Why YOU should attend the Bench-Bar Conference is the 53rd Annual Bench-Bar Conference of the Allegheny County Bar Association and for over a half century, lawyers and judges have

This is the 53rd Annual Bench-Bar Conference of the Allegheny County Bar Association and for over a half century, lawyers and judges havebeen meeting at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, principally to discuss in an informal setting, problems and possible practical solutions toissues confronting the state and federal court systems in western Pennsylvania.

The Bench-Bar Conference has kept our legal community a close-knit one in which both lawyers and judges have treated each other withrespect and professionalism. Over the years there has been a steady give and take between our lawyers and judges. Both have offered andaccepted suggestions that have made our court system better both for the judiciary and lawyers practicing in our courts. The collegiality andcamaraderie that exists in Allegheny County between the bench and bar is unique. The Bench-Bar Conference has been a contributing factorin the continued fostering of this positive relationship.

Why YOU should attend the Bench-Bar Conference

Take advantage of the unbelievably low registration fee of $305 and attend the signature event of the Allegheny County Bar Association.The Bench-Bar Conference includes 14 CLE programs from which to choose and earn up to 8 hours of CLE credits, 4 host receptions, fabulousfood at the outdoor barbecue, breakfasts, lunch, and the grand surf and turf buffet. Enjoy hospitality areas, music, and nightly entertainment.Priced at $305 for early registration, there is no other conference where you will get more value for your dollars. The average cost for CLEalone is $56 per credit hour. Do the math...by attending the Bench-Bar you can easily get two-thirds of your credits and all of the aboveoutlined extras for the registration fee of $305.

Conference Registration and Refunds

Q. How do I register for the Conference?A. Register online atwww.acba.org.

Or complete the registration form included at the end of this brochure, or via the “Bench-Bar Registration Form” link in the email, and mail it along with your payment to:Dorie Schnippert, ACBA Bench-Bar Conference, 400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Q. What does the registration fee include?A. The Bench-Bar registration fee for full-time Conference registrants includes all educational programs during the Conference, reception,

country barbecue, and late evening reception on Thursday; breakfast, lunch, reception, grand surf and turf buffet, Evening of Comedy,and Monte Carlo Lounge and Dancing Queen Dance Party on Friday; and breakfast on Saturday.

Q. What is the deadline for registration?A. The EARLY registration deadline, which provides for a discounted price, is FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015.

REGULAR registration deadline is FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 and LATE registration is after FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015.No pre-registration will be taken after WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015.

Q. What if I need to cancel my registration?A. The DEADLINE for Bench-Bar Conference refunds is noon on Friday, June 5, 2015. Requests for refunds must be received in writing,

sent to Dorie Schnippert by fax at 412-261-6438 or by email to [email protected] refunds will be given after June 5, 2015. Refunds will not be processed until July 7, 2015.An administration fee of $50 will be charged for all cancellations.

All events including receptions, meals, entertainment, and programs are adults only.

If you bring children to the conference, arrangements can be made at Seven Springs for babysitting services, and there are a number ofactivities provided by the resort for children.

ALL CLE COURSE MATERIALS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA A LINK TO THE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE SO THAT YOU MAYDOWNLOAD ANY MATERIALS YOU WISH TO BRING TO THE CONFERENCE.

NO HARD-COPY MATERIALS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED.

Thursday, June 18

Athletic Events

Donald W. Bebenek Bench-Bar Golf Tournament (Seven Springs)......................................................................................................................................7:45 a.m.Sporting Clays & 5-Stand Event (Seven Springs).....................................................................................................................................................................10:00 a.m.

Programs

YLD – Negotiating to Victory – 2 substantive credits.........................................................................................................................................2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.BAPCPA 10 Years Later and Other Hot Topics – 2 substantive credits..........................................................................................................2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.WLD – Baby Don’t Go – 1 substantive credit.........................................................................................................................................................4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.LCL – The 12 Keys to Success – 1 ethics credit......................................................................................................................................................4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Social Events

Young Lawyers Division Meeting/Social Gathering...........................................................................................................................................5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.Reception & Barbecue........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7:00 p.m.Late Evening Reception.......................................................................................................................................................................Immediately following BarbecueHospitality and Karaoke Reception.............................................................................................................................................................................................10:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19

