
North Carolina Highway and Utility Rights-of-Way
WebinarAugust 27, 2025|9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT6.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6.0 CM
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in North Carolina. The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors does not pre-approve continuing education courses or providers.
The North Carolina State Bar has approved this course for 6.0 CLE hours for licensed attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Marshall Wall
Cranfill SumnerA Raleigh native and managing partner of Cranfill Sumner, Mr. Wall represents clients in a wide range of matters including employment law, business litigation, eminent domain and real estate-related
disputes, and corporate formation and governance issues. Mr. Wall has a particular interest in privacy and data security and holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) designation. He is board certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in privacy and information security. He was part of the first class of attorneys in North Carolina to be certified in this area of the law. A seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Wall also handles litigation and disputes involving non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants, unfair and deceptive trade practices, wage and hour law, employment discrimination, and regulatory issues. Mr. Wall has handled a substantial number of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases and served as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts throughout North Carolina in trucking and transportation, product liability, and negligent security cases. He has been successful in obtaining favorable results for clients through alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation and arbitration. Mr. Wall also handles cases in the North Carolina Business Court. Mr. Wall maintains an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, the peer review rating that recognizes attorneys who have reached high levels of skill and integrity.
Winstead Hunter
Morningstar Law GroupMr. Winstead is a land use lawyer, focusing on quasi-judicial proceedings before the various planning and development boards, commissions, and councils of local governments across North Carolina. With a robust background in real estate litigation, Mr. Winstead possesses the experience and skills necessary to navigate the complex zoning and land use issues that developers encounter. Mr. Winstead approaches his work with a creative and deeply analytical spirit, equipping him to handle the red tape so his clients can focus on building beautiful projects.
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All About Minnesota Trusts
WebinarAugust 26, 2025|8:30 am - 3:20 pm CDT6.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
7.2 CPE Credits
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours (Pending)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 7.2 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area Taxes. Knowledge in estate planning is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This webinar has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education for accreditation and is currently pending. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Andy Gregory
Founder, Attorney with Andy Gregory Law in MinneapolisMr. Gregory has been passionate about the law for many years. During an extended career with the federal government, he began pursuing his dream of becoming a practicing attorney. He graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and served as an associate on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. Mr. Gregory earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. His practice consists primarily of estate planning, estate administration, wills and trusts, and conservatorships/guardianships. In his estate planning, he works with individuals, couples and families to develop comprehensive and efficient estate plans through wills, trusts, incapacity instruments and other related documents. Mr. Gregory also works with those suffering from the loss of a loved one to smoothly and cost-effectively navigate the administration of an estate through the probate system or by providing counsel to trustees.
Chris Kradle
Founder, Attorney with Kradle Law PLLC, in EdinaKradle Law PLLC is a firm assisting Minnesota and Wisconsin clients specializing in elder law, estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business formation. Mr. Kradle is a Minnesota and Wisconsin licensed attorney. He graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX with a B.A. degree in Political Science and Communications. He then attended Marquette University in Wisconsin and graduated with a J.D. degree. He is a former President of Minnesota NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), was named a Rising Star in Minnesota by SuperLawyers from 2022-present, and does pro bono work through Wills for Heroes and the Richfield Foundation. Mr. Kradle is currently on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Senior Community Services. Kradle Law frequently presents around the Twin Cities regarding elder law, estate planning, and estate administration topics.
Matthew Tramm
Founder, Attorney with Tramm Law Firm, PLLC, in North OaksMr. Tramm is an Arden Hills native with a passion for serving his fellow Minnesotans. He has practiced law in a mid-sized Twin Cities firm where he represented various types of clients, including several municipalities, individuals, businesses and even Amazon.com. Mr. Tramm also served as an officer of one of the largest banking corporations in the United States, working in its Trust Services division. It was in this role that he developed his understanding of and appreciation for advanced asset protection strategies. After gaining invaluable experience in the roles noted above, he decided that the biggest positive impact that he could have on society was to establish his own private law practice focusing on estate and asset protection planning. In his position as Managing Attorney of Tramm Law Firm, PLLC, Mr. Tramm provides his clients with superior legal services in all matters where effective legal representation and creative planning are required.
