2016 SUMMER BAR CONFERENCE June 22-24

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Maine State Bar Association
2016 SUMMER
BAR CONFERENCE
June 22-24
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor
Hotel Deadline: May 23
Call 800-328-5033 to reserve your room.
See www.mainebar.org for details.
1891-2016
Celebrating 125 Years
Welcome: President’s Message
DEAR FELLOW MAINE LAWYERS:
I hope you are planning to attend the Summer Bar Conference scheduled for
June 22-24, 2016, in Bar Harbor. Whether or not you have attended in the last few
years, you will want to come back to “rediscover” and enjoy this annual gathering. The
planning committee has worked hard to create an innovative meeting, while preserving
the time-honored traditions that make this event special. You’ll enjoy opportunities to
connect with your colleagues, celebrate your profession, and take in all the sights and
sounds of Bar Harbor with family and friends.
The conference is located at the Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina in downtown Bar
Harbor. Our welcome reception, meals, special events and CLE take place at the
adjacent Bar Harbor Club. The schedule has been carefully structured to include plenty
of leisure time with your family and colleagues, all in the informal and relaxed setting of
Bar Harbor.
Stephen Nelson, 2016 MSBA President
The CLE schedule will include 17 showcase-quality programs and an ethics plenary.
We’ll also recognize 50-year members, this year’s recipient of the Vincent L. McKusick
Award for outstanding writing in the Maine Bar Journal, and the VLP Director’s Award.
In addition, our second-annual Leadership Academy class will “graduate” Thursday
evening. The Class of 2016 is an impressive group of new attorneys who are committed
to advancing their practice and contributing to the legal community in Maine.
If you’re traveling with children, there will be a kids’ pizza party Thursday night, so the adults can enjoy the dinner, music
and dancing to the Larry Williams Band. Outside the classroom, you can enjoy carriage rides in Acadia National Park with
Carriages of Acadia; Dive-In Theater with Diver Ed; and craft beer tasting, courtesy of Rock Harbor Brewing Co. Thanks to
generous sponsors, the carriage rides and Dive-In Theater will be offered to attendees and their families free of
charge!
Take advantage of excellent accommodation rates offered only for this event. The MSBA has secured the special rates of $190$239 per night, plus applicable taxes, and rates will be honored 2 days prior and post conference. These rates are guaranteed
through May 23. Rooms sell out quickly, but reservations will be accepted after May 23 on a space- and rate-available basis.
There are also a variety of other hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds in the area. While we encourage you to
join us on site, Bar Harbor offers many lodging options.
As you can see, every effort is being made to ensure that this year’s meeting will be fun, relaxing and professionally rewarding.
We hope you will register right away and look forward to seeing you in Bar Harbor this June.
Stephen D. Nelson
President
Haborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor
Thank you to our Sponsors, Exhibitors & Corporate Patrons
Major Meeting Sponsor:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Sponsors & Exhibitors:
Law Office of David Levesque, P.A.
Corporate Patrons:
Allen/Freeman/McDonnell Agency • ALPS • ARAG • Cross Insurance
Dow Wealth Management LLC • EVIDOX • LawPay • LexisNexis
Maine Lawyer Services • Private Wealth Management Group
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
CARRIAGES OF ACADIA (WILDWOOD STABLES)
Horse Stabling and Carriage Tours in Acadia
Date: Thursday, June 23
Time: 2 p.m.
The Dive-In Theater occurs concurrently with the Carriages of Acadia
rides. Please choose one event only. Space is limited.
Carriages of Acadia is a Maine corporation based in the northern community of
Houlton. It is a company wholly owned by the Carpenter family – Mike, Joanne,
Charles, Dennis, and Emily. Mr. Carpenter is an attorney licensed to practice in
all the courts in Maine, is a veteran of the Vietnam War, and was Maine’s attorney general from 1991 to 1995. He is also a lifelong lover and owner of horses;
big and small. He grew up on a local potato farm and used draft horses for
much of the farm work. He learned his horse knowledge from his father, a wellknown local blacksmith who once shod for the Genesee Brewing Company out
of Rochester, New York.
DIVE-IN THEATER WITH DIVER ED
Date: Thursday, June 23
Time: 2 p.m.
The Carriages of Acadia carriage rides occurs concurrently with the
Dive-In Theater. Please choose one event only. Space is limited.
Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theater is a scenic boat ride in Frenchman Bay in Acadia
National Park, where Diver Ed and his sidekick “Mini Ed” dive down to the
ocean floor with specially equipped video and sound equipment, allowing you
to see and hear the ocean floor in real time, from the comfort of the deck.
At the end of the dive, Ed and Mini Ed return to the boat, so do the creatures.
Touch tanks allow you to observe, handle – and sometimes even kiss – these
strange and mysterious beings before they are returned safely to the sea.
You will be amazed at the colors, the textures and the variety of animal life
SUMMERTIME BASH
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATION
Standing (L to R): Andrew T. Mason, Taylor R.
Neff, Matthew K. Libby, Alexander M. Chaiken,
Robert P. Hayes, Shannon M. Merrill, and Kathy
Hunt (facilitator). Sitting (L to R): Katherine E. Griffin, Joshua A. Randlett, Scott T. Lever, and Tina
H. Nadeau. Missing from the photo is James S.
Mundy.
CRAFT BEER TASTING BY ROCK HARBOR BREWING
Join us Thursday at 6:00 p.m. for a craft beer
tasting, courtesy of Rock Harbor Brewing Co.
of Rockland. Learn more about Rock Harbor
at www.rockharbor.me.
B r e w in g Compan y
ROCKLAND • MAINE
LARRY WILLIAMS BAND
Maine’s premier show and dance band, the
nine-piece Larry Williams Band features some
of the finest musicians in Maine. The band
features a horn section consisting of trumpet,
trombone and saxophone; a rhythm section with
piano, bass, guitar, and drums; and female and
male lead vocalists. Join us Thursday evening
for an evening of great music and dancing.
Learn more at www.larrywilliamsband.com.
KIDS’ PIZZA PARTY
Enjoy your Thursday evening while your children enjoy a pizza party and fun
activities, under the care of friendly and qualified hotel staff.
Date: Thursday, June 23
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-10
Location: Bar Harbor Club
Advanced notice required.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
4:00
5:00-7:00
Registration Open
Welcome Reception
Family Law Section Meet ‘n’ Greet THURSDAY, JUNE 23
7:30
Registration Open
7:30-9:00 Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Past Presidents’ Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Section Business Meetings
Medical Legal Committee
Veterans’ Law Section
9:00-10:00 Concurrent Sessions (1.0 CLE credit)
1. After the ACA, ABLE and DeCambre: What’s Special About Special Needs Trusts?
2.Casemaker
3. Limited Scope Representation Update
4. The Profession at Risk: The Scope of Mental Health Problems Among Attorneys,
Judges and Law Students and a Proposal for Action (1.0 ethics) 10:20-11:20 Concurrent Sessions (1.0 CLE credit)
5. A Primer for Maine Attorneys to Demystify Claims for Social Security and
Long-Term Disability Benefits
6. The Art and Ethics of Witness Preparation (0.25 ethics)
7. Choices for Businesses: What Works for Whom?
8. Leveraging Social Media to Market Your Practice
11:30-1:00 Awards Luncheon:
50-Year Life Members
Campaign for Justice Update, Margaret (Meg) LePage
Vincent L. McKusick Award
VLP Directors’ Award
1:00-6:00 Outdoor Activities: Diver Ed Dive-In Theater or
Carriages of Acadia carriage rides
6:00-10:30 Summertime Bash: Featuring Leadership Academy Graduation, Rock Harbor
Brewing Craft Beer Tasting, Dancing to the Music of The Larry
Williams Band, Kids’ Pizza Party.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Congratulations
to our 2016
Life Members
Thomas M. Brown, Esq.
Bangor
Martin B. Burke, Esq.
Rockville
William E. Crain, Esq.
Pownal
Hon. Howard H. Dana Jr.
Portland
Joseph L. Delafield III, Esq.
South Portland
Donald A. Fowler Jr., Esq.
Kingfield
John A. Graustein, Esq.
Falmouth
John H. Hawkes, Esq.
Robbinston
Willis E. Higgins, Esq.
Brownville
Peter
S. Kelley, Esq.
Caribou
Sumner H. Lipman, Esq.
Augusta
Robert E. Miller, Esq.
Punta Gorda, FL
James P. Nadeau Jr., Esq.
Portsmouth, NH
Harold C. Pachios, Esq.
Portland
Fredda Fisher Wolf, Esq.
