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STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING WAIKOLOA, HI JUNE 30 – JULY 2, 2016

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As a member of the State Bar of Nevada, you have access to a variety of free or discounted benefits. Our goal is to help you and your law practice thrive and prosper. We partner with

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

Aloha!

I would like to welcome you all to the 86th State Bar of Nevada Annual Meeting. I have had the honor of serving you all as President for the past year and there is no better location than Hawaii to pass the reins of leadership on to your next President, Bryan Scott.

In the course of my service to the State Bar, I have had immense opportunity to gain a better understanding of the needs of practicing attorneys throughout the state, the challenges facing our organization, and the opportunities on the horizon. The theme for this Annual Meeting, Shake it Up!, reflects the changing times and – I hope – gets us all thinking about what’s ahead.

It’s also apt that we make use of this annual event to network, share experiences, and honor some of the legal giants of our time.

The Hawaiian word Ho’ohanohano means to conduct oneself with distinction – as well as to respect and honor the dignity of others. It is in this spirit that we will honor four long-standing members of the judiciary at this Annual Meeting; Judge Proctor Hug will be presented with the Presidential Award and the Medal of Justice Award will be given posthumously to Judge Michael Fondi (First District Court), Judge Merlyn Hoyt (Seventh District Court) and Justice Cliff Young. As we honor their contributions to the legal community, please join me in welcoming the families of these judges in attendance. And, in the spirit of looking forward, we will also recognize the significant contributions made by an outstanding attorney in practice today by giving this year’s Volunteer of the Year award to Tracy DiFillippo.

Finally, as you take in the exceptional programming and events offered at this Annual Meeting, I encourage you to thank the Annual Meeting Planning Committee and State Bar staff for their efforts to make the Annual Meeting a worthwhile opportunity. In addition, please join me in extending sincere thanks our loyal sponsors and exhibitors whose continued support makes this all possible.

Mahalo,

Larry Digesti President, State Bar of Nevada

2016 ANNUAL MEETING

PLANNING COMMITTEE

LARRY DIGESTI

GENE LEVERTY

BRYAN SCOTT

KIMBERLY FARMER

LISA DREITZER

MARCHELLE HEDRICK

STEPHANIE HIRSCH

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FAMILY LAW SECTION

PROBATE & TRUST LAW SECTION

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PLEASE TAKE TIME TO VISIT OUR EXHIBITORS LOCATED IN THE KONA PROMENADE.

A special THANK YOU to the following individuals and groups who provided scholarships for Trial Academy participants:

LAURA FITZSIMMONS • STATE BAR OF NEVADA BUSINESS LAW, LITIGATION AND YOUNG LAWYERS SECTIONS

THE LAW FIRM OF WRIGHT STANISH & WINCKLER

THE STATE BAR OF NEVADA SINCERELY THANKS THE FIRMS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SPONSORED THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING. WITHOUT THEM, THIS EVENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE:THURSDAY, JUNE 30 — 7 A.M. – 1 P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 1 — 7 A.M. – 1 P.M.SATURDAY, JULY 2 — 7 A.M. – 12 P.M.

CLE BREAKOUT

TRIAL ACADEMY PARTNER

PAST PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

SPECIAL THANKS

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TRIAL ACADEMY ADVOCATE

WELCOME RECEPTION LATE NIGHT RECEPTION

SPONSORS

T R I A L A I D

SNACK BREAK SPONSORSALOHA SPIRIT EVENT

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30

7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS : KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST : KONA PROMENADE

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. GOTCHA DEFENSE: HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLIENTS SHINE IN THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT : KONA

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.SHAKE IT FREE: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR

TRANSITION AWAY FROM PRACTICE QUEENS 5

WHEN IT HITS THE FAN: MEDIA TECHNIQUES THAT REALLY WORK

KONA

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.TAKING YOUR OWN ADVICE: EMPLOYMENT LAW

COMPLIANCE FOR LAW FIRMS QUEENS 5

I’M ALL SHOOK UP: REDUCING STRESS IN THE PROFESSION

KONA

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. NEVADA SUPREME CASE REVIEW : KONA

