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Registration Now Open 2025 THOMAS M. HOLMES, ESQ. BENCH BAR CONFERENCE Thursday, October 30, 2025 Hilton Scranton and Conference Center Schedule of Events LUNCH 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Seminar 1 1:00-2:00 p.m. “A Crash Course in Appeals: Appellate Basics for the General Practitioner” Presented by: Hon. Thomas I. Vanaskie & Karl S. Myers, Esq., Stevens & Lee Hon. Correale F. Stevens, PA Superior Court Seminar 2 2:15-3:15 p.m. “Avoidance of Legal Malpractice” Presented by: Paul Troy and Elizabeth Schmidt-Jerdon Note additional benefit: USI Affinity will offer attendees up to a 7% discount on malpractice insurance for attending this presentation. Seminar 3 Judicial Hour 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. “Interim Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Judicial Officers and Court Personnel” Presented by: Andrea Tuominen, Pennsylvania Court Administrator and Teresa Sachs, Chief Counsel to the Supreme Court Note: These policies were adopted by the PA Supreme Court on September 9, 2025 and become effective December 8, 2025. COCKTAIL RECEPTION 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $35 includes lunch, 3 CLE credits, and cocktail reception. To register, please contact Kaitlin at kmcdonough@lackawannabar.org or call the LBA at (570) 969-9161