Lewiston
7:30
Registration Open
7:30-9:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Section Business Meetings
Business Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Health Law Section
Litigation Section
9:00-10:00 Concurrent Sessions (1.0 CLE credit)
9. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Business Succession Planning
10.
Mediation, Meditation, and Life after Litigation
11.
Medical Marijuana Law and Your Practice
12. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (1.0 ethics)
10:15-11:15
Concurrent Sessions (1.0 CLE credit)
13.Casemaker
14. Famous Case Studies: How Bankruptcy Impacted General Litigation Claims of the Rich and Famous
15. IP Crash Course for Maine Practitioners
16. Maine’s New Estate Tax Regime: Now What?
11:30-12:30Plenary (1.0 ethics credit) 17. I’ll Know It When I See It…Or Will I? Navigating the Discretionary and Mandatory Reporting Requirements of Maine Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3
12:30
Program Adjourns
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
9:00–10:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
1. AFTER THE ACA, ABLE AND DECAMBRE: WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS?
This one-hour program is for the general practitioner, and it follows an all-day MSBA CLE on special needs trusts presented in
May. This shorter session will focus on the new world of special needs trust planning and the additional options for individuals
with disabilities following the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
at the end of 2014. Is a special needs trust the best tool for the situation? What if the individual receives public housing benefits? If a special needs trust is appropriate, should it be a third-party trust or a first-party trust? How about a pooled trust? What
are conversion trusts and sole-benefit trusts? When should a testamentary supplemental needs trust be considered?
Jane Skelton, Esq., Maine Elder Law Firm, Bangor
2.
CASEMAKER
Come to the Casemaker presentation and take full advantage of this outstanding member benefit. Learn some tricks, tips and
strategies and how to become more effective at online legal research from a 30-year veteran of online searching!
Jim Corbett, Esq., Lawriter Corp., Cincinnati, OH
3. LIMITED-SCOPE REPRESENTATION UPDATE
In 2001, Maine became the second state in the nation to adopt comprehensive rules to permit lawyers to unbundle legal services. This panel will address developments in legal services delivery models over the past 15 years, how attorneys can use
limited-scope representation to increase revenue, the value this practice model brings to the court, and brainstorm about how to
attract and serve consumers using limited-scope representation.
Justice Andrew M. Mead, Penobscot Judicial Center, Bangor
Elizabeth J. Scheffee, Esq., Shaheen & Gordon PA, Saco
Elizabeth F. Stout, Esq., Law Office of Elizabeth Stout, Portland
4. THE PROFESSION AT RISK: THE SCOPE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG ATTORNEYS, JUDGES AND
LAW STUDENTS AND A PROPOSAL FOR ACTION (1.0 ETHICS)
In January the results of a study of mental health issues in the American legal profession were published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The study, jointly funded by the ABA and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, was the most comprehensive
of its kind ever undertaken. More than 12,000 attorneys, judges and law students were surveyed. The study results surprised
even members of the lawyer assistance program community: more than 36 percent of the study population qualified as problem
drinkers; 20.6 percent suffered from depression and 19 percent suffered from anxiety. This program will explore details of the
study, and, more importantly, examine the various avenues available to better assist those who face these issues, and help
prevent others from falling victim to them.
William C. Nugent, Esq., Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers & Judges, Portland
10:20–11:20 CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
5. A PRIMER FOR MAINE ATTORNEYS TO DEMYSTIFY CLAIMS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage has become a more common and important part of the suite of employee benefits offered by employers to attract and retain qualified employees. At the same time, because of ERISA, the federal law governing most private group LTD policies, representing LTD claimants has become more challenging and complex. In the public
disability benefits arena, with the financial pressures on the Social Security Administration, it has become much more difficult to
win social security disability claim cases. These areas of legal practice are more closely aligned than one might think, but each
has its own unique set of issues and challenges. This presentation will review the difficulties Maine lawyers grapple with in both
LTD and social security disability cases, and will offer ideas and strategies to effectively respond to these issues. Presenters
will outline winning strategies for prevailing in these claims. They will also discuss issues of legal ethics that are specific to SSA
and LTD claims.
Henri A. Benoit II, Esq., Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, Portland
Andrew J. Bernstein, Esq., Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, Portland
6. THE ART AND ETHICS OF WITNESS PREPARATION (0.25 ETHICS)
Preparing witnesses for depositions or interviews with the government takes time and skill. Too often we don’t spend the time
necessary to ensure our clients put their best foot forward, and they accidentally say something untrue, are led into providing
incomplete information or are confused about what they can and cannot say and leave out information important to their case.
