Earn up to 11.5 CLE and 2.0 EPR credits

New Location — The Pfister

Three blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan on Wisconsin Avenue, The Pfister Hotel is within walking distance of museums, theater, shopping, nightlife, and many dining options.

Elegant Accommodations

Enjoy superior accommodations featuring magnificent furnishings, round-the-clock personal service and wireless, high-speed Internet access. Take a deep breath and relax knowing the facility is smoke-free. On the 23rd floor overlooking Lake Michigan, Blu is Milwaukee's most sophisticated martini and wine bar with awe-inspiring views. You can receive a 10% discount at the Café Pfister for breakfast and lunch with your Institute name tag.

Be Well. Feel Well. Spa Well.

It's about time you escape those cell phone and email tensions and reclaim a sense of physical and mental harmony. WELL Spa is a new urban oasis for nourishing mind, body, and soul. From the blending of aromatics to the selection of music, indulge in an experience of pure luxury, all within your own private spa suite. WELL Spa is located on the first floor of The Pfister. Your Institute nametag will get you a 10% discount in the spa Wednesday through Friday (5/15-17, 2013).

Thursday Schedule

Programs that will be offered as Webcast Replays.

Time	Schedule		Credits
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration Continental Breakfast – Legal Expo Sponsored by Hupy and Abraham S.C.
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.	Keynote Session: With Justice for All in a Changing America Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center Gather new insights about hate crimes, intolerance, and social justice from a lawyer who has won multi-million-dollar settlements against opponents like the Klan and the Aryan Nations. Legendary civil rights lawyer Morris Dees will speak for tolerance and against prejudice as he reviews America’s commitment to “justice for all” as the nation becomes more diverse and economic disparity widens.		1.5
10:00 - 10:20 a.m.	Refreshment Break – Legal Expo
10:20 - 11:10 a.m.	Breakout Session - A Programs		1.0
	What's Happening in Wisconsin Circuit Courts? - Panel Discussion Hon. Jane V. Carroll, Milwaukee County; Hon. Richard G. Niess, Dane County; John Voelker, Director of State Courts; Hon. Donald Zuidmulder, Chief Judge, Eighth Judicial District Hear judges from three different counties discuss what they are seeing in their courtrooms in terms of pro se representation, the number and kinds of trials, the intensity and frequency of Daubert hearings, the impact of budget constraints on the courts’ functioning, the use of technology in the courtroom, and the pros and cons of filing summary judgment motions. Obtain statistical information from the Clerk of Courts about cases being filed in Wisconsin circuit courts.	Appellate Developments in Criminal Law Kathryn A. Keppel, Gimbel, Riley, Guerin & Brown LLP; Marguerite M. Moeller, Wisconsin Department of Justice Tired of attending general appellate practice seminars that have little or no application to your criminal law practice? Come to a seminar just for you and hear about the latest and greatest things that could affect your criminal appeals.
11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Breakout Session - B Programs		1.0
	Appellate Judges Panel Hon. Brian Blanchard, Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV; Justice N. Patrick Crooks, Wisconsin Supreme Court; Hon. Joan F. Kessler, Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I A distinguished panel of experienced, knowledgeable judges discuss which appellate counsel approaches are persuasive, are not persuasive, and are potentially harmful in briefs and oral argument, including best practice tips and pet peeves. An invaluable look inside Wisconsin's appellate courts!	Retooling the Milwaukee County Family Mediation Service Hon. Michael J. Dwyer, Milwaukee County Circuit Court In 2009, Judge Michael Dwyer initiated a major effort to improve the family mediation program in Milwaukee County. He called on mediators, family law practitioners, social science practitioners, and experts in mediation design to find better ways to match the resources with the need. There was consensus that custody and placement cases are best resolved by agreement of the parties, and Milwaukee County was found to have an abundance of highly trained and skilled mediators. Come and learn about the new and improved service, and how you can serve your clients engaged in family disputes as a mediator, or help improve your county’s family mediation service.
12:10 - 1:30 p.m.	Optional Paid Luncheon and CLE Presentation* (Ticketed Event) Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Divided Wisconsin: What Unites and Divides the Citizens of the State? Charles Franklin, Director of the Marquette Law School Poll in 2012, and Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison Learn how elections turn on both who votes and which candidate they prefer, and that public opinion is an amalgam of differences due to values, ideology, religious practice, age, sex, region and partisanship. This presentation illustrates how we differ from each other and how those differences translate into electoral choices. * To attend the luncheon and earn 1.0 credit, attendees must indicate the "including optional CLE luncheon" selection when registering for the Institute.		1.0
1:40 - 2:30 p.m.	Breakout Session - C Programs		1.0
	Is There a Place for Mediation in Politics and Public Policy? Howard S. Bellman, Howard S. Bellman Mediation & Arbitration Howard Bellman has been practicing as a mediator for nearly 50 years, often in the political/public policy arena around the United States and abroad. His answer to this question is a confident "yes." His presentation will include examples from Wisconsin and elsewhere, and he will explain why these disputes and negotiations are so amenable to mediation.	Ethical Issues in Mediation (1.0 EPR) Michael P. Crooks, Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.; Marie A. Stanton, Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C. Hear from two well-respected mediators about ethical issues they have faced in mediating personal injury cases. For example, if the mediator sees that one of the attorneys has missed a key issue, can or should the mediator disclose that information?
2:30 - 2:50 p.m.	Refreshment Break – Legal Expo
2:50 - 3:40 p.m.	Breakout Session - D Programs		1.0
	Introduction to ERISA's Remedial Scheme: A Primer on ERISA Claims William E. Parsons IV, Hawks Quindel, S.C.; Todd G. Smith, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. A panel of experienced ERISA practitioners will provide an overview of the remedies available under this complex federal statute. They'll discuss the types of claims that may be brought, the relief that can be obtained, and the important rules that you will not find written anywhere in the statute. This program is a must whether you occasionally run into ERISA issues or are an experienced practitioner desiring a helpful review.	The Collateral Source Rule: Is the Fight Over? Jesse B. Blocher, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.; Arthur P. Simpson, Simpson & Deardorff, S.C. A discussion of the philosophical underpinnings of the collateral source rule, the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decisions in Orlowski v. State Farm, 2012 WI 21, and Leitinger v. DBart, Inc., 2007 WI 84, and whether there is anything still left to fight about. The panelists will also discuss how a plaintiff proves up medical charges, and how a defendant can challenge their reasonableness.
3:50 - 4:40 p.m.	Breakout Session - E Programs		1.0
	Mediating with the Party Who 'Wants His Day in Court' James R. Cole, Quarles & Brady LLP; Michael D. Rust, Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center Inc. Whether it's "The law is clearly on our side," or "It's the principle of the thing," or "I just want to see the judge," clients with these expectations can be difficult but not impossible to work with in mediation. Two experienced mediators will share experiences and strategies for dealing with clients who "want their day in court" from small claims to multi-million dollar disputes.	Medicare Secondary Payer Act Developments Christine Hummel; Hummel Consultation Services This presentation will provide a review of reporting requirements, Medicare set-asides, and third-party liability under the Medicare as Secondary Payer Act and Section 111. Counsel should be aware of the many steps to take during settlement to minimize the risks of Medicare Secondary Payer Act liability, and to comply with Section 111 of MMSEA. Also discussed will be the SMART Act, designed to streamline enforcement of the Medicare Secondary Payment program and signed into law on January 10, 2013.
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.	Attendee Reception – Legal Expo