5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION: OCEAN VIEW TERRACESWEARING IN & AWARDS CEREMONY

9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. SHAKEN NOT STIRRED LATE NIGHT GATHERING : MALOLO LOUNGE

TRIAL ACADEMY

9:00 A.M. – 9:10 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – OPENING REMARKS : QUEENS 4

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – THEMES AND THEORIES : QUEENS 4

10:20 A.M. – 11:20 A.M. GENERAL SESSION - OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE : QUEENS 4

11:25 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE OPENING STATEMENTS AND BRAINSTORM VOIR DIREQUEENS 4 (*WORKING LUNCH*)

12:05 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS : WAIKOLOA SUITE 1,2,3

FRIDAY, JULY 1

7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS : KONA PROMENADE

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. BREAKFAST SESSION: THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN NEVADA APPELLATE COURTS : KONA

8:45 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. THE NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION MAKING IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW: PART 1, DEFINING THE CHALLENGES : KONA

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.ESI HAWAII: A JOURNEY INTO THE

ETHICAL PITFALLS OF E-DISCOVERY QUEENS 5

NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION-MAKING IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW, PART 2: THE SOLUTIONS

SESSION : KONA

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM : KONA

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. BONUS SESSION: FASTCASE : QUEENS 5

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ALOHA SPIRIT EVENTS : LAGOON LANAI

6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. PRESIDENT’S LUAU: KONA POOL

TRIAL ACADEMY

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION : QUEENS 4

10:05 A.M. – 10:35 A.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION: QUEENS 4

10:40 A.M. – 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION – DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION : WAIKOLOA SUITE 1,2,3

1:15 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. GENERAL SESSION – JURY INSTRUCTIONS : QUEENS 4

SATURDAY, JULY 2

7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS : KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST : KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. BONUS SESSION: FASTCASE : QUEENS 5

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. GENERAIL SESSION: BUCKLE UP KIDS: BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE DISRUPTION MOBILE : KONA

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. NEVADA IS NOT THE “DELAWARE OF THE WEST” QUEENS 5

TAKING THE WHEEL: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LAW

KONA

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.ENGAGING IN CLIENT INTERVIEWS THAT

GET TO THE REAL ISSUES QUEENS 5

SHAKING IT UP: A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR, A PINCH OF SALT

KONA

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. TRENDS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION : KONA

TRIAL ACADEMY

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – CLOSING ARGUMENTS : QUEENS 4

10:05 A.M. – 10:35 A.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE CLOSING ARGUMENT : QUEENS 4

10:40 A.M. – 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION – CLOSING ARGUMENTS : WAIKOLOA SUITE 1,2,3

1:15 P.M. - ‐1:20 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS : QUEENS 4

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BREAKOUT 4: I’M ALL SHOOK UP: REDUCING STRESS IN THE PROFESSION Presented by: Nevada Lawyer Assistance Program

Speakers: Kristine Kuzemka and Ryan Sullivan

Sponsored by: Ben and Elana Graham

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 A.A.MH.

This presentation aims to answer some of the following questions: Why is it so hard to do what is good for us—sleep, exercise, rest, healthy diet? Why are attorneys particularly

susceptible to stress? What are some strategies to combat stress and become a more effective attorney?

11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. SNACK AND NETWORKING BREAK

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

Sponsored by: Kim Gilbert Ebron

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. - GENERAL SESSIONNEVADA SUPREME COURT BIG CASE REVIEW Speakers: Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre, Justice Michael

Cherry, Justice Michael Douglas, Justice Mark Gibbons and Justice James W. Hardesty;

Sponsored by: Ballard Spahr, LLP

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Join the Nevada Supreme Court for a review of 2016’s most influential

cases. At this session, the author of the majority decision will present the advance opinion, with follow up comment by the dissenting Justice. As time permits, the Court will take audience questions.

1:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. ENJOY THE BIG ISLAND! Check page 21 – 23 of the Annual Meeting Program Guide for a list of recommended activities and restaurants and property maps.

