South Carolina Bar Convention

South Carolina Bar
Convention
January 21-24, 2010
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
President’s Message
Sponsors
General Information
Seminar Schedule
Special Events
Exhibitors and Committee Members
Registration Form
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President’s Message
2010 South Carolina Bar Convention Sponsors
Law Firm Sponsors
Listing as of October 21, 2009
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE:
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC*
President’s Welcome Reception
GOLD PATRONS:
Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough, LLC*
Plenary Luncheon
Sowell Gray Stepp
SILVER PATRONS:
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA* & Laffitte, LLC*
Judicial & Legislative Reception Wyche Burgess Freeman
& Parham, P.A.
McNair Law Firm, PA*
Richard A. Harpootlian, PA*
Judicial & Legislative Reception
Nexsen Pruet*
Turner Padget Graham
& Laney, PA*
Plenary Luncheon
Judicial & Legislative Reception
Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA*
BRONZE PATRONS:
Fisher & Phillips, LLP*
McCutchen Blanton Hopkins
& Campbell, LLP
FRIENDS:
Booth Law Firm*
Johnson, Johnson, Whittle
& Snelgrove, Attorneys, PA
Kilgo Law Firm
Von P. Snelgrove
Richardson Patrick Westbrook J. Hagood Tighe
& Brickman, LLC*
E. Katherine Wells
Hello. I’m Fred Suggs, your Bar President. Our Convention is the
South Carolina legal community’s premier event for legal education and
professional development. The January 2010 Convention, hosted in a new
location, will be no exception.
The Resort at Kiawah offers a variety of activities, including nature tours,
tennis, cycling and, of course, golf. The resort is giving our members
affordable rates at the Five Diamond Award-Winning Sanctuary Hotel,
as well as at the ocean-view and marsh-view villas.
The Convention will feature 20 practice-specific programs – more seminars
than ever before. Please click through the brochure for additional information about the Convention’s exciting line-up of events. I look forward
to seeing you at Kiawah!
Corporate Sponsors
PLATINUM PATRON:
West, a Thomson Reuters Business*
Flash Drives, Judicial & Legislative Reception and Wine Tasting
BRONZE PATRONS:
S.C. Association for Justice*
Friday Night Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil
S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association*
Friday Night Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil
ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection
Society)*
Charleston School of Law*
Columbia Printing and Graphics, Inc.*
PATRONS:
S.C. Chapter of the Association
of Legal Administrators*
S.C. Women Lawyers Association*
Wine Tasting
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
Digital Office Solutions*
GEICO
S.C. Chapter of the Association
of Legal Administrators*
Law Firm Management Speaker
Wachovia Wealth Management
A Wells Fargo Company
Law Firm Management Speaker
S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division*
Friday Night Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil
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* Sustaining Sponsor
Hotel Reservation Deadline
Hotel reservations must be made by December 21, 2009, to
ensure availability at the group rate. Visit www.scbar.org/
convention or call (800) 654-2924 and reference the South
Car­olina Bar Convention (booking# 6116) in order to receive
the negotiated meeting rate. Reservations received after the
deadline will be subject to space availability.
Registering is Easy!
Why not register online? To get started, visit www.scbar.
org/convention. Or, mail or fax your completed registration
form along with a check or credit card information to the
South Carolina Bar CLE Division. Registrations without pay­ment information will NOT be
processed. To take advantage of the early bird discount ($50 off the regular registration
fee), your form AND payment must be received in the CLE Division by December 15,
2009. Registrations received after this date will be subject to the regular registration fee.
All Convention registrations must be received in the CLE Division NO LATER THAN noon
on January 7, 2010. After this date, you must register at the door at an additional $50
charge. On-site Convention registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 21,
2010. Registrations will not be accepted by phone.
Your Registration Includes:
• Admission to all Convention seminars, featuring 14 hours of MCLE credit, including up to
2.0 LEPR credit hours, enough to fulfill your entire annual requirement at one low price.
• Admission Thursday through Saturday to the Exhibit Showcase, featuring more than 30
vendors with new products and services to support your practice and enhance
your lifestyle.
