8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Expanding Your Practice How does a Young Lawyer gain clients of their own? Business development tips for Young Lawyers on how to prepare for a client pitch, bring in new clients, and generally expand their practice footprint. Ebony S. Morris, Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC Cayce C. Peterson, The Lambert Firm PLC Katherine L. Swartout, McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, McDaniel & Welch Jatavian L. Williams, Glago Williams 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Conquering the Courtrooms of CDC Do’s and Don’ts Practice Tips with Current and Former CDC Law Clerks Moderator: Taylor M. Burnham, Morris Bart, LLC Misha M. Logan, Leake & Andersson, LLP Anne S. Lemoine, Winsberg & Arnold, LLC Ilijana Todorovic, Orleans Civil District Court 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Ethics: Biggest Mistakes Young Lawyers Make Moderator: Cayce C. Peterson, The Lambert Firm PLC Robin K. Mitchell, Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, ODC 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. First Time for Everything Tips for preparing for and taking a fact/expert deposition for the first time Moderator: Ebony S. Morris, Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC Krystin M. Frazier-Santiago, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Valerie E. Fontenot, Frilot, LLC Jacki L. Smith, The Lambert Firm PLC Shelley K. Napolitano, Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy, LLC 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. I Object! A young lawyer’s crash course in how and when to properly raise, and respond to, objections. Moderator: Catherine R. Fillippi, Adams and Reese, LLP Eric Winder Sella, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett G. Robert Parrott, II, Adams and Reese, LLP Erin B. Rigsby, Chehardy, Sherman Williams LLP 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. MDL 101: Everything an Associate Needs to Know About Multi-District Litigation This presentation will explain the basics about Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) procedure, including how and why an MDL is formed, how it differs from typical litigation procedures, and what to expect if you are asked to work on an MDL. Ashley L. F. Barriere, Huber Thomas Marcelle Kelly E. Brilleaux, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC Jay M. Mattappally, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC D. Alexander Onstott, Ciolino, Pritchett & Onstott, LLC 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Professionalism: Maintaining Effective Communication How to properly communicate now that we have entered a digital era, while also keeping in mind that some people aren’t as tech based. How to effectively communicate with clients, and other lawyers, from both ends of the spectrum. Cassie P. Gailmor, Deutsch Kerrigan LLP Hannah B. Salter, Lifelinelawyers.com Ashley J. Heilprin, Phelps Dunber LLP

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Wednesday, December 11, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ethics of Lawyer Advertising Richard Lemmler, Jr., Esq., Ethics Counsel, Louisiana State Bar Association 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. BOATS! A Summary of Different Vessels and What They Do Cayce C. Peterson, The Lambert Firm PLC Jacki L. Smith, The Lambert Firm PLC J. Christopher Zainey, The Lambert Firm PLC 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Spycraft: How to Surveil and How Not to Surveil Jeff D. Peuler, Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea and BenMaier PLLC Jeffrey P. Green, Ron Austin & Associates 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Mobile to Mainstream It’s taken barely 10 years for mobile data to unseat e-mail as the Holy Grail of probative electronic evidence. Craig Ball will explore how you can fulfill your obligations to preserve and produce mobile evidence efficiently and cost effectively. Craig Ball, PC, Attorney at Law 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. E-Discovery from a the Plaintiff’s View Electronic discovery and case/document management issues are encountered by all attorneys, but plaintiff lawyers deal with particular challenges. Stephen J. Herman, Herman, Herman & Katz, LLP 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Authentication of Social Media: A New Twist on the Old Rules Social Media has become a hotbed of potential evidence in many cases over the past several years, especially in the areas of personal injury, family law, criminal law, labor law and Workman’s Compensation. Don’t miss this session on one of the most exciting areas of the law and come away with good, practical knowledge on how you can capitalize on this potential evidence for your next case. Tom O’Connor, Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center Gayle O’Connor, Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Professionalism: Common Problems for Litigators in E-Discovery Problems always seem to arise in eDiscovery matters. So how do you work with your opponent in order to ensure you are being cooperative and professional while at the same time not impeding your preparation or even prejudicing your clients case? This session will look at common eDiscovery problem areas and discuss how to handle them. Christopher K. Ralston, Phelps Dunbar LLP

