2017 Bench Bar Conference: New Orleans

BENCH BAR New Orleans July 20th-23rd, 2017

BENCH BAR New Orleans

July 20th-23rd, 2017 · 10 CLE Hours · Hilton Riverside

It's all about location in New Orleans and the Hilton Riverside places you at the center of it all. Nestled against the banks of the Mississippi, guests can watch the ships come sailing in or dive into the city life just steps away. Grab a beignet, listen to live jazz, ride a streetcar, or hop into a parade, you never know what you’ll experience in the vibrant culture and excitement of New Orleans just outside our front door. Features of the hotel include: • Downtown New Orleans hotel in the Warehouse and Arts District • Walking distance to the French Quarter and Jackson Square • Contemporary and comfortable guest rooms and suites • Drago's Restaurant, Riverblends Café, Spirits Bar and Public Belt • Two outdoor pools, Health Club by Hilton Fitness Facility The dress code for the conference is casual, even for the social events. The materials will be online so laptops and tablets are encouraged.

Hilton Riverside is about a 6 hour drive from Memphis, 30 minutes from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and 10 minutes from the Amtrak station.

How to Register & Reserve Your Room You can register for the conference and reserve your room through Cvent: memphisbar.org/cle/bench-bar-conference For questions regarding registration, contact Katherine Newsom at knewsom@memphisbar.org or 901.527.3573 ext 113 and for questions regarding hotel rooms, please contact Linda Bourgeois at wgarner@travelleaders.com.

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Thursday, July 20 4:00-5:00 pm Registration Opens Quarterdeck Ballroom, Riverside Building 5:30-7:00 pm Welcome Reception Baker Donelson's New Orleans Office, 201 St. Charles Ave., #3600 Sponsored by Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.

Friday, July 21 7:45 am Registration Continues 8:00-9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00-10:30 am A New Era of Immigration Law Judge Rebecca L. Holt, Memphis Immigration Court, Judge Charles E. Pazar, Memphis Immigration Court, Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham, U.S. District Court & Greg Siskind, Siskind Susser, P.C. With the new administration, immigration law has entered into uncertain territory with proposed travel bans and increased enforcement and deportation. Whether you practice immigration law or not, this session will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments in this area of the law.

You’ll hear the personal story of U.S. Magistrate Judge Pham's journey to the United States, as well as learn the workings of the Memphis Immigration Court which, despite its name, covers three states. You’ll also find out what you need to know to protect the rights of clients who are immigrants.

10:30-10:45 am Networking/Sponsor Break 10:45-11:45 am Concurrent Sessions It is what you say AND how you say it: The Do's and Don't's of Federal Practice Chief Judge S. Thomas Anderson, U.S. District Court; Judge Sheryl H. Lipman, U.S. District Court & Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham, U.S. District Court The speakers will provide their insight on effective (and not so effective) ways to litigate your case in federal district court. Among other topics, the panel will provide tips on legal writing, oral advocacy, handling discovery disputes, motion practice, and jury selection. The panel will also discuss the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and how courts have resolved discovery disputes under these new rules.

Employment Law in the Age of Trump Lisa A. Krupicka & Gary Peeples, Burch Porter & Johnson, PLLC This session will address the latest employment law trends and developments in the light of election of real estate mogul Donald J. Trump to President of the United States. The speakers will address recent federal legislation such as the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 as well as pending legislation and regulations relating to class actions; FLSA wage and hour laws; and family and child care leave. The speakers will also discuss recent decisions and legislative developments relating to sexual orientation discrimination and the National Labor Relations Board.

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Friday, July 21 10:45-11:45 am Concurrent Sessions Continued Exploring Orders of Protection in Shelby County, TN Judicial Commissioners Rhonda W. Harris and Shayla N. Purifoy In this session, you’ll learn the process and procedure for obtaining orders of protection, what evidence you’ll need, and how to most effectively present your case.

11:45-12:00 pm Networking/Sponsor Break 12:00-1:15 pm Concurrent Sessions From Suspicion to Certainty, Digital Forensics for Everyday Cases Ted Scott, Verity Digital Forensics Uncertainty in the legal setting can result in unfavorable settlements, rulings based on incomplete information and client dissatisfaction. In this session we will explore how leveraging digital forensics in everyday cases can reduce your risks while significantly increasing the likelihood of delivering certainty to your client and achieving success in court.

Dealing with Student Loan Debts: A Brief Overview Bruce Ralston, Esq. Many people believe that little that can be done about student loans. While difficult, there are federal programs which can be applied and/or strategies that can lead to an improvement in both the present situation and the long-term. We will cover consolidation, rehabilitation, income-driven repayment plans, outright loan forgiveness, bankruptcy options, defending student loan collection lawsuits, how to determine the status and amount of someone's federal student loans, and more.

Chancery Court Best Practices for Practitioners Chancellor Walter L. Evans, Chancellor JoeDae L. Jenkins, Chancellor Jim Kyle & Clerk & Master Donna L. Russell The Chancellors and Clerk & Master will be presenting on Chancery Court best practices. The topics will include: Chancellor preferences; setting motions and hearings; matters referred to a Master; temporary restraining orders, injunctive relief, and bonds; advantages of e-filing; requirements for uncontested divorces; and list of rules hot topics.

5:00-6:15 pm YLD CLE Community Involvement for Lawyers: How to Get Involved, Stay Engaged & Make a Difference & Happy Hour Amber Floyd, Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP & Lauran Glassman Stimac, Glassman Wyatt Tuttle & Cox, PC Happy Hour sponsored by the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humpherys School of Law & the Law Alumni Association This presentation will focus on the importance of community involvement (legal/pro bono and non-legal) for attorneys, how to get involved, and ethical issues associated with pro bono work.

