proudly presents 18th Annual MCLE Spectacular! Friday, November 16, 2012 Walnut Creek Marriott 2355 North Main Street Earn up to 7 MCLE Credits! Register by November 2, 2012 to take advantage of special pricing! Breakfast Kickoff Speaker PROFESSOR RORY K. LITTLE Professor of Law, University of California Hastings College of the Law Luncheon Speaker Richard North Patterson Author Afternoon Plenary Speaker CARMELA CASTELLANO-GARCIA President and CEO, California Primary Care Association Event Sponsor JAMS Premium Sponsors La Musga Company LexisNexis Thomson Reuters Westlaw Sponsors ADR Services, Inc. Certified Reporting JFKU College of Law MassMutual The Recorder Scott Valley Bank Sutter Care at Home
CONCURRENT MORNING SEMINARS 9:45am 11:45am Registration 8:00am 9:45am 2 Hours MCLE Credit SEMINAR #1 Heidi Coad-Hermelin Esq. Ann M. Dalsin Esq. William SEMINAR A. Hickey #1Esq. David S. Pearson Esq. SEMINAR #2 David M. Miller Esq. Miller Mediation & ADR Services Claudia Hagadus Long Esq. Attorney/Mediator, Long Law Offices SEMINAR #3 Hon. Mark Simons Justice, Court of Appeal, 1st District Gary A. Watt Partner, Archer Norris LLC Don Willenburg Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP SEMINAR #4 Hon. Wayne Brazil (Ret.) JAMS Alexander Brainerd Esq. JAMS Stuart J. West Esq. West & Associates (Moderator) Kenneth P. Strongman Esq. Mediation Office of Kenneth Strongman (Moderator) SEMINAR #5 Scott Poling Poling & Poling Cindy Frazier Bilsborough Law Office of Cindy Frazier Bilsborough Hon. Joyce Cram Running a Law Firm: Tips and Tricks for Solos and Small Firms co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Solo Section 1 hour Ethics & 1 Hour General MCLE Credit Efficient running of a solo/small law firm: including start up issues, marketing/client development, billing, and effective communication with the Courts. Emotional Preparation for Mediation: Saving Face & Strengthening Your Client Relationship sponsored by CCCBA & its Employment Section 0.5 hour Ethics & 1.5 hours General MCLE Credit Disputes are emotional, and employment disputes can be especially so. Regardless of the kind of lawsuit involved, attorneys are traditionally trained to strive for objectivity and neutrality. But objectivity can rarely be achieved without taking into account the underlying emotions that fuel not only the clients but the attorneys. Advocates may be missing a great opportunity to engage the emotions involved in a case allowing the parties to resolve, not just "settle" the case. Join us for a discussion of why you should care, hot button terms to be wary of, and specific guidelines to tune your thought process to preparing for the emotional aspects of mediation. Attorney Fees, Please! co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Appellate Section 2 hours Appellate MCLE Credit The panel will discuss attorney fee awards in contract cases including: prevailing party determinations, multiple contract cases, fees for non-contract causes of action, and defenses to fee awards. Taming Your Bear of a Case: ADR Solutions For Complex Cases From Contract to Final Resolution co-sponsored by CCCBA, its Alternative Dispute Resolution & Intellectual Property Sections 2 hours General MCLE Credit This panel will explore the spectrum of alternative dispute resolution options available to address the particular needs of complex commercial and IP disputes. Topics will include best practices for mediation and arbitration, plus suggestions when employing less common processes such as mock exercises and early neutral evaluation. will offer tips on how to tailor ADR clauses to create an efficient resolution process before a dispute arises, tips on how to time mediation strategically including early dispute resolution considerations, and various other methods for controlling costs. Death, Disability and Divorce sponsored by CCCBA, its Family Law & CGPT Sections 2 hours General MCLE Credit Our panelists will discuss the impact of and dealing with the following issues: Disability prior to divorce, disability that occurs during a divorce and death occuring during a divorce, prior to termination of status or after a bifurcation.
