BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR ALL MARYLAND LAWYERS
LEGAL SUMMIT &
ANNUAL MEETING 2019
M A RY L A N D S TAT E B A R A S S O C I AT I O N
June 12-15, 2019 | Ocean City, MD A great event for all members: Learning & networking for individuals, a team experience for colleagues and fun for vacationing families. Earn up to 15+ CLE credits with the surrounding MCLE states.
Officers Hon. Keith R. Truffer President Dana O. Williams President-Elect Deborah L. Potter Secretary Hon. Mark F. Scurti Treasurer Victor L. Velazquez Executive Director
Program Committee Alice S. Chong Michael J. Winkelman Co-Chairs Hon. Alexandra Williams Mallon Snyder John Kudel Tom Dolina (BOG Liaison)
It is our pleasure and honor to invite you to join us at our biggest event of the year - the 2019 MSBA Legal Summit & Annual Meeting - in Ocean City, Maryland from June 12, 2019 through June 15, 2019. Our Board, Sections, Committees, and staff have worked extremely hard to bring you an action packed conference, filled with programs that cater to all members of our legal profession! In addition, there will be great networking, family-friendly and health & wellness opportunities. Don’t miss out on the best combination of learning, connecting and relaxing. Below is a brief preview of our event. We look forward to seeing you there! The 2019 MSBA Legal Summit & Annual Meeting will kick-off at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 with pre-conference workshops. At 1 p.m., we will introduce our slate of keynote speakers, including United States Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, and CNN Chief Legal Analyst, Jeffrey Toobin. Family friendly events and health & wellness seminars will also be running concurrently. Wednesday evening will feature a host of networking opportunities, including the First-Time Attendees Reception, the Welcome Reception, and a fan favorite, the Crab Feast at Hooper’s Crab House (separate ticketed event - transport provided). On Thursday and Friday, you’ll find a multitude of thought-provoking programs relevant to your practice, your sector of the legal profession, and your career. In addition, we will be featuring a “Thought Leader Series” to provide programming on emerging areas of law, panels highlighting diverse legal sectors, and perspectives on issues facing the legal profession. As always, networking opportunities and family friendly events are weaved into the schedule. Thursday evening will be highlighted with the President’s Reception, and Friday will close with the Executive Director fundraiser “JUST Art” benefitting the Maryland Access to Justice Commission (separate ticketed event, donations welcome). Our Exhibit Hall will open at 12 noon on Wednesday, and continue through Friday at 3:30 p.m. - be sure to visit our many exhibitors to learn how they can help you in your practice and your career. Saturday morning our event comes to a close with the Business Meeting and installation of the 2019-20 MSBA President, Dana Williams. This is an event you do not want to miss. It’s packed full of stimulating speakers, programs relevant to your practice area, sector, and career, and networking, family friendly and health and wellness events. See you at the Ocean!
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 OPENING GENERAL SESSION
YOU DON’T WANT TO
MISS A THING Join us by noon on Wednesday, June 12 to catch this great lineup and more. 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Rod Rosenstein
Former United States Deputy Attorney General
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Attorneys General Panel Brian E. Frosh
Attorney General for the State of Maryland
Karl A. Racine
Attorney General for the District of Columbia
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Jeffrey Toobin
Bestselling Author, Staff Writer at The New Yorker, and Senior Legal Analyst at CNN
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Registration
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Board of Governors Meeting 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Board
11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Winning Interview Strategies for Candidates and Law Firms Randi Lewis, Major, Lindsey & Africa
Earn More, Attract More, Reach More with a Powerful Content Strategy Tatia Gordon-Troy, Ramses House Publishing
How to Take “Part” of a Family Law Case
Siobhan Madison, Esq., Civil Justice Inc. Joanna Shapiro, Frederick County Self-Help Center Dave Pantzer, Esq., PBRC
1:00 - 4:00 pm OPEN GENERAL SESSION (see previous page) 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Registrants and Family Activities Healthy Living Workshops and more
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Young Lawyers Happy Hour Sponsored by: The Daily Record
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Children/Families Wildlife Conservation Program
Includes the movie Born to be Wild and the creation of a mural perfect for family photographs. Sponsored by: Animal Law Section
5:00 - 6:00 pm
First-Time Attendees Reception with MSBA Leadership
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Refreshments Served - Open to Registrants, Guests, Sponsors, and Exhibitors Sponsored by: Ellin & Tucker
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Crab Feast at Hooper’s Crab House Additional ticketed off-site event Purchase separately while registering
Thursday, June 13, 2019 6:45 - 7:30 am
Fit to Practice: Full Body Bootcamp Angela Han
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
MSBA Registration
7:30 - 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
8:00 - 10:00 am EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 8:00 - 9:00 am
1-hour Concurrent Programs
Insurance Policy 101 and more...