Programs

Introduction to Yoga – NO credit...............................................................................................................................................................................7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Breakfast with the Judges – 1 ethics credit..........................................................................................................................................................9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Allegheny County Bar Foundation Remarks and Passing the Gavel........................................................................................................10:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.Keynote Speaker – Debora L. Spar, President, Barnard College – 2 substantive credits....................................................................10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Luncheon/Amram Award/Passing the Gavel......................................................................................................................................................12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Civil Litigation Section/Civil Division Program – 1 substantive credit.........................................................................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Probate and Trust Law Section/Orphans’ Court Division Program – 1 substantive credit....................................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Family Law Section/Family Division Program – 1 substantive credit...........................................................................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Criminal Litigation Section/Criminal Division Program – 1 substantive credit........................................................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section Program – 1 ethics credit...........................................................................................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee Program – 1 ethics credit...........................................................................................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Appellate Practice Program – 1 substantive credit.............................................................................................................................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Federal Court Section/Federal Court Program – 1 substantive credit.........................................................................................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Social Events

Reception...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Grand Surf & Turf Buffet................................................................................................................................................................................................7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.Comedian Tammy Pescatelli........................................................................................................................................................................................8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.Monte Carlo Lounge and Dancing Queen Dance Party .........................................................................................................................................................9:45 p.m.Karaoke Party........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Midnight

Saturday, June 20

Country Breakfast/Closing Remarks.......................................................................................................................................................................8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Door Prize Drawing.....................................................................................................................................................................................................10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adjournment

THURSDAYJ U N E 1 8

MORNING – ATHLETIC EVENTS

7:45 a.m. Donald W. Bebenek Bench-Bar Golf Tournament Seven Springs Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Sporting Clays and 5-Stand Event Seven Springs Sporting Clays Course 11:00 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPENS Main Lobby

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AFTERNOON – EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSDress for the day is resort casual.

2:00 p.m. YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION PROGRAM (2 substantive credits) Seasons 1 - 3

Presented by the ACBA Young Lawyers Division

“NEGOTIATING TO VICTORY”

Negotiating is a critical skill every attorney needs to hone to be successful in his or her practice. The YLD’s Education Committee invites youto join a panel discussion on negotiation skills and how certain negotiation strategies differ throughout the life of a case. Get the perspectivefrom practitioners in various fields, including in-house counsel, commercial litigation, family law, insurance defense and criminal law.

The program will take audience members on a journey through (1) pre-complaint negotiations and managing client expectations; (2)negotiations in the ADR process, including mandatory mediation and mediating with your judge; (3) effective negotiation strategies duringdiscovery and motions practice; and (4) negotiating settlement documents.

Speakers:Mitchell S. Bober, Esq., FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.

Patricia L. Dodge, Esq., Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP

W. Penn Hackney, Esq., The Office of the Federal Public Defender, W.D. Pa.

Melaine S. Rothey, Esq., Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP

Henry M. Sneath, Esq., Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.

Moderator:Nicholas J. Bell, Esq., Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP

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2:00 p.m. BANKRUPTCY PROGRAM (2 substantive credits) Sunburst Presented by the Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section

“AGING LIKE A FINE WINE? BAPCPA 10 YEARS LATER AND OTHER HOT TOPICS”

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (“BAPCPA”) was the most comprehensive set of revisions to theBankruptcy Code since 1978. BAPCPA made sweeping changes to bankruptcy laws, affecting both consumer and commercial bankruptcies.Our panelists will evaluate the impact of BAPCPA, ten years after its enactment, and provide views on BAPCPA’s successes and failures. Thisprogram is designed for general practitioners and seasoned bankruptcy attorneys alike and will address frequently arising bankruptcy issuesfor debtors and creditors as a result of BAPCPA, including mortgage foreclosure, means testing, student loans, family law and other topicalissues. Please join our distinguished panelists for this discussion.

Speakers:Hon. Jeffery A. Deller, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Hon. Carlota M. Böhm, Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Hon. Keith M. Lundin, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Ronda J. Winnecour, Esq., Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Donald R. Calaiaro, Esq., Calaiaro & Valencik

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4:15 p.m. WOMEN IN THE LAW DIVISION PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Seasons 1 - 3 Presented by the Women in the Law Division

“BABY DON’T GO”* (OR AT LEAST “PARENTS DON’T GO TO ANOTHER FIRM”)

What are you to do when an attorney working with you announces the stork will soon be arriving at their house? Hopefully you saycongratulations as you are thinking “this is going to be a nightmare for our work”. Come listen and discuss the best ways to address theissue of parental leave.

The Women in the Law Division Workplace Policy Committee has used wonderful talent within the bar to develop a sample paternal leavepolicy. This program will give you a chance to explore why a parental leave policy in your firm will enhance your business. Issues that willenhance productivity will be considered. You will be able to discuss how to address the difficulties that can be created by the use of leavetime while still providing excellent client service. The benefits of paid and non-paid leave will be explored. You can find out how to avoidlawsuits that come from being too busy in doing client work to realize that your office policies – no matter how well intended – are from aMad Men episode.

