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2025 Business Law Symposium

Archer partner Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa will be serving as the moderator and a speaker at the “2025 Business Law Symposium.” Joining Franco as a speaker at this year’s event will be Archer partner Kate A. Sherlock. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) and New Jersey State Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the Symposium brings together attorneys, accountants and other professionals to explore the latest trends in and challenges for business. ...read more

Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline

Archer partner Tara Zane will be presenting the program “Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline” at the National Business Institute’s seminar “New Jersey Probate Process from Start to Finish.” This seminar provides an all-inclusive guide to probate, as well as an update on the latest court procedures and tax laws. ...read more

Fiduciary Litigation Update

Partner Steven Mignogna will be a panelist for the program “Fiduciary Litigation Update” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Join Steve along with a panel of experts to explore the latest in fiduciary litigation cases and legislative changes that will impact the area. This panel is part of the program’s Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track and Civil Litigation Track. ...read more

The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow

Richard Mroz, Archer Public Affairs Senior Director of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, will moderate the panel “The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow” at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s 2025 Energy & Environment Outlook Forum.  This year’s forum will feature Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the NJBPU and Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of the NJDEP. Archer Public Affairs is a subsidiary of Archer & Greiner. ...read more

The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive

Partner Carlos Bollar will be a speaker for the program “The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. This session, a part of the event’s Special Interest track, will see panelists present specific ideas and tips on how to achieve wellness. ...read more

What I Wish I Knew

Partner Marc Rollo will be a panelist for the program “What I Wish I Knew” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Hear from panelists as they discuss how experiences in the legal world have shaped their careers. Learn Marc’s teachable moments from his more than 35 years in the legal profession. ...read more

What I Wish I Knew

Yvette Cave will be a panelist for the program “What I Wish I Knew” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Designed for young lawyers to learn from attorney experience, panelists for this session will discuss practical issues that are not taught in law school. ...read more

What’s New with LLCs?

Partner Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa will be moderating his annual “What’s New with LLCs?” seminar at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Franco brings his extensive background on New Jersey LLC law to the panel having served on the select committee that drafted the New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. ...read more

Pathways to the Bench

Partner Carlos Bollar will be moderating the program “Pathways to the Bench” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Learn the best practices for navigating the process of being nominated and appointed to the state court bench. The session’s panelists include former judges and those involved in the vetting and nomination process. ...read more

The Second Act of Cannabis Event

Attorneys Bill Caruso and Douglas Diaz will be serving as panelists during the NJBIA half-day cannabis industry conference “The Second Act of Cannabis in the Garden State.” Conference attendees will explore real impacts to New Jersey businesses operating in the recreational cannabis marketplace. The event will focus on employer human resources challenges any business can face, including liabilities and risks, and will discuss how the cannabis industry may evolve under a new federal administration. During the conference, Bill, who is chair of Archer’s Cannabis Group, will serve as moderator for the  program “Cannabis Market Trends Impacting New Jersey Businesses.” Douglas, a member of Archer’s Labor & Employment Group, will be a panelist for the program “Balancing the Highs - Employee Policies and Workplace Practices in a Cannabis-Legal World.” ...read more

Powers of the Improvement Authority, Financing Program & Capital Markets

Archer partner John Cantalupo will be a panelist for the program “Powers of the Improvement Authority, Financing Program & Capital Markets” at the New Jersey Association of Counties Annual Conference. This annual celebration of county government is a can’t miss opportunity to network and share ideas with leaders from across the Garden State. ...read more

2025 HR Boot Camp

Archer Labor & Employment attorneys will present the 2025 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Annual “HR Boot Camp.” ...read more

Bullying in the Legal Profession

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Bullying in the Legal Profession,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

To Breach or not to Breach

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program "To Breach or not to Breach," at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program "Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making," at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

Dealing with Marginal Capacity: Navigating Problems Facing Independent Adults in Cognitive Decline

Anthony La Ratta will be presenting the program “Dealing with Marginal Capacity: Navigating Problems Facing Independent Adults in Cognitive Decline,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

Regulatory Updates at the Federal and State Levels

Bill Caruso, who chairs Archer’s Cannabis group, will be presenting the program “Regulatory Updates at the Federal and State Levels” at MJ Unpacked, a 3-day cannabis-industry conference. Join Bill and other experts as they break down the impacts cannabis operators, owners and investors are facing under legislative and compliance developments. Discover the latest in key policy shifts, how state-level regulations are adapting to market demands and the ongoing regulatory challenges surrounding intoxicating hemp-derived products. ...read more

3rd Annual Cannabis & Commercial Real Estate Conference

Archer partner Richard T. Wells will be a speaker at the "3rd Annual Cannabis & Commercial Real Estate Conference." The 2025 Cannabis & CRE Conference is bringing together top industry leaders to discuss the booming cannabis real estate market. From dispensary site selection to zoning challenges and investment strategies, this event is a must-attend for anyone in CRE. ...read more

Help Clients Defend Their Interests and Mitigate Legal Risks

David Weinstein and Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the National Business Institute webinar, “Help Clients Defend Their Interests and Mitigate Legal Risks.” Attendees will learn effective strategies on how to resolve LLC owner disputes using real-practice examples and tips. ...read more

Annual Environmental Review

Debra Rosen will be presenting the program “Annual Environmental Review,” at the Atlantic Builders Convention. The panel will highlight permitting issues and anticipated regulatory changes that arise under the NJDEP's Land Use Management and Water Resources regulatory programs. Regulations that will be discussed include: Protecting Against Climate Threats, Water Quality Management Planning rules, Public Access rules, Stormwater Management rules and more. ...read more