Family Law Summer Institute Day 1

When:  Jul 26, 2016 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  NJSBA Family Law Section
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Family Law Section
Attend both days and save - Register for both days for only $290!
(per day registration $185)
Click here to download the PDF registration form.
Moderator/Speaker:
Mark Howard Sobel, Esq.
Past Chair, NJSBA Family Law Section
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Greenbaum, Rowe Smith and Davis, LLP (Roseland)
Jeffrey P. Weinstein, Esq.
Past Chair, NJSBA Family Law Section
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial
Lawyer and International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Weinstein, Lindemann and Weinstein (Roseland)
Speakers include:
Judicial Perspective:
Hon. Graham Ross, AJSC (Ret.)
Hon. Thomas L. Weisenbeck, AJSC (Ret.)
Hon. Michael K. Diamond, PJFP (Ret.)
Hon. Hany Mawla, PJFP
Hon. Thomas Zampino, PJFP (Ret.)
Hon. Glenn Berman, JSC (Ret.)
Hon. Peter A. Bogaard, JSC
Hon. Michael R. Casale, JSC
Hon. Lisa A. Firko, JSC
David J. Issenman, JSC (Ret.)
Hon. Daniel R. Lindemann, JSC
Hon. Ronny Jo Siegal, JSC
Attorney Perspective:
Jay Atkins, Esq.
Jonathan Blonstein, Esq.
Robin C. Bogan, Esq.
Jean R. Campbell, Esq.
Hope S. Cone, Esq.
John E. Finnerty, Esq.
Gerri Gomperts, Esq.
Lee Hymerling, Esq.
William M. Laufer, Esq.
Frank Louis, Esq.
Gary Newman, Esq.
Barry Sobel, Esq.
Michael J. Stanton, Esq.
Richard H. Weiner, Esq.
Evan Weinstein, Esq.
David M. Wildstein, Esq.
Accountant Perspective:
David Politziner, CPA/ABV, CFF
Ilan Hirschfeld, CPA/ABV, CFF, CA, MBA
Sandy R. Klevan, CPA/ABV, CFF
William Morrison, CPA/ABV, CFF
Mental Health Perspective:
Judith Brown Greif, DSW
Mathias R. Hagovsky, PhD
Marcy Pasternak, PhD
Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD
Edwin A. Rosenberg, PhD

About The Program:

Why You Need to Attend:
This information-packed two-day program will review all the important aspects of New Jersey divorce law and matrimonial practice. The authoritative panel of family law judges, attorneys and experts will also address practical issues such as how to attract clients and build a practice, conduct client interviews, deal with adversaries, and negotiate, settle and try cases. You will learn how to conduct a successful matrimonial practice. The program will feature thoughtful presentations and panel discussions and allow for audience participation.

This distinguished panel of attorneys, judges and experts will share their insights about how they strategize and evaluate cases, and how they chart the most advantage course for their clients. You’ll learn how to recognize and handle critical factors which may be pivotal in determining case outcomes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the best and most seasoned family law professionals in New Jersey. The knowledge that you will gain from this program will be invaluable to you for years to come.

Your Instructors:
You’ll spend two days with a “blue-ribbon” panel of family law judges, attorneys and experts who will share their many years of expertise and experience. You’ll walk away with a solid understanding of what it takes to build a successful divorce practice, and to more effectively advocate for your clients in divorce cases.

Register today to build your family law skills at this Intensive 2-Day Institute.


Program Agenda By Day - Tentative Schedule:
Tuesday, July 26:
9:00 Overview of Family Law Practice - Jeffrey P. Weinstein, Esq.; Mark Sobel, Esq.
9:15 Attracting Clients and the Initial Client Interview - Frank Louis, Esq.;
Gary Newman, Esq.
10:00 Collecting Fees and Avoiding Malpractice Claims - Richard H. Weiner, Esq.
10:30 Break
10:40 Ethics for Matrimonial Lawyers - Robin C. Bogan, Esq.
11:30 Child Support and Emancipation - Jonathan Blonstein, Esq.
12:00 Top Ten Family Law Cases of All Time - Evan Weinstein, Esq.
12:30 ADR and Parent Coordinating - Gerry Gomperts, Esq.; Jean R. Campbell, Esq.
1:00 Luncheon
1:45

Custody, Parenting Time and Mental Health Issues in Family Law Cases/Judicial Roundtable - Hon. Graham Ross, AJSC (Ret.);
Hon. Peter A. Bogaard, JSC; Hon. Daniel R. Lindemann, JSC;
David J. Issenman, JSC (Ret.); Hon. Hany Mawla, PJFP;
Hon. Lisa A. Firko, JSC; Judith Brown Greif, DSW; Mathias R. Hagovsky, PhD; Marcy Pasternak, PhD; Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD;
Edwin A. Rosenberg, PhD
3:00 Break
3:15 Custody, Parenting Time and Mental Health Issues in Family Law Cases cont'd
5:00 Adjourn

Program Agenda By Day - Tentative Schedule:
Wednesday, July 27:
9:00 Overview of Trial Matters in Family Law Cases - Jeffrey P. Weinstein, Esq.;
Mark Sobel, Esq.
9:15 Alimony Reform/Saving Component - John E. Finnerty, Esq.
9:45 Pendente Lite Applications & In Limine Applications - Barry Sobel, Esq.;
Michael J. Stanton, Esq.
10:15 Trial Preparation - Hope S.Cone, Esq.
10:45 Break
11:00 Arbitration v. Litigation - William M. Laufner, Esq.; David M. Wildstein, Esq.
11:30 Professionalism in Family Law Practice - Lee Hymerling, Esq.;
Hon. Thomas L. Weisenbeck, AJSC (Ret.)
12:20 Luncheon
1:20 Accountants Panel & Judicial Roundtable: Understanding the Financial Aspects of Divorce - Hon. Ronny Jo Siegal, JSC; Hon. Michael K. Diamond, PJFP (Ret.); Hon. Thomas L. Weisenbeck, AJSC (Ret.); Hon. Glenn Berman, JSC (Ret.);
Hon. Michael R. Casale, JSC; Hon. Thomas Zampino, PJFP (Ret.);
David Politziner, CPA/ABV, CFF; Ilan Hirschfeld, CPA/ABV, CFF, CA, MBA; Sandy R. Klevan, CPA/ABV, CFF; William Morrison, CPA/ABV, CFF
3:00 Break
3:15 Accountants Panel & Judicial Roundtable cont'd.
5:00 Adjourn

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.9 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.0 qualify as hours of credit towards ethics/professionalism and 7.9 qualify towards hours of credit towards certification in matrimonial law.

NJ CLE:

 This program has been approved for 7.9 credits (50 minute hour), including 1.0 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 6.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics credits pending ($28 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)

NY CLE (t&nt):

 7.0 professional practice and 1.0 ethics credits
Matrimonial Law Certification: 7.9 general credits pending

Door Registration: $205
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Location

New Jersey Law Center
1 Constitution Sq.
New Brunswick, NJ