Richard P. D'Addario, Esq.

Lynda Laing, Esq.

Mark B. Morse, Esq.

Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq.

President

President-Elect

Treasurer

Secretary

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR

FINANCE DIRECTOR

PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR

ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE

David N. Bazar, Esq. Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq.Eric D. Correira, Esq., LLMRichard P. D'Addario, Esq. Janet Gilligan, Esq. Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq. Patrick A. Guida, Esq.Dana M. Horton, Esq.Lynda L. Laing, Esq. Mark B. Morse, Esq.Holly R. Rao, Esq. Kathleen Wyllie, Esq.

Victoria M. Almeida, Esq. Bruce J. Balon, Esq. Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq.(Chairperson)Eric D. Correira, Esq., LLMRichard P. D'Addario, Esq. June E. Daniel, Esq. William J. Delaney, Esq. Thomas M. Dickinson, Esq. Michael A. DiLauro, Esq. Vincent A. DiMonte, Esq. Janet Gilligan, Esq. Amy H. Goins, Esq.Patrick A. Guida, Esq.Peter L. Lewiss, Esq. Peter J. Miniati, CFP, Esq.Benjamin A. Pushner, Esq. Miriam A. Ross, Esq.Krista J. Schmitz, Esq.Kathleen Wyllie, Esq.

Helen Desmond McDonald

Kathleen M. Bridge

Erin R. Cute

Tanya Nieves, MBA, M.Ed.

Renée Bourbonnière

Susan A. Fontaine

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Dear Colleagues,

I look forward to seeing you, virtually, at the Bar Association's 2021 Annual Meetingon Wednesday and Thursday, June 23rd and 24th. While this year’s hard-workingAnnual Meeting Planning Committee, ably chaired by Nicole J. Benjamin, had initiallyhoped to produce an in-person meeting this year, it was forced to change gears late lastyear due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. The Planning Committee turned thechallenge into a strength, and we are now able to present you with an incredibleprogram featuring a diverse schedule of workshops that has something for allpractitioners. While everyone in attendance will be experiencing our Annual Meeting inthis new virtual format on the interactive Eventmobi platform, we have focused on notstraying too far from what attendees appreciated and looked forward to during our pastin-person conferences.

Our program includes some of the usual favorites, including the always popular stateand federal court updates. I am eagerly looking forward to the presentation by ourThursday morning plenary speakers, the Honorable O. Rogeriee Thompson of theUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Honorable John J.McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of RhodeIsland. As always, we have a variety of ethics-related topics, and attendees are able toearn as many as 9.5 credits over the course of the two-day program. We understand thatthe MCLE requirement has been suspended for the 2021 reporting year, but pleaseremember that credits can be carried over to 2022. I urge you to take advantage of theincredible and exclusive pricing we are offering for this event; you won’t find valuelike this anywhere, and we are so grateful for the hard work and preparation ourpresenters have contributed to create this fantastic program.

Traditionally, we have an Annual Awards Reception on the first day of our Meetingfollowed by our Annual Luncheon on day two. This year, we have decided that we willcombine the events into one in-person event, our Annual Meeting Luncheon, on Friday,June 25th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick in their tented Pavilion. We will hear a briefupdate on Bar Foundation activities, honor our awards winners from 2020 and 2021,hear RI Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell’s traditional perspective on thestate of the Judiciary, and swear-in our incoming president, Lynda L. Laing. We hopeyou will consider joining us as we will ensure precautions are taken to ensure the safetyof our guests.

I thank you for the honor and pleasure of serving you throughout the past year and hopeyou will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.

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Richard P. D’Addario, Esq.PresidentRhode Island Bar Association

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9:00 - 10:15 am

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12:00 - 1:30 pm

1:30 - 2:45 pm

2:45 - 3:30 pm

Morning Break

Welcome by Richard P. D’Addario, Esq., Bar President

Civil Case Law Update

Criminal Case Law Update

What Now? Contract-ing

COVID

Family Law Update

Direct Examination

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Crimmigration Roadmap

Deposing Medical Experts

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This Business Meeting will include the report of the Nominating Committee, theTreasurer's Report, the reading of the In Memoriam, and the announcement of

our awards winners.

