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Thank you for joining us for NCBA 2021 Annual Review.
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Two days, 12 hours and jam-packed with information — join us for this year's always-popular NCBA 2021 Annual Review CLE program on October 14-15.
8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Civil Law Update
Xavier D. Lightfoot, Ward and Smith PA, Raleigh
Lauren E. Snyder, Harris Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, Raleigh
Hear recent key decisions from the North Carolina Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Business Court. This session also addresses substantive areas of civil law, Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
10:00 Break
10:10 Addressing the Risks of Remote Work†
Judge Lucy N. Inman, North Carolina Court of Appeals, Raleigh
Robert E. Harrington, Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA, Charlotte
Richard E. Hicks, Ph.D., HRC Behavioral Health & Psychiatry PA, Chapel Hill
The shift to a remote working environment over the past year has serious implications for lawyers' mental health and standards of professionalism. Remote work and accompanying strains on mental health can enhance feelings of isolation, heighten the risk of depression and substance abuse, and lead to unprofessional behavior as lawyers in their communication and work product. Find out how to address these risks.
11:10 Break
11:20 Workers' Compensation Case Law Update
Heather T. Baker, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham LLP, Raleigh
Latasia A. Fields, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham LLP, Raleigh
Delve into relevant cases of the past year that affect the workers' compensation practice.
12:20 Lunch Break
1:05 Criminal Law Update
Kearns Davis, Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP, Greensboro
Jan E. Pritchett, Schlosser & Pritchett, Greensboro
Kearns Davis and Jan Pritchett return to provide this year's criminal law update. In this session, Pritchett discusses key recent decisions by the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals, and Davis addresses significant federal cases from the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
2:05 Break
2:15 Family Law Update
Meredith J. Parker, Charles R. Ullman & Associates PLLC, Raleigh
Matthew Sparks, Charles R. Ullman & Associates PLLC, Raleigh
Engage in a fast-paced overview of last year's family law cases and legislative changes. Topics include equitable distribution, child custody and child support, spousal support, separation agreements, and more.
3:15 Break
3:25 Using Technology to Nurture Client Relationships*‡
Catherine S. Reach, North Carolina Bar Association, Cary
Under NC Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.4, a lawyer is required to maintain effective and consistent communication throughout the course of representation. In fact, a perceived lack of communication with clients is one of the top reasons for bar complaints. Client relationships can be fostered and managed through thoughtful, proficient use of key technologies, but there are ethical issues to keep in mind. Explore a smorgasbord of communication-enhancing technologies and solutions for keeping lawyers within the ethical bounds.
4:25 Adjourn
* Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit
† Indicates portion providing Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit
‡ Indicates portion providing Technology Training credit
Thank you for joining us for NCBA 2021 Annual Review.
Two days, 12 hours and jam-packed with information — join us for this year's always-popular NCBA 2021 Annual Review CLE program on October 14-15.