This session will be led by a litigator experienced with preparing clients to testify at depositions, before federal and state government agencies, and at trial. We will review strategies for preparing clients, including explaining the process to clients, how much
information to prepare them with and doing an effective mock interview. We will also examine the line between preparation and
coaching.
Amy P. Dieterich, Esq., Skelton Taintor & Abbott, Auburn
7.
CHOICES FOR BUSINESSES: WHAT WORKS FOR WHOM?
This workshop will review Maine’s current LLC, corporate and similar business vehicles in the context of economic development needs and risk containment. Current rulings and examples of issues around ownership, control, expansion and risks
will be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions on best practices as we explore business for development in
Maine.
Martha A. Novy-Broderick, Business Law Centers of Martha Novy-Broderick, Esq., Lincoln
8. LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA TO MARKET YOUR PRACTICE
The New Lawyers Section will provide an overview of the latest and greatest ways to use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to
market one’s practice. The panelists include a group of new lawyers who have used social media creatively to build their brands
as attorneys. The session will include an interactive workshop where the panelists will analyze attendees’ social media presences and provide real-time, live feedback.
Kristen R. Dorion, Esq., Douglas McDaniel Campo & Schools LLC PA, Westbrook
Aaron W. Mosher, Esq., Mosher Law Firm, Portland
Jacqueline R. Moss, Esq., Maine Community Law Center, Portland
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
9:00 – 10:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT) 9.
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING
Nearly all business owners agree that succession planning is important, yet fewer than 15 percent have a plan that is current
and written. Typically, planning is initiated only as a result of an event—an unsolicited offer, death of an owner, or a conflict
between partners—leading to a suboptimal result. This session will bring together best practices from three professionals, all of
whom focus on business succession planning, and will demonstrate that a systematic and well-coordinated approach between
all of the clients professional advisors often leads to the best outcome. Marianna P. Liddell, Esq., Pierce Atwood LLP, Portland
Andrew Smith, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes, Portland
Steven E. Tenney, Senior Vice President, UBS Wealth Management, Portland
10. MEDIATION, MEDITATION, AND LIFE AFTER LITIGATION
This session will cover my own transition from being a trial lawyer through my exploration of options and development of my
current practice. Because part of my practice concerns helping lawyers work through their own transitions, I will talk about the
issues commonly seen both in succession planning for older lawyers, and in finding employment or the right niche for younger
lawyers. I will also be speaking about how to explore options to create an enriching life after law.
Bill D. Robitzek, Esq., Maine Lawyer Services, Brunswick
11. MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW AND YOUR PRACTICE
The Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act and its regulations have significant impacts on many other areas of law, including
employment, land use, education, and business. The panel will present an overview of the Act and its regulations, followed by a
discussion of the intersection of these laws on land use and zoning. There will also be a discussion of how the state is working
to develop new ways of dealing with medical marijuana patients in the workplace. While time will only allow an overview of the
three topics, the presenters will provide a road map for those who are seeking further information.
Moderator: Lynne A. Williams, Esq., Bar Harbor
Panelists: Peter D. Lowe, Esq., Brann & Isaacson LLP, Lewiston
Christopher E. McCabe, Esq., Portland
12. MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (1.0 ETHICS)
In MBSR, participants learn to recognize habitual, unhelpful reactions to difficulty and learn instead to bring an interested, accepting and non-judgmental attitude to all experience, including difficult sensations, emotions, thoughts and behavior. MBSR
may be used to a focus on specific patterns of negative thinking that people with depression are vulnerable to, but which we all
experience from time to time.
Elisabeth A Pickle, Esq., Pickle Law Firm, LLC, Manchester
10:15 – 11:15CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
13.CASEMAKER
Come to the Casemaker presentation and take full advantage of this outstanding member benefit. Learn some tricks, tips and
strategies and how to become more effective at online legal research from a 30-year veteran of online searching!
Jim Corbett, Esq., Lawriter Corp., Cincinnati, OH
14. FAMOUS CASE STUDIES: HOW BANKRUPTCY IMPACTED GENERAL LITIGATION CLAIMS OF THE RICH AND
FAMOUS
We will discuss the intersection of bankruptcy with three famous case studies, including a divorce, a personal injury action and
a collection action involving high profile celebrities. We will demonstrate how a pending bankruptcy case may impact your ability to move forward with your case, we will discuss the discovery available in a bankruptcy context, and we will present some
suggestions about how to avoid certain pitfalls that arise due to a pending bankruptcy case.