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Oregon State Tax Update 2025
WebinarAugust 22, 2025|8:30 am - 4:30 pm PDT7.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
8.4 CPE Credits
NASBA - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
8.4 CPE Credits
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 8.4 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area of Taxes. Knowledge of state taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This webinar has been approved by the Oregon State Bar for 7.0 general CLE credits for licensed attorneys.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards.
Speakers
Sonjia Barker, CPA
State and Local Tax (SALT) Director with Perkins & Co.Ms. Barker, CPA State and Local Tax (SALT) Director with Perkins & Co.
She has more than 20 years of experience in state and local taxes, including several years as a lead excise tax auditor with the Washington State Department of Revenue, and a B&O tax program auditor at the City of Kent. Prior to joining Perkins, Ms. Barker worked for BDO USA LLP for nine years, rising to the position of SALT Managing Director. There she spearheaded numerous projects related to multistate income/franchise and sales/use tax including research, state tax audit defense, nexus analysis, taxability determinations, mitigation and remediation, due diligence analysis, system implementation support, and ASC 450 analysis. Ms. Barker is regarded as an expert in Washington taxes, as well as other gross receipts and sales/use taxes. Her passion lies in working closely with clients and other service lines to ensure cohesive engagements and high-quality advice for clients. Ms. Barker is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and the Association of Washington Business Tax & Fiscal Policy Council.
Heather Canahai
Interim Audit Manager for the Revenue Division for the City of PortlandMs. Canahai currently serves as the Interim Audit Manager for the City of Portland. Since joining the City, she has held several essential roles, including Large Business Auditor, Large Business Audit Supervisor, and Personal Income Tax Supervisor. With a strong foundation in tax administration, Ms. Canahai brings both technical and leadership expertise to her work.
Celita Holt
Interim Accounting and Audit Manager for the City of Portland Revenue DivisionMs. Holt currently serves as the Interim Audit and Accounting Manager for the City of Portland. She brings over 20 years in governmental tax compliance and accounting experience having worked for the City of Portland Revenue Division, Oregon Department of Revenue, and University of Oregon.
Bruce A. McGovern, JD
Professor of Law and Director, Tax Clinic for South Texas College of Law HoustonMr. McGovern, JD is a member of the faculty at South Texas College of Law Houston, where he also serves as Director of the school’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. Previously, he served for many years as the school’s Vice President and Associate Dean for Academic Administration. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. After law school, he served as a judicial clerk for Judge Thomas Meskill on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York. He then practiced law with the law firm of Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. He subsequently earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he taught as a visiting faculty member before joining the faculty at South Texas College of Law Houston. Professor McGovern teaches and writes in the areas of business organizations and taxation. His courses include Federal Income Taxation, U.S. Taxation of International Transactions, Partnership and Subchapter S Taxation, and Federal Tax Procedure. He frequently speaks on recent developments in federal income taxation. Professor McGovern is a member of the Council of the State Bar of Texas Tax Section, a former Chair of the Houston Bar Association Section of Taxation, and a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.
Valerie Sasali
Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLPMs. Sasaki is a seasoned attorney specializing in tax, business, and estate planning at Samuels Yoelin Kantor, LLP, where she is Partner and Chair of the Taxation Practice. She is admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Ms. Sasaki’s expertise extends to multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, audit, and appeal, as well as private business transactional work and high net worth estate planning. In her practice, she represents a diverse clientele, including private companies, individuals, foundations, and government agencies, including the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund. Ms. Sasaki serves as a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel. She is a member and has served as chair of the Portland Tax Forum, and the Oregon State Bar Taxation and Business Law Sections. In 2022, the Oregon State Bar appointed her to serve as a commissioner of the Oregon Law Commission. Her fellow Commissioners elected her to serve as chair of the Oregon Law Commission. In 2023 She received the Oregon State Bar’s Membership Service Award. She regularly speaks to attorney and accountant professional groups on estate planning, nonprofit, and tax topics.