7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. – GENERAL SESSIONGOTCHA DEFENSE: HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLIENTS SHINE IN THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHTSpeaker: Bruce Hennes

Sponsored by: Morris, Sullivan, Lemkul & Pitegoff

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

This fast-paced talk by veteran crisis communications and media specialist Bruce Hennes, Managing Partner of Hennes Communications in Cleveland, will spotlight a highly-strategic approach to communicating during a wide variety of situations, offering

methods for establishing and maintaining control of the message, enabling you to move it forward or mount a defense against a sudden press onslaught.

9:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. – NETWORKING BREAK

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.BREAKOUT 1: SHAKE IT FREE: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TRANSITION AWAY FROM PRACTICESpeakers: Chris Wilcox and Russell Bucklew

Sponsored By: Bank of Nevada

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Whether transitioning to retirement or looking for a long sabbatical, this session will focus on various areas of exit planning for law firms including a road map that provides

insight on what to think about, where to go and how to get there.

BREAKOUT 2: WHEN IT HITS THE FAN: MEDIA TECHNIQUES THAT REALLY WORKSpeaker: Bruce Hennes

Sponsored by: Dyer Lawrence Law Firm

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

This session is a continuation from the general session focusing on media techniques that will be of help in any media situation, offering methods for

establishing and maintaining “control of the message” when your clients are in the media spotlight, enabling you to move your message forward or mount a defense in the court of public opinion.

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.BREAKOUT 3: TAKING YOUR OWN ADVICE: EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE FOR LAW FIRMSPresented by: State Bar of Nevada Employment Law Section

Speakers: Eddie Keller, Kathleen Paustian and Laura Thalacker

Sponsored by: Kamer Zucker Abbott

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

This program will provide an overview of recent cases involving law firms,

identifying common employment and labor law issues faced by law firms and provide practical advice, tips and best practices for ensuring compliance.

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from counsel during this phase of the trial. Following the lecture, participants will break off into smaller groups where they will present an opening statement and practice voir dire techniques. During that small group session, they will receive one- on-one feedback from a team of instructors.

11:25 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE OPENING STATEMENTS AND BRAINSTORM VOIR DIRE

LOCATION: QUEENS 4 (*WORKING LUNCH*)

12:05 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS: OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE

SMALL GROUP 1 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 1

SMALL GROUP 2 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 2

SMALL GROUP 3 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 3

WELCOME RECEPTION 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. SWEARING IN & AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsored by: McDonald Carano Wilson and Avvo

LOCATION: OCEAN VIEW TERRACE

Join us for the swearing in of the 2015-2016 Board of Governors and presentation of the Presidential Award, honoring Judge Proctor Hug; the Volunteer of the Year Award to attorney Tracy DiFillippo; and the Medal of Justice Award, posthumously honoring Judge Fondi, Judge Hoyt and Justice Young.

8:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.SHAKEN, NOT STIRREDAll are welcome to this social gathering to welcome new President Bryan Scott. Surprises are in store!

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LOCATION: MALOLO LOUNGE

TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. – 9:10 A.M. — OPENING REMARKS

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – THEMES AND THEORIES

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

Instructors: Paola Armeni

Sponsored by: Anthony Zamalia, ltd.

This session will help participants develop a trial theme and explain the importance of weaving that theme through their case from the very first interaction with the jury.

10:20 A.M. – 11:20 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – OPENING STATEMENTS & VOIR DIRE

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

Instructors: Brenda Weksler and Scott Coffee

During this session, the instructors will explain how a thoroughly prepared and powerfully delivered opening statement can win a trial. The students will also learn tips for conducting an effective voir dire and gain insight into what the court expects

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DAY 2 : F R I D AY, J U LY 1DAY 2 : F R I D AY, J U LY 1

BREAKOUT 6: NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION-MAKING IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW, PART 2: THE SOLUTIONS SESSIONSpeaker: Kimberly Papillon

Co-sponsored by: Law Pay Gentile Cristalli Miller Armeni Savarese

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

In this session the theories discussed in Part 1 will be put into practice. The session will include exercises, tools and specific strategies for increasing impartiality in decision-making.

