Agenda – Annual Accredited CLE

Thursday, December 4th

*sessions providing professional conduct hour

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Check - In & Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Navigating the Current Economic and Legislative Landscape: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond

Over the past year, there has been a significant shift in the economic, legislative, and legal environment—culminating in what many are calling One Big Beautiful Bill. This program will provide attorneys with an essential update on the current economic and political climate, with a focus on what these changes mean for both attorneys and their clients. Key topics will include: • The broader economic, legal, and political landscape, and its implications heading into 2026 and beyond • Legislative updates and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on estate, tax, and retirement planning • A review of SECURE 2.0 and other key provisions affecting client planning strategies • Practical guidance for minimizing fiduciary liability and understanding new fiduciary standards • Opportunities to help clients leverage upcoming provisions while avoiding potential pitfalls Attorneys will leave with a clearer understanding of how today’s rapidly evolving landscape may shape their practices and their clients’ financial well-being in the years ahead. As always, we will also review the current economic and financial climate to provide timely context for decision-making.

Randy Carver, CRPC®, CDFA® | President & CEO, Carver Financial Services, Inc. RJFS Registered Principal View Bio

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Protecting Clients from Tax Traps: Rethinking Buy-Sell Agreements Post-Connelly

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Connelly v. United States has reshaped the landscape of entity buy-sell agreements, creating new challenges and considerations for attorneys advising business owners. This program will provide a clear, practical analysis of how the Court’s ruling impacts succession planning, estate valuation, and the use of life insurance to fund redemption agreements. Participants will gain an understanding of: • The facts and key holdings in Connelly v. U.S. • Why traditional entity purchase agreements may now inflate estate tax exposure. • The criteria required for buy-sell agreements to “lock in” value for transfer tax purposes. • Practical alternatives, including cross-purchase arrangements and drafting strategies to mitigate risk. Attorneys will walk away with actionable insights to better structure, review, and update buy-sell agreements in light of this precedent, ensuring clients avoid unintended tax consequences while preserving their succession goals.

April Caudill, JD, CLU, ChFC, AEP (Distinguished) | Director of Business and Advanced Solutions at the Principal Financial Group View Bio

10:00 - 11:00 AM

AI & eDiscovery

More than a decade ago, Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck’s landmark ruling in Monique Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe established predictive coding (AI) as an acceptable method for identifying relevant electronically stored information (ESI). Since then, artificial intelligence workflows in eDiscovery have advanced considerably, yet attorney adoption has been slower than anticipated. This one-hour program is designed to help attorneys understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can be effectively applied in the discovery process. By focusing on an “evidence first” methodology, participants will learn practical ways to identify critical information early, prioritize review, and eliminate non-relevant materials—leading to greater efficiency, lower costs, and stronger litigation outcomes. This course is submitted for 1 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. The session emphasizes the attorney’s role in ensuring that the use of technology, including AI, aligns with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism as outlined by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, A Lawyer’s Creed, A Lawyer’s Aspirational Ideals, and the Statement Regarding the Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services by Ohio Lawyers, adopted by the Supreme Court of Ohio. The program will also highlight how attorneys can responsibly integrate AI tools while maintaining client trust, transparency, and the duty of competence. Key Takeaways: • Understanding AI: Gain a clear, practical understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it functions in the context of eDiscovery. • Evidence First Methodology: Learn how to identify case-critical documents early and prioritize evidence over volume. • Workflow Optimization: Practical strategies to reduce irrelevant material, control costs, and increase review accuracy. • Professional Responsibility: Explore how AI adoption intersects with attorneys’ ethical duties and professionalism obligations under Ohio’s standards. • Defensibility & Trust: Learn how to communicate AI-assisted workflows to clients, courts, and opposing counsel with professionalism and transparency. This program bridges cutting-edge technology with core professional values. Attorneys will leave with both the technical insight to apply AI in practice and the ethical framework to do so responsibly and professionally.

Randy Carver, CRPC®, CDFA® | President & CEO, Carver Financial Services, Inc. RJFS Registered Principal View Bio

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Digital Assets, Tokenization, and ETFs: Legal Perspectives in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape

This accredited CLE course is designed specifically for attorneys seeking to deepen their understanding of digital assets and their growing role in modern financial markets. The session will explore the fundamentals of digital and tokenized real-world assets, as well as ETFs and ETPs that hold or reference these assets, providing participants with a clear view of how these instruments are structured, traded, and regulated. Attendees will gain practical insight into the underlying blockchain and tokenization technologies, the different product structures emerging in this space, and how these technical distinctions drive regulatory interpretation and treatment under current U.S. and international frameworks. The program will also draw comparisons to the regulatory structure of traditional ETFs, highlighting key similarities, differences, and the implications for legal practitioners advising clients in financial, corporate, and compliance contexts. By the end of the course, participants will not only understand the core mechanics of digital assets and tokenized products but also the evolving regulatory landscape shaping their adoption — earning accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit while enhancing their ability to counsel clients in an area of increasing legal and financial significance.

Ryan Louvar | Chief Legal Officer and Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Digital Assets, WisdomTree View Bio