Please join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion followed by a wine and cheese reception to allow for informalnetworking and conversation. *Apologies to Sony and Cher who sang “Baby Don’t Go” in 1964.

Speakers:James W. Carroll, Esq., Rothman Gordon

Marla N. Presley, Esq., Jackson Lewis

Sarah Andrews, Esq., Morgan Lewis & Bockius

Moderator:Nicola Henry-Taylor, Esq., Law Office of Nicola Henry-Taylor

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4:15 p.m. LAWYERS CONCERNED FOR LAWYERS PROGRAM (1 ethics credit) Wintergreen Presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania

“THE 12 KEYS TO SUCCESS”

Although the meaning of success varies with the individual, there are certain attributes that are common to all attorneys. Join Ken Hagreenin his final Bench-Bar presentation as he discusses twelve ways to improve your personal and professional life, reduce the risk of committingmalpractice, and increase your overall level of satisfaction with your life and practice.

Speaker:Kenneth J. Hagreen, Esq., Executive Director Emeritus

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5:15 p.m. YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING ACBA YLD Hospitality Suite - Suite 314

The Young Lawyers Division of the ACBA is holding its 14th Bench-Bar Conference Division meeting. Michaelene E. Weiner will be formallyintroduced as the new Chair of the YLD, succeeding Joseph R. Williams. Join your young lawyer colleagues for open bar refreshments,networking and information about the Division. If you ever wanted to get involved with the Division but did not know how, attend thismeeting to get the information on the opportunities from current Council members and officers. This will also be a welcome reception for 1st

Time Attendees to the Bench-Bar Conference. The 2015 - 2016 Bar Leadership Initiative Class members will be announced at the meeting.

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EVENING – SOCIAL EVENTS Dress for the evening is resort casual.

7:00 p.m. RECEPTION AND BARBECUE Patio by Ski Lodge Immediately following the Barbecue:

9:30 p.m. RELAXATION AND LATE EVENING RECEPTION WITH DJ Upstairs of the Ski Lodge – Foggy Goggle 10:00 p.m. HOSPITALITY AND KARAOKE Upstairs of the Ski Lodge – Foggy Brew

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F R I D A YJ U N E 1 9

Dress for the day is resort casual.

MORNING – BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND FEATURED PRESENTATION

7:00 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO YOGA (No CLE credit) Sponsored by YLD BLI Class

Join the Young Lawyers Division and its Bar Leadership Initiative Class for an introduction to Yoga taught by Laura Bonucchi and ShannonPrestopine from New Castle’s Infinity Flow Studio. All experience levels can attend the event. Be sure to bring your own towel or yoga mat.This class will provide a great opportunity to try Yoga in a low-key environment, while also introducing proper breathing techniques andcorrect form using basic standing, seated, prone and supine poses. Yoga challenges and rewards the body by increasing flexibility, improvingbalance, enhancing focus, and enabling relaxed mindfulness. Those are benefits all lawyers can enjoy and appreciate. We hope everyonecan attend.

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8:00 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK OPENS Main Lobby CLE REGISTRATION DESK OPENS Hallway Outside Grand Ballroom BREAKFAST Grand Ballroom Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.; the program will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

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9:00 a.m. BREAKFAST WITH THE JUDGES PROGRAM (1 ethics credit) Grand Ballroom Presented by the Bench-Bar Conference Committee

“SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EVERYDAY ETHICAL ISSUES”

So you think you know ethics? Join us as we explore ethical issues that we encounter on a daily basis, such as – dissolution of a firm, disabilityof the attorney, use of social media, changing or merging of firms, fee agreements, charging liens, and confidential settlements. These issueswill be addressed with the assistance of our Judges, who will act as emcees in presenting ethical dilemmas to the audience. You may findyourself in the hot seat as questions are posed at random. Our “ethics gurus” will comment on the responses and we’ll test how much we know.