(non-credit presentations from our fantastic sponsors will be accessible at this time)

(non-credit presentations from our fantastic sponsors will be accessible at this time)

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11:30 am - 12:45 pm

2:45 - 3:45 pm

President’s Welcome by Richard P. D’Addario, Esq.

Plenary - Coming Together: An Open Conversation with Hon. O. Rogeriee Thompson and Hon. John J. McConnell, Jr.

CommercialLaw Update

Part 1

Link BetweenAnimal Abuse

& DomesticViolence

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Commercial Law Update

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Court Costs, Fees, &Assessments inCriminal Cases

A Progress Report onLawyer Well-Being

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Golden Nuggets E-Filing UpdateEthical Issues for Solo/Small Firms

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(non-credit presentations from our fantastic sponsors will be accessible at this time)

8:30 - 9:00 am

Welcome:

In Memoriam:

Nominating Committee Report:

Treasurer's Report:

Richard P. D'Addario, Esq., President

Nicole J. Benjamin, Esq., Secretary

J. Robert Weisberger Jr., Esq., Chair

Mark B. Morse, Esq., Treasurer

9:00 - 10:15 am Civil Case Law Update

Moderator:

Speakers:

Hon. Francis X. Flaherty, Supreme Court of RI (ret.)

Hon. Francis J. Darigan Jr., RI Superior Court (ret.)Hon. Sarah Taft-Carter, RI Superior Court Hon. Sandra A. Lanni, RI Family CourtLauren E. Jones, Esq., Jones AssociatesThomas M. Dickinson, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas DickinsonProfessor Jared Goldstein, RWU School of LawLara E. Montecalvo, Esq., Office of the Public Defender

The distinguished panelists will provide an informative and insightful overviewof recent noteworthy civil decisions issued by the United States Supreme Courtand the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

10:15 - 10:45 amOur sponsors offer a wide range of helpful, practice-related products and servicesincluding professional liability insurance, IT services, law practice managementsoftware, and more. Learn about the latest products and services, investigateresources, build relationships, and learn about developments in the profession.

Morning Break

Concurrent Workshops

Criminal Case Law Update

Moderator:

Speakers:

Hon. Francis X. Flaherty, Supreme Court of RI (ret.)

Hon. Francis J. Darigan Jr., RI Superior Court (ret.)Hon. Sarah Taft-Carter, RI Superior Court Hon. Sandra A. Lanni, RI Family CourtLauren E. Jones, Esq., Jones AssociatesThomas M. Dickinson, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas DickinsonProfessor Jared Goldstein, RWU School of LawLara E. Montecalvo, Esq., Office of the Public Defender

The distinguished panelists will provide an informative and insightful overviewof recent noteworthy criminal law decisions issued by the United States SupremeCourt and the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

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1.5 credits - Level: All

1.5 credits - Level: All

(Choose one) 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

10:45 am - 12:00 pm What Now? Contract-ing COVID

Speakers: Paul M. Kessimian, Esq., Partridge Snow & Hahn, LLP Christian R. Jenner, Esq., Partridge Snow & Hahn, LLPChristopher A. Lisy, Esq., Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

At the beginning of 2020, the force majeure clause was thought of, if at all, as aboilerplate checklist item and, occasionally, the subject of esoteric contract lawexam questions. Now, however, the legal concept is at the top of mind for manyas a result of the unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisseminar surveys Rhode Island law, such as it is, concerning the basics of variouscontractual force majeure clauses, how they are interpreted by courts, andwhether and to what extent the related defenses of impracticability, impossibility,and frustration of purpose might excuse one or both parties’ obligations due to theongoing pandemic.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Family Law Update

Speakers: Vincent A. DiMonte, Esq., Attorney at LawJane F. Howlett, Esq., Howlett Law, Inc.Stephen M. Prignano, Esq., McIntyre Tate, LLPJoanna M. Achille, Esq., Burns & Levinson

The program will present new Rhode Island Supreme Court cases in family law,as well as address unique approaches to certain family court issues, and importantlegislative changes to family law cases and in administrative orders.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Direct Examination: Power Not Fear

Presenter: Michael J. Colucci, Esq., Olenn & Penza

This program dispels the fear of direct examination and teaches unique and highlyeffective methods of presenting a winning direct exam.

