CHASE CENTER ON THE RIVERFRONT WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2014

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to attend the 2014 Bench and Bar Conference on June 4th. The day will get off to a great start with an innovative two-part CLE: A View from the Bench: Preferred Procedures, Proper Practices, and Pet Peeves featuring an impressive judicial panel and The Technology of Today and the Issues of Tomorrow which will include a lively discussion on current and future technology with the experts. Later, our annual business meeting will include remarks by the new Chief Justice, The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr.; the passing of the gavel to Yvonne Takvorian Saville, Esquire; and presentation of the First State Distinguished Service Award. Then, spend the evening getting acquainted or reacquainting with your colleagues at the Bench and Bar Social Reception. This new extended reception will allow you to enjoy the collegiality of the Bench and Bar while experiencing delicious Delaware-themed food and drink.

Become part of the tradition of the Bench and Bar Conference and participate in the dialogue among the lawyers, judges, and justices that is uniquely Delaware. Please make plans now to join us on June 4th!

Sincerely,

Gregory B. WilliamsPresidentDelaware State Bar Association

2014 DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

BENCH AND BAR C O N F E R E N C E

2014 Bench and Bar Conference • Wednesday, June 4, 2014 • Chase Center on the RiverfrontPlease return by May 28, 2014

Registration fee includes annual meeting and social reception, including beverages and food stations.

Registration Fees: q $150 – Early Bird Registration ON or BEFORE May 28, 2014 q $200 – Late Registration AFTER May 28, 2014

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ DE ID No.: ___________________________________

Firm: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail (required): _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check/Charge in the amount of $ _________________ enclosed. Please make checks payable to DSBA.

p MasterCard p Visa p Amex p Discover Expiration date: ______ Card number: _________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ (Required if card purchase) Billing Zip Code: ____________

Incomplete registration forms will not be processed. Please return to: Delaware State Bar Association, 405 North King Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801

Fax: (302) 658-5212 • Phone: (302) 658-5279 Refunds issued only if cancellation is received no later than one week prior to conference.

For Office Use Only

Connect with your colleagues and celebrate your profession at this year’s Bench and Bar Social Reception.

CHASE CENTER ON THE RIVERFRONT | WILMINGTON, DELAWARE | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014

4:00 p.m. | BENCH AND BAR REGISTRATION

4:30 p.m. | DSBA ANNUAL MEETINGPresided over by Gregory B. Williams, Esquire, Delaware State Bar Association President

State of the Judiciary AddressPresented by The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware

First State Distinguished Service Award presented posthumously to Arthur G. Connolly, Jr., Esquire

Elections of Executive Committee Members

Passing of the Gavel to the new Delaware State Bar Association President, Yvonne Takvorian Saville, Esquire

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | BENCH AND BAR SOCIAL RECEPTIONEngage in lively conversation while enjoying delicious

Delaware-themed food stations and beverages.

Hosted by The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of DelawareJustices Randy J. Holland, Carolyn Berger, Jack B. Jacobs, Henry du Pont Ridgely

and by The Delaware Judicial Conference

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THIS

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BENCH AND BAR CONFERENCECAMARADERIE | FOOD | BEVERAGE

CLE • Wednesday, June 4, 2014 • Chase Center on the RiverfrontPlease return by May 28, 2014 • DSB06042014BENCH

Seating is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fee includes a buffet lunch, CLE seminar, and refreshment break.Tuition Fees: q $149 – Early Bird Registration ON or BEFORE May 28, 2014 q $199 – Late Registration AFTER May 28, 2014 q $9 – PA Credit PA ID No. ______________

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ DE ID No.: ___________________________________

Firm: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________

E-mail (required): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check/Charge in the amount of $ _____________ enclosed. Please make checks payable to DSBA.

p MasterCard p Visa p Amex p Discover Expiration date: ______ Card number: ________________________Signature: ___________________________________________________ (Required if card purchase) Billing Zip Code: ____________

Incomplete registration forms will not be processed. Please return to: Delaware State Bar Association, 405 North King Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801

Fax: (302) 658-5212 • Phone: (302) 658-5279 Refunds issued only if cancellation is received no later than one week prior to seminar.