7:00 pm Judicial Dine-Arounds Join a judge for dinner in a small group setting. A variety of restaurants will be offered. More information and sign-ups will be sent prior to the conference.

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Saturday, July 22 8:00-9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00-10:00 am Concurrent Sessions New Child Support Laws and a Review of Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Magistrate Sheldon McCall, Juvenile Court The speaker will cover recent updates in child support laws including retroactive support and interest on past due support. Time allowing, there will be a review of cases involving multiple states.

General Sessions Court: From Automobile Accidents to Zumba Class Injuries, and Everything in Between Judge Phyllis B. Gardner, General Sessions Court, Div. 2 & Judge Deborah M. Henderson, General Sessions Court, Div. 4 An overview of practicing in General Sessions Court: How to do it and do it right, from filing cases to collecting judgments. This session will also include an overview and discussion of recent legislation affecting General Sessions Civil Court.

Criminal Law Update Jennifer Nichols, District Attorney General's Office & Judge W. Mark Ward, Criminal Court, Div. IX A discussion of United States and Tennessee Supreme Court cases dealing with criminal law and procedure decided during the last year.

Personal Injury Damages: Issues and Tactics Part 1 William E. Cochran, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee & Lewis Lyons, Glassman Wyatt Tuttle & Cox This two part seminar will address critical damages issues presented by personal injury cases and offer practical suggestions for how to navigate them to best serve your client. Topics will include: types of damages, quantifying damages, issues of proof, and claims against recovery. Interactive discussions will focus on identifying the key elements that shape the value of a personal injury case, how juries tend to behave when assessing values and how recent cases are influencing pre-trial negotiations and presentation of proof at trial.

10:00-10:15 am Networking/Sponsor Break 10:15-11:15 am Concurrent Sessions Ten Rules for a Successful Mediation Allen S. Blair, Blair Mediation, Judge George H. Brown, Jr., Circuit Court (ret.), Lara E. Butler, Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid & Justice Janice M. Holder, Tennessee Supreme Court (ret.)

This session is designed to help you make the most of your mediations. Several topics will be covered including selection of the mediator, preparation of your client for mediation, pre-mediation interaction with the mediator, pre-mediation submissions and negotiating in the mediation.

The speakers include a former Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, a Circuit Court Judge, and practitioners, all with many years of experience in mediation and as mediators.

Saturday, July 22 10:15-11:15 am Concurrent Sessions Continued Trending Topics in Probate Jennifer Sneed, Kiesewetter Law Firm & Judge Karen D. Webster, Probate Court, Div. II This presentation will include statistical information regarding our aging population, as well as a brief introduction into the Probate practice. Issues specifically covered will include: Claims, Conservatorships and Property Management Plans, Trusts, and Immigration Guardianships.

Lawyer's Guide to Collateral Consequences of Coming to Club 201 Joseph S. Ozment, Esq. & Ruchee J. Patel, Esq. The speakers will cover some basic consequences of your client having a criminal case in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, including family law, juvenile court, bankruptcy, immigration, mental health, voting and gun rights, and more. It's important for both criminal and civil attorneys to understand the consequences your client faces other than just fines, court costs, and jail sentences - just getting arrested or paying a traffic citation can have life changing effects.

Personal Injury Damages: Issues and Tactics Part 2 William E. Cochran, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee & Lewis Lyons, Glassman Wyatt Tuttle & Cox See part one.

11:15-11:30 am Networking/Sponsor Break 11:30-12:15 pm Presenting Your Case Ethically & Effectively Before the Appellate Court Judge Timothy L. Easter, Court of Criminal Appeals, Middle Section, Judge J. Steven Stafford, Tennessee Court of Appeals & Judge John Everett Williams, Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Section

Judges from the Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals will discuss how you can best present your case while adhering to the Rules of Professional Conduct and upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

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Happy Hour on Saturday 4:30-6:00

Saturday, July 22 12:15-1:00 pm Presenting Your Case Ethically and Effectively before the Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins & Justice Holly M. Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court Justices from the Tennessee Supreme Court will discuss how you can best present your case while adhering to the Rules of Professional Conduct and upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

4:30-6:30 pm Second Line & Happy Hour at The Rusty Nail Meet in the lobby at 4:20 to join in a New Orleans tradition as a brass band leads us to the Happy Hour at The Rusty Nail! Second Line sponsored by Ogletree Deakins

Sunday, July 23 9:30-11:00 am Brunch: Seersucker and Civility: How a Lawyer Should Dress & Behave William H. Haltom, Jr., Lewis Thomason

The presentation will focus on the ethical obligations of civility in the practice of law, as well as the practice pointers that lawyers who treat their clients, their fellow lawyers, judges and juries with civility are more effective advocates and counselors. The speaker will talk about civility in trials, counseling, negotiations, and day to day dealing with our fellow lawyers. Mr. Haltom will use as examples of civility, seersucker icons such as Atticus Finch and Senator Howard Baker.

Baker Donelson is proud to sponsor the 2017 Bench Bar Conference in New Orleans. www.bakerdonelson.com THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Nancy Scott Degan is managing shareholder of the Mandeville and New Orleans offices of Baker Donelson and is located in our New Orleans office at 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3600, New Orleans, LA 70170. Phone 504.566.5200. Š 2017 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC.

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