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| Thursday — August 6, 2026 | ||
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9:00 - 11:00AM
Ballroom
Pre-Function |
New Member/First Time Attendee Breakfast & Discussion
New members and first-time attendees are invited to join Board members for a casual meet and greet breakfast to learn more about SER and how to maximize the benefits and resources of membership. (Invitation Only. RSVPs required.) Sponsored by: |
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| 9:00 - Noon Ballroom Pre-Function |
Registration Hours Members sign in and pick up their badges and welcome packets. |
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Ballroom Pre-Function |
Buffet Lunch Members, Registered Guests and Guest Speakers. |
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| 1:00 - 1:45 Paris Ballroom |
Annual Membership Meeting, Patrick Dennis, President
Welcoming Remarks; Introduction of New Members; Officers' and Committee reports, Election of President-Elect and Directors. Passing of the gavel to President-Elect, Jerry DeNigris.
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1:45 - 2:25 |
FINRA Dispute Resolution Update Richard W. Berry, Esq., Executive Vice President and Director/FINRA Dispute Resolution Services (FDRS) A yearly tradition, where Rick updates members on trends in FINRA arbitration, new procedures, types of cases filed, award results. |
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| 2:45 - 3:40 Paris Ballroom |
Using Intermediaries to Increase Your Practice Exposure Being retained through a professional expert search firm or economic consultant can increase your exposure to law firms and result in additional consideration for matters consistent with your expertise. This panel will discuss the different types of intermediaries and the panelists will explain their processes for vetting, retaining, and working with experts. Moderator:
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Paris Ballroom |
Expected Trends in Securities Litigation/Cryptocurrency/Digital Assets Update Where are we now, and where are we going? Possible types and implications of future U.S. regulation. What types of future litigation to expect, and the likely role experts in future disputes. Moderator: |
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| 5:30 - 6:30 Opaline Brasserie |
Cocktail Reception
Members, Registered Guests, Invited Guest Attorneys (RSVP required)
Dress code: dress or pant suits for ladies/coats for men. An opportunity to network, form new friendships and renew/burnish existing ones.
Cocktails Sponsored by: MK Campion, Campion Associates .png) Appetizers Sponsored by: Colleen Diles, Diles Consulting
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Opaline Brasserie |
Annual Member/Guest Dinner
Members, Registered Guests, Invited Guest Attorneys (RSVP required)
Dress code: dress or pant suits for ladies/coats for men. |
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| Friday — August 7, 2026 | ||
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Ballroom Pre-Function |
Buffet Breakfast Members, Registered Guests and Guest Speakers. |
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Paris Ballroom |
Trends, Forums, and Security Standards A fast‑paced look at member survey trends — from rates and retainers to case types, forums, and origination — followed by a grounded guide to staying compliant in your practice with evolving data‑security standards and navigating the certification process. Moderator: |
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| 10:10-11:00 Paris Ballroom |
Artificial Intelligence - Future-Proofing You and the Expert Witness Profession
Explore practical use cases that can save you time and your clients money while navigating the pitfalls and staying competitive. Moderator: |
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| 11:00-11:20 | Coffee Break Sponsored by: |
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| 11:20-12:20 Paris Ballroom
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Testifying Across Forums: What Judges and Arbitrators Want This session examines the practical differences in delivering testimony before judges and arbitrators, focusing on what drives credibility in each setting and how experts can adjust their demeanor, communication style, and decorum to resonate with the trier of fact. Moderator: |
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Ballroom Pre-Function |
Buffet Lunch Registered members and Guest Speakers. |
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Paris Ballroom |
From Search to Selection: How Attorneys Pick Their Experts Hear from practicing attorneys on how they identify, evaluate, and select an expert — including where they search, what they prioritize, and what truly drives the decision. Moderator: Colleen Diles, member/Diles Consulting Panelist(s): John T. (Jack) McGuire, Esq., Senior Counsel/Stradley Ronon Meghan E. Flinn., Partner/K&L Gates TBA |
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| 2:30- 3:20 Paris Ballroom |
White Collar Crime: Trends, Targets, and Expert Opportunities Review current enforcement trends and white-collar targets to learn what specialized litigators look for in their experts. Moderator: |
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Paris Ballroom |
Experts Roundtable (Closed Session/Members only)
Incoming President, Jerry DeNigris, hosts this informal but candid "give and take" session, a Roundtable tradition for over 30 years! Members can put a question to members at large, share an important issue that wasn't covered, or just give general feedback. |
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5:30 Meet to walk/ride to dinner
Post-Conference Dinner,
Wrap up your conference experience with dinner out on the town! TBD... Appetizers Sponsored by: |
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~Agenda and times subject to change and will be updated as information is provided.~
