CLE Seminar Annual Legal Staff: CTLA Fall Focus: Learn. Connect. Grow.
Friday, October 16, 2026
| Product | Online Media | Price | Member Price |
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| PDF Materials | N/A | $200.00 | $100.00 |
| Video Recording | 2 hr, 58 min | $250.00 | $150.00 |
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CTLA Fall Focus: Learn. Connect. Grow.
Prepared, Persistent & Protected: How to be a Great Asset to your Team!
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Time |
Session |
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8:30–9:00 a.m. |
Morning Meet-Up — Registration and Breakfast |
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9:00–9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Kickoff — Introductions and Sponsor Remarks |
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9:15–10:00 a.m. |
Untangling Liens — Ron Etemi: Navigating Liens and Key Considerations |
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10:00–10:45 a.m. |
Connecting the Dots — Chrysten Dufour: The Importance of Causation and Ratings & How they add Value to a Case |
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10:45–11:00 a.m. |
Coffee & Connections — Break and Exhibitor Visits |
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11:00–11:45 a.m. |
Ready, Set, Settle — Alex Taubes: Preparing for Productive Pretrial and Trial Management Conference |
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11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Trial Ready — Mado Glass & Kathleen Nastri: Who Needs What and what Matters Most when Preparing for Trial |
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12:30–1:00 p.m. |
Ask the Experts — Open Q&A |
Speakers
| Perspective from Legal Support Staff | |
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| Bridget Nastri (chair) | Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC |
| Amy Russolillo (chair) | Moore O'Brien & Dufour |
| The Importance of Causation & Ratings and How they Add Value to a Case | |
| Chrysten Dufour, Esq. | Moore O'Brien & Dufour |
| Untangling Liens: Navigating Liens & Key Considerations | |
| Ron Etemi, Esq. | Etemi Law, LLC |
| Who Needs What & What Matters Most when Preparing for Trial | |
| Mado Glass | Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC |
| Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq. | Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC |
| Preparing for Productive Pretrial & Trial Management Conference | |
| Alexander Taubes, Esq. | Alexander T. Taubes |
CLE Credits
This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:
| Skills | |
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| New York | 4.00 cr |
| Connecticut | 3.50 cr |
Sponsorships
EMERALD PARTNER FOR JUSTICE & BREAKFAST SPONSOR

DIAMOND PARTNER FOR JUSTICE, BREAKFAST SPONSOR & VIDEOGRAPHER
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BRONZE PARTNER FOR JUSTICE & BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Venue
Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave, Orange CT 06477
Additional Information
This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for all legal support staff, newly-admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys. It has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:
CT: 3.5 Skills Credit Hours
NY: 4.0 Skills Credit Hours
Hard copies of the materials will not be provided at the program. Registrants will be able to access the materials prior to the seminar, allowing you to print the materials in advance of the program. We encourage attendees to go green by downloading the materials to your laptop.
Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after the link to the materials has been sent.