Highlights of Spring Symposia 2012

Just Look at What You Missed. . .

Close to 500 attendees joined the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law at the New York Grand Hyatt for two days of CLE programming, networking and fun!

Informative and Timely CLE!

Investing in the Future
The Real Property Division convened hundreds of experienced real estate lawyers with financial and capital markets experts to examine industry trends and how to best position our law practices and clients for future opportunities.

The Trust & Estates Division focused on estate and tax planning in light of the expiration of the enormous planning opportunities afforded by TRA 2010 at the end of 2012. Increasingly sophisticated and yet flexible concepts such as Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, powers of appointment, and gifting without regrets were highlighted.

Download the brochure to view all CLE programming at the 2012 Spring Symposia.

Learning Opportunities and Luncheons!

Real Property Division Luncheon: One World Trade Center
Larry Silverstein of Silverstein Properties discussed the complex issues his company faced in redeveloping the historic September 11 World Trade Center site, including the construction of One World Trace Center—the largest building in the western hemisphere.

Trust & Estates Luncheon: Hot Topics in Estate Planning
Steve Akers held the entire room captive for the lunchtime meeting as he pondered the dramatic changes scheduled to be applicable in 2013 for estate planning professionals.

Diversity Luncheon: Debiasing the Legal Profession: The Disparity Between What We Say And What We Feel
In this interactive session, Professor Sarah Redfield demonstrated the potential dangers of "implicit bias", its impact on day-to-day decision making, and ways lawyers can address it in their practices and workplaces.

Networking Opportunities with Colleagues From Across the Country!

The J.P. Morgan Library, once J.P. Morgan's private office, was the place to be for the Symposia Reception on Thursday, May 3. Attendees strolled through the beautiful building, with rare collections of art and books, while catching up with old friends and colleagues and meeting new ones. Other networking opportunities were available at the "Big Apple" Meet & Greet, the Sponsor Reception, RP and TE luncheons, the Diversity Luncheon and coffee/snack breaks.

Missed the Event?

Hopefully we'll see you at next year's Symposia in Washington DC! If you would like to purchase program materials from the 2012 Spring Symposia, please contact Michael Kesler at Michael.kesler@americanbar.org.

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Spring Symposia 2012 Highlights

Spring Symposia 2012