Negligence, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Section
Animal Law 101
Animal Law Section
9:00 - 10:00 am
1-hour Concurrent Programs
Practice Tips from the Bench Solo & Small Firm Practice Section
A Discussion of Recent Law Firm Mergers & Acquisitions in Maryland MODERATOR: Randi Lewis, Major, Lindsey & Africa
PANELISTS: Michelle Lipkowitz, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP James E. Edwards, Jr., Baker Donelson Jon Laria, Ballard Spahr, LLP Timothy A. Hodge, Jr., Partner, Nelson Mullins
8:00 - 10:00 am
2-hour Concurrent Programs
Shutdown Showdown: Exploring Constitutional and Administrative Law Issues Related to the Last Federal Government Shutdown (and the Next One) Administrative Law Section
Does Your Elected Representative Have to Be Your Friend on Social Media? A Look at the 1st Amendment Issues That Arise When an Elected Official Uses Social Media to Communicate with Constituents State & Local Government Law Section
ADR in a Box: How Can It Help Your Clients and Grow Your Practice Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
School House Construction Rocks - 2019 Legislative Session Update Construction Law Section
The Lawyer in Crisis: The Mental Health Threat Professionalism & Civility Committee
Counteracting the Invisible: Implicit Bias in the Courtroom Diversity & Inclusion Committee
10:00 - 10:15 am
Exhibitors’ Prizes and Raffles Break
10:15 - 11:15 am
New Judges Reception
11:15 - 11:30 am
Exhibitors’ Prizes and Raffles Break
11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
1-hour Concurrent Programs
Attorney’s Guide to Digital Marketing Solo & Small Firm Practice Section
Best Practices for Creating a Culture that Will Attract and Retain Diverse Attorneys Kia Scipio, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Fish & Richardson
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1-hour Concurrent Programs
Primer in Letters of Intent & Terms Sheets – When They are Enforceable William Goldberg
Tech, Community & A2J – Bringing the Law to the People
Maryland Access to Justice Commission
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
2-hour Concurrent Programs
Bridging the Generation Gap Bench-Bar Section
The Rules of Professional Conduct in the Internet Age—Attorney Marketing and Beyond Ethics Committee
New Public Charge Rules
Immigration Law Section and Maryland Legal Aid
Going from Veteran to Entrepreneur Veterans’ Affairs & Military Law Section
Finance for Lawyers
Joe Novello, CPA, MBA, Financial Training Organization
Are You Smarter Than a Law Clerk Redux, Redux, Redux, Redux. Come Test Your Brain Power Young Lawyers Section
1:40 - 2:30 pm
THOUGHT LEADER SERIES I
AI and the Legal Profession
Dale Tuttle, Partner, Withum Digital
Security Essentials for Your Law Firm
Nefra-Ann MacDonald, Affinity Program Manager, Clio
Visualizing the Invisible Courtroom: The Role of the Trial Lawyer and Judge James O’C Gentry, Esq.
NETWORKING EVENTS 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Young Lawyers Ice Cream Social
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Relax and Recharge: Afternoon Wind Down Yoga Angela Han
3:00 - 5:00 pm
An Afternoon at Seacrets Worcester County Bar Association Sponsored by: Vallit Advisors
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Maryland Bar Foundation Annual Meeting Fellows Meeting Initiation of New Fellows Eney and Shea Awards
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Family Friendly Events More Details Coming Soon
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Law School Receptions
7:00 - 9:00 pm
President’s Reception
Sponsored by The McCammon Group Standing Reception Food Stations Dessert Room Open Bar Live Music Room A ticket for registrant and their spouse or non-lawyer guest included in registration 9:00 pm
Silent Disco
Dancing to music with wireless headphones!