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Thursday, December 12, 2019

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Tuesday, December 17, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Professionalism in Trial Practice — Views from the Bench and Bar The Hon. D. Nicole Shepard, Orleans Civil District Court Peter E. Sperling, Frilot LLC Irving J. Warshauer, Gainsburgh Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer LLC 10:10a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Drug & Medical Devices—The Year in Review Camala E. Capodice, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Environmental Law & Practice 2020 A round-up of environmental law and practice news, including an important Clean Water Act decision from the 5th Circuit, environmental justice activity in Louisiana, and advice on managing environmental data collection in complex matters. Moderator: Michele H. DeShazo, Kulcher Polk Weiner LLC Lauren E. Godshall, Tulane University Law School Rachel M. Scarafia, Kean Miller LLP Meghan E. Smith, Jones Walker LLP 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Selected Insurance Issues in the Oil & Gas Context This CLE will discuss basic insurance issues common to oil and gas operations, casualties and disputes, the challenges associated with professional liability exclusions, control of well insurance, pollution, anti-indemnity acts, and other special issues; and how oil and gas insurance claims are handled. Harold J. Flanagan, Flanagan Partners LLP Matt Jones, Liskow & Lewis 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 60 Tech Tips in 60 Minutes A fast-paced hour of advice on how to improve your practice through the use of technology. Apps, shortcuts, devices and tricks any lawyer can use will all be covered. Parker N. Smith, Oschner Health Systems Lauren E. Godshall, Tulane University Law School Adrejia Boutte Swafford, Christovich & Kearney LLP J. Robert Warren, II, Morris Bart, LLC Sarah E. Segrest-Jay, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Is it Reviewable?: Ensuring Issues are Properly Preserved for Appeal The topic will cover various issues that can arise during litigation, particularly at trial, in which it is critical to take the proper steps if a litigant wants to challenge the trail court’s decisions on appeal. Thomas P. Owens, Jr., Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC

4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Ethics: Tips for Risk Management from an Ethical Perspective—A Key to Your Professional Development During this presentation, Nan Alessandra will review key rules from the Rules of Professional Conduct and address their application in your day to day practice. She will provide 16 tips on a pragmatic approach to risk management from an ethics perspective in a wide variety of situations that implicate the Rules of Professional Conduct. M. Nan Alessandra, Phelps Dunbar LLP

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Wednesday, December 18, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ethics: A Lawyer’s IOLTA Trust Account Basics Bill Provensal will present best practices to avoid inadvertently violating the rules and

the procedure for remitting unknown and unclaimed funds.

S. William Provensal, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer

10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Professionalism: How to Get Involved in the HELP Program Judge Zainey will present on the Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) Program and how lawyers can contribute to this program, which provides legal consultation and notary services at 5 local homeless centers. The Hon. Jay Zainey, United States District Court, EDLA, Section A 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Special Masters and Other Creative Ways to Resolve Divorce Litigation The presentation will focus on how to effectively use special masters and other alternative dispute resolution options to resolve divorce cases without protracted court proceedings. Frank P. Tranchina, Jr., Tranchina and Mansfield 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Strangulation—The Precursor to Domestic Abuse Homicides Kim S. Sport, United Way of SE Louisiana Dr. Eliana Soto, Medical Director of the Hope Clinic Center Andy Mahony, New Orleans Family Justice Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Professional Negligence Claims: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You This session will focus on negligence claims against lawyers, insurance agents, and accountants from the plaintiff and defense perspective. J.R. Whaley, Whaley Law Firm J. Scott Loeb, Loeb Law Firm 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Damages Litigation - Diminution of Business Value, Business Interruptions and Lost Profits Learn how to measure damages sustained by businesses and business owners due to various causes of action. This session will discuss lost profits in the past and future and how those profits impact the value of a business Riley J. Busenlener, Chaffe & Associates Inc. 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Simple Estate Planning Tips for Non-Estate Lawyers This hour is intended for lawyers not practicing regularly in the area of estate planning. Patricia will present guidelines for the drafting of simple wills, the pitfalls to avoid, and the most important questions to ask clients. She will also cover the value or powers of attorney and living wills/medical directives Patricia A. Garcia, Law Offices of Patricia A. Garcia