Speakers:Amy Coco, Esq., Weinheimer Schadel & Haber

Mark T. Vuono, Esq., Vuono & Gray, LLC

Justice/Judges:Hon. J. Michael Eakin, Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Hon. Jeffrey A. Manning, President Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

Hon. Robert J. Colville, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Hon. Beth A. Lazzara, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Criminal Division

Hon. Christine A. Ward, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Moderator:Erica Laughlin, Esq., Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky

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10:10 a.m. ALLEGHENY COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION Grand Ballroom

Remarks:Kenneth M. Argentieri, Esq., Duane Morris LLP, ACBF President

Passing of the Gavel to:Richard S. Wiedman, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, ACBF Vice President

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10:30 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER – DEBORA SPAR, PRESIDENT, BARNARD COLLEGE (2 substantive credits) Exhibit Hall Presented by the Bench-Bar Conference Committee

President Spar is a brilliant scholar on many subjects. She has appeared on 60 minutes, the News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and ABC World NewsTonight. A political scientist by training, President Spar’s scholarly works have been published in a variety of magazines such as the NewEngland Journal of Medicine, Foreign Affairs, and the Review of International Political Economy. President Spar’s scholarly research focuses on issues of international political economy, examining how rules are established in new andemerging markets and how firms and government together shape the evolving global economy. She is the author of numerous books,including Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Invention, Chaos, and Wealth from the Compass to the Internet (2001); The Baby Business: How Money, Science,and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception (2006); and most recently Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection (2013).

President Spar is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, and received her doctorate in government from Harvard.She is a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences and currently serves as a director of Goldman Sachs; a director of Value Retail, LLC; anda trustee of the Markle Foundation. Prior to assuming her presidency at Barnard, Spar spent 17 years teaching at Harvard Business Schoolwhere she was the Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration and the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development.In 2008, she became the 7th president of Barnard College.

President Spar is a lively speaker with a great story-telling prowess which enables her to make difficult issues interesting. We will be discussingissues of leadership and how leadership impacts the retention of qualified, talented lawyers, as well as the issues that the current technologyrevolution creates in the law. The practice management and legal issues raised will be discussed with President Spar and the audience, led by:

Discussion Leaders:Hon. Eugene B. Strassburger, III, Senior Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Shelly R. Pagac, Esq., Pietragallo, Gordon, Alfano, Bosick and Raspanti, LLP

Nicola Henry-Taylor, Esq., Law Office of Nicola Henry-Taylor, LLC

Moderator:Alysia M. Keating, Esq., ACBA Director of Diversity and Gender Equality

Attendance at this program will receive up to a 7.5% risk control premium credit per attorney on the ACBA Sponsored Lawyers’Professional Liability Insurance Policy underwritten by CNA. The credit is applied at the next renewal date and is good for twoconsecutive policy terms.

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LUNCHEON

12:45 p.m. LUNCHEON Grand Ballroom

Official Conference Welcome:Craig E. Simpson, Esq., Law Offices of Craig Simpson, Bench-Bar Conference Chair

Remarks by Incoming ACBA President:

Mark A. Martini, Esq., Robb Leonard Mulvihill, LLP, ACBA President-Elect

Passing the Gavel:James W. Creenan, Esq., Creenan & Baczkowski, PC, ACBA President

Remarks:David A. Blaner, ACBA Executive Director

Presentation of Amram Award:Award presented by Hon. Kim Berkeley Clark, 2012 Amram Award Winner

“THE AMRAM AWARD HONORS IDEALS AND LEGACY OF PHILIP WERNER AMRAM”

The Amram Award is a truly unique award, and it is given in the spirit of the Bench-Bar Conference. The Bench-Bar Conference is dedicated toprofessional development and to enhancing and improving our bar association and the justice system in our community. Similarly, the AmramAward recognizes individuals who personify professional excellence and who have demonstrated substantial commitment to the ideals ofthe Allegheny County Bar Association as well as to the betterment of the greater community.

Be sure to attend the Friday luncheon to see who will receive the award this year.

PREVIOUS AMRAM AWARD WINNERS

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Dennis C. Harrington 1990Hon. Joseph A. Weis, Jr. 1991Michael Louik 1992Seymour A. Sikov 1993Hon. I. Martin Wekselman 1994Donald W. Bebenek 1995June S. Schulberg 1996Hon. Robert E. Dauer 1997Lester E. Zittrain 1998

Hon. Lawrence W. Kaplan 1999John L. Doherty 2000G. Daniel Carney 2001Hon. Jeffrey A. Manning 2002Ruth A. Zittrain 2003Donald P. Minahan 2004Carol S. Mills McCarthy 2005John M. Feeney 2006Livingstone M. Johnson 2007

Robert Raphael 2008William A. Goyette 2009Hon. Debra Todd 2010Shelly R. Pagac 2011Hon. Kim Berkeley Clark 2012Craig E. Simpson 2013Mary Sue Ramsden 2014

AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

2:15 p.m. CIVIL LITIGATION SECTION/CIVIL DIVISION PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Seasons 1 - 3 Presented by the Civil Litigation Section

“2015 VIEWS FROM THE BENCH: INSIGHTS & BEST PRACTICES”

This program will draw on the unique insight and perspective of a panel of judges and staff from both the Court of Common Pleas and theWestern District of Pennsylvania. The panel will offer useful tips and advice on navigating the practice of civil litigation in state and federalcourt. Topics will include how attorneys can most effectively advocate their positions, in motions, dispositive pleadings and at trial, as well asthe impact of technology on cases and in the courtroom. The judges also plan to discuss their rules and procedures and will provide anoverview of recent developments in both state and federal courts in Allegheny County. Finally, the judges will field questions from the audience,as well as questions received in advance.