11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. SNACK AND NETWORKING BREAK Sponsored by: Cavanaugh-Bill Law Offices

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. – GENERAL SESSION CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMSpeakers: Hon. Mark Bennett and Rene Valladares;

Moderated by Richard Pocker

Sponsored by: Digesti Law Firm

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Criminal justice reform sits at the forefront of modern political

discourse and there is wide consensus on both sides of the aisle that the criminal justice system is festering with problems and must be reformed. The panelists will discuss some of the key areas of concern in the criminal justice system: the militarization of American policing, mass-incarceration, the disproportionate impact of mass-incarceration on communities of color, eyewitness fallibility, mandatory sentencing regimes that strip judges of discretion, and more. The panel discussion will include the perspectives of nationally renowned U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett, prominent Nevada practitioner and former U.S. Attorney Richard Pocker, and Federal Public Defender Rene Valladares.

7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. – BREAKFAST SESSION:THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN NEVADA APPELLATE COURTS Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Appellate Litigation Section

Speakers: Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre, Hon. Michael Gibbons, Hon. Abbi Silver, Frances Forsman, and Jeff Silvestri; Moderated by Joel Henriod

Sponsored by: Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson, Haluck, LLP

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre of the Nevada Supreme Court, Chief Judge Michael Gibbons and Judge Abbi Silver of the Appellate Court

will engage in a “behind the curtain” discussion with two appellate litigators, Franny Forsman and Jeff Silvestri, on topics important to all practitioners. Topics will range from the internal processes of both courts in screening, assignment and scheduling, to collaboration and conferencing on cases.

8:30 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. – NETWORKING BREAK

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

8:45 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. – GENERAL SESSIONTHE NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION-MAKING IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW: PART 1, DEFINING THE CHALLENGESSpeaker: Kimberly Papillon

Sponsored by: Leverty and Associates Law, Chtd.

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.5 GENERAL

In this highly interactive course participants will explore emerging research in neuroscience and how it affects decision-making in the practice of law. Neurophysiologic studies will help explain what keeps us from designing effective

strategies for cases and solving problems.

10:15 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. NETWORKING BREAKLOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.BREAKOUT 5: ESI HAWAII: A JOURNEY INTO THE ETHICAL PITFALLS OF E-DISCOVERYPresented by: State Bar of Nevada Litigation Section

Speakers: Hon. Elizabeth Gonzalez, Hon. Ron Hedges, Hon. Bill Hoffman and Tracy DiFillippo

Sponsored by: McCollough, Perez & Dobberstein, Ltd.

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Competence and maintaining confidences are basic ethical obligations of attorneys. How can

these obligations be fulfilled in the face of the volume and variety of electronic information that attorneys deal with on a daily basis to communicate and to litigate? This program will explore how to be competent and keep confidences when using electronic information.

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DAY 2 : F R I D AY, J U LY 1DAY 2 : F R I D AY, J U LY 1

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.BONUS SESSION: FASTCASE

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ALOHA SPIRIT EVENTS

LOCATION: LAGOON LANAI

Sponsored by: Bank of Nevada

Find your inner Aloha spirit and join us for cultural activities including lei making; beginner ukulele and hula, the art of Hawaiian dancing. The Aloha Spirit events

are free and are open to attendees and guests; class sizes are limited – see your SBN staff at the registration table to sign up!

6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – PRESIDENT’S LUAUSponsored by: UNLV Boyd School of Law, Clark County Bar

Association and The National Bar Association

LOCATION: KONA POOL

No trip to Hawaii is complete without a luau. Come sit poolside for a private luau experience available to our Annual Meeting attendees and guests.

This is a separately ticketed event. See your SBN staff at the registration table for available ticket purchase.

TRIAL ACADEMY9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION

Instructors: Judge Delaney and Judge Boulware

Sponsored by: State Bar of Nevada Family Law Section

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

Instructors will lead participants through the steps of planning direct and cross examinations. Discussion will focus on what to include, what to exclude, strategies for organization and structure, questioning techniques and ethics. After the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in small breakout groups with instructors giving one- on- one feedback.

