Archived Events

2008 Honorees include Hon. James G. Kenefick, Jr. (Lifetime Achievement Award, the Rev. Barbara Cheney (Liberty Bell Award, to St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church in New Haven), and Amina N. Connelly and John A. Dziekan (both Yale Sappern Civility Award recipients).

Evening includes the traditional reception, dinner and awards program. Cost is $60 members and court staff, $90 non-members.

Wills, Estates, and Probate Court

Drafting wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living wills, intestacy, taxes, types of estates, and administrative steps.

Guest Speakers: Judge Michael A. Albis and Attorney Norbert W. Church, Jr.

Basic Litigation I

Guest Speakers: Judge Thomas Corradino and Attorneys Rosemarie Paine and Robert C. Hinton

First session is on "Successful Lawyering," featuring attorneys Elizabeth Acee and Richard Roberts.

Cost is $225 for series for members (includes people who took July 2008 bar exam), $350 non-members; individual seminars $45 members.

RSVP to the NHCBA office at 562-9652 or NHCBAinfo@newhavenbar.org.

This program will provide a "soup to nuts" discussion of FLP planning, which is intended to be of interest to both the inexperienced and seasoned FLP planner.

Program includes hot buffet lunch. Cost is $60 members, $80 non-members. RSVP to the NHCBA office at 562-9652.

The NHCBA is pleased to offer a morning of golf for members and their guests. With a shotgun start and scramble format, the tournament can accommodate many attorneys, judges and guests as players. Register now!

Members $30, non-members $40, invited judges are our guests. RSVP immediately to the NHCBA office, 562-9652.

Information Flier

Food, fun and networking. Featuring the Latin Music of Ricardo Reyes of the Cosmic Jibaros.

Checks should be made payable and sent to NHCBF, PO Box 1441, New Haven, CT 06506-1441.

Recently enacted legislation establishing a Judicial foreclosure mediation program effective July 1, 2008 will be discussed.

Featuring guest speakers Gary Sklaver, Neil Crane, and Bridgette Russell.

Cost is $65 members, $55 NHYL Section members and summer associates, $95 non-members. Includes two drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Afternoon keg sponsored by Farver & Heffernan, cash bar.

Sponsors include ISI New England, LexisNexis, Citibank, Accident & Injury Therapy Center, and State Marshal Robert Miller.

Sponsored by the NHCBA Young Lawyers Section.

From 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Citibank's office, Downtown Financial Center, 868 Chapel Street (on the historic New Haven Green, corner of Church & Chapel Streets).

Validated parking in the Omni Hotel Garage.

Practical tips for lawyers and firms on expanding networking and one's practice. Featuring Attorney Christine Filip.

A variety show fundraiser for the NHCBF! (We don't dare say "talent show"...)

Sponsored by the Family Law Committee.

This is an informal discussion with the judge. Ask those questions! When registering, please indicate one topic or procedure of Federal Court that you would like more information about.

**POSTPONED DUE TO SPEAKER CONFLICT. NEW DATE TBA**

Members are asked to help sponsor this luncheon with a donation of $100, includes two tickets.

Featuring Attorney Kane Bennett and Joe Nardi

Featuring New Haven Probate Judge Jack Keyes, who will give a one hour seminar on guardian ad litem issues in probate matters.

Produced in collaboration with the law school, this year’s event will feature law students and attorneys against school faculty and judges.

Free, cash bar, two drink tickets for NHCBA Young Lawyer Section members.

Asked back after their terrific presentation at the Real Estate Committee's luncheon in January, the presenters will be Mark L. Dubois (Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Statewide Grievance Committee, Frances Mickelson-Dera (Assistant Bar Counsel, Statewide Grievance Committee), and accountant Marcus Harwood.

Cost is $70 members, $115 non-members, RSVP to the NHCBA office at 562-9652.

Featuring Attorney Lisa Cappalli and Lili Vasileff, CFP.

Featuring attorneys Brock Dubin & Joseph Packtor.

A special one-hour program with Maggie Romanella from the Internal Revenue Service, who will review IRS lien procedures: How and when they are filed, how long they are good for and how to request releases, as well as how to interpret of the components of the lien certificate.

Featuring a mini-CLE by Hon. Jack Keyes on GAL issues.

Featuring Attorney Christine Filip (The Success Group)

The purpose of this meeting is to provide a venue for area techies to get together and share experiences, current issues, and generally ask questions of one's peers. The current plan is to offer this opportunity 4 times a year, if the interest is there.

Cost is $15pp for both NHCBA members and non-members. Buffet lunch of soup, salad, sandwiches and dessert will be served. RSVP to the NHCBA office at 562-9652.

Meet author Bob Cavanagh and members of the Centennial Committee. Bring your book or buy it that evening to be signed!

Free, no RSVP needed.

Cost is $15pp, RSVP to the Hartford Bar, 860-525-8106.

RSVP to Martha at 562-9652. Cost is $14 NHCBA members.

Topics covered by this seminar will include...

Pre/post-litigation methods for finding, securing and executing on debtor assets

Methods of finding assets and attachments for a Creditor’s security at a later time

How to contest a bankruptcy proceeding and the method used to execute on assets post-bankruptcy

Negotiating tools to force early settlements

How to avoid Federal Fair Debt Statutes violations

The best way to secure and execute on corporate assets and how to pierce LLC corporate protections

Criminal prosecutions versus civil litigation as a means to protect the Creditor

RSVP to the NHCBA office.