Speakers:Hon. Robert J. Colville, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Hon. Ronald W. Folino, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Hon. Mark R. Hornak, Judge, U.S. District Court for Western District of Pennsylvania

Hon. Michael E. McCarthy, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Hon. Christine A. Ward, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division

Moderators:Rebecca Haywood, Esq., United States Attorney’s Office

Tony Thompson, Esq., Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP

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2:15 p.m. PROBATE & TRUST LAW SECTION/ORPHANS COURT PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Wintergreen Presented by the Probate & Trust Law Section

“SIX MONTHS UNDER ACT 95 – POWERS OF ATTORNEY”

Please join us for a lively discussion of the implementation of Act 95 from a variety of perspectives. Our panel will consist of a Judge from theOrphans’ Court of Allegheny County, a local practitioner, and the General Counsel of a local bank. The Orphans’ Court will report on recentPowers-of-Attorney cases. The attorney will review drafting matters and best practices, and the General Counsel will discuss the process andrequirements for accepting POAs.

Speakers:Martin J. Hagan, Esq., Law Offices of Martin J. Hagan, LLC

George Basara, Esq., S&T Bank

A Judge from Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Orphans’ Court Division

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2:15 p.m. FAMILY LAW SECTION/FAMILY DIVISION PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Sunburst Forum Presented by the Family Law Section

“JUDGES’ TOP TEN: PET PEEVES & BEST PRACTICE”

Nicole Boyle-Kairys and Elizabeth Molnar will lead an informative and frank discussion as to the top pet peeves of the Family Law Bench as it relatesto appearances at hearings, the handling of evidence and evidentiary matters, motions practice, and oral arguments, and suggestions or requestsfor how to avoid and remedy these issues. In addition, the Bench will relay practices and procedures that they find helpful in understandingthe matters before them and reaching sound decisions. Case law updates for equitable distribution, support, and custody will also be provided.

Speakers: Judges of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division

Moderators: Nicole Boyle-Kairys, Esq., Bunde, Gillotti, Mulroy & Shultz, P.C.

Elizabeth Molnar, Esq., Raphael, Ramsden, and Behers, P.C.

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2:15 p.m. CRIMINAL LITIGATION SECTION/CRIMINAL DIVISION PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Hemlock Room Presented by the Criminal Litigation Section

“TEN WAYS TO MESS UP YOUR APPEAL”

Justice J. Michael Eakin will provide interesting and humorous insights into the litigation of appeals. Drawing upon his experiences in his roleas an appellate court judge for the last 20 years, Justice Eakin will share tips on a variety of topics related to the appellate process, includingmaking an adequate record in the trial court, preparing a concise and well-reasoned brief, and proper decorum before the appellate court.

Speaker:Hon. J. Michael Eakin, Justice, Supreme Court Pennsylvania

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3:30 p.m. SOLE AND SMALL FIRM PRACTITIONERS SECTION PROGRAM (1 ethics credit) Fox Den Presented by the Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section

“TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE SOLE AND SMALL FIRM PRACTITIONERS: HOW TO AVOID WORKING (TOO) HARD FOR YOUR MONEY”

This program will guide Sole and Small Firm Practitioners on getting and keeping clients by providing practical information on the threemost important steps – getting the potential clients in the door, deciding whether and how to take the case and setting up the relationship.The panels will discuss using social media effectively and ethically to get the potential clients in the door, including reviewing the new PBAEthics Opinion on social media use. Once those potential clients are in the door, the lawyer needs to pick which clients to keep, so the panelistswill give practical information on case selection and how to avoid the pitfalls and risks of dabbling. The next step for the lawyer will be to setthat relationship up right from the beginning. The panels will talk about the importance of engagement agreements, referral fees andarrangements, including examining the new Pa. Rules of Professional Conduct regarding record keeping. Attendees will walk away withpractical tips on how to work more efficiently and maintain a good relationship with their clients so they can constantly be excited andenthusiastic about their practices, their existing clients and cases and their next case or client.

