Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, May 16, 2025

6:00 PM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Chatham Bars Inn

297 Shore Road, Chatham, Massachusetts, United States

Agenda

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About the Program

Join us at the picturesque Chatham Bars Inn for a day-and-a-half of riveting legal education, and exceptional food and networking opportunities. The event begins with a reception on Wednesday evening, followed by eight hours of CLE on Thursday and Friday.

You Will Learn

• About technology and dispute resolution
• About cross examination tactics
• About case strategy
• About cybersecurity
• About ethical consideration for litigators
• About special trial procedures
• About marketing

Who Should Attend

Attorneys interested in honing their litigation skills.

Cost

(Includes electronic materials, reception on May 14, breakfast both days, and lunch on Thursday. Dinners and hotel are not included.)

YLS Member $125
Member $225
Non-member $329
Guest for evening reception $40

Hotel Reservation Information

Stay at the Chatham Bars Inn on May 14 and/or 15 for $359 per night. State your accommodation needs at the time of reservation. A limited block of rooms has been reserved and are being held on a “first come, first served” basis. Rooms may still be available at the conference rate. Please contact Chatham Bars Inn at 1-800-527-4884 and reference the Litigation Section of the Connecticut Bar Association to receive the above rates. One night’s deposit is required at the time of booking. Seven (7) days prior to arrival, the remaining room balance is charged. Reservations may be cancelled up to thirty (30) days prior to arrival less a $25 cancellation fee. For cancellations received within twenty-nine (29) days of arrival, deposit is not refundable.

Speakers

Hon. Anne E. Lynch
Connecticut Superior Court, Torrington

Hon. Cesar A. Noble
Connecticut Superior Court, New Haven

Hon. Walter M. Spader
Connecticut Superior Court, New Haven

Hon. Elizabeth J. Stewart
Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford

joe Chatham headshot1 Joe Chatham
USA 500 Clubs LLC, Wellesley, MA

freedman_linn1 Linn F. Freedman
Robinson & Cole LLP, Providence

Gianquinto_Emily150x150 Emily A. Gianquinto
CBA President-Elect, McCarter & English LLP, Hartford

John-C-Houlihan1 John J. Houlihan, Jr.
RisCassi & Davis PC, Hartford

D Hrelic1 Dana M. Hrelic
Pullman & Comley LLC, Hartford

Brendon Levesque1 Brendon P. Levesque
Barry Taylor & Levesque LLC, Manchester

michael-mccormack1 Michael T. McCormack
O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, Glastonbury

L Morkan1 Linda L. Morkan
Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford

Michelle Napoli1 Michelle M. Napoli
Morrison Mahoney LLP, Hartford

Alinor_Sterling1 Alinor C. Sterling
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport

Moderators

Aaron Arias1 Aaron Arias
Butler Tibbetts LLC, Southport

Kara Newell1 Kara A. Newell
Gfeller Laurie LLP, West Hartford


CLE Credit

CT: 8.0 CLE Credits (7.0 General; 1.0 Ethics)

Refunds for event registration will not be honored after April 30, 2025.


Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221