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Sponsor Break (Non-credit presentations)

Use this time to explore the Eventmobi platform and visit any or all of thefollowing sponsors at their virtual booths for a look at what they can do toenhance your practice:

Aon Attorneys Advantage Casemaker Clio Delta DentalLEAP

RI Lawyers Weekly Robson Forensics Secure Future Tech Washington Trust Wealth Management

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1.5 credits - Level: All

1.0 credit + .5 ethics - Level: All

1.5 credits - Level: Intermediate

Moderator: Francis J. Flanagan, Esq., Flanagan Law, LLC

1:30 - 2:45 pmCrimmigration Roadmap: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

Moderator: Deborah Gonzalez, Esq., RWU Immigration Clinic

This workshop will give an overview of the immigration consequences ofcriminal convictions. The panelists also discuss a select number of Rhode Islandcriminal offenses and their potential impacts on an individual’s immigrationstatus.

1:30 - 2:45 pmDeposing Medical Experts in the Modern World: The Dos and Don'ts of Medical Depositions

1:30 - 2:45 pm Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)

Speakers: Zachary K. Lyons, Esq., Gonzalez Law OfficesJoceline Rocha, Esq., Brenner Law & Associates

This workshop provides essential tips on the tactics to embrace and which youshould avoid while conducting a medical deposition. Any attorney who conductsmedical depositions or wishes to improve their deposition skillset should attend.The workshop panel provides perspectives on various deposition tactics from thephysician, attorney, and judge's standpoint.

Speakers: John R. Parziale, M.D.Joyce A. Faraone, Esq., Attorney at LawWilliam Gardner IV, Esq., Izzo, Gardner & Moran, LLP

Afternoon Sponsor Break

Please visit our sponsors and learn how our exhibitors’ unique products andservices may help in your practice or at home. Find out how you can stay aheadof the curve with some of the latest in legal software and technology.

2:45 - 3:30 pm

1.5 credits - Level: Beginner/Intermediate

1.5 credits - Level: All

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Moderators: Hon. Keith A. Cardoza, Jr., RI Workers' Compensation CourtHon. Susan Pepin-Fay, RI Workers' Compensation Court

9:00 - 10:00 am

Plenary Session

Coming Together: An Open Conversation with O. Rogeriee Thompson,Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals and John J. McConnell, Jr., ChiefJudge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

8:55 am President's Welcome - Richard P. D’Addario, Esq.

Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson currently serves as a Circuit Judge for theFirst Circuit Court of Appeals. Appointed by President Barack Obama andunanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2010, Judge Thompson is the firstAfrican-American and the second woman to serve on the First Circuit Court ofAppeals. Previously, she was an Associate Justice for the Rhode Island SuperiorCourt, a position she held from 1997 to April, 2010. Before that, she was anAssociate Judge with the Rhode Island District Court for nine years. During her 44-year law career, Judge Thompson has been a senior partner with Thompson &Thompson, assistant city solicitor for the City of Providence, an associate with thelaw firm of McKinnon and Fortunato, and a senior staff attorney for Rhode IslandLegal Services, Inc. An author and consultant, she has served on numerouscommittees and boards. Some of her current activities include the U.S. SupremeCourt Committee on Information Technology, the First Circuit Judicial Council andFirst Circuit IT Committee, Brown University Emeriti Council, Rhode Island SaveThe Bay Leadership Council, and College Unbound Board of Trustees. A recipient ofnumerous awards and honors, Judge Thompson earned her A.B. degree at BrownUniversity in 1973 and her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1976. Sheholds honorary degrees from the University of Rhode Island, Bryant University,Roger Williams University School of Law, and Johnson and Wales University. JudgeThompson was married to the late Rhode Island District Court Judge William C.Clifton, and she is the proud mother of Reza, William, Jr., and Sarah Clifton.

Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the United States DistrictCourt for the District of Rhode Island. President Barack Obama nominated him tothe bench and the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination in May 2011. He is nowone of three U.S. District Court Judges in Rhode Island. In addition to hisadministrative duties as Chief Judge, he hears both civil and criminal cases. U.S.Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. appointed him to serve as a memberof the Committee on Codes of Conduct of the Judicial Conference of the UnitedStates. He is also a past member of the First Circuit Judicial Council and the FirstCircuit Jury Plan Committee. Before becoming a judge, Chief Judge McConnell wasa trial attorney for 25 years. He clerked for Associate Justice of the R.I. SupremeCourt Donald F. Shea. Chief Judge McConnell is chairperson of the Board ofCrossroads RI, the state’s largest provider of services to those experiencinghomelessness, and is on the Board of the Nonviolence Institute. Chief JudgeMcConnell, born in Providence, R.I., received his A.B. from Brown University in1980 with a concentration in Urban Studies and his J.D. from Case Western ReserveUniversity School of Law in 1983, where he received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Award. He is married to Sara Shea McConnell, and they have three children.

Circuit JudgeO. Rogeriee Thompson

Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.

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1.0 credit - Level: All

10:00 - 11:15 amDon’t Take It Personal: Constitutional Limits on the Courts’Power to Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Over Defendants

Moderator: Zachary Mandell, Esq., Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently examined the limits of personal jurisdictionin a pair of consolidated cases involving Ford Motor Company. The Due ProcessClause permits a court to exercise specific personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant when the plaintiff’s claims arise out of or relate to the defendant’sforum activities. This workshop discusses what Rhode Island practitioners need toknow about personal jurisdiction, and the local implications of the Court’sdecision in the Ford cases.

View from the Bench: Link Between Animal Abuseand Domestic Violence

Speakers: John F. Kelleher, Esq., LaSalle & Kelleher, P.C. Hon. Brian P. Stern, RI Superior Court

Moderator: Lenore Montanaro, Esq., Animal Law Committee Chairperson

There are significant correlations between abuse against people and abuse againstanimals. Listen to two members of the Judiciary within the RI Family Courtdiscuss the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence.

Speakers: Hon. Paul T. Jones, Jr., RI Family CourtHon. Jeanne L. Shepard, RI Family Court

10:00 - 11:15 am

Commercial Law Update: Part 1

A review of various commercial law-related court decisions from around theUnited States with some emphasis on Rhode Island Supreme Court, SuperiorCourt, and U.S. District Court cases decided in the RI District Court and forwhich written decisions were issued during the last 12 months.

Presenters: Steven O. Weise, Esq., Prosauker Rose, LLPEdwin Smith, Esq., Morgan Lewis & Bockus, LLPPatrick A. Guida, Esq., Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.Lisa Kresge, Esq., Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio& McAllister, LLPThomas S. Hemmendinger, Esq., Brennan, Recupero, Cascione,Scungio & McAllister, LLP

Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)10:00 - 11:15 am

10:00 - 11:15 am

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1.5 credits - Level: All

1.5 credits - Level: Beginner

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

11:30 am - 12:45 pm Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)

Commercial Law Update: Part 2

Part two of the panelists’ review of various commercial law related courtdecisions from around the United States with some emphasis on Rhode IslandSupreme Court, Superior Court, and U.S. District Court cases decided in the RIDistrict Court and for which written decisions were issued during the last 12months.

Presenters: Steven O. Weise, Esq., Prosauker Rose, LLPEdwin Smith, Esq., Morgan Lewis & Bockus, LLPPatrick A. Guida, Esq., Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.Lisa Kresge, Esq., Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio& McAllister, LLPThomas S. Hemmendinger, Esq., Brennan, Recupero, Cascione,Scungio & McAllister, LLP

Morning BreakUse this time to explore the Eventmobi platform, visit our sponsors, try out agamification challenge, or catch up with colleagues by using the chat feature.