Speakers: Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq., Kisner Law Firm, LLC

Brooke McMorrow, Esq., McMorrow Law, LLC

Amy J. Coco, Esq., Weinheimer, Schadel & Haber P.C.

Moderator: James H. Logan, Esq., Logan & Logan

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3:30 p.m. FEDERAL COURT SECTION/ FEDERAL COURT PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Seasons 1 - 3 Presented by the Federal Court Section

“WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FEDERAL COURT”

In a 60-minute panel discussion, the speakers will offer a forward looking analysis into federal litigation and discuss the anticipated changesto the federal rules of civil and criminal procedure. The discussion will also focus on current events in the Western District of Pennsylvania aswell as potential changes to the Local Rules.

Speakers:Hon. Kim R. Gibson, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Hon. Maureen Kelly, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Lisa B. Freeland, Esq., Federal Public Defender’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania

Stephen R. Kaufman, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania

Kathleen S. McAllister, Esq., DiBella Geer McAllister Best, P.C.

Moderator:John A. Schwab, Esq., Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP

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3:30 p.m. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE PROGRAM (1 ethics credit) Snowflake Forum Presented by the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee

“YOUR ETHICAL OBLIGATION TO DISCUSS ADR OPTIONS WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS (AND HOW TO SATISFY IT!)”

Do prospective clients have the right to be made aware of all process options available; and, is it your responsibility to explain those options?The program will start with a short role play to illustrate how to discuss the various process options: Arbitration, Collaboration, Litigation, andMediation; followed by a panel discussion about your obligation.

Speakers:David V. Breen, Esq., Breen Law Firm LLC

Sean Casey, Esq., Law Offices of Sean Casey

Gregory Gleason, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator

Craig S. O’Connor, Esq., Law Offices of Craig O’Connor

Chris A. Stachtiaris, Esq., CLM Family Law Services

Lisa Standish, Esq., Law Offices of Lisa Standish

Jacques M. Wood, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator

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3:30 p.m. APPELLATE PRACTICE PROGRAM (1 substantive credit) Wintergreen Presented by the Appellate Practice Committee

“DRAFTING A PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL FOR THE SUPREME COURT”

The odds of obtaining discretionary review are daunting, for several reasons. The decision is made without oral argument, putting a premiumon the written product. This session will discuss the allocatur process, considerations important to the Court’s decision, and what reallyconstitutes “special and important” reasons to accept review. It will also review the most common mistakes advocates make at this stage.

Speaker:Hon. J. Michael Eakin, Justice, Supreme Court Pennsylvania

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6:15 p.m. RECEPTION Patio by the Outside Pool 7:15 p.m. GRAND SURF & TURF BUFFET Grand Ballroom

8:45 p.m. COMEDY HEADLINER: TAMMY PESCATELLI Grand Ballroom

10:00 p.m. DANCE PARTY FEATURING DANCING QUEEN Matterhorn Lounge

MONTE CARLO PARTY Alpine Room

Midnight: KARAOKE PARTY Alpine Room

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SATURDAYJ U N E 2 0

BREAKFAST, CLOSING REMARKS, DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS, AND ADJOURNMENT

8:00 a.m. COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET Grand Ballroom

10:00 a.m. CLOSING REMARKS Craig E. Simpson, Esq., Law Offices of Craig E. Simpson, Bench-Bar Conference Chair

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING

ADJOURNMENT

A S P E C I A L T H A N K Y O U T O

O U R S P O N S O R S

The Bench-Bar Conference Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association would like to thank those firms and organizations that haveso generously supported the 53rd Annual Bench-Bar Conference. We could not have achieved this success without their generosity anddedication to the continued success of the Conference.

DIAMONDLexisNexis

PNC Wealth ManagementUSI Affinity

PLATINUMbit x bitCNA

Law Office of Craig SimpsonJulian Gray AssociatesPlanet Depos, LLC

Reed SmithRobb Leonard Mulvihill LLP

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

GOLDBlank Rome LLP

Blumling & Gusky, LLPBurns White LLC

Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.Fox Rothschild LLP

Goehring Rutter & BoehmGoldberg, Persky & White, P.C.

Grogan Graffam, P.C.K&L Gates LLP

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP

Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLCStrassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky

Vuono & Gray, LLC

SILVERCaroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy, L.L.C.

Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C.McCarthy McDonald Schulberg & Joy

Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLPMeyers Evans & Associates, LLC

Pepper Hamilton LLP

BRONZECohen & Grigsby, P.C.