Changes to the New Haven County Closing Customs, and the New Random Audit Procedures

Guest speaker Mark L. Dubois (Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Statewide Grievance Committee) will each lead a discussion on the proposed change to the New Haven closing custom, to allow the buyer's attorney to make the mortgage payoffs. The New Haven Bar is now the only bar not to have adopted this change.

Frances Mickelson-Dera (Assistant Bar Counsel, Statewide Grievance Committee) will review the new random audit procedures, how they work and what is expected if one is selected for the audit.

At the Graduate Club at 6pm. See registration form for details and RSVP information.

$45 Members, $75 Non-members.

Member cost $30, non-member $40, invited judges are our guests.

Proceeds from this annual charity softball tournament go to the New Haven County Bar Foundation's support of two New Haven homeless shelters run by New Haven Home Recovery. It kicks off the Bar Foundation's annual December collection, HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

The game is played in chilly November to reinforce the fact that the homeless are outside all year long.

The team fee is $750; suggested donation for individuals is $50, young lawyers $20. All teams should be co-ed, with at least one woman playing at all times.

The fields are generously donated by Connecticut Sportsplex in North Branford; players assemble at 6:00 pm. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and assorted beverages are provided throughout the night.

Please contact Danielle Peters at Milano & Wanat at 315-7000 to register and for further details.

New Haveners are generally familiar with the life and career of Jonathan Edwards. A graduate of Yale at the age of 17, he became a brilliant theologian and philosopher, whose famous sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, made him a leading figure of the Great Awakening. One of Yale’s ten original residential colleges is named for him, the Yale University Press has issued many volumes of his Works in book form, and the Jonathan Edwards Center is housed at the Yale Divinity School.

Less well known today are his son, Pierpont Edwards, and grandson, Henry W. Edwards, both of whom were active and important figures on the Connecticut legal and political scene from the late 18th Century into the 19th Century. Pierpont served, among other things, as United States District Judge, and Henry as Governor of the State.

The lecture, to be delivered by Charles A. Heckman, Professor Emeritus of Law at Quinnipiac University, will focus on the career of Pierpont Edwards. You will learn of his relationship with his nephew, Aaron Burr, who was only six years his junior, of his leadership in establishing the Jeffersonian Republican Party in Connecticut, and of his important role in drafting Connecticut’s first Constitution. You will also learn something about his personal life, which was marked by some rather glaring transgressions.

Snacks and beverages provided, cost is $25 NHCBA & Historical Society members, $30 Guests. RSVP to the NHCBA office at 562-9652.

This overview of residential real estate closings includes a discussion of real estate transactions; title searches; the three stages of closings; tax adjustments; and basic zoning law.

Featuring guest speakers Ned Burt, Geoff Hecht and Desi Imetovski.

A great seminar for new attorneys, paralegals, or a more experienced attorney wishing to take a refresher course on the do's and don'ts of closings!

Cocktails start at 6pm, Dinner at 7:15pm, Entertainment, Recognition of Past Leadership and Installation of Officers at 8:15pm, and Dancing to Bales Gitlin from 9-11pm.

Cost is Gala tickets $85pp, Patron tickets $125pp (priority seating and listed in program), Reserved tables of eight (with name signage and one listing in program) $800. Spouses and guests welcome, black tie optional.

Advance registration only, names held at door. Seating will be pre-assigned for this dinner, please indicate seating partner preference when registering. Dinner selection of Sirloin, Salmon or Spinach Crepes.

Call the NHCBA office at 562-9652 or email NHCBAinfo@newhavenbar.org to register ASAP!

The 8th Annual Yale Sappern Golf Tournament and dinner will take place on Monday, August 8, 2007 at the New Haven Country Club. Cost for golf is $375 per person; Tee and green Sponsorships, $200; and dinner patron $75pp, which includes open bar.

For more information or to register, contact Barry Sinoway, 281- 0202; John Parese, 281-0700; or Pietrina Sappern, 878- 1268.

At the seminar you will learn about the new rules regarding advertising and clients' funds accounts and you will see a demonstration of the new E-Services filing system for attorney advertisements.

If you are interested in attending the New Haven seminar, please RSVP immediately to the NHCBA at 562-9652 or NHCBAinfo@newhavenbar.org. Free for anyone to attend, members and non-members.

**The Judicial Branch is also offering this seminar on Monday, June 25, 2007 at the Marriott Hotel, 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill. The morning session will be from 9-12. The afternoon session will be from 1-4. To register for the Hartford seminar, please register online ASAP at the Judicial Branch website: www.jud.ct.gov. Space in Hartford is limited to the first 250 persons to register per session, so register today!

The 6 month-exhibit is a celebration of the legal community and its impact in New Haven over the past 300+ years. Part of the NHCBA's Charter Centennial Celebration (100 years since the association received a special charter from the State of Connecticut).

Reception generously sponsored by CATIC.

Featuring Attorney Scott Junkin (Reid & Riege) and Tony Santore, CPA (Beers Hammerman)

**POSTPONED TO LATE APRIL, DATE TBA**

The annual spring gathering of attorneys and judges. Cost $30 members, $45 non-members. Judges are our guests. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar. RSVP to 562-9652.

(Originally scheduled for 2/22, postponed due to bad weather.)

** NOTE NEW DATE**

Next meeting 3/21.

** POSTPONED TO APRIL **

A fundraiser to support the NHCBF and its projects. Cost is $50pp. Space is limited to 40 people, RSVP today.