THE 2015 INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION WOMEN S BENCH BAR RETREAT

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1 Presented by the Women in the Law Committee THE 2015 INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION WOMEN S BENCH BAR RETREAT Feb March 1 Culver Cove, IN B A R INDIANA STATE CLE A S S O C I A T I O N

2 WELCOME Dear ISBA Member, This year marks the 14th Annual Women s Bench Bar Retreat! Please join us f this educational and fun-filled weekend at Culver Cove. You can choose between 14 different CLE topics and earn up to 9 hours of CLE credit depending on which classes you attend. The education program this year also includes 1 hour of CME, 2 hours of Ethics and.5 hours of NLS credit. Once again we have various opptunities f relaxation lined up f you. Massages, manicures, pedicures and makeup we truly offer a one stop shop! New this year, we will have a professional photographer on-site taking headshots. Headshot sessions will last minutes and include images on a DVD and retouching of your favite image. Whether you are new this year returning we encourage you to keep the following in mind: Retreat dress is ALWAYS casual. You must register f the conference online befe reserving your room at Culver Cove. Upon registering f the conference, you will receive a confirmation that will include a reservation code and instructions on how to make your reservation. Our opening reception is a pitch-in. You are invited (but not obligated) to bring a favite dish, starter dessert. There is usually ample food so please join us whether not you bring something. Having trouble deciding what to bring? With ISBA s wellness initiative, fresh, healthy options are always welcome. Sunday brunch includes a drawing f do prizes. What began as a few gifts from venders and sponss has evolved into a me comprehensive gift exchange. If you are able to donate a small gift (most are in the $10 range) f the do prize table, we welcome your contribution. As we get closer to the Retreat date, Culver Cove may be full so please consider our nearby overflow accommodations at Main Street Man. They take reservations online at On behalf of the Women in the Law Committee, we look fward to seeing you in Culver February 27 March 1. Sincerely, Kris Costa Sakelaris Chair, Bench Bar Retreat Anne Cowgur Chair, Women in the Law Committee

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, FEB :00 pm Oral Argument Hon. Melissa May, Indianapolis Hon. Patricia A. Riley, Indianapolis Hon. Margret G. Robb, Indianapolis 1:00 pm Discussion of Oral Argument - 2 hrs. CLE Christina Miller, Merrillville Note: To get credit f the al argument the discussion, you must attend both. 2:15 pm Civility, the Oath and Offensive Personality: Their Intersection With Professional Misconduct - 1 hr. CLE/Ethics Hon. G. Michael Witte, Indianapolis Personal Injury Litigation Tactics/Update - 1 hr. CLE Kevin Smith, Munster David Westland, Schererville 3:30 pm Don t Buy the Lie: Why Demand f Commercial Sex Fuels Human Trafficking in Indiana - 1 hr. CLE Abigail Kuzma, Indianapolis Respecting Wishes Advanced Care Planning f Individuals Under Indiana Law - 1 hr. CLE Rebecca Geyer, Carmel 6:00 pm Opening Reception & Pitch-in Buffet SATURDAY, FEB. 28 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 am The New & Improved Criminal & Mot Vehicle Codes - 1 hr. CLE Karen Coulis, Merrillville Immigration Law f the General Practitioner - 1 hr. CLE Clare Cado, Indianapolis 10:15 am What Happens When You Assume : How the Mediat s Experience and Values Impact Mediation - 1 hr. CLE/1 hr. CME Ann Knotek, Brownsburg Jana Strain, Indianapolis Foundations and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence - 1 hr. CLE Steve Terrell, Indianapolis

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Continued) 11:30 am Litigating From My Spare Bedroom: The Balancing Act That Wks - 1 hr. CLE Diane Moe, Monticello, FL Kids & Social Media: Yes, Everybody Really is Doing it! - 1 hr. CLE Christine Douglas, Indianapolis Mindi Goodpaster, Indianapolis Jeremy Gustrowsky, Indianapolis Nakeina Cane, Indianapolis Kim Kiritschenko, Brownsburg 12:30 pm Lunch Buffet & President s Address: Zooming and Rocketing Toward LLLTs and Other Competitive Challenges -.5 hr. NLS Jeff Hawkins, Sullivan 2:15 pm Leaving on a Jet Plane: Relocation Cases from the Bench & Bar Perspective - 1 hr. CLE Deb Dubovich, Merrillville Hon. Victia Ransberger, Indianapolis Women & Wealth - 1 hr. CLE Kristen Dealy, Chicago, IL Mike Miller, Chicago, IL 3:30 pm How One US Army Field Manual Applies to Our Profession: Nine Principles to a Successful Practice! And What I Have Learned Now That I Wish I Knew When I Was Doing What You Do! - 1 hr. CLE/1 hr. Ethics Hon. Steven David, Indianapolis 6:30 pm Dinner Buffet 8:00 pm Chair s Social SUNDAY, MARCH 1 9:00 am Closing Brunch

5 TAKE A BREAK & UNWIND Optional Services Available Friday and Saturday Massages Mary Kay Manicures/ Pedicures Headshots Friday 10 am 7 pm & Saturday 9 am 6 pm Friday 10 am 5 pm & Saturday 9 am 5 pm Friday & Saturday 9 am 5 pm Saturday 10 am 6 pm See Registration fm f a complete list of services and prices.

6 HOTEL INFORMATION Conference is located at: Culver Cove Rest 319 East Jefferson St. Culver, IN THE-COVE ( ) Culver Cove is: 2 hours nth of Indianapolis 2 hours southeast of Chicago 45 minutes from South Bend 1 1/2 hours from Ft Wayne Lafayette Directions to Culver Cove: While traveling on Highway 31, turn west on Highway 110. Travel approximately 10 miles and turn right on Highway 17. Go a sht distance and pass the Medallion Cabinet Facty on your right. At the next road (there is no street sign, but it s W. Jefferson St.), turn right. Continue driving f approx. 1/2 mile, and you will see the Rest straight ahead. Lodging: Because Culver Cove sells out quickly, we encourage you to check availability at Main Street Man, which is only a 2-minute walk from Culver Cove. Main Street Man 203 South Main St. Culver, IN E. Jefferson St. S. Main St. Culver Cove Main Street Man E. Madison St. Lake Maxinkuckee

7 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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