Hon. Peter G. Cary, US Bankruptcy Court-District of Maine, Portland
Jennifer H. Pincus, Esq., Office of the United States Trustee, Portland
Tanya Sambatakos, Esq., Molleur Law Office LLC, Biddeford
15. IP CRASH COURSE FOR MAINE PRACTITIONERS
In today’s knowledge-based economy, intellectual property continues to be one of the fastest growing legal specialties in the
U.S. The speakers will present an overview of the law governing this fascinating and cutting-edge field of law, including the
basics of trademark, unfair competition, copyright, patent, and other federal and state laws designed to protect intangible rights.
The presentation will include tips and best practices for the practicing lawyer. Prior experience with IP law is not required.
Jonathan M. Gelchinsky, Esq., Pierce Atwood LLP, Portland
Vivek Rao, Esq., Pierce Atwood LLP, Portland
16. MAINE’S NEW ESTATE TAX REGIME: NOW WHAT?
The presenters will review the history of the Maine estate tax as the foundation for the current estate tax rules and will outline
how the new rules work, including the exemption amount, tax rates, and the effective gift tax on gifts made within one year of
death. In addition, they will discuss what the current rules mean for both existing estate plans and new estate plans and techniques that may be utilized to adapt old plans to the new rules.
Moderator: Abigail K. Diggins, Esq., LeBlanc & Young PA, Portland
Panelists: Matie B. Little, Esq., LeBlanc & Young PA, Portland
Stephen D. Nelson, Esq., Severson, Hand & Nelson, P.A., Houlton
Kenleigh A. Nicoletta, Esq., Brann & Isaacson LLP, Lewiston
11:30 – 12:30PLENARY
17. I’LL KNOW IT WHEN I SEE IT… OR WILL I? NAVIGATING THE DISCRETIONARY AND MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF MAINE RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 8.3 (1.0 ETHICS)
Maine’s collegial bar can become constrained when lawyers must consider whether to report a colleague for disciplinary or
impairment reasons. This session will consider and discuss how firms of all sizes can start developing policies (and tweak what
they already have in place) to deal with questions/concerns related to discretionary and mandatory reporting of lawyers. Practitioners know that the reporting question might arise in the context of an overly aggressive or dishonest opposing counsel; a
lawyer charged with or convicted of a serious crime; an unsafe and or volatile lawyer; a lawyer struggling with dementia, mental
health or substance abuse challenges; or a lawyer who is improperly using client trust funds or law firm operating accounts.
George T. Dilworth, Esq., Drummond Woodsum, Portland
Aria Eee, Esq., Board of Overseers of the Bar, Augusta
Bernard J. Kubetz, Esq., Eaton Peabody, Bangor
Daniel J. Mitchell, Esq., Bernstein Shur, Portland
William C. Nugent, Esq., Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers & Judges, Portland
Geraldine G. Sanchez, Esq., Roach Hewitt Ruprecht Sanchez & Bischoff PC, Portland
Meeting Information
Registration Information
Pre-registration is available until June 17, 2016. Registrations will also be accepted on-site, but meal choices cannot be guaranteed.
No registrations will be accepted without payment or credit card in advance. You may fax your registration to 207-623-0083. To
register by phone, call 207-622-7523 or 1-800-475-7523. You may mail your completed registration form to:
Maine State Bar Association
P.O. Box 788
Augusta, ME 04332-0788
Cancellations
You may cancel your registration for a full refund less a $75 administrative fee up until June 10, 2016. NO REFUNDS will be made
after June 10, 2016, or for “no shows.” The date of cancellation is the date received at Bar Headquarters in Augusta. We cannot
accept on-site cancellations.
CLE Credits
Thursday, June 23: Earn up to 2.0 CLE credits, including the opportunity to earn 1.25 ethics credits.
Friday, June 24: Earn up to 3.0 CLE credits, including the opportunity to earn 2.0 ethics credits.
Reserve Your Room Today!