Feldstein Grinberg Lang & McKee, P.C.New York Life Insurance Company

Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C.Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

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BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMJune 18, 19 & 20, 2015 • Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania

Please print or type. One registrant per form, please! Mail completed forms and checksmade payable to ACBA to: Dorie Schnippert, Director Membership Services & CLE, ACBA,400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Phone 412-402-6610).PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.

OR YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE WITH A CREDIT CARD AT WWW.ACBA.ORG

REGISTRATION FOR CLE PROGRAMSYou must indicate which CLE programs you plan to attend even if you are notrequesting CLE credit.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

� YLD – Negotiating to Victory ........................................2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

� Bankruptcy Program ........................................................2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

� WLD – Baby Don’t Go........................................................4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

� LCL – 12 Keys to Success..................................................4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2015

� Breakfast with the Judges ............................................9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

� Keynote Speaker Debora Spar ..................................10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

� Civil Division Program ......................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

� Orphans’ Court Division Program ................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

� Family Division Program..................................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

� Criminal Division Program ..............................................2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

� Sole & Small Firm Program..............................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

� Alternate Dispute Resolution Program ......................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

� Appellate Practice Program............................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

� Federal Court Program ....................................................3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Firm or Company: ___________________________________________________________ PA ID #: _______________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

� Please check here if this is the first Bench-Bar Conference you will attend.

EARLY DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE FOR ENTIRE CONFERENCE IF YOU REGISTER BYMAY 22, 2015. In order to qualify for thisdiscounted fee, your registration forms must be received by ACBA headquarters no later than noon on Friday, May 22, 2015.*

� Entire Conference (June 18 - 20) - $305.00 - Includes up to eight hours of CLE credit.

� Yes, sign me up for CLE credit. � No, I am not interested in CLE credit. (You WILL NOT get CLE credit unless YES is checked.)

REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE FOR ENTIRE CONFERENCE IF YOU REGISTER AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 AND by the Conferenceregistration deadline at noon on Friday, June 5, 2015.*

� Entire Conference (June 18 - 20) - $355.00 - Includes up to eight hours of CLE credit.

� Yes, sign me up for CLE credit. q No, I am not interested in CLE credit. (You WILL NOT get CLE credit unless YES is checked.)

LATE REGISTRATION OR WALK-IN FEE FOR ENTIRE CONFERENCE IF YOU REGISTER AFTER NOON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015.*AFTER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER THAT MUST BE AS A WALK-IN, ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

� Entire Conference (June 18 - 20) - $405.00 - Includes up to eight hours of CLE credit.

� Yes, sign me up for CLE credit. � No, I am not interested in CLE credit. (You WILL NOT get CLE credit unless YES is checked.)

PARTIAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES, CHOOSE ONE SELECTION FROM EITHER1 OR 2 – NO OTHER OPTIONS OR PARTIAL FEES ARE AVAILABLE. NO DISCOUNTED PRICES.

� Thursday, June 18 ONLY - $195.00 q Thursday, June 18 ONLY - $135.00

Including up to three hours of CLE credit DOES NOT include CLE credit

� Friday/Saturday June 19 & 20 - $275.00 � Friday/Saturday June 19 & 20 - $205.00

Including up to five hours of CLE credit DOES NOT include CLE credit

� GUEST REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY EVENING/SATURDAY ONLY - $135.00

Begins with cocktail party on Friday night and includes grand surf and turf buffet, comedian, Monte Carlo Party, Dance Party, Karaoke on Friday Night, and breakfast on Saturday.

Guest Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM53rd ANNUAL BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE • JUNE 18, 19 & 20, 2015

To secure hotel accommodations at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, fill out this form and mail it to:

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Reservations Office, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622

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YOU CAN MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY PHONE: Call 1-866-437-1300 and say you’re attending Bench-Baror FAX WITH A CREDIT CARD to 1-814-352-2010.Reservation deadline is Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

Firm or Company: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________Email: _______________________________________

City: _________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: __________________________________

*All hotel reservations must be accompanied by a $75.00 room deposit.* Please be sure to enclose a check in the amount of $75.00,MADE PAYABLE TO SEVEN SPRINGS, and send it with this reservation form to the address above. (You also may use your credit card.)

Credit Card No.: _________________________ Expiration Date: ____ /____ Security Code: _____ q Visa q MasterCard q American Express

Room deposit refunds will not be given unless you cancel your reservation by noon on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.To cancel your room reservation, call 1-866-437-1300 or 814-352-7777.NOTE: If you are sharing a room with another registrant, complete only one hotel reservation form for the room request.Only one $75.00

room deposit is required to hold the room. The single rate will be charged if your roommate cancels.

