Young Lawyers Section

Effective long-term care planning requires a coordinated approach that addresses both legal safeguards and funding strategies. Attorney Mark Dost of Chipman Mazzucco Emerson, LLC will examine advanced estate and elder law techniques for protecting assets from the escalating costs of care, including the use of trusts, transfer strategies, and practical considerations in navigating Medicaid (Title 19) eligibility and compliance. He will also discuss common pitfalls and recent developments impacting planning in Connecticut.

In today's competitive legal landscape, growing your firm doesn't require a big-firm budget. This practical webinar is designed for any attorney looking to expand their practice with effective, low-cost marketing strategies. Join us to learn the essential "must-haves" for generating business both online and offline. We will explore the fundamentals of digital marketing—from leveraging social media to creating compelling content that attracts your ideal clients. You will also discover powerful offline techniques to build your network and generate referrals. Attendees will leave this session with a clear roadmap to increase their firm's visibility and build a sustainable pipeline of new clients, all on a budget.

Please join us for this 75-minute program featuring courthouse professionals who all interact with the cases on the other side of the bench as they tell us things they wish we knew. From topics as mundane as what form to file, the mechanics of pretrial diversionary programs, whether your client is able to pay the fine money with Venmo at the Clerk’s window, to topics like when and whether to file a memorandum in support of an AR application, and when TV cameras are going to be allowed, let’s get into the weeds.

Law school is hard, and the pressure can sometimes be unbearable. You're not alone if you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. This seminar moves past the traditional curriculum to focus on what really matters: your well-being. Join us for an honest and open discussion about the mental health challenges law students and legal professionals face, and learn strategies and tips, for not just surviving, but thriving. Let's set the stage for success and build a foundation for a healthier legal career, starting now.

Go beyond the basics and explore real estate closings at an advanced level. This seminar will assist residential real estate practitioners to fully understand the steps and details involved in closing a complex residential real estate transaction. We will provide an overview of the entire real estate closing process, with a focus on advanced real estate issues. In this program, seasoned faculty will explore a variety of real estate issues with concrete tips for successfully navigating past major difficulties, avoiding claims and other pitfalls. This program will teach you the basic principles of real property ownership, tenancies, how title can be conveyed, impaired, lost, and much more.