Speaking Engagements

Jun 28 2021

Michael F. Schaff to Present the “Year in Review” at the American Health Law Association Annual Meeting 06.28.2021Michael F. Schaff, Health Law Co-Chair, will present the “Year in Review” at the American Health Law Association’s Annual Meeting to be held virtually on Monday, June 28, 2021. Mr. Schaff will be joined by co-presenters Robert G. Homchick, Esq. and Kristen B. Rosati, Esq. to discuss significant topics in healthcare law.

Jun 22 2021

Steven J. Tripp to Co-Moderate NJICLE’s “Advanced Topics in Land Use IX: Is it time for MLUL Reform?” Webinar 06.22.2021Steven J. Tripp, Shareholder and Chair of the Land Use team, will co-moderate a panel of land use attorneys for the NJICLE’s “Advanced Topics in Land Use IX: Is it time for MLUL Reform?” The webinar will cover the shortfalls of MLUL and provide innovative concepts for reform from some of New Jersey’s most distinguished land use attorneys.

Jun 18 2021

Maureen Binetti To Present at NJICLE’s “Hot Tips in Labor and Employment Law” Webinar 06.18.2021Wilentz Shareholder and Employment Law Group Chair Maureen S. Binetti will speak on video mediations at NJICLE’s “Hot Tips in Labor and Employment Law.” Conducted by a preeminent panel of labor and employment attorneys, the information-packed virtual program offers fresh perspective, timely advice, and practical tips and techniques for successfully handling challenging labor and employment law cases.   

Jun 11 2021

Donna M. Jennings to Present “How Hard Does A Hardship Have To Be?” at the 2021 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference 06.11.2021Donna M. Jennings, a shareholder in the Land Use and Environmental groups and a member of the Management Committee at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., will join a distinguished panel of attorneys speaking at a session entitled “How Hard Does a Hardship Have to Be?” at the 2021 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference. The 1-hour virtual program will discuss the C(1) variance and review cases, situations and the planning testimony needed to be successful in its use.

Jun 11 2021

Anne S. Babineau to Speak on “New Jersey’s Economic Recovery Act of 2020” at the 2021 New Jersey Future/APA NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference 06.11.2021Anne S. Babineau, a shareholder in the Real Estate and Redevelopment groups at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., will lead a panel providing an overview of some of the highlights of the tax incentives that were recently added to the redevelopment professionals’ toolbox, focusing on the most widely available and best funded of the 15 new programs now available under NJ’s new Economic Recovery Act of 2020. The session will be held at the 2021 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference sponsored by New Jersey Future and the American Planning Association of New Jersey. 

Jun 08 2021

Peter A. Greenbaum to Present “Negotiating Indemnification, Reps and Warranties in New Jersey” at the National Business Institute Seminar 06.08.2021Wilentz Shareholder and Corporate Practice Co-Chair Peter A. Greenbaum will present “Negotiating Indemnification, Reps and Warranties in New Jersey,” as a part of the National Business Institute’s virtual seminar, “Real-World, Practical Negotiation Strategies That Really Work.”

May 20 2021

Michael F. Schaff and Lisa Gora to Present an “Overview of the Adult Use Cannabis Laws in New Jersey” at NJSBA 2021 Annual Meeting 05.20.2021Wilentz Health and Corporate Law Co-Chair Michael F. Schaff will moderate the panel and present at the “Overview of the Adult Use Cannabis Laws in New Jersey” session at the NJSBA 2021 Annual Meeting. Wilentz shareholder and health law attorney Lisa Gora will join the panel, which will discuss the recently signed “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act,” which decriminalizes marijuana and hashish possession and clarifies marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals under age 21.

May 20 2021

John E. Keefe, Jr. to Present on “The Importance of Mentorship in the Legal Community” at NJSBA’s 2021 Annual Meeting 05.20.2021John E. Keefe, Jr., Wilentz shareholder and Past President of the New Jersey State Bar Association will join Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis of the Supreme Court of New Jersey and Hon. Joseph A. Greenaway Jr. of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals for a panel discussion of “The Importance of Mentorship in the Legal Community” at the NJSBA 2021 Annual Meeting. Moderated by attorney David R. Kott, the 1.25-hour virtual program will cover what is mentoring, why mentoring matters, who should serve as a mentor, and how the mentoring relationship benefits all involved and inspires them to become better lawyers.

May 19 2021

Donna Jennings to Present on “Hot Topics in Land Use 2021” at NJSBA’s 2021 Annual Meeting 05.19.2021Donna M. Jennings will join a distinguished panel of experienced land use and development attorneys speaking on “Hot Topics in Land Use 2021” at the NJSBA 2021 Annual Meeting. The 55-minute virtual program will cover current issues practitioners are facing such as virtual hearings and appeals, the Permit Extension Act of 2020, and the impact of adult use cannabis on land use policy, as well as provide an update on recent cases. Donna will specifically address the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act “RLUIPA” and a recent federal decision by Judge Michael Shipp involving RLUIPA.