Ms. Sasaki is deeply committed to legal education, serving as an Adjunct Professor at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Oregon, Portland State University and Northwestern School of Law, and Lewis & Clark College. Her teaching portfolio encompasses a range of topics, including business law, taxation, estate planning, and state and local taxation. She co-authored Oregon Estate Planning with Forms, published by LexisNexis in 2023. She and her co-author are working on the second edition, which should be released in late 2024. Having grown up in Lake Oswego, Ms. Sasaki is also passionate about giving back to her local community. She has been involved with several great charities in the area, including Junior Achievement and Portland Taiko. She currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Japanese Garden Foundation Board and as a volunteer board member with Portland Center Stage. Prior to her current role, Ms. Sasaki honed her skills at Miller Nash LLP and KPMG LLP, where she gained valuable professional experience. She holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law, a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, and a B.A. magna cum laude from Newcomb College of Tulane University.
Penny Sweeting, CPA
Senior Manager with Geffen MesherMs. Sweeting is one of Geffen Mesher’s experts on State and Local Taxation (SALT). She started her career holding various tax positions at large, local companies in the forest products and high-tech industries. After a brief hiatus from the profession to stay home with her kids, Ms. Sweeting returned to public accounting and joined a Big 4 firm, where she first developed her SALT expertise. She joined Geffen Mesher in 2019; with her diverse background, Ms. Sweeting brings a well-rounded perspective to her clients’ situations. She enjoys working directly with clients to understand their businesses and help coach them through various SALT issues, as well as develop solutions that are best for each unique client. With a penchant for problem-solving, Ms. Sweeting enjoys analyzing each client’s particular business operations and solving the puzzle of how their activities intersect (and sometimes collide) with the continually transforming landscape of state taxation. Ms. Sweeting earned her Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate from Portland State University and her Graduate Certificate in SALT from Villanova University, Pennsylvania.
Codi Trudell
Taxpayer Advocate with Oregon Department of RevenueA proud lifelong Oregonian, Ms. Trudell has more than 22 years of public civil service working for Polk and Benton Counties and the State of Oregon. In 2021, Ms. Trudell was appointed Oregon’s first Taxpayer Advocate in the Oregon Department of Revenue, where she works to be a voice and resource for Oregon’s taxpayers. A graduate of Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Ms. Trudell provides fair and equitable access to Oregonian’s economic opportunities, programs and services. Before joining the Department of Revenue, she served as the manager of the Disadvantaged and Small Business program for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Federal Fiduciary Income Tax Workshop: Including Related Pennsylvania Fiduciary Income Tax Issues
WebinarAugust 21, 2025|8:30 am - 4:40 pm EDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
8.0 CPE Credits
Attorneys
6.5 CLE Hours
IRS Enrolled Agents
8.0 CE Credits
CFP Board - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
8.0 CE Hours (Tax Planning)
Continuing Education Information
This course is open to the public and offers accountants 8.0 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based or group live CPE credits in the area of Taxes. Knowledge in federal taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This course offers 8.0 continuing education credit hours for IRS enrolled agents and other tax return preparers under Treasury Department Circular #230 Section 10.6(g). HalfMoon Education Inc. is a CFP Board-registered continuing education sponsor. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. has granted 8.0 continuing education credit hours to the course.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Pennsylvania attorneys (No. 1613) with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board; this course offers 6.5 CLE hours to Pennsylvania attorneys. New Jersey attorneys may obtain CLE credits with the New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Continuing Legal Education through reciprocity; please see Board rules for more information.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards.
Speakers
John W. Metzger
Partner at Metzger and Spencer, LLPMr. Metzger is currently a partner in the Lancaster firm of Metzger and Spencer, LLP, where he practices in the areas of taxation, probate, trusts, estate planning, business entities, real estate, orphans court practice, orphans court litigation and zoning law. Mr. Metzger previously served as the tax partner of the law firm May, Metzger and Zimmerman, LLP where he had practiced for a number of years. He received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Richmond and his J.D. degree from Temple University School of Law. Since 1990, he has been chairman of the Lancaster Township Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Metzger is a member of the Elderly Referral Committee, the Fee Dispute Committee, the Awards Committee (chairman), the Diversity Committee, and the Corporate and Business Law Committee of the Lancaster Bar Association. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Section.