• Complimentary continental breakfast on Friday and Saturday, buffet breakfast on
Sunday and refresh­ment breaks.
• Admission to Memory Hold the Door, Pres­ident’s Welcome Reception and
Judicial & Legislative Reception.
• The option to purchase tickets to the Plenary Luncheon, Wine Tasting events, Oyster
Roast/Lowcountry Boil and other activities.
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General Information
Refunds
Refunds, less $100 for administrative processing fee, will be made for cancellations
received in writing by 5 p.m. on January 7, 2010. No refunds for Convention
registration or event tickets will be issued after January 7.
Ticketed Functions
You must register for the Convention to attend or par­ticipate in any of the ticketed
functions. Late purchase of tickets may not be possible due to seating capacities.
Note: No one will be admitted to a ticketed event without a ticket.
First-Time Attendees
First-time attendees are invited to a breakfast in their honor on Friday, January 22.
Please indicate if you will be attending on the registration form.
Name Badges
You and your spouse/guest must wear your badge at all Convention functions.
Your badge is your admission to all CLE programs and non-ticketed events.
Spouse/Guest
Spouses and guests are cordially invited to attend all business and complimen­tary
social sessions. If a ticket is required for an event, please purchase it in advance.
The Convention promises something for everyone.
Dress
Business casual dress is encouraged for all events. Please note that seminar venues
may be cool, so you may wish to bring a jacket or sweater.
Children
For babysitting services, please contact Kiawah Island Golf Resort Babysitting
Services. The service is for infants and older and should be arranged in advance.
Ask for more information when you check in to the resort (hotel or villa).
Shuttle Transportation
Kiawah Island provides on-island transportation. Please be sure to call 15-30
minutes prior to your departure to ensure you will be at your destination on time.
Simply call ext. 82900 from your room or villa to request a complimentary ride to
any location on Kiawah.
The Sanctuary Spa
• Convention Survival Guide notebook, featuring the Convention schedule, exhibitor/
sponsor directory and hotel map, as well as pages for note taking.
Resort spa, salon and fitness appointments may be scheduled by visiting the Spa
Reception Desk or by calling (843) 768-6340 (or dial 86340 on-island) between 8
a.m. and 8 p.m. Please call to schedule appointments. You may also contact the
spa via e-mail: spareservations@kiawahresort.com (general questions only). The
fitness facility is for the use of hotel guests only.
Pricing Options
Accommodation Requests
• All CLE seminar materials on a flash drive, exhibitor giveaways and a complimentary
Convention t-shirt.
Customize the CLE seminars to meet your needs! Choose the “A La Carte” Registration,
which allows you to pick one or two CLE programs and save. Note: If registering for
seminars only, you are not eligible to attend any other Convention events.
If you require a physical or dietary accommodation for Convention activities, e.g.,
transportation, meals, seminar seating, please contact Marley Lybrand at
(803) 771-0333 or mlybrand@scbar.org.
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Thursday, January 21—1:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Future of ADR
Construction Law Section
Construction Law Update
Consumer Law Section
Recent Developments in Consumer Law
Elder Law Committee/Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Section, Part 1
Identity Theft and Legislative Updates
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Schedule of Seminars
Family Law Section
Family Law Update
Schedule of Seminars
Young Lawyers Division and Torts & Insurance Practices Section, Part 1
Keys to Effective Trial Advocacy, featuring Prof. Jim McElhaney
Saturday, January 23—8:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Children’s Law Committee
Child Welfare in South Carolina: Problems, Progress and Promises to Keep
Law Office Technology Seminar
Internet for Lawyers, featuring Carole Levitt & Mark Rosch
Law Firm Management Seminar
Successful Leadership Today, featuring Jim Durham
Sponsored by :
S.C. Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Wachovia Wealth Management, A Wells Fargo Company
Friday, January 22—8:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Real Estate Practices Section
Winning the War on (Real Estate) Terror: Getting Through Fraud, Foreclosure
and Bankruptcy Issues
Trial & Appellate Advocacy Section
Eighth Annual Civil Law Update
Senior Lawyers Division
Islam and The West: Is There a Clash of Civilizations?