For Office Use Only

CHASE CENTER ON THE RIVERFRONT | WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

CLE PROGRAM | 1:00 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. (INCLUDES 15 MINUTE BREAK)

REGISTRATION AND BUFFET LUNCH | 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 3.0 HOURS OF CLE CREDIT IN ENHANCED ETHICS

CLE PROGRAM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

A VIEW FROM THE BENCH: PREFERRED PROCEDURES, PROPER PRACTICES, AND PET PEEVESThis distinguished judicial panel will discuss best practices, preferences and inappropriate conduct – both inside and out of the courtroom.

Moderator The Honorable Mary M. Johnston Judge, Superior Court of Delaware

Panelists The Honorable Jack B. Jacobs Justice, Supreme Court of DelawareThe Honorable Andre G. Bouchard Chancellor, Court of ChanceryThe Honorable Jan R. JurdenJudge, Superior Court of DelawareThe Honorable William L. Chapman, Jr.Judge, Family Court of DelawareThe Honorable Kenneth S. Clark, Jr.Judge, Court of Common Pleas

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Break and Vendor Visit

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

THE TECHNOLOGY OF TODAY AND THE ISSUES OF TOMORROWWe all use technology in our practice. It works fine until it fails, and the one thing about which we can all be sure is “It Will Fail.” Visit with the experts on matters relating to security, social media and mobile technology. Participate in a discussion of the technology of today and the issues facing us tomorrow. If you have not read the case of Grimes v. Psycho Systems, Inc., you do not yet know the true meaning of a computer virus. Visit www.dsba.org to read the full case. Grimes v. Psycho Systems, Inc., et al. Case Number 3414 (U.S.D.C, 3rd Celestial Circuit, 2025)

Richard K. Herrmann, EsquireMorris James LLP

Kevin F. Brady, EsquireEckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Moderators Panelists

Social MediaMargaret M. DiBianca, EsquireYoung Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

SecurityEdward J. McAndrew, EsquireU.S. Attorney’s Office

Mobile TechnologySteven L. Butler, EsquireLinarducci & Butler, PA

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Break and Vendor Visit

The Delaware State Bar Association recognizes DSBIS for its contribution to the 2014 Bench and Bar Conference.

DSBIS serves all insurance needs for attorneys, their firms, their families, and their clients. DSBIS was formed by Delaware attorneys for Delaware attorneys.

(302) 658-8055 www.dsbis.com

Sponsored by Delaware State Bar Insurance Services, Inc.

BENCH AND BAR 2014Thank you to our 2014

Sponsors and Exhibitors!

Refreshment Break byWidener University School of Law

Tote Bags provided by Parcels, Inc.

Social Reception Photo Booth provided by Willis of Delaware

ABOUT THE DSBA

For more than 90 years,

the Delaware State

Bar Association has

organized and united

the lawyers who practice

in Delaware and served

as their professional

association. The DSBA

was founded in 1923

and is committed to

the advancement of the

science of jurisprudence

by providing continuing

education, networking

opportunities, and a

framework for providing

proper standards for

membership in the

Delaware Bar.CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS WELCOME

Your participation will highlight your firm and market its services to hundreds of attorneys many of whom will appreciate your support of DSBA. Sponsors and exhibitors receive premier benefits, including exhibit space and networking opportunities. For information on showcasing your services through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Rebecca Baird at rbaird@dsba.org or call (302) 658-5279.

Exhibitors

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. Colliers International

Conestoga Title Insurance Co.

Court Call Just Legal, Inc.

LexisNexis M&T Bank

PNCValuePointe.biz

Westin Wilmington