Patti Spencer
Partner at Metzger and Spencer, LLPMs. Spencer has been practicing law for 35 years and continues to focus her practice on estate planning, probate, trusts, taxation, and closely-held business issues. She often works as a consultant to other attorneys and financial professionals in estate planning, trust and taxation matters as well as serving as an expert witness in fiduciary litigation. Before founding Spencer Law Firm in 1996, Ms. Spencer was the head of the Personal Trust Department at a regional bank in Pennsylvania before returning to private practice in 1996. She is currently a partner in the Lancaster firm of Metzger and Spencer LLP. Ms. Spencer graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson College and received her J.D. and LL.M. degrees in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. She is a member of the Pennsylvania and Massachusetts bars. She taught Estate and Gift Tax Law in the Boston University School of Law Graduate Tax Program for eight years. Her column, Taxing Matters, appeared weekly in the “Business Monday” section of the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal for 14 years. She is a frequent lecturer and is the author of numerous articles on estate planning topics. Ms. Spencer was named one of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Business Women for 2000 and has been elected as a fellow to the American College of Probate and Trust Counsel. A new edition of Your Estate Matters, a book which is a compilation of Ms. Spencer’s columns, was published in January 2015. Your Estate Matters is currently available online and can be purchased at the offices of Spencer Law Firm LLC. Ms. Spencer is also the author of a reference book for lawyers, Pennsylvania Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Library Forms and Practice Manual, originally published 2007, 2 volumes, 1,500 pages, 280 forms, updated annually. It is available from Data Trace Publishing Company.
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Fundamentals of Legal Assisting in Texas
WebinarAugust 20, 2025|8:30 am - 4:00 pm CDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Credits (5.5 General CLE Credits and 1.0 Ethics CLE Credit)
TBLS - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Pending
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals in Texas. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
This webinar has been approved by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
This webinar has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) for accreditation, which is currently pending. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Kimberly McQuilliams, BS, EMT-LP
Medical Paralegal with Clark Hill PLCMs. McQuilliams has been a litigation defense paralegal/medical consultant for 29 yrs, specializing in medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, medical device, toxic tort and product liability. She has attended and managed 30-40 trials in Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to her paralegal background, she has been a Licensed Paramedic for 23 yrs. Ms. McQuilliams experience as a paramedic, including many years in the ER, allows her to assist attorneys and claim professionals with medical record review/analysis, witness/expert interviews, liability/damage determinations and medical research.
Aimee M. Pingenot Key
Attorney with Goranson Bain Ausley, in Dallas, TXMs. Pingenot Key exclusively practices family law. She has been selected for inclusion in Texas Monthly “Rising Stars” each year since 2006. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Pingenot Key was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received a B.A. degree in Psychology, with honors, an M.S. degree in Social Work, with honors, and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Pingenot Key is board certified in family law and speaks and writes frequently on issues in family law.
Brittany Posadas, MBA, TBLS-BCP
Germer Beaman & Brown PLLCMs. Posadas, MBA, TBLS-BCP is a Board-Certified Paralegal through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with dual certifications in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law and is an Instructor for the Paralegal Certificate Program through the Center for Professional Development at the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a paralegal for 15 years with experience in litigation in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, construction defects, products liability, medical malpractice, physician license defense, and appellate matters. Throughout her career, Ms. Posadas has participated in multiple trials at all court levels from small claims/justice courts to state-level district court, and federal court trials. She serves as an Investigator for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, District 9 provided by the Supreme Court of Texas, actively participates in quarterly pro bono clinics related to estate planning for the cancer community and has held multiple Board and Committee Chair positions with the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas and local central Texas paralegal association, Capital Area Paralegal Association for the past 12 years. Previously, Ms. Posadas also served on education Advisory Boards with the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University and served as a Guardian ad Litem for CASA of Travis County.
