Registration
Use the options below to register for this year's Convention.
NOTE: To make use of the hotel room block, your reservation must be made separately before May 24, 2022.
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Fees
$350.00 per member ($450.00 non-members)
$125.00 per spouse/guest
$100 for 1 child’s registration for the Children’s Programs
$75 for 2nd child in the same family
$50 for each additional child in the same family
Online Payment
Pay by Check
Register online here, and mail your payment separately.
Mail-in Registration
If you prefer to print & mail your registration, click here to download the registration form.
Itinerary
Thursday, June 23rd
3:00pm – 5:30pm: Registration
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Welcome Reception, Top of Newport
Friday, June 24th
7:00am – 8:00am: Breakfast and Sponsor Exhibits
8:00am – 11:00am: Business Meeting and CLE Program
Exposing the Cracks: Litigation Case Studies in Plastic Construction Materials
Jericho L. Moll, Ph.D., Senior Manager – Polymer Scient & Materials Chemistry
ExponentLitigating in the New Good Faith Environment
Presented by Justin A. Bayer, Esq., Kane Pugh Knoell Troy & Kramer, LLP; Carlton A. Bober, Esq., Vernis & Bowling, P.A.; Marie A. Carey, Esq., Law Offices of Marie A. Carey; Stephen J. Foley, Jr., Esq., Campbell Foley Delano & Adams, LLC; John V. Mallon, Esq., Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C.; Daniel J. Pomeroy, Esq., Pomeroy Heller & Ley, LLCModerated by Katherine Lyons Murzenski, Esq.
Proposed Amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 702
Presented by Timothy R. Freeman, Esq. of Tannenbaum Keale LLP
12:00pm: Golf Tournament, Newport National Golf Club
6:00pm - 9:00pm: Children’s Program (Includes Dinner)
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Cocktail Reception, Viking Ballroom & Outdoor Courtyard
Saturday, June 25th
7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast and Sponsor Exhibits
8:30am – 12:00pm: CLE Program
2022 Civil Case Law Update
Presented by Hon. Harry G. Carroll, J.A.D. (Ret.) of Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. and Joseph M. Aronds, Esq. of Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., C. Robert Luthman, Esq. of Weir Attorneys and Joanne Vos, Esq. of Maraziti Falcon, LLPDeposition Strategies
Presented by Kevin J. DeCoursey, Esq., Voss Nitsberg DeCoursey & HawleyYoung Lawyer Panel: Important Tort Law Updates and a Glimpse into Automation
Presented by Samuel A. James, Esq., Brian W. Carroll, Esq., Christopher A. Rojao, Esq. and Ryan Savercool, Esq. of McCarter & English, LLPDEI: Using Your Leadership to Foster the Best and Brightest In the New Jersey Bar
Presented by Natalie S. Watson, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Children’s Program (Includes Dinner)
6:30pm – 7:30pm: President’s Reception (Sponsored by ExamWorks, Inc.), Bellevue Terrace
7:30pm – 10:30pm: 56th Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner, Bellevue Ballroom
NJDA Annual Awards
The New Jersey Defense Association is seeking nominations for submission to the Board of Directors for the following awards:
Young Lawyer of the Year 2021-2022
Attorney of the Year 2021-2022
The following criteria will be considered by the Board:
Young Lawyer:
Age 40 or less, or with less than 10 years of experience.
Young Lawyer and Attorney of the Year Nominations:
Must be a member in good standing of the NJDA.
The nominee must have made a substantial contribution to the NJDA and the legal community by means of participation in NJDA sponsored events; Seminar presentation; publication of legal articles; performance of charitable works and/or pro bono representation.
Please submit all nominations to no later than June 1, 2022.
Please send nomination letters to P. O. Box 463, Linwood, NJ 08221 or email to njda@comcast.net.
Summary
We are committed to providing an enjoyable and safe convention, and we are confident that our 56th Annual Convention will meet all required guidelines and be a great success.
We are excited about our CLE program, which will offer 6 CLE credits, including 1 DEI credit. We are very excited to announce Hon. Harry G. Carroll, J.A.D. (Ret.) will join our annual Civil Case Law Update panel on Saturday morning. Our members are providing excellent presentations, including a panel discussion on defense strategies in the bad faith environment and tort law updates from our Young Lawyers Committee. There will also be a presentation from Exponent on litigation case studies in plastic construction materials. Please see the attached program schedule for all topics and speakers.
We hope you will join us. The Hotel Viking is an historic, elegant and charming hotel in downtown Newport. A member of Historic Hotels of America, the hotel has been providing excellent service and accommodations for over 95 years. It combines the beauty of Newport’s Gilded Age with the modern luxuries of today. You are just minutes away from the Cliff Walks, Newport Mansions, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Newport’s downtown restaurants. Most importantly, the annual convention is a great opportunity to network with NJDA members, obtain valuable CLE credits and enjoy a weekend away with your family.
Hotel Information
Register online using this link
DO NOT reserve your room on the website. You must use the above link or if you prefer to call directly, please call reservations at 800-556-7126.
Rates:
$369.00 per day single/double occupancy – Resort Fee Waived
Wi-Fi Complimentary in all guest rooms. Pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Center – All 3 available 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Seasonal lobby welcome beverage – served in the lobby from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Local telephone calls – Any calls within 401 area code can be made from your in-room phone at no charge.
Valet parking only is available at a discounted rate of $20.00 (normally $40.00) per car, per night.
Cut-off date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022- The Hotel will release the room block as of 5 p.m.
After the cut-off date, regular rates apply and rooms are subject to availability.
For Sponsors & Exhibitors
For information, please email njda@comcast.net