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
55 West Street
Bar Harbor
Call the Harborside at 1-800-328-5033 to make room reservations. The MSBA has
secured a limited number of guest rooms at the special rate of $190-$239 per night
plus applicable taxes, and rates will be honored 2 days prior and post conference,
subject to availability. You must indicate you are with the Maine State Bar Association
to receive the preferred rates. Rates are guaranteed through May 23, 2016. After
May 23, reservations will be accepted on a space- and rate-available basis.
Reservation & Cancellation Policy: All reservations must be guaranteed by a major
credit card. All reservations that are not cancelled three days prior to the arrival date will
be charged a fee equal to one night’s room rate. Contact the hotel for complete details or
questions on the policy.
Lodging Options
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel
119 Eden Street
Rates: $145-395
1-800-336-2463
www.barharbormainehotel.com
Bar Harbor Camping
Resorts – Mt. Desert Narrows
1219-C State Highway 3
Rates: $27-80
1-866-917-4300
www.barharborcampingresorts.com
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
269 Main Street
Rates: $179-195
1-888-766-2529
www.barharborgrand.com
Bar Harbor KOA
Campground
136 County Road
Rates based on type of lodging (RV, tent,
cabin)
207-288-3520
www.koa.com/where/me/19133
Best Western Acadia Park Inn
452 State Highway 3
Rates: $149-185
1-800-937-8376
www.acadiaparkinn.com
Edenbrook Motel
96 Eden Street
Rates: $45-80
1-800-323-7819
www.edenbrookmotelbh.com
Hadley’s Point Campground
33 Hadley Point Road
Rates: $27-40
207-288-4808
www.hadleyspoint.com
Seacroft Inn
18 Albert Meadow
Rates: $109-149
1-800-824-9695
www.seacroftinn.com
2016 Summer Bar Conference Registration Form
Registrants, instructors, exhibitors and guests attending the MSBA Annual Meeting agree they may be photographed during the event. Photographic materials are the
sole property of the MSBA, and the MSBA reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation.
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Full-Meeting Registration
Includes: Wed. reception; Thurs. continental breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Fri. continental breakfast.
 FULL MEETING REGISTRATION: $350
Please check the meals you are attending:
 Wednesday Reception
 Thursday Lunch (please choose below)
 Lobster Roll  Vegetarian  Beef Rib Sandwich
 Thursday Dinner
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THURSDAY, JUNE 23
9:00-10:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
 1._ After the ACA, ABLE and DeCambre
2._ Casemaker
 3._ Limited Scope Representation Update
 4._ The Profession at Risk (1.0 ethics)
10:20-11:20
THURSDAY ONLY: $160
(Includes continental breakfast + lunch)
Please check the meals you are attending:
 Thursday Lunch (please choose below)
 Lobster Roll  Vegetarian  Beef Rib Sandwich
 FRIDAY ONLY: $160
(Includes continental breakfast)
If you are attending for one day only, Wednesday reception
& Thursday dinner tickets must be purchased separately.
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Meals only (non-registrants & guests)
Wed. Reception ................. @$45 x_______ (#)= $________
Thurs. Lunch
Lobster Roll...................... @$40 x_______ (#)= $________
Vegetarian........................ @$40 x_______ (#)= $________
Beef Rib Sandwich.......... @$40 x_______ (#)= $________
Thurs. Dinner ..................... @$80 x_______ (#)= $________
Thurs. Kids’ Pizza Party.... @$30 x_______ (#) = $________ (ages 4-10)
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Outdoor Activities: FREE (Choose One)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
 5._ A Primer for Maine Attorneys to Demystify Claims for S
ocial
One-Day Registration (either Thursday or Friday)
Please choose your session selections below
_ Security and Long-Term Disability Benefits
6._ The Art and Ethics of Witness Preparation (0.25 ethics)
7._ Choices for Businesses: What Works for Whom?
 8._ Leveraging Social Media to Market Your Practice
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
9:00-10:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
9._ A Multidisciplinary Approach to Business Succession P
lanning
10._ Mediation, Meditation, and Life after Litigation
 1 1._ Medical Marijuana Law and Your Practice
 1 2._ Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (1.0 ethics)
10:15-11:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0 CLE CREDIT)
13._ Casemaker
14._ Famous Case Studies: How Bankruptcy Impacted General
_ Litigation Claims of the Rich and Famous
15._ IP Crash Course for Maine Practitioners
16._ Maine’s New Estate Tax Regime: Now What?
11:30-12:30
PLENARY SESSION (1.0 ETHICS CREDIT)
17._ I’ll Know It When I See It… Or Will I?
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