Jonathan E. Smaby
Retired as the Executive Director of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics in AustinMr. Smaby is retired as the Executive Director of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics in Austin, a position he has held since July 2009. The Center promotes the ethical practice of law by attorneys and educates the public regarding legal ethics and the justice system. Prior to being selected as Executive Director, Mr. Smaby practiced law in Dallas, where he was the managing shareholder of Roberts & Smaby, PC. He formerly served as Chair of the Consortium on Professionalism Initiatives for the American Bar Association and was a longtime member of the Advertising Review Committee of the State Bar of Texas. More recently, he served on the Succession Planning Workgroup for the State Bar of Texas that resulted in the creation of a webpage and forms by which attorneys can designate a custodian-attorney in advance in case of their disability or death. Mr. Smaby is the editor and prima author of the popular “Ethics Question of the Month” column in the Texas Bar Journal, which is the second most popular feature in the Journal per a recent reader survey. He is a frequent speaker, primarily on the topics of legal ethics, professionalism, behavioral ethics, and implicit bias. Mr. Smaby has spoken at events sponsored by the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the University of Texas Law School, the NAACP, and numerous local bar associations throughout Texas. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Mr. Smaby is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan Law School, and he is licensed to practice law in Texas and Minnesota.
Reagan E. Tremie
An associate attorney with Gray Reed in HoustonAs an associate, Ms. Tremie is dedicated to leveraging the knowledge and skills she acquired during her clerkship to provide compassionate and effective support to her clients, particularly those navigating the complexities of divorce and family law matters. She earned her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where she actively participated in various advocacy competitions and served as a student attorney in a highly complex criminal case. This experience not only honed her client interaction skills but also provided her with valuable insights into the lifecycle of legal cases, from initial client intake to final judgment. In addition to her legal education, Ms. Tremie brings a wealth of operational and upper-management experience from her previous career. This background equips her with a unique understanding of her clients’ business and financial needs, enabling her to identify practical solutions and pathways forward during challenging times while protecting what matters most to her clients.
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Federal Fiduciary Income Tax Workshop
WebinarAugust 6, 2025|8:30 am - 4:40 pm CDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
8.0 CPE Hours
Attorneys
6.5 60-minute CLE Hours (AZ, CA, CT, NH, PA, TX, VT)
Attorneys
8.0 50-minute CLE Hours (FL, NY)
IRS Enrolled Agents
8.0 CE Credits
CFP Board - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
8.0 CE Hours (Tax Planning)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 8.0 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area of taxation. Knowledge in federal taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This course offers 8.0 continuing education credit hours for IRS enrolled agents and other tax return preparers under Treasury Department Circular #230 Section 10.6(g). HalfMoon Education Inc. is a CFP Board-registered continuing education sponsor. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. has granted 8.0 continuing education credit hours to the course.
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
HalfMoon Education in an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider for California attorneys (No. 8370); this webinar is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours to California attorneys.
This course has been approved by Florida Bar for 8.0 general CLE credits. This approval qualifies the webinar for Alaska and Connecticut attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Pennsylvania attorneys (No. 1613); this webinar offers 6.5 CLE hours to Pennsylvania attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Texas attorneys (No. 8306); this webinar offers 6.5 CLE hours to Texas attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Vermont attorneys.
This webinar may qualify for 6.5 CLE credits for attorneys in New Hampshire and other states where CLE providers and courses are not subject to preapproval.
HalfMoon Education is certified by the New York State CLE Board as an Accredited Provider of CLE programs. This nontraditional format course offers 8.0 Areas of Professional Practice CLE hours which are appropriate for experienced attorneys. HalfMoon Education will provide financial hardship assistance to New York attorneys who wish to attend this event. Contact Frank Chapman at fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org for details and to apply.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards.
Speakers
Ed Morrow
Estate Planning Co-Chair, Estate + Trust Administration Co-Chair, Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Attorneys at LawMr. Morrow is a legal professional with a distinguished background in tax law, having transitioned his focus to specialize in estate planning and trust law. Holding the prestigious designation of Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor®, he also serves as a non-public FINRA arbitrator and holds the esteemed position of Fellow at The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Renowned nationally, Mr. Morrow is among the most sought-after experts in the field, known for his depth of knowledge and expertise. He co-authored the acclaimed publication, “The Tools & Techniques of Estate Planning,” a foundational resource utilized for the Certified Trust Financial Advisor designation.
