2016 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference

The Bench-Bar & Annual Conference is a premier event for networking and socializing with colleagues and members of the judiciary, including the opportunity to earn CLE credits through unique course offerings.

• Friday, September 23, 2016
  9:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
  • Wine Tasting: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST
    Reception: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Saturday, September 24, 2016
  8:30 AM- 11:45 AM EST
  • Multi-Prize Giveaway Finale: 11:45 AM EST

• High-Stakes Mediations: A Look Behind the Curtain
  Friday, September 23, 2016 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
  
  

  In this CLE presentation, plaintiff and defense attorneys will give their insight on how to prepare their clients for mediation, what information to provide a mediator before mediation, and how to successfully advocate during mediation. A mediator admired and respected by both sides of the bar will offer guidance on the best ways to present your theories, and tips on the most impactful ways to persuasively outline your case.

• Arbitration 101: Top 10 Differences between Arbitration and Trial Practice
  Friday, September 23, 2016 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
  
  

  As arbitration continues to be the preferred forum for resolution of many types of complex commercial disputes, business lawyers need to know the differences between practice in the courtroom and practice before JAMS, AAA, and other ADR tribunals. Topics covered include: procedural and substantive arbitrability, discovery (especially third-party discovery), motion practice and common mistakes made by trial lawyers when a case is in arbitration.