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Monday, November 21, 2016

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Registration/Continental Breakfast		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	8:00 AM	8:15 AM	11/21/2016 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	8:15 AM	8:25 AM	11/21/2016 8:15 AM - 8:25 AM Presenter: Judge Richard K. Renn and Bernard Ilkhanoff, Esq., YCBA President
Understanding Nonverbal Communication		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	8:30 AM	10:00 AM	11/21/2016 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Presenter: Jan Hargrave, Forensic Body Language Expert As a professional speaker, distinguished lecturer and author, Jan applies her amazing skills to show you how to take advantage of the vast world of nonverbal communication. Her book, "Judge the Jury", will be included in the conference materials.
Bench Meets Bar Roundtable Q & A		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	10:15 AM	11:45 AM	11/21/2016 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM The Bench meets Bar roundtable session is your opportunity to ask questions of the Bench about things going on in the Court system in York County, changes in the York County Courts and issues, problems and other areas of concern that you may have. You may submit your questions anonymously in advance or you can ask through our moderators during the session.
Buffet Lunch and Plenary Session: "The Law & Magic"		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	11:45 AM	1:15 PM	11/21/2016 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Presenter: Joseph A. Curcillo, Esq. and Steven G. Leventhal, Esq. This CLE promises to be as informative as it is entertaining. As experienced trial lawyers and highly acclaimed entertainers, Joe and Steve share insights into how trial lawyers can learn from applying the constructs of magic theory and presentation to the courtroom. Gain a new perspective on case preparation and development ...... and have fun!
Can you get back the tender years?		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	11/21/2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Arnold T. Sheinvold, Ph.D A review of the pros and cons of shared physical custody for pre-school age children.
Don't Give Up Five Minutes Before the Miracle		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	11/21/2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Senior Judge Harold Woelfel and Laurie J. Besden, Esq. Learn from two individuals with firsthand experience how Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Judges Concerned for Judges helps lawyers, judges and their family members.
Local Criminal Rules Update		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	11/21/2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Judge Richard K. Renn This informative session will include an update on Local Criminal Rules as well as a review of the Criminal Rules of Evidence.
Post-Trial Appeal and Post Judgement		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	11/21/2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Judge Stephen P. Linebaugh and Alan C. Green, Esq. Post-trial practice and appeal issues in the civil law world from the dual perspective of the bench practitioner.
Researching Experts		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	11/21/2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Caren R. Silverman, Esq. This fast-paced and revealing presentation addresses how to use online resources to investigate experts. Even if you are not the one who actually conducts the research, just knowing what resources available may help you to be better prepared in vetting your own experts and finding damaging information about the opposition's.
"Sealing" of the Record - Overview of the New Law		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	3:45 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Presenter: Jacob Gurwitz, Esq. Overview of the new law, 18 Pa. C.S. 9122.1, effective November 14, 2016 which will allow limited access of a person's criminal record in PA. This will provide those convicted of certain misdemeanors greater opportunity to capitalize on options without consequence from their criminal history.
Carrying Stress: Who, Me? How This Habit Can Most Hurt the Ones You Love		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	3:45 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Presenter: Lark Eshleman Patterson, Ph.D This presentation will outline research on the negatives of "carrying stress," identify how you can determine if this is true for you and offer examples of how this life habit can hurt those you love most. It will also give practical ways that you can make positive changes!
Case Law Update for Family Law Practitioners		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	3:45 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Presenter: Judge Andrea Marceca Strong & Attys. Wm. Baughman, Lauren Kearney, Ann Marie McElwee ,Seth Springer This session will include case law updates and procedural summary.
Joint Meeting of the YCBA and YCBF Boards		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	4:00 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Combined YCBA/YCBF November Board Meeting for Board Members Only
Mediate Your Way to a Resolution		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	3:45 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Presenter: William C. Gierasch, Esq., Rees Griffiths, Esq., Charles A. Rausch, Esq and Barbara Sardella, Esq. This one hour ethics session on the role of mediation in the dispute resolution process will include the legal basis for confidentiality during the process, the benefits of mediation over direct negotiations or litigation, how mediation is commenced and conducted, and what happens after resolution or impasse.
Tech Ethics: Staying Safe in Shark-Infested Waters		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	2:45 PM	3:45 PM	11/21/2016 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Presenter: President Judge Joseph C. Adams, Evan Kline, Esq. and Ed Paskey, Esq. You can use technology to be more productive and to better serve your clients, but the use of technology brings with it added risks and responsibilities. This session will help you understand those risks and responsibilities and will help you protect your clients' data so you can work more ethically in your practice.
Networking Cocktail Party		11/21/2016	11/21/2016	4:00 PM	7:00 PM	11/21/2016 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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