Bill Schretter, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, ATA®, CFCS®, AEP®, LSSBB®, CFC®, EA®
Experienced financial advisor, compliance manager, and income tax preparerMr. Schretter is an experienced financial advisor, compliance manager, and income tax preparer. In his 25-year career, he has helped many clients with both their estate planning and their estate settlement process. He is the Founder of The Legacy Message TM, where people record messages of love, appreciation, and advice to leave behind for future generations. Mr. Schretter really enjoys helping people to achieve their life and legacy goals. You can see a more detailed curriculum vitae on his website, www.BillSchretter.com.
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Oregon Energy and Electric Utility Regulation
WebinarJuly 31, 2025|8:30 am - 3:30 pm PDT6 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6.0 CM
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers in Oregon. The Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying does not pre-approve courses and has final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. This course may qualify for credit for engineering licenses held in other states; refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The Oregon State Bar has approved this webinar for 6.0 general CLE hours for attorneys. This webinar offers 6.0 CLE hours to attorneys licensed in Washington state who certify MCLE compliance via comity.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Joshua Basofin
Program Director with Oregon Clean EnergyMr. Basofin works to advance clean energy policies in Oregon, including implementation of HB 2021, the state’s groundbreaking clean energy law. Mr. Basofin also works in coalitions to identify clean energy pathways for industry, seek consensus on siting and permitting of renewable energy facilities, and extend the benefits of our clean energy transition to rural parts of Oregon. He has held many roles in the environmental field. He began his career working in conservation with a focus on freshwater fisheries, marine protected areas, deserts, and wetlands. He spent several years as a sustainability advisor for businesses. Mr. Basofin also served as the first Director of Climate Action for Parliament of the World’s Religions, the oldest interfaith organization in the United States. He is particularly interested in the intersections within the environmental movement where coalitions of advocates, businesses, faiths, and communities can be created. Mr. Basofin holds a B.A. degree in English and Environmental Studies and a J.D. degree with a concentration in Environmental Law.
Tyler Pepple
Shareholder with Davison Van Cleve in PortlandMr. Pepple has practiced in both vertically integrated and deregulated electric markets, which gives him a unique perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of both. His practice consists of a mixture of administrative and appellate litigation, transactional work, and government affairs. Mr. Pepple represents clients before state utility commissions in all manner of proceedings, including rate cases and complex legal and policy dockets involving issues such as customer choice, integrated resource planning, and renewable portfolio standards compliance. When these matters are reviewed by the courts, he represents clients in appellate proceedings. Mr. Pepple also advises clients on matters subject to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s jurisdiction. He has handled transactions for the development of solar generation facilities and the sale of their output, asset purchase agreements for transmission and other electric facilities, and other transactional matters. Mr. Pepple provides general counsel services for customer-owned utilities. He advises businesses and wholesale customers with respect to the Bonneville Power Administration’s Regional Dialogue Contract. He also provides legislative services, including legal review of energy-related bills and testifying before legislative committees. Mr. Pepple is an active member of the Oregon and Washington State bars.