25th Annual Criminal Law Update, Part 1
Young Lawyers Division and Torts & Insurance Practices Section, Part 2
Keys to Effective Trial Advocacy, featuring Prof. Jim McElhaney
HELP Task Force
Raising Awareness of Substance Abuse, Mental Illness and Suicide in Our Profession
Employment & Labor Law Section
Legal Topics for the Employment & Labor Law Practitioner
Government Law Section
Issues Facing Local Governments
Tax Law Section
Audits, State and Local Taxes, Debt Restructuring, Purchase of or Compensation
with Partnership Interests, New Estate & Gift Tax Law
Friday, January 22—2:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section
Hot Topics on Mortgage Foreclosures and Opinion Practice
Criminal Law Section
25th Annual Criminal Law Update, Part 2
Elder Law Committee/Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Section, Part 2
Unique Issues That Confront the Estate and Tax Planner
Environment and Natural Resources Section
The Changing Landscape of Water and Air Regulation
Sunday, January 24—9 to 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast Ethics
featuring Justice Costa Pleicones and Prof. Nathan Crystal
Group Social Events
Senior Lawyers Division Reception
Drayton, Sanctuary
Friday, January 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Young Lawyers Division Hospitality Suite
Ashley Cooper, Sanctuary
Friday, January 22, 10:30 p.m.
Members of the Young Lawyers Division and Senior Lawyers Division are invited to attend
their respective events.
FOR FULL SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS AND COMPLETE CONVENTION DETAILS,
VISIT WWW.SCBAR.ORG/CONVENTION
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Thursday, January 21
Memory Hold the Door
East Beach Conference Center, 5–6:30 p.m.
We are pleased to honor the following deceased Bar members during this year’s ceremony:
James W. Alford, David A. Brown, Harry S. Dent, Henry Hammer, Harriet McBryde Johnson,
Oren O. Jones, T. English McCutchen III, Robert E. McNair and Hon. Donald S. Russell. Thanks
to the S.C. Bar Foundation for its contribution to the USC Educational Foundation in honor
of those memorialized.
President’s Welcome Reception
The Sanctuary Lawn, 6:30–8 p.m.
Join Bar President Fred W. Suggs Jr. for an unforgettable evening on the lawn of the
Sanctuary Hotel. Kick off the 2010 Convention with complimentary cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres while overlooking Kiawah’s private beach.
Sponsored in part by Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, PC
Friday, January 22
[T] Dr. Dale Rosengarten and Sweetgrass Basket Demonstration
Turtle Point Clubhouse, Legends Ballroom, 9–11 a.m.
Dr. Dale Rosengarten, recipient of the first Governor’s Archives Award, will give an
entertaining presentation on the origins of the ancient folk art of sweetgrass basket
making, including a demonstration. Dr. Rosengarten is the Curator of Special Collections at
the College of Charleston Addlestone Library. Her work has been displayed at the Museum
of African Art in New York.
[T] Plenary Luncheon
The Sanctuary Lawn, Noon–1:45 p.m.
Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal’s State of the Judiciary address is always
closely followed by the bench, the bar and the media, and this year will
be no exception. Don’t miss the latest developments in South Carolina
courts from its chief jurist, and enjoy remarks from American Bar
Association Immediate Past President Tommy Wells. In addition, the S.C.
Bar Foundation will bestow the prestigious DuRant Award upon a S.C.
attorney.
Sponsored in part by
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLC
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, PA
Judicial & Legisltative Reception
The Sanctuary Lawn, 6–7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with friends, colleagues, South Carolina’s legislators
and distinguished members of the bench while enjoying the breathtaking views of the
Sanctuary lawn. Join us for an elegant evening with complimentary cocktails and hors
Special Events
d’oeuvres on a site that is sure to make for an unforgettable reception.