SEMINAR #6 Speaker Danielle A. Arteaga Esq. Special Counsel, Archer Norris SEMINAR #7 Hon. Steve Austin Hon. Judith Craddick Craig S. Nevin Law Office of Craig Nevin (Moderator) Bill Shiber Miller Starr Regalia Geoffrey W. Steele Steele, George, Schofield & Ramos, LLP When You Aren't Feeling So Lucky on Google: Alternatives to Paid Legal Research co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Pro Bono Section 2 hours General MCLE Credit Come learn about and explore alternative methods for performing paid electronic legal research that are effective and cost-efficient. From the Benches and the Trenches: Current Issues in Litigating Real Estate Title & Lending co-sponsored by CCCBA, its Litigation & Real Estate Sections 2 hours General MCLE Credit Discussion of Truth in Lending Issues, loan modification and foreclosure issues along with new and proposed legislation. Current issues and recent case developments relating to secured transactions will also be discussed from the bench and bar perspectives. CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SEMINARS 1:45pm 3:45pm Registration 8:00am 1:45pm 2 Hours MCLE Credit SEMINAR #8 Mark S. Ericsson Youngman & Ericsson, LLP Marlene G. Weinstein Law Office of Marlene G Weinstein SEMINAR #9 Hon. Joyce Cram Hon. Judith Craddick Hon. John Laettner SEMINAR #10 Mike Durkee Wactor & Wick LLP Amy Matthew Shareholder, Miller Starr Regalia Laura Lowe Old Republic Title Company Steven K. Cassidy Partner, Hanson Bridgett Chad Gallagher Miller Starr Regalia (Moderator) Understanding tax consequences of negative equity foreclosure on short sales sponsored by CCCBA, its Bankruptcy & Tax Sections 2 hours General MCLE Credit We will address the IRS position with regard to the tax consequences of a foreclosure or a short sale and will present an alternative position supported by Treasury Regulation that is generally much more favorable to the taxpayer. We will also explore the benefits of bankruptcy as a strategy in keeping the negative equity home. And the Judges Say... co-sponsored by CCCBA & the Robert G. McGrath American Inns of Court 2 hours General MCLE Credit Tips, hints and advice from three Judges on increasing your effectiveness in court. The Dirty Avengers Dig In - Real Estate Transactions co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Real Estate Section 2 Hours General MCLE Credit The panelists will discuss a commercial transaction from their respective title, land use, transactional and litigation perspectives.
SEMINAR #11 Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons Psychiatrist Dr. Norman Reynolds Psychiatrist Commissioner Don Green (Ret.) Terence Murphy Esq. Richard Carlton Acting Director, CA State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program Arlene Segal Esq. Law Office of Arlene Segal (Moderator) SEMINAR #12 David Lederman JD, CFLS* Owner, Law Offices of David Lederman Dana L. Santos JD, CFLS* Law Office of Dana Santos Lee C. Pearce JD, CFLS* Law Offices of Lee C. Pearce (Moderator) Lori R. Meyers Firm Administrator Melendez & Associates SEMINAR #13 Roger Brothers Managing Partner, Buchman Provine Brothers Smith LLP Linda DeBene ADR Professional, JAMS Lisa Turbis In House Counsel, Autodesk Jonathan Redgrave Partner Redgrave LLP Hon. Barry Goode Don't Forget to Remember: "Capacity" as it Intersects the Worlds of Medicine and the Law co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Elder Law Section 0.5 hour Ethics & 1.5 hours General MCLE Credit The interplay of medical conditions, cognitive disorders and the law. How issues of capacity present to the practicing attorney and in Court, and how to deal with them. Social Media: A User's Guide to Professional Responsibility, Evidence & Marketing co-sponsored by CCCBA & its Family Law Section 1 hour Ethics & 1 hour General MCLE Credit Panel discussion/survey of social media focusing on lawyer's professional responsibility, social media's potential use as admissable evidence and its potential use for law firm marketing. *Panel Attorneys all Certified Family Law Specialists by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Back to the Boxing Ring of Backlogged Dockets: Alternatives available to survive judicial budgetary constraints/unfilled judicial positions & the growth of ESI, E-discovery & E-discovery Sanctions co-sponsored by CCCBA, its Alternative Dispute Resolution & Business Law Corporate Counsel Sections 0.5 hour Ethics & 1.5 hours General MCLE Credit Panel discussion on use of referees and special masters in state and federal court actions to assist corporate counsel in maintaining efficient and economical litigation in the face of complex issues involving ESI and e-discovery challenges. Other Important Information Parking Arrive early and enjoy free parking - A limited number of free parking spaces will be made available on a first-come/ first-served basis in the Walnut Creek Marriott garage. In addition, the Walnut Creek Marriott is extending a special all-day valet parking rate of $8. Nearby self-parking is available for $6 for up to four hours, and $8 all day. Registration Register by November 2 and save $15 on the full-day package / $10 per seminar. Payment: The CCCBA welcomes Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover - or - check. Cancellations must be received by November 9 or registrants will be charged full price. For Day of Event registrations, please add $25 for each full day package, or $10 per seminar. Richard North Patterson Book Signing We have arranged with Barnes & Noble to have Richard North Patterson's latest book "Fall from Grace" available at the event. A book signing will take place immediately following the lunch program. To guarantee availability of books for the signing, please check the box on the registration form.