Carra Sahler
Director and Staff Attorney with Green Energy Institute in PortlandSince joining GEI in the fall of 2020, Ms. Sahler has focused on regulatory proceedings at the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Participating in a variety of dockets, on both the gas and electric side, she works to avoid fossil fuel lock-in, implement equitable decarbonization measures, and encourage a transparent and open process for new participants. Ms. Sahler also develops and vets policy options for Oregon local governments. She regularly speaks on implementation of Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, Oregon’s 100% Clean Energy for All (HB 2021), utility planning and investments, and local government decarbonization pathways. Ms. Sahler brought to GEI her extensive research and writing experience, from her dozen years as a career law clerk at the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, as well as from advising clients in a private law firm setting in the areas of municipal and environmental law. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School, where she concentrated her coursework in environmental and natural resources law. She earned her B.A. degree from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Irion A. Sanger
Partner with Sanger Greene PC, in PortlandMr. Sanger’s legal and consulting practice focuses on energy, administrative, and public utility law. He represents energy trade associations, municipalities, electric cooperatives, irrigation districts, end-use industrial and commercial consumers, investor owned natural gas and water utilities, and renewable and cogeneration electricity producers. Mr. Sanger advises hydro, biomass, geothermal, wind, solar, cogeneration, and other electricity generators on a wide variety of transactional matters, including negotiating power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, wholesale power sales, resource development and sales, and other matters. He has a lengthy background representing end[1]use industrial, commercial, and irrigation customers in all facets of retail rates and service quality. Mr. Sanger represents clients in energy and utility matters before state and federal courts, state public utility commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Bonneville Power Administration. Mr. Sanger is also an adjunct instructor at Lewis and Clark Law School, and in Portland Community College’s Paralegal Program. Mr. Sanger graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 2000 with cum laude honors and an Environmental Law Certificate, and from World College Institute of New College of California in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in the Humanities with an emphasis in International Environmental Studies.
Garrett Stephenson
Shareholder with Schwabe in PortlandMr. Stephenson helps clients navigate all facets of land use law and obtain entitlements and permit approvals for a wide variety of development projects in urban and rural settings. As a former urban planner, he has a valuable perspective on local government decision making and a practical understanding of project management and delivery. Mr. Stephenson’s experience includes single- and multi-family residential projects, affordable housing, assisted living, office and retail, industrial, energy facilities, and natural resource projects. He is skilled in all phases of land use matters, including planning and executing a permitting strategy, representing clients before local decision-makers, working with neighbors and other stakeholders, and negotiating public improvements and private property takings. His natural resource and energy practice focuses on project planning, risk reduction, and permitting. Mr. Stephenson has substantial experience in electrical transmission and other multi-jurisdictional development projects, including experience with the State Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) Site Certificate process and associated state regulatory requirements. He also has considerable recent experience in land use permitting of a large and complex mineral development project. Mr. Stephenson earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Lewis & Clark Law School.
Adrienne Thompson
Managing Partner of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Portland OfficeMs. Thompson provides regulatory and transactional advice to clients involved in the generation, marketing, and transmission of electric energy. She largely practices before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), especially regarding matters arising under the Federal Power Act (FPA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). In this capacity, she regularly advises clients on compliance and business issues implicated in transmission- and interconnection-related agreements. In addition to assisting clients in FERC matters, Ms. Thompson advocates for clients in various rate case and tariff-related proceedings before, and disputes involving, the Bonneville Power Administration, CAISO, and other ISOs/RTOs across the U.S., as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, to help protect client commercial interests and transmission rights. Regardless of the venue or issue at hand, her goal is to efficiently translate complex energy issues into understandable and actionable advice. Ms. Thompson earned her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Lewis & Clark Law School and her LL.M degree in Energy and Environmental Law with highest honors from The George Washington University Law School.
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Florida Boundaries, Easements and Eminent Domain
WebinarJuly 21, 2025|8:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT6.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in Florida.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (Provider License No: CEA362). This course has been registered with the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers for 6.0 CE hours.
The Florida Bar has approved this course for 7.0 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for Florida attorneys. This course provides attorneys with 7.0 certification credits in the area of Real Estate.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
M.B. Adelson IV, LL.M.
Managing Member of the Law Offices of M.B. Adelson IV, P.A., in TallahasseeMr. Adelson practices throughout Florida and consults nationwide on property and property rights law, natural resources (especially water) and environmental law; property title and boundary issues, easements, shoreline property rights and submerged lands; public lands, resource conservation, agriculture, protected species; fisheries resources; boat ramps, docks, marinas, and waterway access; local, state and federal regulatory agency licensing, permitting, compliance, and remediation; firearms ownership and firearms business laws; inheritance estates and trusts; business entity formation and operation; professional ethics; and administrative and judicial trial and appellate litigation. Mr. Adelson is a certified mediator, a member of The Florida Bar, and is admitted in the Florida federal courts. He served in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Natural Resources and has been in private practice since 2001. Mr. Adelson is a retired U.S. Army officer. Mr. Adelson is active in the FSU College of Law Environmental Law Society, Moot Court teams and other college and community related activities. He holds a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute; M.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Florida Institute of Technology; and J.D. and LL.M. degrees from Florida State University College of Law. Mr. Adelson’s LL.M. dissertation studied shoreline property rights and associated access/egress easements.