11:15 - 11:30 am

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1.5 credits - Level: All

Court Costs, Fees, & Assessments in Criminal Cases1.5 credits - Level: Intermediate

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Most people believe (correctly) that both the United States and Rhode IslandSupreme Courts have ruled that it is unconstitutional to imprison a person simplybecause they are poor. But the devil is in the details. Lower courts not only inRhode Island but across the United States have found creative ways to do justthat. The presenters discuss and review: the “lay of the land” under both state andfederal law; legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2008 that reformed theways in which court costs, fees, fines, and restitution were supposed to behandled; ways to enforce these reforms are handled properly; and whether it iswise to use the state’s judicial system to raise money for the state.

Presenters: Natalia N. Friedlander, Esq., RI Center for JusticeJennifer L. Wood, Esq., RI Center for JusticeMichael A. DiLauro, Esq., Assistant Public Defender and Directorof Training & Legislative Liaison

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Sponsor Break

Visit any or all of the following sponsors for a look at what they can do toenhance your practice:

Aon Attorneys Advantage Casemaker Clio Delta DentalLEAP

RI Lawyers Weekly Robson Forensics Secure Future Tech Washington Trust Wealth Management

(Non-credit presentations)

A Progress Report on Lawyer Well-Being

This session presents the progress made and continuing challenges in RhodeIsland and the national effort to improve lawyer well-being.

Moderator: Nicholas Trott Long, Esq., Lawyers Helping Lawyers CommitteeChairperson

Speakers: Stacie Collier, Esq., Nixon Peabody, LLPCassandra Feeney, Esq., Hamel, Waxler, Allen & Collins, P.C.Charlene Pratt, Esq., RI Office of the Public Defender

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

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Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)1:45 - 2:45 pm

Golden Nuggets

A panel of this year’s honorees for the achievement of 50 years of Rhode Islandlaw practice share their experiences, challenges, and war stories, as well as aperspective of the changes they have seen in professionalism, collegiality, andtechnology. Discussion focuses on the Rules of Professional Conduct, which didnot formally exist when these attorneys passed the bar.

Moderator: Kerry Reilley Travers, Esq., Office of Disciplinary CounselSpeakers: Richard P. D’Addario, Esq., Law Offices of Richard P. D’Addario

Hon. Richard A. Licht, RI Superior Court Hon. Edward H. Newman, RI Family Court

1.0 ethics - Level: Intermediate1:45 - 2:45 pm

Rhode Island State Court E-Filing Current Developments and Future Plans

1:45 - 2:45 pm Ethical Issues for Solo/Small Firms

Representatives from the Rhode Island State Judiciary and attorneys discuss thecurrent developments and future plans of the Rhode Island Odyssey File & ServeSystem and the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal.

How does a small firm deal with establishing rules and procedures to follow inpractice, especially on ethics? This workshop deals with identifying issues.

Speakers: Margaret M. Hovarth, Esq., Hovarth & Hovarth William J. Delaney, Esq., The Delaney Law Firm, LLC

Moderator: Michael M. Goldberg, Esq., M. Goldberg Law LLCSpeakers: Rhiannon S. Huffman, Esq., Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons

Lauren E. Jones, Esq., Jones AssociatesGail M. Valuk, Esq., Rhode Island Supreme Court Peter J. Panciocco, Rhode Island Supreme Court JudicialTechnology Center

1:45 - 2:45 pm

Sponsor Break Last chance to visit our sponsors to see what they can do for you and your practice!2:45 - 3:45 pm

1.0 credit - Level: Intermediate

1.0 ethics - Level: Intermediate

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2021 Bar Awards and Annual LuncheonWhile we are not having an in-person Annual Meeting, we are pleased toannounce that we are hosting our Annual Luncheon where we will honor our2020 and 2021 awards winners and Honorary Members in person, at the CrownePlaza in Warwick, in their tented pavilion on Friday, June 25, 2021. We are alsothrilled to welcome Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell todeliver his traditional State of the Judiciary address, as well as to swear-in ourincoming Bar Association president, Lynda L. Laing. We hope you will considerattending our Luncheon, as we are certain that many of our members are eager fora chance to see each other in person and recognize our guests of honor. Weexpect many pandemic-related restrictions will be lifted by June 25th, butnevertheless we are mindful to host this wonderful event in a safe manner. Adetailed Luncheon agenda will be distributed to members in the coming weeks,but you are welcome to buy your tickets now and make sure you get a seat!