Sponsored in part by:
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
Richard A. Harpootlian, PA
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, PA
West, a Thomson Reuters Business
[T] Oyster Roast/Lowcountry Boil
Mingo Point, 8–10:30 p.m.
Following the Judicial & Legislative Reception, head over to Mingo Point for an Oyster
Roast and Lowcountry Boil. Located on the banks of the Kiawah River, Mingo Point offers
panoramic marsh views and genuine Southern hospitality. This is the perfect opportunity
for attorneys of all ages and their guests to relax after a busy day of CLE, so dress casual!
Sponsored in part by:
S.C. Association for Justice
S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division
S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
Saturday, January 23
[T] Walking Tour of Kiawah with Rudy Mancke
Meet and depart from Turtle Point Clubhouse, 9–11 a.m.
[T] Talking with Rudy Mancke
Legends Ballroom, Turtle Point Clubhouse, 2–4 p.m.
Join naturalist Rudy Mancke for a morning nature tour of Kiawah Island, followed
by a discussion of the ecosystems of the Lowcountry on Saturday afternoon. Rudy’s
NatureScene program has earned him a legion of dedicated viewers, and he is practically
a household name when it comes to experiencing the outdoors. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to experience nature with Rudy firsthand.
A $35 ticket grants admission to the Sweetgrass Basket Demonstration, Walking Tour of
Kiawah and Talking With Rudy Mancke. Please indicate on your registration form which
event(s) you plan to attend.
[T] Wine Tasting
Osprey Point Clubhouse, 4:30–6 p.m.
[T] Wine Pairing Dinner
Osprey Point Clubhouse, 7–9 p.m.
A perennial favorite, the annual wine tasting is a unique event that sells out year
after year. Tickets will go fast, so don’t miss your chance to sample Richard deBondt’s
(Northhampton Wines, Greenville) selection of fine wines. Join Richard later in the
evening for a wine pairing dinner, where you will enjoy mouth-watering entrees paired
specifically with your favorites from the wine tasting.
Sponsored in part by:
West, a Thomson Reuters Business
S.C. Women Lawyers Association
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[T]=Ticketed Event
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Special Events
[T]=Ticketed Event
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2010 South Carolina Bar Convention Exhibitors
Listing as of October 21, 2009
A. William Roberts Jr. Associates
Court Reporting
LexisNexis
ABA Retirement Funds
North Carolina/South Carolina
Lawyers Weekly
ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection Society)
Robson Forensic, Inc.
American Pensions
S.C. Bar—CLE Division Publications
Burkett Burkett Burkett, Certified Public
Accountants, PA
S.C. Bar Foundation
Carolina Legal Associates
S.C. Legal Services
Colonial Trust Company
Southeastern Insurance Consultants
CourtCall
Statsmayer, Inc.
Delta v Forensic Engineering, Inc.
Digital Office Solutions
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Commission on CLE & Specialization
Findlaw, a Thomson Reuters Business
Sweetgrass Basket Demonstration
Fuss & O’Neill, Inc.
The General Agency, Inc.
GEICO
University of South Carolina School of Law
Kestrel Horizons, LLC
Watkins Services, Inc.
Lawgic, LLC
West, a Thomson Reuters Business
S.C. Bar—Law Related Education Division
South Carolina Bar Convention
Committee Members
E. Katherine Wells, Chair
Robert L. Kilgo Jr.
John Hagood Tighe
Tammy Lynn Besherse
Lanneau Wm. Lambert Jr.
Larry L. Vanderbilt
Cynthia Durham Blair
Carolyn Cason Matthews
Tana G. Vanderbilt
Elizabeth A. Camputaro
Walton J. McLeod IV
Bradish J. Waring
David D. Cantrell Jr.
Cynthia B. Patterson
Daniel B. White
Kathleen D. Cauthen
William O. Pressley Jr.
