2010

April 26, 2010
Meet the Judges Night & Happy Hour
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Rockfish Grill, Annapolis (Eastport)
Hosted by the New Lawyers' Committee.
$25 per person, on/before April 21; $35 per person after April 21

May 4, 2010
CLE: What Do Mint Juleps and Lobbying Have in Common?
Circuit Court, Annapolis
5:30 -7:30 p.m.

2010 is an election year. Do you know what the members of the General Assembly have been up to? Come to a presentation reviewing some of the major issues the legislature faced, what it did, and what you can do in future sessions to make your voice, or that of your client’s, heard. You’ll only learn the answer to the above question if you attend.
J. William Pitcher, has been a practicing attorney and lobbyist in Annapolis for more than 30 years, and has been recognized as one of the top business lobbyists in Maryland. Bill is also considered one of the best-connected lobbyists in Annapolis, because of his close ties to the business community and the members of the General Assembly’s leadership. In addition to clients such as Adventist Healthcare Inc., Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors Association, EDS, Lorillard Tobacco Company, Miller Brewing Company and NewPage Corporation, he also represents the interests of several trade associations, health-care associations and non-profit organizations. He served as law clerk to the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Hon. Paul Gilbert.
William Katcef, Office of the State’s Attorney. Billy Katcef has been with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Offi ce for 31 years, and became the legislative representative for the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association in 1985, so 2010 will be his 26th session. As the legislative representative for the MSAA, he proposes and drafts bills, attends legislative meetings, reviews bills and testifies at hearings.

Programs are $35 for AABA Members; $45 at the door; $45 for non members
To register, contact the AABA at 410-280-6950; aaba@circuitcourt.org.

May 5, 2010
CLE: Ask Not What Your Chambers Judge Can Do for You, Ask What You Can Do.... Practical Advice From the Judges Themselves.
Circuit Court, Annapolis
5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Ever wondered how to get your motion to postpone granted? Will your civil matter be handled the same way as your criminal matter? Want to know what to expect when you go back into chambers? What exactly is a chambers judge anyway? Join the AABA and the New Lawyers Committee for a program that will provide litigators with practical advice on how to prepare for and handle matters before a chambers judge, presented from the unique perspective of the chambers judges and their staff. Topics will range from a discussion on the types of matters that come before a chambers judge and how to go about presenting evidence to the judge. Learn what the chambers judge expects from you as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

Panel includes Judge Nancy L. Davis-Loomis and her staff, who will discuss the role of a chambers judge in handling civil and domestic issues; Judge William C. Mulford II and his staff, who will focus on criminal matters; and Judge John P. McKenna, Jr., who will discuss all of the above as it is handled in District Court.

Programs are $35 for AABA Members; $45 at the door; $45 for non members
To register, contact the AABA at 410-280-6950; aaba@circuitcourt.org.

May 21, 2010
AABA Spring Golf Tournament
Compass Pointe Golf Course
8:30 am Shot gun start

June 8, 2010
CLE: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying... Just Kidding. Apparently You Have to Work At It. Here's How.
Hyatt & Weber, PA
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 500, Annapolis
5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Please note location: Hyatt & Weber, PA, 200 Westgate Circle, Suite 500, Annapolis.

How does an attorney make the practice of law profitable? Local attorneys who have made successful practices in criminal law, civil litigation, family law and banking/land use in small, medium and large practice settings will speak on topics such as overhead (including, employees, insurance, benefits), advertisement, partnerships and finances in general. Join the AABA and the New Lawyer’s Committee to find out how some prominent people have succeeded in our local area.
Alan J. Hyatt, Hyatt & Weber, PA. Alan Hyatt founded Hyatt and Weber in 1979. In January 2007, the firm moved to its new headquarters in the Severn Bank Building. Mr. Hyatt is also the founder of Severn Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Severn Savings Bank, and serves as its chairman. Mr. Hyatt is a commercial and land use attorney, whose practice includes the representation of financial institutions, real estate developers, and various businesses. Jonathan P. Kagan, Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley, LLC. Jonathan Kagan is a trial attorney who concentrates in business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury / medical malpractice and employment law. In July, 2009, he left Brassel, Baldwin, Kagan & May to form Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley, LLC, which merges the business and litigation practices of its three partners.
Peter O’Neill, Murnane & O’Neill. Peter O’Neill formed Murnane & O’Neill in 1986, which is one of the oldest law firms in North County, representing clients in various civil and criminal matters. He is a co-managing senior partner of the law firm and helps to supervise three associate attorneys and five support staff. During his career, Mr. O’Neill has successfully defended clients in almost every county in the State of Maryland and has handled cases ranging from small drug possession to first degree murder.
Susan M. Wyckoff, Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, PA. Susan M. Wyckoff is a director of the law firm of Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A. Her practice focuses primarily on domestic relations law and civil litigation, although she is also trained in Collaborative Law and civil mediation. Ms. Wyckoff has also worked for solo practitioners and been out on her own. She helped design the Associate Development Program at Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan.

Programs are $35 for AABA Members; $45 at the door; $45 for non member
To register, contact the AABA at 410-280-6950; aaba@circuitcourt.org.

JUNE 21, 2010
AABA Annual Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD

President’s Reception Immediately following Gov. Calvert House 58 State Circle Annapolis, MD Tickets: $45 at the door