq.; Alisa Moen, Esq.; John G. Day, Esq.; Gregory V. Varallo, Esq.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act: expedited arbitration proceedings (1.0 CLE Hours)
Moderator: Hon. Mary M. Johnston (Ret.)
Panel: Hon. Sam Glasscock III (Ret.); Hon. Andre G. Bouchard (Ret.); Hon. Joseph R. Slights III (Ret.); Thomas J. Allingham II, Esq.; Hon. Joshua W. Martin (Ret.); D
3:30 pm-4:30 pm Professionalism and Ethics: Leveraging relationship counsel and Delaware litigation counsel for effective mediation (1.0 ethics)
Moderator: Hon. Andrea L. Rocanelli (Ret.)
Panel: Kevin R. Shannon, Esq.; C. Barr Flinn, Esq.; Lauren K. Neal, Esq.; Thomas A. Uebler, Esq.; William O’Neil, Esq.; Hon. David A. White (Ret.)
4:30 pm-4:45 pm Break
4:45 pm -5:45 pm Professionalism and Ethics: Best practices for expedited litigation In Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, CCLD (1.0 Ethics)
Moderator: Mackenzie M. Wrobel, Esq.
Panel: Hon. N. Christopher Griffiths; Hon. Bonnie W. David; Hon. Patricia A. Winston; Hon. Selena E. Molina; Hon. Mary M. Johnston
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Reception Hosted by Delaware ADR, LLC
This seminar offers 5.0 substantive and 2.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
THE RIVERFRONT LOCATIONS HAVE SOLD OUT. Live stream option in Georgetown and Seaford, please email alison.mclaughlin@dsba.org.
* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$250

Government Members
$225

Non-Members
$350

PA Credit
$20

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.
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.

CHRISTOPHER W. WHITE ACCESS TO JUSTICE AWARDS 2025
2025-10-21 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.

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Best Practices in Mediation, Arbitration and Special Masters Proceedings
2025-10-24 09:00 - 12:15 | Wilmington University – Brandywine Campus, 10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Best Practices in Mediation, Arbitration and Special Masters Proceedings
October 24, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus
Moderated by Richard Herrmann, Esq. and I. Connor Bifferato, Esq.
Panelists:
Stephen Brauerman, Esq.
The Honorable Sherry Fallon
Dean Jan Jurden, Esq.
Vivian Medinilla, Esq.
Ryan Newell, Esq.
Joseph Slights, Esq.
Monte’ Squire, Esq.
Peter Walsh, Esq.
Check-in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Panel 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
An in-depth assessment of mediation contract clauses, the different types of mediators that could be selected, and preparations for mediation, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of mediation before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding a mediation, with an assessment of remote versus in-person mediations. Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, mediator transparency, and non-compliance with mediated agreements.
Break: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Panel 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
An in-depth assessment of arbitration contract clauses, the different types of arbitrators that could be selected, and preparations for arbitration, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of arbitration before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding arbitration, with an assessment of remote versus in-person arbitrations. Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, arbitrator transparency, and non-compliance with arbitration determinations. Considerations regarding the impact of Special Discovery Masters on federal arbitrations.
This seminar offers 3.0 substantive credits and 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford
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$175.00

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Credits:

PA Credit - $6.00

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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$150

Government Members
$125

Non-Members
$250

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.
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.

Introduction to Third Party Opinion Letters
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Introduction to Third Party Opinion Letters
October 29, 2025 at the DSBA’s Offices at 704 North King Street, Suite 110
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Agenda
Presenters:
Frank Sun, Associate, Richards, Layton & Finger
Ciara Sprance, Associate, Potter Anderson
Check-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This presentation will provide attendees with an introduction to Delaware third-party opinion practice. The objective is for someone with minimal opinion letter exposure to gain a basic understanding of what third-party opinion letters are and why they are requested. The presentation will provide an overview of the different types of opinions and the general components of a typical opinion letter.

Lunch is sponsored by the DSBA Commercial Law Section.
This seminar offers 1.0 substantive credit to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
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$175.00

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Location:

Wilmington University - Brandywine Campus

Credits:

PA Credit - $6.00

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NJ Credit - $6.00

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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$50

Government Members
$25

Non-Members
$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.
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 the Chaos of Disruption
2025-10-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Delaware State Bar Association, 704 North King Street, Suite 110, wilmington, Delaware(DE), 19801
Navigating the Chaos of Disruption
October 30, 2025 (new date)
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Agenda
Moderated by: James Deel, Executive Director of DE-LAP
Guest Speakers:
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Esq.
Timothy Houseal, Esq.
Hon. Kent Jordan (Ret.)
Check-in: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Panel: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The legal profession is experiencing a period of profound disruption—marked by institutional strain, public skepticism, and rapid changes in how justice is delivered. For attorneys and judges, this evolving landscape brings not only professional complexity but also significant personal strain. Rising workloads, emotional exhaustion, and moral stress are taking a measurable toll on mental health and well-being across the legal system.
Navigating the Chaos of Disruption is a CLE designed to equip legal professionals with strategies to stay mentally well, ethically grounded, and professionally resilient amid ongoing change. Participants will explore how to manage chronic stress, recognize the signs of burnout, and build sustainable habits that support both personal and professional longevity. This session blends practical tools with reflective insight to help attorneys and judges thrive—not just survive—in today’s demanding legal environment.
While many of the issues causing challenges to physical and mental health might be perceived as politically charged, the focus of this class is strictly intended to be physical and mental well-being, with the classroom a safe space all to speak, listen and hopefully benefit.
Lunch provided
This seminar offers 1.5 substantive and 1.5 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.
Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.
Registration FormCourse Materials×Legal Ethics Mystery Thrillers September 2026

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$175.00

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Location:

Wilmington University - Brandywine Campus

Credits:

PA Credit - $6.00

PA ID #:

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NJ Credit - $6.00

NJ ID #:

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CLE PRICING INFORMATION
COST:

DSBA Members
$75

Government Members
$50

Non-Members
$175

PA Credit
$6

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.
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.