10:05 A.M. – 10:35 A.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE DIRECT AND CROSS-EXAMINATION

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

10:40 A.M. – 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: DIRECT & CROSS EXAMINATION

LOCATION: QUEENS 4 (*WORKING LUNCH*)

SMALL GROUP 1 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 1

SMALL GROUP 2 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 2

SMALL GROUP 3 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 3

1:15 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. GENERAL SESSION – JURY INSTRUCTIONS

Instructors: Justice Hardesty and Judge Cadish

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

This session will cover when and how to start preparing jury instructions, settling jury instructions with the court, special verdict forms and the importance of making a record.

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10:15 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. - NETWORKING BREAK

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.BREAKOUT 9: SHAKING IT UP: A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR, A PINCH OF SALTSpeakers: Hon. Bruce Beesley, Hon. Bill Hoffman,

Hon. Gloria Sturman and Hon. James Wilson; Moderated by Richard Dreitzer

Sponsored by: Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 ETHICS

Tips and advice from judicial insiders – what every practitioner needs to know

about how to conduct themselves in court and with each other. This session, presented by a panel of distinguished members of the judiciary, will cover a multitude of topics that affect practitioners, no matter their practice, including: civility and courtroom ethics; trial preparation, and the value of knowing the rules. 

BREAKOUT 10: ENGAGING IN CLIENT INTERVIEWS THAT GET TO THE REAL ISSUESPresented by: State Bar of Nevada Probate & Trust Law Section

Speaker: Darcy Houghton

Co-Sponsored by: JAMS State Bar of Nevada Probate and Trust Law Section

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

The initial client interview is critical in setting the tone for the estate planning engagement. During this session, speaker Darcy Houghton will provide ideas to make your estate plans

more valuable to the client while managing both the practitioner’s and the client’s time.

11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.SNACK AND NETWORKING BREAK Sponsored by: Hartwell Thalacker

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. – GENERAL SESSIONTRENDS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSIONSpeaker: Josh King, AVVO; Moderated by Rew Goodenow

Sponsored by: Parsons Behle Latimer

LOCATION: KONA

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

The “ethics” of legal marketing are broken. The mechanical application of outdated rules keeps lawyers from providing information and innovative services to clients, leaving the vast majority of the

public under-informed and underserved. Josh King will survey the landscape and offer some suggestions for fixing the problem.

1:00 P.M. – 1:05 P.M.CLOSING REMARKS

LOCATION: KONA

7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. BONUS SESSION: FASTCASE LOCATION: QUEENS 5

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. – GENERAL SESSIONBUCKLE UP KIDS: BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE DISRUPTION MOBILESpeaker: Shelly Alcorn

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CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

At the 2015 World Economic Forum, John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco said, “The speed of disruption is about to become brutal.” Come with us as we take a look at four of the most exciting drivers of deep change that are about to reshape what we

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9:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.NETWORKING BREAK

LOCATION: KONA PROMENADE

9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.BREAKOUT 7: NEVADA IS NOT THE “DELAWARE OF THE WEST.” Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Business Law Section

Speaker: Robert Kim and Albert Kovacs

LOCATION: QUEENS 5

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 GENERAL

Nevada and Delaware are among the most popular destinations for businesses choosing to incorporate outside their home state. We will discuss some of the distinctive aspects of Nevada’s corporate and LLC laws, including certain fundamental provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapters 78, 86 and 92A, as well as relevant Nevada cases. 

BREAKOUT 8: TAKING THE WHEEL: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LAWSpeaker: Shelly Alcorn

Sponsored by: Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP

LOCATION: KONA

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During this session, attendees will break into small groups and discuss carefully crafted scenarios designed to explore the legal and ethical implications of the large changes discussed during the general session. 

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TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION – CLOSING ARGUMENTS

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

Instructors: Dominic Gentile and Laurence Digesti

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Closing arguments is the trial lawyer’s only opportunity to tell the “whole story” without interruption. During this

session, the students will learn tips for formatting, structuring, and delivering a winning closing argument. The instructors will teach the students how to detail the evidentiary support for the theory of their case and how to consistently loop back to the trial theme in order to leave a straightforward and lasting impression with the jury. After this lecture, the students will present their closing arguments in the breakout sessions and will have the opportunity to receive feedback from the instructors.

