Tenth Annual Akron Law Winter Institute
Program Schedule ~ 2016 ~ Sunset Terrace (unless otherwise noted)
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016
6 – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception –Celebrate with us as we enjoy balmy breezes, live
entertainment, open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Location: Chickee.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016
7 – 7:25 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
7:25 – 7:30 a.m.
Welcome - John Sorey, III Mayor of Naples and
Dean Matthew J. Wilson, The University of Akron School of Law
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
(1.0 hour)
Picking an Expert that Can Actually Help You Win Your Case
Instructor: The Honorable Frank G. Forchione (’86), Stark County Court of
Common Pleas
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
(1.0
professionalism)
To Lie or Not to Lie—The Ethics of Lying During Negotiations
Instructor: Matthew J. Wilson, Dean and Professor of Law, The University
of Akron School of Law
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
(1.0
professionalism)
Professionalism: A Practical Approach
Instructor: William Evans, II (’92), President & Owner, PolyTech
Associates, Inc.
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
(1.0 hour)
New Developments in Probate, Elder Law & Family Law
Instructor: Carolyn Dessin, Professor of Law, The University of Akron
School of Law
11:45 a.m. –
12:15 p.m.
(.05 Sub Abuse)
Substance Abuse Issues for Lawyers
Instructor: Thomas R. Pitts ('79), The Stocker Pitts Law Firm, Akron, Ohio
12:15 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
(1.0 hour)
En Banc Review and Stewardship of Intellectual Property Law
Instructor: Ryan G. Vacca, Associate Professor and Director, Center for
Intellectual Property Law and Technology, The University of Akron School
of Law
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
(1.0 hour)
10 Tips for a More Persuasive Opening Statement and Closing
Argument
Instructor: The Honorable Frank G. Forchione, Stark County Court of
Common Pleas
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
(1.0 hour)
The Latest in Death & Destruction: A Products Liability Update
Instructor: Sarah M.R. Cravens, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for
Global Engagement, & Director of Faculty Research and Development, The
Tenth Annual Akron Law Winter Institute
Thursday
Evening
University of Akron School of Law
Dinner on your own in beautiful Naples – enjoy your evening!
Friday, Feb. 12, 2016
7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
(1.0 hour)
Continental Breakfast
New Developments in Sales Under Article 2 of the UCC
Instructor: Carolyn Dessin, Professor of Law, The University of Akron
School of Law
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
(1.0 hour)
International Issues in e-commerce law: Reducing Legal Risks: Online
Commerce, Information Security, and the World
Instructor: Matthew J. Wilson, Dean and Professor of Law, The University
of Akron School of Law
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
(1.0 hour)
Non-Verbal Communication and Statement Analysis
Instructor: William Evans, II (’92), President & Owner, PolyTech
Associates, Inc.
Top 10 Labor and Employment Headlines for 2015 – From Same Sex
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Marriage to Deflategate, A Year In Review
(1.0 hour)
Instructor: Jeffrey A. Savarise (’86), Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
11:45 a.m. – Noon Break
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
(1.0 hour)
Supreme Court Cases: Last Year’s Below the Fold, Next Year’s
Headlines
Instructor: Sarah M.R. Cravens, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for
Global Engagement, & Director of Faculty Research and Development, The
University of Akron School of Law
Total CLE Hours
Thursday =
7.5 hours, including 2.5 hours of professional conduct
Friday =
5.0 hours
Entire Program = 12.5 hours, including 2.5 hours professional conduct