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Friday, November 18, 2022
8:30 am Breakfast Kickoff Keynote
Advancements in Technology, Science, and the Law
The Honorable Ming W. Chin (Ret.) – ADR Services, Inc.
Mediator, arbitrator, referee, and the first Chinese American to serve on the California Supreme Court
1 hour General MCLE credit
Sponsored by: ADR Services, Inc.
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Justice Chin’s presentation will include his perspective on the following topics:
- How technological advancements will affect how courts operate, including electronic filing systems.
- The possible continued use of remote oral argument appearances.
- The Judicial Council’s Tactical Plan for Technology in 2022.
- The growing use of AI in legal practice and its impact on law school curriculum.
- DNA technology and its use as scientific and identity evidence in our trial and appellate courts.
- CRISPR gene editing and the legal questions it raises in civil and criminal cases.
- Brain imaging and fingerprinting.
- The legal implications of allowing genetic evidence in the courtroom.
10:00 – 11:30 am – Concurrent Morning Sessions
1.5 Hours of General MCLE Credit
CCCBA Appellate Section
Speakers:
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| Gary A. Watt, Hanson Bridgett | Justice Mark Simons, California Court of Appeal, First District, Div. 5 | Don Willenburg, Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani |
The past 18 months featured an array of opinions on everything from arbitration to evidence. Join Court of Appeal Justice Mark Simons, and appellate attorneys Gary Watt, and Don Willenburg as they analyze recent decisions affecting civil litigation practice and tactics. Topics include arbitration, evidence, civil procedure, and more. .
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The CCCBA Alternate Dispute Resolution Section
Speakers:
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| Robert Jacobs , Judicate West | David Sarnoff, Judicate West | Maria Bourn, Gomerman Bourn | Joseph Lordan, O’Hagan Meyer LLP |
Success at Mediation depends on providing the mediator with everything they need in order to forge a path to settlement and then working effectively with that mediator. Come hear a panel of distinguished neutrals and highly experienced litigators discuss make-or-break strategies that frequently determine whether or not a case settles at mediation.
1.5 hours Legal Ethics MCLE credit
The CCCBA Estate Planning & Probate Section
Speakers:
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| Amy Bomse Rogers, Joseph O’Donnell | Kathryn Korn Korn Law Group |
Sponsored by:
When your successor trustee misbehaves – how to manage navigate and manage ethical traps while representing the successor trustee
This program is for those attorneys who represent successor trustees who either become successor trustee due to the incapacity of the settlor or after the settlor dies. Often times, the successor trustee is a family member who may not know or understand the fiduciary nature of their role.
What happens if you represent the successor trustee and you become aware of questionable behavior?
Do you use conflict waivers? How good is your conflict waiver?
How do you manage conflict when it arises?
What are some red flags to look for when representing a successor trustee?
The CCCBA Criminal Law Section
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
Speakers:
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| Danielle A. Jones, Hendrix-Smith & Jones, APC | Thomas Daly Thomas Daly Law, APC | Rachel M. Chapman Mirador Law |
The program will be part of their multiple part crossover series on the evidence code: this being the first part of the sub-series on hearsay. This program will include the foundational components of the hearsay rule, definition, timing, speaker, conduct, non-hearsay purposes, and an introduction to the most common hearsay exceptions.
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The CCCBA Tax Section
SPEAKER: G. Scott Haislet
This program is designed for attorneys seeking to deepen their understanding of Section 1031 exchanges, focusing on strategic considerations and best practices for successfully structuring these transactions. The session will also provide an in-depth analysis of the Tax Court’s decisions in Estate of Bartell, 147 T.C. No. 5 (2016) and its implication for reverse exchanges, offering critical insights into the evolving landscape of 1031 exchanges.
12 noon – 1:30 pm – Luncheon Keynote Session
My Life on the Bench: What Works, What’s Broken, How to Change It
Judge LaDoris Cordell (Ret.)
Civil Rights Advocate, author, and first female Black judge in a Northern California state court
0.5 hour Legal Ethics and 0.5 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Sponsored by: JAMS – 2022 EVENT Benefactor
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Judge Cordell will provide a rare and thought-provoking insider account of our legal system. She will share vivid stories of some of the cases that came through her courtroom while revealing the strengths, flaws, and some of the much-needed changes within our courts. She will also shed some light on the misunderstood principle of judicial independence.