10:05 A.M. – 10:35 A.M. BREAKOUT: TIME TO PRACTICE CLOSING ARGUMENTS

LOCATION: QUEENS 4

10:40 A.M. – 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS: CLOSING ARGUMENTS

SMALL GROUP 1 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 1

SMALL GROUP 2 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 2

SMALL GROUP 3 LOCATION: WAIKOLOA 3

1:15 P.M. – 1:20 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS

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THE BIG ISLAND IS ONE GIGANTIC PLAY GROUND, and not being able to do all activities in one vacation is an often-encountered “problem” in Hawaii. Knowing what activities are possible is the key to choosing the activity that is right for you and/or your family. This is where our complete list of activities for the Big Island comes in handy.

SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE BIG ISLAND’S OUTDOOR FAME INCLUDE:

• The hundreds of miles of coastline for swimmers, snorkelers and surfers

• The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that offer stunning and ever changing landscapes for the stargazers hikers and bikers

• The Kona (west) side of the island which is known for its world-class golf-courses and whale watching

• The Hilo (east) side that boasts lush rainforest hikes, cascading waterfalls (e.g. the rainbow falls or the akaka falls), hot springs and easily accessible red-hot flowing lava.

BEACHES The Beaches are one of the main attractions of the Big Island, and are great for being lazy, snorkeling, surfing or what not! Here you can find not only world-class white sand beaches, but also black sand beaches and even a green sand beach!

BIKINGIf you like to bike, you can rent a bike to explore the island on your own leisure. Biking is a low-key and relaxing (except if you are biking up the volcano) way to explore Hawaii.

FARMERS MARKETSFarmers markets are one of the little known gems of the Big Island of Hawaii. They are spread over the whole island and with only a little planning you can stop by one for breakfast, lunch or souvenir shopping on your itinerary around the island.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARKBy far the most popular tourist destination on the Big Island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here you can hike over recently solodified lava fields, take hikes through rain and fern forests that make you feel like you are in jurrasic park, see the lava glow at night from the Jaggar Museum, and much more!

GOLFThe Big Island is known as the golf capital of the state, and Kona is in the heart of it. Some of the biggest names in course design have carved championship golf courses into the island that will call you back to the green – again and again. Read more about Golfing on the Big Island.

HELICOPTER TOURSThe Big Island hides many of its awe-inspiring wonders behind obstacles that are impassable and are impossible to see – except through the air! Think about the hidden waterfalls or fresh lava flows, and what about the lava lakes in the Halema’uma’u and Pu’u O’o craters the Kilauea volcano?

HIKINGThe Big Island hosts some GREAT hikes through barren lava fields, lush rainforests or to secluded beaches. Or do you feel like hiking through a crates that was filled with lava only 50 years ago? That is also possible!

HORSEBACK RIDINGSeveral ranches around Waimea offer the opportunity to explore their (often very large) range as part of a guided tour of the pastures with spectacular views of the coastline and peaks. It is also possible to make it of the range and explore other spectacular parts of the island, such as Waipi’o valley.

HOT PONDSThere are several hot springs / hot ponds in the Puna district on the east coast of the Big Island. Most are publicly accessible and especially if you are staying more than 7 days on the Big Island, these make a great addition to your itinerary!

LAVA VIEWINGBoth Hilo and Volcano Village are well suited to use as a base when you want to go and see the lava. Hilo is closer to the lava flows in Kalapana, while Volcano village is literally around the corner of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

IN WAIKOLOA

Ý 49 BLACK SAND BEACH (BEACH)

Ý DOLPHIN QUEST (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY)• 10% DISCOUNT CODE: GH180184SBNG16

Ý ANAEHOOMALU (BEACH)

Ý HELICOPTER TOURS (ACTIVITY)• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Ý SCUBA & SNORKELING (ACTIVITY)• Waikoloa Coast Divers

• Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures

• Ocean Sports Snorkel Adventure

Ý DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY)• Ocean Sports Whale Watching Adventure