Carrington S.B. Wingard
Mary Elizabeth Crum
L. Clark Reifsnider
Staff Liaisons:
William Hopkins Jr.
Rebecca Ann Roser
Von P. Snelgrove
Catherine H. Kennedy
Fred W. Suggs Jr.
Marley E. Lybrand
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Registration Form
3 Registration Fees:
1 Name: __________________________________________________S.C. Bar #: ________________
Early Bird
rec’d by
Dec. 15
Reg.
rec’d after
Dec. 15
Young Lawyers (following YLD standards)
$340
$390
Lawyers, 5 years or more
$395
$445
Senior Lawyers (65 or older)
$360
$410
Visit www.Scbar.Org/convention
and register online
Firm/Court: ______________________________________________________________________
Preferred Name for Badge: __________________________________________________________
Full Registration
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ Fax: __________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________
A La Carte Registration (cle Seminars Only)*
Preferred Name of Spouse/Guest: _____________________________________________________
One 3 Hour Section/Committee
$195
$245
Two 3 Hour Section/Committee
$295
$345
Please do not list spouse/guest if he or she is an attorney registering separately for the Convention.
Please check if appropriate: _ _ Past President
__ House of Delegates
*Note: If registering for seminars only, you are not eligible to attend any other Convention
events. After Jan. 7, you must register at the door for an additional $50 fee.
__ Board Member
__ First-Time Attendee*
subtotal from part 3
*First-time attendees are invited to breakfast on Friday morning, January 22.
4 Special Events: Please indicate below which events you and/or your spouse/guest(s)
would like to attend.
2 CLE Seminars: Please indicate below which seminars you will attend:
Friday, January 22, 2010
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
___ Criminal
Law Update (Part 1)
___ E mployment & Labor Law
___ G
overnment Law
___ Tax Law
2:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
___ Corporate, Banking and
Securities Law
___ Criminal Law Update (Part 2)
___ Elder Law/Probate,
Estate Planning and Trust
(Part 2)
___ Environment & Natural
Resources
___ Family Law
___ Young Lawyers Division/
Torts and Insurance Practices
(Part 1)
5 Payment Enclosed please find my payment in the amount of :
Sunday, January 24, 2010
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
___ Breakfast Ethics Seminar
Event
Jan. 21
Saturday, January 23, 2010
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
___ Children’s Law
___ Law Firm Management
Seminar
___ Real Estate Practices
___ Senior Lawyers Division
___ Young Lawyers Division/
Torts and Insurance Practices
(Part 2)
Jan. 22
(Friday seminars continued)
___ Trial & Appellate Advocacy
(Civil Law Update)
Jan. 23
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
___ A
lternative Dispute
Resolution
___ Construction Law
___ C
onsumer Law
___ E lder Law/Probate, Estate
Planning
and Trust (Part 1)
___ HELP Task Force
___ Law Office Technology
#
persons
Cost
per
person
Amt.
Memory Hold the Door
$0
$0
President’s Welcome Reception
$0
$0
Breakfast for First Time Attendees*
$0
Plenary Luncheon
$45
Judicial & Legislative Reception
$0
Oyster Roast and Lowcountry Boil
$65
Wine Tasting
$60
Wine Pairing Dinner
$135
$0
$35
for all
three
events
Basket Weaving Demo (Fri., Jan. 22)
Walking with Mancke (Sat., Jan. 23)
Talking with Mancke (Sat., Jan. 23)
* This event is for first time Convention attendees only!
subtotal from part 4
1) Check or money order (No. ________________________________) made payable to SC Bar—CLE Division
2) Please charge my credit card: __ Visa __ MasterCard
Number: ________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________________
totals from parts 3 and 4
Please mail or fax your Convention
registration to:
South Carolina Bar—CLE Division
P.O. Box 608, Columbia, SC 29202-0608
Fax: (803) 252-8427
or register online at
www.scbar.org/convention
Registrations will not be
accepted by phone!