May 19 2021

Christopher Keating to Moderate a Discussion on “Advocacy During a Pandemic: Revisiting Pretrial Detention Orders and Navigating Newfound Discretion in Sentencing for Certain Non-Violent Offenses” at NJSBA’s 2021 Annual Meeting 05.19.2021Wilentz Associate Christopher J. Keating will moderate a panel discussion on “Advocacy During a Pandemic: Revisiting Pretrial Detention Orders and Navigating Newfound Discretion in Sentencing for Certain Non-Violent Offenses” at NJSBA’s 2021 Annual Meeting.

May 13 2021

Risa M. Chalfin Presents at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey’s “Virtual Trials: Tips from Both Sides of the Aisle” Webinar 05.13.2021Wilentz Business and Commercial Litigation attorney Risa M. Chalfin will speak at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey’s “Virtual Trials: Tips From Both Sides of the Aisle” Webinar. The 1.5-hour program will cover litigation software, hardware, and actual experiences, as well as offer best practices in litigating cases virtually.

May 07 2021

Lynne M. Kizis Presents at NJICLE’s “Multicounty Litigation (Mass Torts): 2021” Webcast 05.07.2021Lynne M. Kizis, Wilentz Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Mass Tort/Class Action Team, will join an esteemed panel of judges and leading lawyers at NJICLE’s “Multicounty Litigation (Mass Torts): 2021” webcast. The 3.5-hour virtual program will discuss recent developments and address the ins and outs of handling multicounty and multidistrict litigation cases in New Jersey state and federal courts.

Apr 23 2021

Maureen S. Binetti to Present at NJICLE “A Day on Evidence” Webcast 04.23.2021Wilentz Employment Law team Chair and Certified Civil Trial Attorney Maureen S. Binetti will join a distinguished panel at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE “A Day On Evidence,” a full day program specifically designed to give litigators at all levels an opportunity to improve their evidence skills.

Apr 07 2021

Michael F. Schaff and Lisa Gora to Present at NJICLE 3rd Annual Cannabis Symposium 04.07.2021Wilentz Shareholder Michael F. Schaff, co-chair of the Health Law and Corporate practice groups, and healthcare and corporate attorney Lisa Gora will join a distinguished panel of cannabis law practitioners at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE webcast “3rd Annual Cannabis Symposium,” covering the latest developments in cannabis law relating to federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Mar 26 2021

Lisa Gorab to Speak at the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Annual Women’s Week 03.26.2021Wilentz President and Managing Director Lisa Gorab will participate in the Florida Association for Women Lawyers at Stetson University College of Law’s week-long celebration of Women’s History Month in “A Conversation with Lisa Gorab."

Mar 24 2021

Maureen S. Binetti and Stephanie Gironda to Serve as Panelists at NJICLE Webcast “COVID and Employment Litigation” 03.24.2021Wilentz employment law attorneys Maureen S. Binetti and Stephanie Gironda will join a panel of New Jersey’s leading employment lawyers at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE webcast “COVID and Employment Litigation.”

Mar 17 2021

Steven J. Tripp to Serve as Panelist at NJICLE Land Use Update 2021 03.17.2021Wilentz Land Use Chair Steven J. Tripp will join a panel of leading land use practitioners at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE webcast “Land Use Update 2021.” The virtual panel will provide an overview of the most recent regulatory, legislative, and case law developments related to land use in New Jersey.

Mar 11 2021

Willard C. Shih and Donald E. Taylor to Present at NJICLE Webcast “Virtual Jury Trials: Keeping Jurors Captivated” 03.11.2021Wilentz Shareholder Willard C. Shih will moderate the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE virtual panel including Wilentz Shareholder Donald E. Taylor entitled “Virtual Jury Trials: Keeping Jurors Captivated.”

Mar 03 2021

Donna M. Jennings to Serve as Panelist at NJICLE Land Use Update 2021 03.03.2021Wilentz Shareholder Donna M. Jennings will join a panel of leading land use practitioners at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE webcast “Land Use Update 2021.” The virtual panel will provide an overview of the most recent regulatory, legislative, and case law developments related to land use in New Jersey.

Feb 26 2021

Anne S. Babineau and Steven J. Tripp to Present at NJICLE 2021 Redevelopment Law Institute 02.26.2021Wilentz Shareholders Anne Babineau and Steve Tripp will be joining over 25 other experienced lawyers and professionals to virtually share lessons learned and new tools available for redevelopment at the Annual Redevelopment Law Institute, sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.