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Jury Selection The Hon. Franz Zibilich, Orleans Criminal District Court Stephen M. Huber, Huber Thomas Marcelle John Jerry Glas, Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Opening Statements The Hon. Scott Schlegel, 24th Judicial District Court Brittany L. Reed, United States Attorney’s Office Ralph S. Whalen, Jr., Attorney at Law 11:40 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Professionalism The Hon. Robin Giarrusso, Orleans Civil District Court The Hon. Rachael Johnson, Orleans Civil District Court The Hon. Janis Van Meerveld, U.S. District Court - EDLA 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Key Witness Depositions The Hon. Danny Knowles, (ret.), Perry Dampf Charles C. Bourque, Jr, St. Martin & Bourque Michael W. McMahon, Daigle Fisse & Kessenich 2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Cross Examination Edward F. Kohnke, Law Offices of Richard V. Kohnke Assoc. Kyle P. Schonekas, Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin, LLC Brian J. Capitelli, Capitelli & Wicker 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closing Arguements Edward J. Castaing, Crull, Castaing & Lilly Bobby J. Delise, Delise & Hall Jason R. Kenney, Stains & Eppling 5:10 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Ethics The Hon. Wendy Vitter, U.S. District Court - EDLA Damon S. Manning, Schiff, Scheckman & White, LLP Bryan C. Reuter, Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC Thomas M. Flanagan, Flanagan Partners, LLP

Masters of the Courtroom SM Thursday, December 19, 2019

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Monday, December 23, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ethics of Client Recruitment and “Poaching” This CLE will discuss the ethical considerations in the recruitment of clients and possible pitfalls related to the so-called “poaching” of clients from other lawyers. Topics will include contact with represented persons, in-person recruitment of clients, and related issues. Arthur R. Kraatz, Phelps Dunbar LLP 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Professionalism: Admitting Our Mistakes: Owning Up to Lawyer Missteps and the Perilous Consequences to Trying to Bury Professional Error The nuances of professionalism in the context of practicing lawyers. The CLE also takes a microscopic look into legal malpractice and the ethical behavior legal professionals should exhibit in order to avoid ethical issues. The Hon. Tiffany G. Chase, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Lori W. Jupiter, Louisiana Supreme Court 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Summary Judgment: Winning Strategies and Recent Developments This program will explore recent court decisions that apply and interpret the summary judgment articles, as amended in recent years, with a focus on practical takeaways for litigants to prevail on—or defeat—summary judgment. Graham H. Ryan, Jones Walker LLP 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Social Media Part 1: Ethics and Effective Use in Litigation As the use of social media becomes more pervasive as a form of communication, data sharing, and conducting business, legal issues concerning this evolving technology continues to expand. With millions of people sharing photographs, thoughts and information about their daily lives on social media, litigators must stay abreast of how to ethically gather social media information during discovery and effectively us it as an evidentiary tool in litigation Atoyia S. Harris, Poskauer Rose, LLP Ashley J. Heilprin, Phelps Dunbar LLP Brooke C. Tigchelaar, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, LLC 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Social Media Part 2: Discovery This CLE will address discovery requests for information from social media accounts—including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram—and recent court rulings on motions to compel production of such information. It will also discuss collection and production of social media accounts and authentication of social media evidence Brett S. Venn, Jones Walker LLP 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. A Guide to the Legalities of Bicycle Riding and Crashes in Louisiana Learn the key aspects of liability in crashes, what laws apply to people who ride, and technology and insurance considerations. Charlie M. Thomas, Huber Thomas & Marcelle LLP 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Cybersecurity 101 A general overview of cybersecurity’s role in risk management, insurance law, data privacy, and litigation. Dominik J. Cvitanovic, Brettner Cvitanovic