Ý GIFT & SPECIALTY SHOPS• Waikoloa Beach Resort

• Queens’ Market Place

Ý GOLF COURSES• Waikoloa Kings’ Course

• Waikoloa Beach Golf Course

• Waikoloa Village Golf Club

ON THE BIG ISLAND

Ý HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (BOOK IN ADVANCE)• Waterfall and Twilight Red Lave Glow Viewing Tour

Ý SCUBA & SNORKELING (ACTIVITY)• Big Island Divers

• Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides

• Kona Diving Company

Ý MAUNA KEA SUMMIT (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY)• Mauna Kea Summit and Stars

Ý HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY)

Ý KILAUEA IKI TRAIL (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY)

Ý NATURE & WILDLIFE TOURS IN ISLAND OF HAWAII (ACTIVITY)• KapohKine Adventures

• Lavaland Hawaii Day Tours

• Kohala Zipline

Ý HAPUNA BEACH

Ý MANINI’OWALI BEACH (KUA BAY)

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THE BIG ISLAND’S KOHALA COAST is a magical place. While one end reaches from lush green rainforest land dotted with deep valleys, the other spans into dry and sunny territory lined with white sand beaches. Among all of the natural beauty though is an abundance of spectacular restaurants. While many are located at high end resorts like the Hilton Waikoloa Village, others are scattered along the coast out in the small port town of Kawaihae.

If you’re craving a high end meal of Pacific Rim cuisine, Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill is the place to go. As a classic Hawaiian staple, Roy’s is known for serving delicious steaks, seafood, salads and desserts all with a Pacific twist. It’s appropriate to dress up a bit here, but over the top isn’t necessary.

Out in Kawaihae is Cafe Pesto, a long standing Big Island Italian restaurant where each dish has a local twist on it. Not to be confused with the other Cafe Pesto in Hilo, the Kawaihae location is the best Italian food on this side of the island.

Over in the resort area of Waikoloa, a number of great restaurants await. Brown’s Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid offers American and modern Hawaiian cuisine, but only for dinner. Nearby is the CanoeHouse, where Pacific Rim dishes are serves along the beach.

The Kohala Coast offers an array of cuisines as diverse as its terrain, so don’t forget to explore the coast and its eateries.

IN WAIKOLOA

Ý PUEO’S OSTERIA (ITALIAN, PIZZA, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý NAPUA AT MAUNA LANI BEACH CLUB (AMERICAN, SEAFOOD, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE, POLYNESIAN)

Ý LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB (AMERICAN, BAR FOOD, SEAFOOD, ASIAN, POLYNESIAN, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE, INTERNATIONAL)

Ý KAMUELA PROVISION COMPANY (AMERICAN, SEAFOOD, PACIFIC RIM, HAWAIIAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR (JAPANESE, SUSHI, ASIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE, SEAFOOD, HAWAIIAN)

Ý ROY’S WAIKOLOA BAR & GRILL (AMERICAN, SEAFOOD, POLYNESIAN, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE, ASIAN)

Ý THE BLUE ROOM (AMERICAN, PACIFIC RIM, FRENCH, SEAFOOD, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý MARRIOTT WAIKOLOA BEACH (AMERICAN, PACIFIC RIM, HAWAIIAN)

Ý ISLAND LAVA JAVA (AMERICAN, HAWAIIAN, CAFÉ, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý ISLAND GOURMET (CHINESE, JAPANESE, AMERICAN, SUSHI, HAWAIIAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý LAGOON GRILL AT HILTON WAIKOLOA (AMERICAN, BAR FOOD, GLUTEN FREE, GRILL)

Ý ISLAND FISH & CHIPS (SEAFOOD, FAST FOOD)

Ý MAI GRILLE BY ALLEN HESS (AMERICAN, HAWAIIAN)

ON THE BIG ISLAND

Ý TJ’S BBQ BY THE BEACH / KAILUA-KONA (AMERICAN, BARBECUE)

Ý SUSHI ROCK AND TRIO / HAWI (JAPANESE, SUSHI, ASIAN, GLUTEN FREE, HAWAIIAN)

