Winter heats up with the hottest programs and events
Receptions, Gatherings and Special Events
Networking Reception
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 6 p.m.
Investors Bank, Short Hills
Bring your business cards and connect with the largest legal network in New Jersey
Women’s Leadership in the Law Inaugural Forum
Monday, Feb. 12 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Sponsored by the Women in the Profession Section and Diversity Committee in cooperation with NJICLE
The program will feature a keynote address by NPR Award-Winning Journalist Nina Totenberg. 2.0 CLE credits
James J. McLaughlin Award Dinner
Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m.
The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset
Sponsored by the Civil Trial Bar Section
Honoring this year’s award recipients, Chief Judge Jose L. Linares, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Timothy E. Annin, Esq. and Wendy Allyson Reek, Esq., and featuring a keynote address by New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina.
Eleanor, Franklin and the Re-Thinking of America
Friday, Feb. 16 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE
Don’t miss an unforgettable experience with this historic first couple and their impact on the law and social policies of today. 3.3 CLE credits
Gen. George Washington’s Character – Lessons for Lawyers
Monday, Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE
Learn how to apply Gen. Washington’s goals and challenges to your law practice today. 3.2 CLE credits
Happy Hour
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 p.m.
The Dog and Cask, Rochelle Park
Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division
Mix, mingle and network with your friends and colleagues. All are welcome to attend.
Networking Reception
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 6 p.m.
Provident Bank, Hillsborough
Bring your business cards and connect with the largest legal network in New Jersey.
Fastcase Training
Friday, Feb. 23
two locations/four times to choose from
Day Pitney, Parsippany | 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick | 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
A one-hour training seminar on how to use Fastcase online legal research 1.0 CLE credit
2018 Solo and Small-Firm Conference
Saturday, Feb. 24 | 9 a.m.
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin
Sponsored by the Solo and Small-Firm Section in cooperation with NJICLE
The must-attend event for solo and small-firm practitioners. 7.3 CLE credits
Black History Month Reception
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Sponsored by the Minorities in the Profession Section and Diversity Committee
The event will feature special guest speaker Sara Collins Rudolph, a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham, AL, church bombing.
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Civil Trial Practice
Trustworthiness Redux: Crucial Trial Techniques for Personal Injury Cases in New Jersey
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 a.m.
Clinton Inn, Tenafly
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Senior Lawyers Committee
Get up-to-date on the critical changes that have taken place over the last two decades regarding the law, procedures, and what works and what doesn’t. 3.3 CLE credits
Civil Discovery Workshop: The Importance of a Discovery Plan and Dealing with Things that Go Awry
Friday, Feb. 9 | 9 a.m.
The Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge
Presented by NJICLE
Learn what you need to know about discovery and how to handle different situations as they arise. 4.0 CLE credits
2017/2018 Civil Case Law Update
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 5 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE
Get up-to-date on the latest developments. 4.5 CLE credits
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Construction Law
Construction Law: The Bid, The Claim and the Potential Impact of Electronic Bidding
Friday, Feb. 23 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Construction Law Section and Government, Public Sector and Public Interest Lawyers Committee
Get up-to-date on the procurement and claim phases of public sector construction law. 4.5 CLE credits
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Criminal Law
2017/2018 New Jersey Criminal Case Law Developments
Saturday, Feb. 24 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Criminal Law Section
Hear the same case summaries presented to judges at the November 2017 Judicial College. 4.5 CLE credits
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Elder and Disability Law
Legal Ethics for Elder Law and Trust and Estate Practitioners
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 12 p.m.
Webinar
Presented by NJICLE
Gain insight into the many difficult ethical situations that often arise when advising elder and estate planning clients. 3.3 CLE credits (including 2.3 ethics/professionalism credits)
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Ethics
Ethical Implications of Social Media Use by Attorneys: Risk Mitigation and the Protection of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product in the Digital Age
Monday, Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Fully satisfy your MCLE ethics requirement
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Internet and Computer Law Committee, Media Law Committee and Privacy Law Committee
Gain a comprehensive understanding of social media risk management strategies. 4.2 ethics/professionalism credits
Benchmarks Civics Project
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented in cooperation with the New Jersey Judiciary
Learn how to speak on civics issues to community groups. 2.4 ethics/professionalism credits
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Family Law
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Impact on Divorce: A Guide to the Brave New World of Divorce Finances
Saturday, Feb. 10 | 9 a.m.
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin
Presented by NJICLE
Learn what you need to know about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 impacts your divorce clients. 3.3 CLE credits
Family Appellate Practice
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 5 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section
Learn effective strategies to successfully advocate on appeal. 4.0 CLE credit
Divorce and the Special Needs Child
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 12 p.m.
Westin, Mt. Laurel
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section
Gain new tips and strategies to better handle divorce cases that involve special needs children. 4.0 CLE credits
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For Every Attorney
Successful Law Firm Management
Thursday, Feb. 1 | 12 p.m.