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ethics: Crowdfunding - Raise $ for Your Case the New Old Fashioned Way Would you like to raise money – donations, not loans - to finance the high costs of litigation, or are you just trying to obtain a bigger recovery for your client? Crowd funding is the way to go but you must be aware of the ethical issues it raises. Lisa A. Montgomery, Attorney at Law 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Professionalism: Dealing with Difficult Clients and Lawyers Stephanie Graf Gamble, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel LLC Lindsay E. Reeves, Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, LLC Megan S. Peterson, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn LLP Vanessa W. Graf, Jones Walker LLP 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. What Kanye Can Teach Us About Litigation Over the past decade, Kanye West has run the gamut when it comes to civil laws suits. From copyright and trademark infringement to breaches of contract to class action litigation, West has seen it all. In this presentation, Brent Turman analyzes Kanye’s “greatest hits” in the courtroom and shares lessons other litigators can learn from his experiences. Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Self-Defense or Murder? Case Studies in Deadly Force Encounters This interactive seminar will discuss the legal defense of self-defense, when it applies, and when it fails. The course will discuss actual, recent cases and analyze the outcomes against the context of hot-button legal issues like the “Stand Your Ground” law, “Defense of Others,” “The Castle Doctrine,” and “The Aggressor Doctrine.” James J. Reeves, II, Melchiode Marks King LLC 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Insurance Bad Faith and Coverage Kristin L. Beckman, Pipes Miles Beckman, LLC 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. To Be Announced Bradley J. Spedale, Newman, Mathis, Brady & Spedale, APLC 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Valuing Community Property Businesses: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Louisiana Law Recent jurisprudential developments in Louisiana law allow for one spouse to unilaterally determine the value of a community property business at divorce by signing an agreement containing a buy-sell amount. These recent cases on the valuation of community property businesses misinterpret Louisiana law and in doing so undercut fundamental principles of community property law. This presentation will explain the historically how courts valued community property businesses at divorce, the recent jurisprudential shift, and how courts should value community property businesses going forward. Sally B. Richardson, Tulane University Law School

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Friday, December 27, 2019

Procrastinators’ Programs SM Monday, December 30, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ethics: Legal Disrupters—What you Need to Know and Avoid Who are the new kids on the block and what do they bring to your practice? Plenty, including lots of ethics issues. We’ll review what doing business with these disruptors can do for you and your practice while keeping your law license intact. Lisa A. Montgomery, Attorney at Law 10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Professionalism: Taming the Beast— Effectively Dealing with Difficult Clients and Difficult and Opposing Counsel in the Age of Technology/Social Media In this CLE, learn how to communicate effectively via email with difficult clients/opposing counsel with difficult clients the do’s and don’ts of social networking, rules of texting and the ethical considerations of electronic communication. Ebony S. Morris, Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC Valerie E. Fontenot, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Recent Developments and Lesgislative Updates in Criminal Law The Hon. Jonathan Friedman, Orleans Criminal District Court Brian J. Capitelli, Capitelli & Wicker Samuel H. Winston, Law Office of Sam Winston 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Typical IP Blunders and How to Ideally Avoid Them Seth M. Nehrbass, Garvey Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys, LLC Julie R. Chauvin, Garvey Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys, LLC 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Zoning and Land Use in the City of New Orleans: Navigating the Planning, Council, and Permitting Processes Ashley J. Becnel, Chief Zoning Official, City of New Orleans Robert D. Rivers, Executive Director, New Orleans City Planning Commission Adam J. Swensek, Executive Counsel, New Orleans City Council

3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Mastering Multigenerational Communication in the Workplace Learn how to create blended environments that appeal to a diverse and multigenerational work force. This presentation will provide relevant employment law and practical advice regarding intergenerational workplaces as we learn how communication styles can affect productivity and morale amongst employee and clients. Camille R. Bryant, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Intro to Cannabis Insurance As more states are legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use, insurers are responding and growing along with the industry. We will explore the unique liabilities associated with the evolving business of legal cannabis and identify the challenges insurers are facing with this new type of risk. Lauren E. Burk, Phelps Dunbar LLP