Sponsored by: Real Property Section and Young Lawyers Section
Friday, June 14, 2019 6:45 am - 7:30 am
Fit to Practice: Full Body Bootcamp with Angela Han
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
MSBA Registration
7:30 am
Young Lawyers Section Sun Run Sponsored by: The Daily Record
7:30 - 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 8:00 - 10:00 am
2-hour Concurrent Programs
50 Technology Tips and Tools
Delivery of Legal Services Section and Solo & Small Firm Practice Section
Networking Breakfast and Corporate Counsel/ Senior Partner Roundtable 10 Things You Can Do in a Bankruptcy Case that you Didn’t Know You Could Do Consumer Bankruptcy Section
Asset Protection: Trust and Marital Agreements Estate and Trust Law Section
Join Us for Bloody Marys and Mimosas as We Discuss Marijuana, Sales Tax, and Donald Trump’s Tax Code Taxation Law Section
Marijuana in the Workplace Labor & Employment Law Section
25th Anniversary of the Maryland Rules of Evidence: A Look at the Past, Present and Future of Title 5 Criminal Law & Practice Section and Litigation Section
Opportunity Zone Investments - An Overview of the Tax Advantages Associated with Requirements of Opportunity Zone Investments Real Property Section
10:00 - 10:15 am
Exhibitors’ Prizes and Raffles Break
10:15 - 11:15 am
THOUGHT LEADER SERIES II
Legal Issues in Large Organizations
MODERATOR: Hon. Mark Scurti, MSBA Treasurer and Imminent President-Elect
PANELISTS: Claudia Withers, Managing Director, Equity Programs, National School Boards Association Kristin Herber, Managing Counsel - Litigation, Under Armour Jason Groves, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Medifast
Exhibitors’ Prizes and Raffles Break
11:15 - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
1-hour Concurrent Programs
How Lack of Access to Justice Hurts Maryland Business & What Corporate Counsel and Lawyers that Advise Corporations Can Do About It Maryland Access to Justice Commission
Shareholder Oppression in the Closely Held Businesses Entity, Rights & Remedies in Litigation and Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Panelists: Geoffrey Genth, Kramon & Graham James Kern, CPA, Gross Mendelsohn William Murphy, Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP Charles Morton, Venable LLP
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1-hour Concurrent Programs
How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Investigation
Stephen B. Stern, Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
The Lawyer’s Role in Campus Sexual Assault Oana Brooks, Brookslaw, LLC
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
2-hour Concurrent Programs
Here Comes the Sun… but It Can Get Cloudy Development of Solar Arrays on Farmland
Agriculture Law Section and Environment & Energy Law Section
A Guardianship Story Mock Trial Elder Law & Disability Rights Section
How the Tax Law Changes are Affecting Alimony and Child Support Family & Juvenile Law Section Council
The Secret Sauce for Firm Sustainability Wendy Merrill, StrategyHorse Consulting Group
Supreme Court 2019 Term in Review
Litigation Section and its Appellate Practice Committee
Practical MDEC Training
Solo & Small Firm Practice Section
1:40 - 2:30 pm
THOUGHT LEADER SERIES III
Fake News, Real Issues and the Social Media Explosion Jayne Miller, Chief Investigative Reporter, WBAL-TV
Understanding Personality to Achieve Conflict Resolution William Stavros, Esq.
NETWORKING EVENTS 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Leadership Academy Meeting and Luncheon
2018-19 Leadership Academy Fellows, Chairpersons and Committee Members 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Young Lawyers Section Business Meeting
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Relax and Recharge: Afternoon Wind Down Yoga Angela Han
Children’s Pool Party
4:00 - 5:00 pm
This event is designed for children 12 and under (adult supervision required)
Children’s Movie Night
6:00 pm
Movie will be appropriate for children up to 12 years of age. Popcorn and punch provided.
Teens Movie Night
7:30 pm
Movie will be appropriate for children up to 17 years of age. Popcorn and punch provided.
MSBA Executive Director’s Fundraiser
8:30 - 10:00 pm
JUST Art – a unique event to appreciate art while supporting justice - proceeds to the Maryland Access to Justice Commission Additional ticketed off-site event Purchase tickets or donate separately while registering
Late Night Happy Hour
9:00 - 10:00 pm
Light Refreshments Cash Bar
Saturday, June 15, 2019 6:45 am - 7:30 am
Fit to Practice: Full Body Bootcamp with Angela Han
7:30 - 8:30 am
Future of the Maryland State Bar Association & Awards Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 am
Maryland State Bar Association Annual Business Meeting Installation of Dana O. Williams as President
EXHIBITORS
Registered for a booth as of April 12, 2019
BB&T Wealth Bogdan Associates CliftonLarsonAllen LLP CRC Salomon Ellin & Tucker Four Seasons Title Genex Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates Hertzbach & Company JAMS Legal Studies Institute LexisNexis LifeSafer Ignition Interlock Maryland Association of CPAs Maryland Health Care Clinics/ Capitol Healthcare Clinics McEnroe Voice & Data Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company Planet Depos The McCammon Group Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander Severn Bank Smart Start TriBridge Partners - Bar Associations Insurance Agency Veritext Legal Solutions Weil, Ackman, Baylin & Coleman, P.A. Worldox