Rhode Island Bar Journal Lauren E. Jones, Esq. Writing Award

The Rhode Island Bar Journal Lauren E. Jones, Esq. Writing Award recognizesauthors of published Rhode Island Bar Journal articles on the basis ofeffectiveness of presentation, legal significance, and accuracy, and depth ofresearch and information provided.

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Winner TBD

2021 Pro Bono Awards

Since 1987, Pro Bono Awards have recognized the outstanding efforts of thosewho provide equal access to justice to the poor through a Rhode Island BarAssociation pro bono program. Recipients demonstrate dedication to theadministration of justice, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to publicservice.

Volunteer Lawyer Program US Armed Forces Legal Services Project

Janne Reisch, Esq. James J. Bagley, Esq.

Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award

The Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award recognizes members for theirvolunteer work benefiting non-profit organizations. The award is named inmemory of Rhode Island attorney Dorothy Lohmann who devoted her entireprofessional life to helping the poor.

Nancy M. Davis, Esq. Allyson M. Quay, Esq.

Joseph T. Houlihan Lifetime Mentor Award

Named in honor of Joseph T. Houlihan, this award recognizes individuals whoconsistently demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serve as role models toother lawyers; have significantly contributed to the profession and/or thecommunity; with their excellent counsel have excelled as mentors and contributedto the ideals of ethics, civility, professionalism and legal skills.

Lise M. Iwon, Esq.

2021 Honorary Members

Honoring our colleagues in grateful recognition of 50 years of outstanding serviceto the legal profession and the Rhode Island Bar Association.

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Richard I. Abrams, Esq. Eugene A. Amelio, Esq. Paul A. Anderson, Esq. Richard A. Boren, Esq. Kenneth A. Colaluca, Esq. John F. Corrigan, Esq. Richard P. D'Addario, Esq. James H. Farrell, Esq. William E. George, Esq. Charles Greenwood, Esq. Hon. Michael A. HigginsKinnaird Howland, Esq. Raymond E. Lambert, Esq. Hon. Richard A. Licht

Biagio L. Longo, Esq. Thomas A. Lynch, Esq. Matthew T. Marcello III, Esq. Thomas J. McAndrew, Esq. John V. McCloskey, Esq. James J. McGair, Esq. Steven H. Musen, Esq. Hon. Edward H. NewmanRichard M. Peirce, Esq. Raymond R. Pezza, Esq. George M. Prescott, Esq. Brendan P. Smith, Esq. Ronald A. Tutalo, Esq. Marcia McCabe Wilbur, Esq.

Chief Justice Joseph R. Weisberger Judicial Excellence Award

Named in honor of its first recipient, the late Chief Justice Joseph R. Weisberger,this award is presented to a judge of the Rhode Island state courts or FederalDistrict Court bench for exemplifying and encouraging the highest level ofcompetence, integrity, judicial temperament, ethical conduct, and professionalism.

Rhode Island Supreme Court Associate Justice (ret.) Gilbert V. Indeglia

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Materials for the programs will be availablethrough the meeting platform. Onlineregistration is available on our website atribar.com, or you may print and send in apaper registration (next page). You may alsoregister by telephone and provide paymentinformation over the phone. Please note, youwill receive a confirmation email once yourregistration has been processed.

Payment Method

You may register and pay online with a creditcard, or you may use cash, check, VISA,MasterCard, American Express, or Discoverwith a mailed/faxed registration. Faxedregistrations are accepted when paying with acredit card. The fax number is 401-421-2703.You may also register and provide paymentinformation over the phone at 401-421-5740.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds or cancellations for thevirtual Annual Meeting. If you are unable toattend when the program is live, theprograms will be available to you after theMeeting.

Special Accommodations

Closed captions will be available on allprograms.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration is available for a full day only.Attendees will have the option to attend andreceive credit for one seminar during eachsession. Tickets are not available forindividual seminars. The one-day fee is $75($50 for members admitted after 2016 andAssociate Members). The two-day rate is$150 ($100 for lawyers admitted after 2016and Associate Members.)

CLE Sessions

MCLE

Annual Meeting seminars are approved forCLE credit as noted.

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