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

9:00 a.m. Ethics: Legal Disrupters - What you Need to Know and Avoid

10:10 a.m. Professionalism : Dealing with Difficult Clients and Difficult Lawyers in the Age of Technology/Social Media

11:20 a.m. Recent Developments and Legislative Updates in Criminal Law

1:20 p.m. Typical IP Blunders and How to Avoid Them 2:30 p.m. Zoning and Land Use in the City of New Orleans

3:40 p.m. Mastering Multigenerational Communication

4:50 p.m. Intro to Cannabis Insurance

Full Day (7 CLE Hours)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

9:00 a.m. Ethics: Crowdfunding - Raise $ for Your Case in the New Old Fashioned Way 10:10 a.m. Professionalism: Dealing with Difficult Clients and Lawyers 11:20 a.m. What Kanye Can Teach Us About Litigation

1:20 p.m. Self-Defense or Murder? Case Studies on Deadly Force Encounters

2:30 p.m. Insurance Bad Faith and Coverage

3:40 p.m. To Be Announced

4:50 p.m. Valuing Community Property Businesses of LA law

Full Day (7 CLE Hours)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23

9:00 a.m. The Ethics of Client Recruitment and “Poaching”

10:10 a.m. Professionalism : Owning Up to Lawyer Missteps and the Perilous Consequences to Trying to Bury Professional Error 11:20 a.m. Summary Judgment: Winning Strategies and Recent Developments

1:20 p.m. Social Media Part 1: Ethics and Effective Use in Litigation 2:30 p.m. Social Media Part 2: Discovery

3:40 p.m. A Guide to Legalities of Bicycle Riding and Crashes in LA 4:50 p.m. Cybersecurity 101

Full Day (7 CLE Hours)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 - MASTERS OF THE COURTRROOM

9:00 a.m. Jury Selection

10:40 a.m Opening Statements

12:30 p.m. Professionalism

1:40 p.m. Key Witness Depositions

2:50 p.m. Cross Examination

4:00 p.m. Closing Arguments

5:10 p.m. Ethics

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - YLS DAY 9:00 a.m. Expanding Your Practice

10:10 a.m. Conquering the Courtrooms of CDC

11:20 a.m. Ethics: Biggest Mistakes Lawyers Make

1:20 p.m. First Time for Everything

2:30 p.m. I Object! 3:40 p.m. Multi-District Litigation 101

4:50 p.m. Professionalism: Maintaining Effective Communication

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - PLAINTIFF & E-DISCOVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Ethics of Lawyer Advertising

10:10 a.m. BOATS! 11:20 a.m. Spycraft: How to Serveil and How Not To

1:20 p.m. Mobile to Mainstream

2:30 p.m. E-Discovery from the Plaintiff’s View 3:40 p.m. Authentication of Social Media Evidence 4:50 p.m. Professionalism: Common Problems for Litigators in E-Discovery

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

9:00 a.m. Ethics: A Lawyer’s IOLTA Trust Account Basics 10:10 a.m. How to get involved in the HELP Program (Prof) 11:20 a.m. Special Masters and Other Creative Ways to Resolve Divorce Litigation

1:20 p.m. Strangulation: The Precursor to Domestic Abuse Homicides 2:30 p.m. Professional Negligence Claims 3:40 p.m. Damages Litigation - Diminution of Business Value, Business Interruptions and Lost Profits

4:50 p.m. Simple Estate Planning Tips for Non-Estate Lawyers

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 9:00 a.m. Professionalism in Trial Practice—Views from the Bench & Bar 10:10 a.m. Drug & Medical Devices—The Year in Review

11:20 a.m. Environmental Law & Practice 2020

1:20 p.m. Selected Insurance Issues in Oil & Gas Context 2:30 p.m. 60 Tech Tips in 60 Minutes

3:40 p.m. Is it Reviewable? Ensuring Issues are Properly Preserved for Appeal 4:50 p.m. Ethics: Tips for Risk Management From an Ethics Perspective — Key to Your Profession Full Day (7 CLE Hours)

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