Friday Schedule

Programs that will be offered as Webcast Replays.

Time	Schedule		Credits
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration & Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Hupy and Abraham S.C.
8:30 - 9:20 a.m.	Breakout Session - F Programs		1.0
	Getting Expert Testimony for Personal Injury Cases: Can We Stop the Madness? Terry E. Johnson, Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.; Lynn R. Laufenberg, Laufenberg, Stombaugh & Jassak, S.C. This should be a lively discussion of problems affecting lawyers on both sides of personal injury cases, including: the assertion of the Alt privilege and its impact on getting doctors to testify the skyrocketing charges doctors are imposing for their deposition time the hounding of IME doctors for private financial information	Developments in Class Actions Michael D. Leffel, Foley & Lardner LLP Recent court decisions are changing the landscape for pursuing class action suits in ways affecting both plaintiffs and defendants. These decisions raise new issues for the trial lawyer and the appellate practitioner alike. Come for the latest updates in this ever-changing area of the law.
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.	Breakout Session - G Programs		1.0
	Enhanced Injury Claims: An Overview Quentin F. Shafer, Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. This presentation will provide a general overview of the nuts and bolts of enhanced injury claims and discussion of the seminal cases on enhanced injury claims, as well as offer practice tips on how to pursue and defend such claims.	Nursing Home Litigation: Recent Legislative Changes and Other Developments Kelly L. Centofanti, Centofanti Law, S.C. Learn whether recent actions by the Wisconsin Legislature have had a significant impact on pending or new nursing home negligence cases. Gain insights concerning the growth of nursing home negligence claims in recent years.
10:20 - 10:35 a.m.	Refreshment Break – Legal Expo
10:35 - 11:25 a.m.	Breakout Session - H Programs		1.0
	What's New in Bad Faith Litigation? Robert J. Kasieta, Kasieta Legal Group LLC; Monte E. Weiss, Weiss Law Office, S.C. Recent cases have changed the pleading requirements for first-party bad faith claims, and extended the tort of bad faith, in some circumstances, to insureds with high-deductible policies. The panelists will survey the current state of bad faith law in Wisconsin and provide tips on how best to litigate these cases.	Deposition Techniques for New (and Old) Lawyers Kara M. Burgos, Moen Sheehan Meyer Ltd.; Andrew B. Hebl, Boardman & Clark LLP; Eric J. Ryberg, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. A panel of up-and-coming lawyers will address questions like these: Should the deposition of a personal injury plaintiff be used as an opportunity to educate the plaintiff about the limitations of her claim? What are the pros and cons of deposing treating doctors in personal injury cases? How do you make sure the deposition gives you the information you need for a contemplated summary judgment motion?
11:35 - 12:25 p.m.	Breakout Session - I Program		1.0
	Ethical Issues for Appellate Lawyers Dealing with Trial Counsel (1.0 EPR) Anne B. Kearney, Appellate Consulting Group You and the trial lawyer are supposed to both have the same client's best interests at heart, but a host of critical issues can arise: getting the record, ineffective or blatantly incompetent trial counsel, protecting referral sources while being true to the client, discovering deception by trial counsel, and myriad others. This seminar suggests how to deal with such issues consistent with ethical rules and best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend an Institute?

