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9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Break 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Convincing the Bench: What Judges are Looking for in Courtroom Presentations (CLE 305) Are the factors met? Has precedent been considered? Your case may look great in your mind, but what does it look like from the bench? A panel of distinguished jurists discuss their perceptions of courtroom presentation, case organization, and issues for lawyers to consider when coming to court. Moderator: Kim L. Lengert, PBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Chair, Lengert Law LLC Speakers: Hon. Thomas S. Ling, President Judge, Bedford County Court of Common Pleas Hon. James M. Bucci, Berks County Court of Common Pleas Hon. Patrick T. Kiniry, Cambria County Court of Common Pleas CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Disaster Recovery: When the Dam Breaks (CLE 306) Disaster takes many forms — fires, floods, earthquakes, server meltdowns, terrorist attacks, and data breaches — to name a few. Every lawyer needs to anticipate catastrophes. Every law firm needs a disaster recovery/business continuity plan. Our experts will take you through the nuts and bolts of crafting and executing a business continuity plan, with practical suggestions you can incorporate into your practice immediately. Remember, it CAN happen to you! Speakers: Jeffrey M. Allen, Graves & Allen Sharon Nelson and John Simek, Co-Founders, Sensei Enterprises, Inc. CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Using Custody Evaluations to Prove your Case (CLE 307) Evaluations are becoming an increasing element in child custody cases, and when used properly, can be an invaluable tool for the attorney and the court. In this session, a family court judge, a forensic psychiatrist, and family law attorney discuss the important elements of an evaluation and how to use it in your case. Moderator: Kim L. Lengert, PBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Chair, Lengert Law LLC Speakers: Hon. James M. Bucci, Berks County Court of Common Pleas Dr. Robin A. Altman, Psychiatrist Mary E. Schellhammer, Attorney at Law CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The New Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rules (CLE 308) For the first time since 1975, the Supreme Court has revised the Orphans’ Court Rules. The new Rules will standardize practice across all judicial districts with only a few exceptions allowed for local Rules. The speakers will discuss how these changes will affect all estate administration practitioners and what Local Rules will still be in effect. Speakers: Hon. Patrick T. Kiniry, Cambria County Court of Common Pleas Michael Sahlaney, Sahlaney & Dudeck Law Office CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Break 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ready to Be Scared? Professional Liability, Engagement Agreements and the Ethics of Disaster Protection (CLE 309) The PBA Professional Liability Committee presents “No Engagement” and “Running Out
of Time” — two vignettes designed to scare you into learning more about engagement letters and how they can help protect you from claims of malpractice and about the powers contained within your desktop computer, your laptop, your file server, your cell phone, your back-up system, your cloud storage provider, your passwords, your flash drive, and to help you improve how you communicate with all of these high-tech devices safely, confidentially, and without violating your professional responsibilities. <strong>Conference</strong> members who attend this session will receive a discount on their PBA-endorsed malpractice insurance. Speakers: Amy J. Coco, Weinheimer Haber & Coco PC Jay N. Silberblatt, Silberblatt Mermelstein CLE Program: 1.0 ethics credit hour 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Effectively Working with Expert Witnesses in Litigation (CLE 310) This panel brings together two judges, a psychiatrist, a technology expert, and a real estate lawyer who frequently serves as an expert witness. This session will explore how to effectively prepare experts as well as how to manage opposing expert witnesses. Join us for tips from the bench, the experts and attorneys as we explore what you need to know about using experts to successfully prove your case. Speakers: Hon. James M. Bucci, Berks County Court of Common Pleas Hon. Patrick T. Kiniry, Cambria County Court of Common Pleas Dr. Robin A. Altman, Psychiatrist William F. Hoffmeyer, Hoffmeyer & Semmelman LLP John Simek, Sensei Enterprises, Inc. CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Casemaker I — Basic Training (CLE 311) Learn more about using Casemaker, the custom legal research tool offered free to all PBA members. Speaker: Rebecca Skeeles, Casemaker CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch & Section Meeting 1:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free Time Free time to relax and enjoy the activities and amenities the resort has to offer, or take advantage of one of the optional planned activities. 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment Mentalist, entertainer, section member and national top-100 trial lawyer Joe Curcillo, aka “The Mind Shark,” will read your mind and provide an enjoyable after-dinner performance. Friday, July 22, 2016 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. On the Road Again (or the Road Warrior’s Guide to Survival) (CLE 312) Join Jeff Allen, the consummate road warrior, for a discussion of how to work efficiently and effectively outside of your office. Learn Jeff’s “Rules of the Road” and how to build the ultimate road warrior’s tool kit. Speaker: Jeffrey M. Allen, Graves & Allen CLE Program: 1.0 substantive credit hour 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break
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