1:30 – 2:00 pm – Book Signing with Judge Cordell (ret.)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Concurrent Afternoon Sessions
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The Family Law Section
Speakers:
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| Alex Spaete, CP, ABV CITP Bridge Forensic CPAs | Christie Saenz, The Law Offices of Joseph H. Wolch |
Are you confused and confounded by Moore, Marsden, and its multitudinous progeny? Do Branco triggers keep you tossing and turning at night? And how about burdens of proof? Come and listen to our fireside chat style program where we will give you the tools and information you need to be calm, collected, and confident when you next encounter a Moore/Marsden issue.
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The CCCBA Litigation Section
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| Michael Gatto Law Office of Michael E. Gatto | Benjamin Busifield, MD, |
Mr. Gatto will deliver a captivating presentation that covers a range of topics, including: Initial Considerations; Common Injuries – spinal injuries and TBI; Marshaling Evidence; Introducing Medical Testimony; Opening Statement; and Closing Argument. This will be followed by a Mock Direct and Cross Examination with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Busfield.
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The CCCBA Real Estate and Bankruptcy Sections
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| J. Randall Toch Of Counsel, Hoge Fenton | Darya Sara Druch Darya Druch, Attorney at Law |
We will unlock one of the greatest mysteries of the real property universe, which is this: If, how, and when, may a creditor collect on a defaulted debt by foreclosing on real property AND get a money judgment as well? Or, to put it another way, when can a debtor just say: “Take the property, because that’s all you’re ever going to get from me anyway!”
1.5 hours Technology in the Practice of Law MCLE credit
CCCBA
Speaker: 
Michael Pierson, Partner, Key Counsel, P.C.
Are you ready to transform your legal practice and stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape? In this hands-on session, “Leveraging AI to Supercharge Your Law Practice: For Beginners,” you’ll discover how artificial intelligence can radically enhance your day-to-day operations. From slashing time spent on legal research to automating document review and client communication, AI offers powerful tools that can supercharge your efficiency and elevate your practice. This is not theory—this is practical, actionable knowledge that will empower you to work smarter, not harder, and gain a competitive edge in the legal profession.
1.5 hours General MCLE credit
The CCCBA Employment and Business Sections
SPEAKERS:
Just as in the Princess Bride, marriage is the common theme threading through this interdisciplinary presentation, examining the intersection of romantic entanglements and business, tax, bankruptcy, and employment law. This entertaining seminar aims to educate lawyers from all walks of life on little-known doctrines and rules where the fact of marriage, cohabitation, and dating is relevant to fashioning a legal solution to our clients’ problems. Join us at this unique wedding reception!
3:45 – 4:45 pm Afternoon Plenary Session
Trauma-Informed Lawyering – An Overview
Natasha Prince, attorney at the Tahirih Justice Center
0.5 hour Competence and 0.5 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
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Lawyers possess a professional responsibility to do no further harm to their clients, colleagues, and witnesses. Part of zealously representing a client is to ensure that lawyers provide effective representation. This could be more challenging if we do not recognize a client’s needs at the moment; especially when serving survivors of Trauma or Gender Based Violence. This is why it is essential that lawyers understand and are able to identify trauma as it presents in their clients, their colleagues and witnesses. While Trauma-informed lawyering applies to all attorneys in all practice areas Family, Employment, Criminal, Personal Injury Elder, and EPP practitioners, to name a few, anyone can find this vitally important for their practice.
In addition, and just as important, attorneys must recognize the vicarious trauma they may experience which could potentially impact their ability to be an effective advocate.
This presentation will explain the fundamentals of trauma-informed lawyering and provide tools for identifying and addressing a client, witness or colleague who is reliving or experiencing trauma. It will also address how to identify if you, as a practitioner, are suffering from vicarious trauma as well as provide preventative methods to use to reduce the impact of the that trauma. Adopting a trauma-informed practice to lawyering can increase client satisfaction, improve relationships, strengthen mental health and wellness, and help lawyers enjoy a long career.
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