Webinar
Presented by NJICLE
Learn proven techniques for enhancing firm revenue and profitability. 2.0 CLE credits
Technology You Can’t Avoid
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE
A fast-paced, easy-to-follow boot camp on the most important tech issues affecting your practice. 6.3 CLE credits
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 – How the New Tax Bill will Affect You, Your Clients and Your Practice
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 4 p.m.
Westin, Mt. Laurel
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Business Law Section, Elder and Disability Law Section, Family Law Section, Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section, Solo and Small-Firm Section, Taxation Law Section, In-House Counsel Committee and Senior Lawyers Committee
This program will address the most pertinent areas of the new tax law as they impact New Jersey lawyers’ practices. 4.5 CLE credits
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Health Law
Prescription Drug and Medical Device Off-Label Communications
Monday, Feb. 5 | 6 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Sponsored by the Health Law Section
Get up-to-date on the hot topics in off-label promotions in the marketing of drugs and medical devices. 1.5 CLE credits
HIPPA Updated 2018: A Must-Know Guide to New Compliance Requirements
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE
Learn how to handle the latest compliance issues. 3.3 CLE credits
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Immigration Law
Common Cross-Over Issues Between Employment Law and Immigration Law
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Sponsored by the Immigration Law Section and Labor and Employment Law Section
Learn what you need to know when representing corporate and business clients who employ foreign nationals. 2.1 CLE credits
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Labor and Employment Law
Common Cross-Over Issues Between Employment Law and Immigration Law
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6 p.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Sponsored by the Immigration Law Section and Labor and Employment Law Section
Learn what you need to know when representing corporate and business clients who employ foreign nationals. 2.1 CLE credits
2018 Labor and Employment Law Forum
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m.
APA Hotel Woodbridge, Iselin
Presented by the Labor and Employment Law Section and Senior Lawyers Committee
The must-attend event for labor and employment law practitioners. 6.7 CLE credits
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Land Use and Environmental Law
2018 Redevelopment Law Institute
Friday, Feb. 9 | 9 a.m.
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin
Presented by NJICLE
Get up-to-date on all aspects of redevelopment law in New Jersey. 6.2 CLE credits
2018 Land Use Update
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Land Use Law Section, Senior Lawyers Committee and APA-NJ
Get up-to-date on the latest developments in land use law. 6.7 CLE credits (including 1.2 ethics/professionalism credits)
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Municipal Court Practice
DWI Update 2017/2018 – Advanced DWI Practice
Saturday, Feb. 10 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Municipal Court Practice Section
Stay on top of all the hot topics you need to know about. 4.0 CLE credits
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Public Utility Law
State, Federal and PJM Initiatives for Nuclear Power Subsidies
Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 8:30 a.m.
Bevan Mosca & Giuditta, PC, Basking Ridge
Sponsored by the Public Utility Law Section
Get up-to-date on what you need to know about nuclear power subsidies. 1.2 CLE credits
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School Law
2018 School Law Conference
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 9 a.m.
The Imperia, Somerset
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the School Law Committee
The must-attend event for attorneys representing school boards, school employees and families. 6.3 CLE credits
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Tax and Estate Planning
Heckerling Decoded: An Understandable and Practical Summary of the Year’s Top Estate Planning Institute
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 9 a.m.
The Imperia, Somerset
Presented by NJICLE
Get up-to-date on the latest estate planning developments. 4.0 CLE credits
11th Annual Latest Trends in Estate Litigation
Thursday, Feb. 15 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Presented by NJICLE, co-sponsored by the Certified Attorneys Section, Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section and Senior Lawyers Committee
Get up-to-date on all the latest developments in estate litigation. 4.0 CLE credits
Legal Ethics for Elder Law and Trust and Estate Practitioners
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 12 p.m.
Webinar
Presented by NJICLE
Gain insight into the many difficult ethical situations that often arise when advising elder and estate planning clients. 3.3 CLE credits (including 2.3 ethics/professionalism credits)
Trust Decanting in New Jersey and Beyond
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 5:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza, Fairfield
Presented by NJICLE
Pick up concrete strategies for decanting an irrevocable trust. 3.3 CLE credits
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Workers’ Compensation
2018 Advanced Workers’ Compensation Law Conference
Friday, Feb. 9 | 2 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center, Edison
Presented by NJICLE, in cooperation with the New Jersey Advisory Council on Safety and Health
Learn innovative and proven solutions for some of the most difficult challenges faced by attorneys handling contested workers’ compensation claims. 4.0 CLE credits
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Young Lawyers/Newly Admitted Attorneys
New Attorney Day
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 9 a.m.
New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Fully satisfy your new attorney MCLE requirements.
Happy Hour
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 p.m.
The Dog and Cask, Rochelle Park
Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division
Mix, mingle and network with your friends and colleagues. All are welcome to attend.
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