Register Online for 2007 Bench-Bar Conference
Bar Association members can now register online for the 2007 Bench-Bar Conference Sept. 28 and 29 at Bally's Atlantic City. Click here to register online. This year's conference is expected to bring together more than 500 lawyers and judges from the Philadelphia area for two days of programming that lets practitioners and the judiciary share ideas and best practices. Up to 7 CLE credits will be available. Bally's Atlantic City offers a world-class spa, salon, fitness center and 18 restaurants to meet every craving. Experience the Old West at Bally's Wild Wild West Casino with nearly 74,000 feet of gaming accessible via a short walkway connected to Bally's. Bally's is now accepting hotel reservations for attendees. Book early for the best rates: rooms on Thursday, Sept. 27 are $99; rooms Friday night are $144 — based on availability. Call 1-800-345-7253 for reservations and mention you are attending the Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar Conference to get these special room rates. |
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The 2007 Bench-Bar Conference is sponsored by USI Colburn Insurance Service, PNC Wealth Management, LexisNexis, Trial Technologies, Inc., JAMS, Kroll and Veritext.
2007 Bench-Bar Conference Schedule
Friday, Sept. 28
9:30 a.m. | Registration | |
11:15 a.m. | Lunch and Bench-Bar Conference welcome | |
12:15 p.m. | "Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson's American Journey screening | |
1:15 p.m. | Break with dessert buffet | |
1:30 p.m. | "Soul of Justice" panel discussion | |
2:30 p.m.. | Break | |
2:45 p.m. | "Soul of Justice" panel discussion continues | |
3:45 p.m. | Break | |
4:00 p.m. |
Unforgiven - The Internet and Defamation
Speakers: TBA
Sponsor: Young Lawyers Divsion
Marshall Dillon - Appellate Advocacy
Billy the Kid - Right Down the Middle: Equally Shared Physical Custody
Panelists: Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Holly Ford, custody master Fern Caplan and Julia Swain
Sponsor: Family Law Section
Gunfight at the OK Corral - Dispute Resolution Clauses in Agreements: Drafting Tips and Practical Considerations
Sponsor: Business Law Section
6:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Calamity Jane and the Dalton Gang - Black tie and blue jeans reception |
Saturday, Sept. 29
8 a.m. | Breakfast and registration | |
8:30 a.m. |
Young Guns - Procedures for Motion Practice in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Sponsor: Young Lawyers Division
*Attendees for this program will be eligible to win a raffle for a free iPod.
9:45 a.m. |
The Pony Express - Electronic Filing in Municipal Court and the Court of Common Pleas
Sponsor: State Civil Litigation Section
The Proposition - Get a Job/Youre Fired! Earning Capacity Litigation in Philadelphia County
Sponsor: Family Law Section
Bad Day at Black Rock - Alternative Courts
Sponsor: Municipal Court
Little House on the Prairie - Stolen Houses
Sponsor: Real Property Section
10:45 a.m. | Break with light refreshments and hotel check-out | |
11:15 a.m.. |
Treasure of the Sierra Madre - Practical Insights into Software Licensing Agreements: Drafting tips and Practical Considerations
Sponsor: Business Law Section
The Wild Bunch - Special Needs Trusts
Sponsor: Probate and Trust Section
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Facilitating the Appellate Process
Gunslinger - Electronic Trial Advocacy
Sponsor: State Civil Litigation
12:30 p.m. | Closing Luncheon |