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Events at a Glance
(Print a PDF of the Events at a Glance)
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Thursday, June 15
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ATHLETIC EVENTS
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7:00 a.m.
Donald W. Bebenek Golf Tournament
Sponsored by FindLaw
8:30 a.m.
Sporting Clays and 5-Stand Event
Sponsored by Husch Blackwell
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12:00 p.m.
Pickleball/Bocce/Horseshoes
Sponsored by Guyasuta Investment Advisors
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PROGRAMS
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2:00 p.m.
“Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt”
1 Substantive credit
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2:00 p.m.
“Blockchain in Bankruptcy: Discussing Cryptocurrencies' Treatment in Bankruptcy Proceedings and Ethical Considerations for Practitioners”
1 Ethics credit
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3:15 p.m.
“Unprecedented: Complacency is Not an Option”
1 Ethics credit
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3:15 p.m.
“Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern Legal Workplace”
1 Substantive credit
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3:15 p.m.
“Mass Tort Litigation: Monsanto, the Military and Medicaid”
1 Substantive credit
Sponsored by Elisa J. Cavalier, Vice President, R.W. Baird
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4:30 p.m.
“Untangling the Road to Home Ownership”
1 Substantive credit
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4:30 p.m.
“Positive Social Impact in the Legal Profession: How In-House/General Counsel can Champion ESG Efforts for their Clients”
1 Ethics credit
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SOCIAL EVENTS
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5:30 p.m.
Women in the Law Division Reception
Sponsored by Vuono & Gray, LLC
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5:30 p.m.
Young Lawyers Division Reception/Passing of the Gavel
Sponsored by Compass Rose Financial
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6:00 p.m.
Beer Fest
Sponsored by CARDINAL LifeCare Consulting LLC
7:00 p.m.
Reception and Barbecue
Sponsored by Raver Rawlings & Parker PLLC
Immediately Following Barbecue
After Party – DJ and Pub Trivia
Sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan
9:00 p.m.
Alcohol-Free Social Space
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Friday, June 16
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ATHLETIC EVENTS
7:00 a.m.
Introduction to Yoga
7:00 a.m.
Running
3:45 p.m.
Bowling
Sponsored by John P. Sembrat, Esquire
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3:45 p.m.
Axe Throwing
Sponsored by GRB Law
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PROGRAMS
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9:00 a.m.
“On Zoom or in the Room?”
1 Ethics credit
Sponsored by Shrager Defense Attorneys
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10:15 a.m.
“The Pennsylvania Supreme Court – A View from Both Sides of the Bench”
1 Substantive credit
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11:30 a.m.
“The Judicial Workplace: A Focused Look at Discrimination and Harassment Issues”
1 CJE Ethics credit
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11:30 a.m.
“Electronic Data, From Cradle to Grave: How Lawyers Can Help Clients Get Control and Make Sense of Their Data”
1 Substantive credit
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11:30 a.m.
“Allegheny County Housing Court: How It Works and How You Can Help”
1 Substantive credit
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11:30 a.m.
“Shackled to Our Screens”
1 Ethics credit
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11:30 a.m.
“Title IX: Protecting Transgender Students in Public Schools”
1 Substantive credit
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12:30 p.m.
Luncheon/Passing of the Gavel/Amram Award
Sponsored by Plummer Slade
2:30 p.m.
“Gavel to Gavel: Updates from the Bench”
1 Substantive credit
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2:30 p.m.
“Party of Three - Your Order Is Ready: Tips and Tools for Addressing
Third Party Caregiver Issues”
1 Substantive credit
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2:30 p.m.
“Review of Pennsylvania Appellate Case Law Involving Orphans’ Court Cases from 2022-2023”
1 Ethics credit
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3:45 p.m.
“Foundations of Constitutional Discrimination/Understanding Batson v. Kentucky”
1 Ethics credit
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3:45 p.m.
“Litigating in the Western District During the Time of COVID – Which Changes
are Here to Stay?”
1 Substantive credit
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3:45 p.m.
“Tips from the Bench for Appellate Success”
1 Substantive credit
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SOCIAL EVENTS
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8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar
Sponsored by Jackson Lewis, PC
6:15 p.m.
Poolside Reception
Sponsored by Bennington Law Firm, LLC
7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Sponsored by AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company

9:00 p.m.
Alcohol-Free Social Space
9:00 p.m.
Vegas Casino Night and Dance Party
Sponsored by USI Affinity
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10:30 p.m.
Karaoke Party
Sponsored by Raphael, Ramsden & Behers, PC
Saturday, June 17
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8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet, Closing Remarks, Drag Show and Door Prize Drawings
Sponsored by HBK Valuation, Litigation & Forensics
Adjournment