News & Insights

Navigating Ethics in LLC Formation

Partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will serve as moderator of the 2026 NJSBA Business Law Symposium, a full-day program focused on timely, practice-driven sessions for attorneys advising businesses in a rapidly evolving landscape. In addition to moderating the forum, Franco will present a session providing a practical review of ethical obligations in LLC formation. The symposium is presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Business Law Section. Franco is a director and former chairman of the Section, continuing his long-standing involvement in advancing business law practice. Topics will include: ...read more

2026 HR Boot Camp

Archer Labor & Employment attorneys will present the 2026 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Annual “HR Boot Camp.” ...read more

NJSBA Annual Meeting Educational Programs

Join the following Archer attorneys as they present at the 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. ...read more

Risk and Insurance Requirements in Public Procurement

At Rutgers University’s upcoming 56th Annual Public Purchasing Educational Forum, partner Jason Sena will present on public procurement risks and insurance requirements. The forum is designed to educate professionals on public purchasing laws, regulations, and best practices, and supports certification for QPAs and RPPO/RPPS.To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4tM8qwR ...read more

From Arbitration to the Hague: Confidently Navigating Essential Jurisdictions in Family Law

Partner Marie Lihotz will serve as a panelist for this program hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Association addressing jurisdictional complexities in family law practice. ...read more

Suggestions for the Future of the H-1B Program

The NJBIA is hosting a webinar on the future of the H-1B visa program, the largest high-skilled immigration program in the U.S. As reforms aim to prioritize higher-paid foreign workers, industry experts, including Archer partner Eric Yun, will address how these changes may affect U.S. businesses, local economies, and the availability of skilled workers. Chair of Archer’s Immigration and Global Mobility Practice, Eric will moderate the panel “Suggestions for the Future of the H-1B Program.” Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Eric and the other panelists on the path forward for this critical immigration program. ...read more

Advanced Trial Tactics in Pennsylvania

In this NBI program, partner Jeffrey Scott will present two insightful sessions aimed at elevating trial lawyers’ courtroom skills. These sessions focus on sophisticated strategies and advanced techniques that can help experienced and aspiring attorneys sharpen their courtroom performance. ...read more

2026 ABA-IPT Advanced Tax Seminars

Archer partners Alex Genato and Jeffrey Gordon will serve as speakers at the ABA and IPT 2026 Advanced Tax Seminars. Attorneys, accountants, tax officials, and others interested in gaining a greater professional knowledge of managing the country’s increasing tax burden are encouraged to attend. ...read more

Building Trial Skills: Philadelphia

Partner Kerri Chewning is a faculty member for this program, where you will sharpen your trial abilities in a hands-on, immersive environment. Whether preparing for settlement discussions or gearing up for a trial, this program equips you with the skills to succeed and confidently step into the courtroom and navigate trial challenges with ease. ...read more

Paralegal Strategies for Navigating Government and Administrative Law

Join partner Andrew Fede for the IPE online seminar “Paralegal Strategies for Navigating Government and Administrative Law” designed to polish your government and administrative law skills. Discover how to work with public records and assist in government investigations with insights that include: ...read more

Useful AI in the Legal Profession

Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Annual Judicial Conference State of the Judiciary: Hon. Renée Marie Bumb, Chief Judge for the United States District Court, District of New Jersey Panel I: Useful AI in the Legal Profession  Discover practical AI tools that are already transforming litigation, from syncing deposition transcripts with video to detecting altered body-cam footage, without replacing lawyers or threatening jobs. Attendees will learn how affordable, ethically deployed AI is streamlining litigation for firms of all sizes to make work easier and more effective. ...read more

From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape

Bill Caruso will moderate the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey program “From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape.” Bill, joined by Harris Laufer, Commissioner of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, will lead a discussion about the future of cannabis in New Jersey amidst changes in government officials, federal actions, and legislation. The program will help industry leaders, operators and investors prepare for the opportunities, challenges, and new directions of New Jersey’s cannabis industry. ...read more

Justice Matters Forum: Charitable Giving in a New Legal Era

Attorneys Kayci Petenko, Noel Fleming and Timothy Horn will be speaking at the session “Justice Matters Forum: Charitable Giving in a New Legal Era” presented by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. This program explores how the new 2026 charitable giving laws change strategies for sustaining nonprofit funding and advancing equity. Legal professionals, donors, nonprofits, and the communities they serve are encouraged to discover the effects on universal charitable deduction for nonitemizers, new AGI floors, and caps on high-income deduction. ...read more

NJBIA Public Policy Forum 2026: C-Suite Panel Discussion

Bill Caruso is moderating the session “C-Suite Panel Discussion” at the NJBIA’s Public Policy Forum 2026. Governor Mikie Sherrill is the Keynote Speaker, delivering remarks to New Jersey’s policymakers and business community in one of her first addresses since taking office. ...read more

2026 Family Law Symposium

Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) will serve as a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section’s 2026 Family Law Symposium. Join the state’s leading family law lawyers and judges for timely presentations on vital topics including substance abuse, sexual abuse allegations and learning disabilities.  ...read more

Business Law from A to Z

Partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the session “Choice of Entity and Formation Documents” at the National Business Institute program, Business Law From A to Z. ...read more

From the Front Lines of Undue Influence and Elder Abuse: Essential Ethical and Practical Advice

Partner Steven Mignogna will be among other national industry leaders presenting at the 60th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. During Steven’s session, the panel will discuss recognizing and combatting undue influence and elder abuse. The panelists bring distinct perspectives: an attorney in private practice; a professor who has conducted empirical research; and the Public Guardian in Cook County, Illinois, which has one of the largest financial recovery programs in the country. This program is vital for all professionals who deal with the risks and ethical challenges of undue influence and abuse. ...read more

New Trends in Estate & Trust Law: The Steve & Tony (& Friends) Show

Attorneys Anthony La Ratta, Steven Mignogna, Melissa Osorio Dibble, Donald Craig and Colin McHugh will be speaking at the session “New Trends in Estate & Trust Law: The Steve & Tony (& Friends) Show” presented by the Camden County Bar Association Probate & Trust Committee. Program topics include: ...read more

Choice of Entity and Formation Documents

Partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the session “Choice of Entity and Formation Documents” at the National Business Institute program, New Jersey Business Law 2026. The presentation will focus on entity formation and document drafting, including the following topics: ...read more

Navigating the Maze of Subchapter V Trustee Fees and Payment

Partner Natasha Songonuga joins a NABT panel exploring how Subchapter V Trustee compensation is addressed across the country, with a focus on ways to improve the likelihood of payment. The program will include legal analysis of payment mechanisms, case law, the identification of related hurdles, and compensation in the post-confirmation world. ...read more