Ý UMEKES ALI’I PLAZA / KAILUA-KONA (SEAFOOD, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý DA POKE SHACK / KAILUA-KONA (SEAFOOD, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý ULU OCEAN GRILL AND SUSHI LOUNGE / KAILUA-KONA (JAPANESE, SUSHI, ASIAN, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM)

Ý WHAT’S SHAKIN / PEPEEKEO (AMERICAN, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, HAWAIIAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý PAUL’S PLACE / HILO (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý UNDER THE BODHI TREE / WAIMEA (AMERICAN, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý SCANDINAVIAN SHAVE ICE / KAILUA-KONA (HAWAIIAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Ý JACKIE REY’S OHANA GRILL / KAILUA-KONA (AMERICAN, SEAFOOD, POLYNESIAN, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM)

Ý OHELO CAFÉ / VOLCANO (ITALIAN, PACIFIC RIM, GLUTEN FREE, PIZZA)

Ý MERRIMAN’S / WAIMEA (INTERNATIONAL, AMERICAN, SEAFOOD, HAWAIIAN, PACIFIC RIM)

Ý VILLAGE BURGER / WAIMEA (AMERICAN, VEGETARIAN, CONTEMPORARY, GLUTEN FREE)

KAMUELA PROVISION COMPANY Specializing in Pacific Rim-influenced cuisine, this restaurant offers tables with sweeping views of the ocean and of dramatic island sunsets. Refined yet unpretentious, the Provision Company prepares dishes using only locally grown produce and fresh-caught seafood. Headliners include a seafood mixed grille with Hawaiian fish and Maine lobster in a lemongrass herb sauce. Landlubbers will want to try the likes of the Big Island Luau for two, served with a pupu platter and your choice of pork rib chop, beef brochette, grilled scallops, or fresh fish. 808-886-1234

NORIO’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

Seduced by the gorgeous Fairmont Orchid resort on the Big Island’s northwest shore, diners at Norio’s are similarly awed by the bounty of fresh seafood at this eponymous restaurant named in honor of master sushi chef Norio Yamamoto. The menu highlights specialty rolls that incorporate soft-shell crab, fresh scallops, and fatty tuna, and it revels in main courses like misoyaki butterfish and lobster-and-shrimp tempura. Omakase options focus on sushi and sashimi, and sakes are available as accompaniments. 808-887-7368 , 866-540-4474

MANTA & PAVILION WINE BAR Any west side morning should start with the breakfast buffet at Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar. This is the place for long, leisurely breakfasts and chit chat over made-to-order waffles and omelets, fresh tropical fruits and juices, healthy whole grain cereals and various delicacies from the pastry kitchen with a cup of Big Island coffee. This is the Mauna Kea’s breakfast buffet, with its

ocean-overlook and birdsong symphony, and this is what your family will remember. 866-977.4589

COAST GRILLE & OYSTER BAR

The signature restaurant of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is known far and wide for its superb Hawaiian and Pacific Rim cuisine. While serious diners charge forth in pursuit of fresh seafood (Kona-by-way-of-New England lobster, farm-raised moi, and pistachio-crusted opah, to name but a few), the restaurant’s oyster bar offers a more casual setting for folks looking to eat light and enjoy a few cocktails. 808-882-5810, 808-880-3192

CANOE HOUSE

This restaurant’s Pacific Rim-influenced menu boasts a wide range of scrumptious seafood options. Enjoy fresh-from-the-sea mahi mahi marinated in miso sake, savor lemon-pepper scallops grilled and served with wild mushrooms, or delight in flavorful nips of nori-wrapped ahi tempura and ginger-scallion tofu. 808-885-6622, 808-881-7911

BROWN’S BEACH HOUSE Outdoor seating and terrific ocean side scenery set the stage at this Orchid treasure, whose extensive wine list and traditional Hawaiian cuisine have turned more than a few heads. Dinner patrons are wowed by the menu’s versatility, and choices range from seared crisp moi with basmati rice to a Kobe-style rib-eye with fingerling potatoes and ponzu dipping sauce. 808-887-7368, 808-885-2000

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