Registration for 11/16/2012 MCLE Spectacular Online Visit the event calendar on our website, www.cccba.org, and download the interactive pdf registration form. You can email the completed form to thurley@cccba.org Fax Complete the form below (one for each attendee) and fax to (925) 686-9867 Mail Complete the form below (one for each attendee) and mail to CCCBA, 2300 Clayton Rd., Ste. 520, Concord, CA 94520 To enjoy special pricing, Register before November 2 For Day of Event registrations, please add $25 for each full day package, or $10 per seminar Full-Day Package Fee after 11/2 Total $ Credits includes breakfast, lunch, choice of one morning & one afternoon seminar, afternoon plenary session, plus all workshop materials on a take-home flash drive. Your morning seminar choice: # Your afternoon seminar choice: # Your Lunch Choice: NY Strip Steak Salmon Vegetarian $185 CCCBA & ACBA Members $200 $100 CCCBA Student Members $115 $285 Non-Members $300 Individual Seminars & Rates Fee After 11/2 AM Seminars (9:45-11:45 Am) - Choose One #1 Running a Law Firm 2 #2 Emotional Mediation 2 #3 Attorney Fees, Please! 2 #4 Taming your Bear of a Case... 2 #5 Death, Disability and Divorce 2 #6 When You Aren't Feeling So Lucky on Google... 2 #7 From the Benches and the Trenches... Each Seminar: Each Seminar: 2 PM Seminars (1:45-3:45 Pm) - Choose One $65 for CCCBA & ACBA Members $75 $20 for CCCBA Student Members $30 #8 Understanding Tax Consequences... $85 for Non-Members $95 2 #9 And the Judges Say... 2 #10 The Dirty Avengers Dig In... 2 #11 Don't Forget to Remember... 2 #12 Social Media... 2 #13 Back to the Boxing Ring of Backlogged Dockets... 2 Breakfast Buffet Kickoff Only $40 members $50 non-members $50 $60 1 Luncheon Only NY Strip Steak Salmon Vegetarian $50 members $75 non-members $60 $85 1 Afternoon Plenary Session Only $35 members $40 non-members $45 $50 1 PLEASE PRINT (Each attendee must submit a registration form): Name & Firm/Org.: ACBA Member Total Email: Phone: You will receive an email confirmation. Please note: Event materials will be available online, not at the event. State Bar #: How did you hear about this event? Please reserve a copy of Patterson's book "Fall from Grace" for me. Please let us know if you have special needs: Please charge to my VISA MC AmEx Discover # Exp. Date: Signature: Check Enclosed Cancellations must be received by November 9 or registrants will be subject to full charge. Substitutions permitted at any time. For further information, contact Theresa Hurley at 925.370.2548 thurley@cccba.org fax 925.686.9867 The Contra Costa County Bar Association is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. (Provider #393)
MCLE Spectacular Breakfast Kickoff PROFESSOR RORY K. LITTLE Professor of Law, University of California Hastings College of the Law Leading Decisions of the United States Supreme Court 1 Hour General MCLE Credit Luncheon Richard North Patterson Author What Lawyers Know that the Country Needs 1 Hour General MCLE Credit A book signing will take place immediately following the lunch program. To guarantee availability of Richard North Patterson's latest book, "Fall from Grace" to be personalized at the signing, please check the box on the registration form. Afternoon Plenary Carmela Castellano-Garcia President and CEO, California Primary Care Association The Affordable Care Act and its Implications for Addressing Health Disparities Among the Latino Population 1 Hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit Sign up for the Full Day and receive all workshop materials on a take-home flash drive! Bonus: Get a hard-to-get MCLE credit for free! The flash drive also contains a Self-Study MCLE test worth 1 Hour of Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse MCLE credit. Schedule Breakfast Kickoff 8:00-8:30am Registration 8:30-9:30am Program 1 hour MCLE credit Concurrent Morning Seminars 8:00-9:45am Registration 9:45-11:45am Program 2 hours MCLE credit 7 Seminars from which to choose Luncheon 8:00-11:45am Registration 12:00-1:30pm Program 1 hour MCLE credit Concurrent Afternoon Seminars 8:00-1:45pm Registration 1:45-3:45pm Program 2 hours MCLE credit 6 Seminars from which to choose Afternoon Plenary Session 8:00-3:45pm Registration 4:00-5:00pm Program 1 hour MCLE credit