PINNACLE Institutes bring together lawyers, legal staff, and legal vendors for multiple days of learning and networking. These events offer in-depth CLE programming for flexible learning opportunities, social activities, and in the case of the Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Appellate Practice Institute, an expo hall that will allow attendees to explore exhibitors' products and services that will help them in their practices.

What are Institutes?

Now in their third year, PINNACLE Institutes are produced by PINNACLE (the State Bar of Wisconsin's CLE department) with special cooperation from sections of the State Bar, and are hosted by the State Bar of Wisconsin.

The Institutes are designed to be places for practitioners to spend time networking, meeting and listening to experts in their fields, and to check out exhibitors of products and services that can help them in their law practices.

Upcoming Institutes

• 2013 Real Estate and Business Law Institute (part of the State Bar's Annual Meeting)
  June 13-14, 2013 Marriott West, Madison
• 2013 Health Law and Labor & Employment Law Institute
  August 22-23, 2013 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
• 2013 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference
  October 24-26, 2013 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

What's included in my registration fees?

Your Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Appellate Practice Institute registration includes access to the Expo Hall, CLE sessions, breaks, keynote speakers (Thursday Keynote attendees are required to "include optional CLE luncheon" for $20.00), continental breakfasts on Thursday and Friday, attendee reception, and the chance for entry into prize drawings. Registration also includes Institute course materials on a flash drive.

Bonus Replay Opportunities!

As a special bonus, registrants will have the opportunity to watch future webcasts of selected programs that will be recorded at the Institute – for additional credits at no extra charge!

Registration Details

State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Ultimate Pass Gold holders will not be charged any tuition to attend the Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Appellate Practice Institute. Single-day tuition options are not available for this event. Ultimate Pass Silver holders receive half off of tuition (see tuition box). A fee of $20.00 is required for the ticketed luncheon for both Upass Gold and Silver holders.

ALL attendees must register for the Institute and have a name badge to access CLE sessions, meals, continental breakfasts, receptions, and the Expo Hall. There are no exceptions to this rule. Pre-registration is available until May 14, 2013. There will be on-site registration including the optional CLE luncheon based on availability.

Pre-registration rates for the Institute:

Rates below are for the Institute.

How do I register?

Pre-registration is open until Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. After that time all registrations must be done on site at The Pfister in Milwaukee.

About CLE Credit:

The Institute will be submitted for CLE credits to the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. For applicable programs, Ethics/Professional Responsibility (EPR) credits also will be submitted for approval. Only individuals registering as State Bar of Wisconsin members will be recorded for CLE credits. Please note: We will not be applying for Minnesota or Illinois CLE for these events; however, attendees can self-report. Attendance verification forms will ONLY be completed onsite at each individual session.

What will I receive for Institute Materials?

Registrants will have access to course materials before the Institute in a downloadable format at wisbar.org. Course materials will also be distributed via flash drive to all attendees at the event. Thank you to our flash drive sponsors Johnson Bank and Johnson Insurance.

    

What is the cancellation policy?

Registration cancellations received by 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 9, 2013 will receive a full registration fee refund. We're sorry, no refunds will be granted after that date. However, you may transfer the full value of your registration to another person's registration for this event. If for any reason, you do not attend and have not requested a refund by the deadline date, you will receive the course materials. No refunds will be issued for any missed sessions or events, including sessions missed due to travel delays or cancellations.

Take advantage of special Institute rates at The Pfister Hotel!

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for Institute attendees. Be sure to reserve your rooms early to ensure you receive these outstanding rates!

Reservation Deadline: April 24, 2013

To make your reservation: (800) 472-4403

Room rates: $189 per night plus tax for Wednesday through Friday (5/15-17, 2013)

The Pfister
424 East Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Reservations: (800) 472-4403
Fax: (414) 273-5025
www.thepfisterhotel.com

Additional Attendee Information:

Attire: Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate for this event.

Registration and cancellations:
State Bar of Wisconsin Customer Service, (800) 728-7788

Contact Information

Speakers / Program

Sue Faust
State Bar of Wisconsin - PINNACLE
(608) 250-6164

Tim Clark
State Bar of Wisconsin - PINNACLE
(608) 250-6110

Vendors / Sponsors

Karen Richter
State Bar of Wisconsin
(800) 444-9404, ext. 6132 or (608) 250-6132

CLE Credits

Toni Wood
State Bar of Wisconsin - PINNACLE
(608) 250-6142

Business Meetings

Donna Kinney
State Bar of Wisconsin
(608) 250-6108

 

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