NJSBA Family Law Section

Hello Family Law Section members,

On Tuesday, Nov. 20, NJICLE will present two seminars of interest to all lawyers: ABC's Dan Abrams on Two Decades of Covering the Courts with Round-Table Moderator Elie Honig, Esq. at the Pines Manor in Edison; and Avoiding Legal Malpractice at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.

ABC's Dan Abrams on Two Decades of Covering the Courts - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Pines Manor, Edison

With ABC News Chief Legal Affairs Anchor Dan Abrams
Featuring Round-Table Moderator: Elie Honig, Esq.

Moderator/Speaker:
Elie Honig, Esq.
Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler
Executive Director, Rutgers Institute for Secure Communities
Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, Roseland

Speakers:
Kimberly A. Yonta, Esq.
NJSBA First Vice President
Yonta Law, LLC, New Brunswick
Jim Johnson, Esq.
Senior Fellow Brennan Center for Justice
Alexander Shalom, Esq.
Senior Supervising Attorney ACLU-NJ

About The Program:
ABC News Chief Legal Affairs Anchor Dan Abrams has analyzed and studied the most captivating legal developments and interviewed key participants in the biggest trials in recent memory - in both the United States and abroad. From the OJ Simpson case, the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Netherlands, and the assisted-suicide trials of Dr. Jack Kevorkian to more recent legal analysis of national developments on Good Morning America, The View, and Nightline, Dan has established himself as one of the nation's top legal experts.

Join us for this rare opportunity (limited space available) to hear directly from Dan, as he brings his special insight directly to New Jersey attorneys. Hear Dan's personal take on the people and the stories behind the headlines, the direction of our legal system, the hottest topics in the law, and what is likely ahead for the future.

After his presentation, Dan will be joined by New Jersey's own Elie Honig, Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and Executive Director of the Rutgers Institute for Secure Communities, and a panel of legal luminaries as they discuss constitutional issues surrounding the presidency and the courts, the Mueller investigation, the extent and limits of presidential powers and up-to-the-minute breaking legal news.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain a "behind the scenes" look at – and insight into – some of the most compelling legal developments of the past three decades. Reserve your seat today.

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 3.3 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.2 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 3.3 credits (50 minute hour), including 1.2 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 2.5 substantive credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 3.0 professional practice credits

The tuition for this course is $239.

Click here to register for ABC's Dan Abrams on Two Decades of Covering the Courts with Roundtable Moderator Elie Honig, Esq.

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Avoiding Legal Malpractice - 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. - New Jersey Law Center

Do you know how to spot and ward off potential ethics issues like challenges arising from multiple relationships, confidentiality, and autonomy – BEFORE they even happen?

Do you have solid strategies for successfully navigating malpractice claims and litigation?

FACULTY
Patrick B. Minter, Esq.
Member, Morris Township Ethics Board
Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Former Chairman of the District X Fee Arbitration Committee
Former Chairman of the Morris County Chancery Practice Committee
Former Co-Chairman of the Morris County General Equity Mediation Committee
Donnelly Minter & Kelly, LLC, Morristown
David L. Wikstrom, Esq.
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Chair, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Civil Trial Certification
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Past President of the Union County Bar Association
Master, Richard Hughes Inns of Court Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn
Wikstrom & Sinins, PC, Springfield

PART 1: How to Avoid Costly Ethics Issues Before They Cause Problems
Register today to gain insight from highly-experienced plaintiff and defense attorneys on the cases and situations that most frequently lead to infractions. As an attendee, you'll learn proven strategies to avoid legal malpractice claims, and will gain a better understanding of the situations where hard working, well-intended attorneys most commonly get into trouble when handling cases. By the end, you'll walk away with greatly enhanced ability to recognize a wide range of potentially challenging situations BEFORE you jeopardize your career.

PART 2: What You Should Do If Malpractice Has Been Committed
As an attorney, the steps you take when a malpractice claim is made against you can have significant ramifications.
- What do you do first?
- Who do you contact?
- What are the ramifications of a malpractice claim on your practice?

In the second session of this important new program, you'll hear a panel of experts explain a list of the most common infractions and the corresponding law pertaining to legal malpractice claims. In addition, you'll also hear practical advice and proven strategies to confidently navigate your way through legal malpractice claims and litigation. Finally, you'll take home a seminar handbook that will serve as a guide to avoiding legal malpractice in the years to come.

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 4.0 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 4.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour), including 4.0 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 3.0 ethics credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 4.0 ethics credits
(Note: For the webcast NY ethics credits are non-transitional)

The tuition for NJSBA members is $160. The general tuition is $200.

Click here to register for Avoiding Legal Malpractice.

Click here to download a form to register for either seminar.
Click here for a form to register a group.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.

All the best,
Barbara

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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
[email protected]
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