12:00 pm – CLE Program with Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm – Break
1:30 – 4:30 pm – CLE Program
4:30 – 6:00 pm – Networking Reception with wine, beer & light food

State of the Judiciary: Chief Judge for the United States District Court, District of New Jersey

Panel I: Building Connections and Unlocking Your Legacy

Explore how to cultivate meaningful mentoring relationships to build lasting connections and unlock your legacy as a leader and advocate. Our Panel will share their experiences as both mentors and mentees, offering insights on how to develop genuine, impactful connections that go beyond traditional career development. The Panel will also discuss the long-term value of shaping your legacy by passing on your personal and professional practice tips.

Moderators:

Jakob B. Halpern, Esq., Saiber LLC
Mary E. Toscano, Esq., Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP

Panelists:
District and Magistrate Judges for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. (Ret.), Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Peter C. Harvey, Esq., Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Panel II: Making Your Point: The Art of Effective Oral Advocacy

Learn from esteemed judges as they examine best practices and techniques for persuasive and effective oral arguments. The panel will address topics including strategic preparation, identify narrative themes, responding to questions from judges, and provide other informative tips that will allow any practitioner to polish and perfect the skill of oral advocacy.   

Moderator: Ricardo Solano, Jr., Esq., Gibbons P.C.

Panelists:

District and Magistrate Judges for the District of New Jersey

Panel III: Getting and Maintaining a Seat at the Table

This panel will provide actionable strategies for lawyers at all career stages on how to become and remain a key contributor in your professional sphere. Our Panel will explore multiple methods for navigating power dynamics, building influential networks, and demonstrating value in both traditional and non-traditional legal spaces and diverse, competitive environments. Learn how to leverage your unique skills, advocate for your contributions, and build long-lasting relationships that help you thrive in developing your own personal path to success.

Moderator: United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey

Panelists:

District and Magistrate Judges for the District of New Jersey
Daniella Gordon, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.6 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 2.4 qualify as hours of total credit for ethics, professionalism, and professional responsibility (BCLE Reg. 302:1).

This program has been approved for 3.0 substantive hours towards Pennsylvania CLE credit, based on a sixty minute hour. Of this total, 2.0 hours are designated as ethics.