Main Lodge Accommodations

Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. You will be charged a $75.00 day rate if you are not out by that time.

Arrival Date: _________ /_________ /_________ Departure Date: _________ /_________ /_________

Seven Springs is a smoke-free facility. All rooms in the hotel, chalets, and condos are designated non-smoking.

q Single Occupancy ($128.00 per night–plus 9% sales tax)

q Double Occupancy ($70.00 per person, per night–plus 9% sales tax)

Roommate’s name if sharing a Double: ____________________________________________________________

Please indicate room preference. Accommodations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, and no preferencewill be guaranteed. Check one: q King bed q 2 Queen bedsIf billing address for roommate is different from the address indicated above, please give us the address of your roommate:

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ State: _______________________ Zip Code: ______________________________

Chalet Reservations

If you will be occupying a chalet reserved by your firm, please put chalet number here: Chalet #_____________________________________

Condo AccommodationsIf the Main Lodge is filled, registrants will be “bumped” to a lock-out unit located at the Village Condo Complex. The unit will look just like ahotel room and the same room rate will apply as that being charged for Main Lodge accommodations. No one will be “bumped” until the MainLodge is filled. If you want to be put on a list to be “bumped” to the Condos please check in the appropriate space below. If the Main Lodgeis filled you WILL be “bumped” to a Condo if you register late even if you have not requested that move. So make your reservation early!! Accommodations in the hotel are on a first come, first reserved basis. Deadline for making hotel reservations is Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

q Please “bump” me to a Condo lock-out unit in the Village Condo Complex if the Main Lodge is filled.

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DONALD W. BEBENEK BENCH-BAR GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATIONThursday, June 18, 2015 • 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

You must be registered for some portion of the Bench-Bar Conference, but you DO NOT need to be registered for theentire Conference to play in the Tournament. All Conference registrants are eligible to play golf.

(Registration deadline for Golf Tournament is Friday, June 5, 2015.)

List below those individuals with whom you would like to play.

If you intend to play in a specific sixsome, PLEASE check with others in your group BEFORE submitting this registration form to make surethey all intend to register for the Golf Tournament.

DO NOT LIST ANYONE IN YOUR SIXSOME UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN THEY INTEND TO ATTEND THE BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE ANDPLAY IN THE GOLF TOURNAMENT.

(1) Golf Tournament registration must be sent in WITH Conference registration form.

(2) Starting time will NOT be given under firm names; individuals’ names must be listed.

(3) The first 200 paid Conference registrants will receive starting times.

(4) Late registrations are not guaranteed starting times or requested team assignment.

(5) Tee times will be emailed to participants on Friday, June 12 and will be available at www.acba.org.

Price of the Tournament is $95 per person and includes greens fees, golf carts, and prizes.

YOUR NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAMES OF THE OTHERS IN YOUR SIXSOME: Please indicate with an (*) those individuals in your sixsome for whom you are enclosing payment.

NAME __________________________________________________ NAME __________________________________________________

NAME __________________________________________________ NAME __________________________________________________

NAME __________________________________________________

SPECIAL NOTICE ON SEVEN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE POLICIES:Shirts must have collars and sleeves, soft spike shoes are required, and spikes may be changed at the course for a fee.

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR BENCH-BAR REGISTRATION FORM IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.

25TH ANNUAL BENCH-BAR SPORTING CLAYS AND 5-STAND EVENTThursday, June 18, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.

You must be registered for some portion of the Bench-Bar Conference, but you DO NOT need to be registered for theentire Conference to participate in this event. All Conference registrants are eligible.

The 25th Annual Bench-Bar Sporting Clays event will be held at the Seven Springs Sporting Clays Course, a world class facility.

The events will include sporting clays on the Seven Springs course and optional 5-stand.

Sporting Clays - $65 per round if you bring your own gun and shells; 5-stand - $10.00 per round.

Golf carts are available to use and are included at no cost. Instruction assistance is available for new shooters. Shotguns and ammunition are available at the course at an additional charge if you do not bring your own.

You must register for some portion of the Conference to participate. Registration fee of $65 must be paid to theAllegheny County Bar Association along with your Conference registration.

Additional fees for gun rental, ammunition, and optional 5-stand can be paid at the shooting range on the day of the event. This formshould accompany your Bench-Bar registration form. This event is open to Bench-Bar Conference registrants ONLY. Pre-arranged foursomeswill be recognized. Women shooters are encouraged to attend.

NAME _______________________________________ PHONE ___________________ EMAIL ____________________________________

I would like the following people on my team _______________________________________________________________________________

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR BENCH-BAR REGISTRATION FORM IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.