Schedule of Fall CLE Seminars
All programs are held in the
Bar Office CLE Classroom, 27 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850,
(unless otherwise noted)
$35.00 New Practitioners; $65.00 Regular Member; $120.00 Non-Member
(unless otherwise noted)
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend a seminar, please contact our office at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled CLE seminar. No refunds will be made if cancellation is less than 24 hours prior to the seminar.
For additional information, please contact
Yesenia Mendez, CLE Seminars and Events Coordinator
Representing Clients with Mental Health Issues
Speaker: Dr. Raifman of Springfield Medical Hospital
Date and Time TBA
Dr. Raifman will be leading a discussion over the groupings of various mental health issues and character disorders that many people possess and the effective ways of communicating with them during the course of one's representation of them. This topic would apply to either clients or witnesses who may be testifying for you. This would apply, of course, to state witnesses, as well.
Marc R. Emden & Jessica L. Zarrella, Co-Chairs, Criminal Law Section
Registration for this seminar will be available at a later date.
Immigration Issues in DV and Family Law Cases
Speaker: Carlos Lastra, Esq. of Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein, Lastra & Bouquet, Chtd.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
This is an overview of how immigration issues impact domestic violence cases and family law cases including the Women Against Violence Act. Those who handle domestic violence cases should attend this seminar.
Erik P. Arena, Brian K. Pearlstein, Robert D. Weinberg, Erin L. Kopelman & Heather R. Sweren Co-Chairs Family Law CLE Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
The ABC’s of Title Insurance
Speakers: Bradford S. Bernstein, Esq. & James A. Sullivan, Jr. Esq. of Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
What is title insurance? Do your clients need it? What are the common claims and coverages? This seminar is targeted at new real estate practitioners and experienced non-real estate practitioners, particularly trusts and estates and family law practitioners who often “touch” real estate deals and residential closings, but may not have specific expertise regarding title insurance.
Matthew D. Alegi & Alexis H. Peters, Co-Chairs, Real Estate Law Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
Tech Happy Hour: Internet Marketing for Lawyers
Speaker: Behzad Gohari, Esq. of The Gohari Law Firm, LLC
Thursday, October 7, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
This CLE will teach the variety of methods lawyers can use the internet to broaden the reach of their business and market their services directly to their target audience. If you ever wanted to know the nuts and bolts of Internet advertising, including search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, website analytics, site design and optimization for marketing, then this one hour CLE will provide you with the tools you need.
Behzad Gohari, Technology Committee
Special Rates (This seminar ONLY):
New Practicioner $24.00 Member $45.00 Non-Member $90.00
To register for this seminar, please click here
Military Issues in Family Law Cases
Speakers: Bruce Avery, Esq. of Avery & Upton & Stephen Glassman, Esq. of Glassman & Michael, PLLC
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
This is an overview of issues that occur in family law cases when one or both parties are or were in the military, from the basics of residency to pensions. In the DC metropolitan area, the military has a huge presence, and thus, family law practitioners will likely be faced with military clients. Therefore, this program is generally relevant to family law practitioners in this location.
Erik P. Arena, Brian K. Pearlstein, Robert D. Weinberg, Erin L. Kopelman & Heather R. Sweren Co-Chairs Family Law CLE Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
The Basics of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Speakers: Michael Greenberg, Esq. of Greenberg and Lieberman, LLC & Karl Means, Esq. of
Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Michael Greenberg, Esq. and Karl Means, Esq. will lead a discussion about patents and how to spot the need for one, as well as identifying and protecting trademark rights and copyrights. The goal of the program is to instill a basic understanding of patent, trademark, and copyright law so you can help your clients identify potential issues and preserve their intellectual property rights. This seminar is appropriate for any attorney who runs into intellectual property issues in his or her practice but does not have a basic understanding of intellectual property law.
Demetrios Datch & James M. Peppe, Co-Chairs, Business Law Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
The Most Compelling Estate Planning Opportunities Today
Speaker: Paul Lee, National Managing Director of Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Last year, fears of another depression drove down asset values, as investors fled to the safety of Treasuries and risk premiums widened to historic levels. It created the greatest environment for wealth transfer, but many clients were too paralyzed to act. Now that markets have recovered somewhat and the estate tax laws are in chaos, what now? This presentation will discuss the most compelling wealth transfer planning techniques today, based upon the current state of the capital markets and anticipated tax law changes. It will discuss new twists on well-trodden techniques, along with cutting-edge innovative planning being used today. Anyone who practices in the field of estate planning will benefit from this presentation.
Please note:
This program will be held at 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th Floor, Potomac, MD 20854
Jay M. Eisenberg, Co-Chair, Estates and Trusts Law Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
Immigration Visas for Battered Spouses, Victims of Violence and Witnesses
Speakers: Maria F. Glinsmann, Esq. of Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chtd. & Yun Jung Yang, Esq. of Yang & Ullman, P.C.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Maria F. Glinsmann, Esq. and Yun Jung Yang, Esq. will lead a discussion designed for immigration, family and criminal law practitioners of all levels of experience. The program will discuss the visa options available to victims of abuse and witnesses to crimes including:
• Battered Children and Spouses (VAWA)
• Victims of Abuse and Trafficking
• Witnesses to Crimes
• Law Enforcement Endorsements
We will cover key requirements for eligibility, pros and cons, practice tips, timing, evidence preservation, and the immigration benefits available under each category.
Matthew R. Glinsmann, Co-Chair, Immigration Law Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
BIA and Children’s Privilege Attorney Issues
Speakers: Mimi Magyar, Esq. of Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
Monday, November 8, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Mimi Magyar, Esq. will lead a discussion on how to present a child’s opinion to the court, how to determine considered judgment, how to deal with communications with the parents, the child’s therapists and other collaterals and the confidentiality thereof, the interplay between the best interest attorney and the custody evaluator, how the custody evaluator’s role impacts the best interest attorney’s position, and what recourse the parties have if the Privilege Attorneys and the Best Interest Attorneys refuse to waive privilege. This seminar is relevant to all family law litigators who handle custody matters, as handling these cases leads to the inevitable interaction with BIAs and Children’s Privilege attorneys
Erik P. Arena, Brian K. Pearlstein, Robert D. Weinberg, Erin L. Kopelman & Heather R. Sweren Co-Chairs Family Law CLE Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
Education Law: What It Is and Why It Matters to Juvenile, Criminal, Family and Civil Rights Practitioners
Speaker: TBA
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
This CLE will include a panel of experts in the fields of criminal law, family law, education law and juvenile law. The panel will focus on issues of education law and how student-school related issues often impact family,criminal and juvenile law cases; and what to be aware of and how best to respond when confronted with education law issues.
Patrick J. Hoover, Lynndolyn Mitchell & Karen S. Smith, Co-Chairs, Education Law Section
To register for this seminar, please click here
Employment Law Section
Speakers: The Honorable Catherine Blake, District Judge, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, The Honorable Sharon Burrell, Associate Judge, Montgomery County Circuit Court & Rebecca Strandberg, Esq. of Rebecca N. Strandberg and Associates, P.A.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Judge Catherine Blake, Judge Sharon Burrell and Rebecca Strandberg, Esq. will lead a discussion on the approaches to summary judgment. The topics will include organizing your arguments, presenting and responding to statements of fact, avoiding the sham affidavit rule, presenting a case for more necessary discovery, timing when a plaintiff or defendant files, approaching summary judgment in federal and state court, and proving or dispelling pretext and a causal connection.
Laurel N. Anchors & Gwenlynn W. D’Souza, Co-Chairs, Employment Law Section
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