Blake Gaylord
Partner with Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz in TampaMr. Gaylord practices in the field of eminent domain and property rights. He has successfully represented property owners statewide in jury trials, bench trials, and administrative and Value Adjustment Board proceedings. Prior to joining Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz, Mr. Gaylord served as an officer in the U.S. Army where he was deployed in both Operation Iraqi Freedom (Kuwait) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He is also the chairman of the Eminent Domain Committee of The Florida Bar, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by numerous trade publications for his accomplishments in the field of eminent domain law. Mr. Gaylord earned his J.D. degree from John B. Stetson University College of Law.
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Texas Boundaries, Easements and Rights-of-Way
WebinarJuly 15, 2025|8:30 am - 4:00 pm CDT6 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in Texas. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) does not pre-approve any continuing education courses.
HalfMoon Education is an accredited CLE provider in the state of Texas and this course has been registered with the State Bar of Texas for 6.0 CLE hours, which includes 1.0 ethics hour. Specialization credit is currently pending with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Paul D. Barkhurst
Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C.Mr. Barkhurst has extensive litigation experience in business and real estate disputes. He has developed a special concentration in the area of eminent domain, representing governmental entities as well as landowners in numerous lawsuits. Mr. Barkhurst has successfully represented numerous owners in ranch power line takings. He also represents governmental entities in construction disputes, and he has represented contractors and subcontractors in private disputes. Mr. Barkhurst has a B.A. degree, with honors, from Southwest Texas State University and a J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University, and he is a former USAF Captain and F-111 Aviator.
Deward “Karl” Bowles
Independent Professional Land Surveyor and Owner of B&B Surveying Company in HoustonMr. Bowles began working in the field of land surveying in 1978 and is certified as a registered professional land surveyor in the State of Texas. He has given seminars to lawyers, real estate professionals and other land surveyors on land surveying principles, practice and codified standards. Mr. Bowles has been an expert witness in a number of legal actions centering around boundary disputes and land surveyor negligence claims. He has given expert testimony regarding boundary resolution, minimum standards and minimum content regarding land surveys. Mr. Bowles is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors and a former member of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.
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All About Tennessee Trusts
WebinarJuly 8, 2025|8:30 am - 4:30 pm CDT8 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
8.4 CPE Credits
NASBA - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
8.4 CPE Credits
Attorneys
Pending
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 8.4 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area of Taxes. Knowledge in state taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This webinar has been submitted to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for pre-approval, which is currently pending. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards.
Speakers
Allie Bohannon
Mobley & Gontarek, PLLC, in NashvilleAllie Bohannon is an associate attorney at Howard Mobley Hayes & Gontarek, PLLC. Ms. Bohannon concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, tax reduction planning, asset protection planning and business succession planning. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries with regard to trust and estate administration and in dispute resolution involving estates. Ms. Bohannon attended Belmont University – College of Law where she earned her J.D. degree in 2015. Prior to attending law school, Allie attended the University of California-Los Angeles, as an undergraduate, where she was a member of the UCLA Cross Country and Track and Field teams, earning All-American honors and All Academic honors as a student athlete, and attended Vanderbilt University as a graduate student where she earned a Master of Public Policy degree.
Caroline L. H. Bradshaw
Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Trust Administration at Cumberland Trust in NashvilleCaroline L. H. Bradshaw joined the Cumberland Trust team in 2007. As senior vice president and managing director of trust administration, Ms. Bradshaw is responsible for relationship management and account administration, with a focus on high-net-worth families and their needs. Additionally, she mentors trust officers and their teams, building connections between Cumberland Trust’s relationship managers, external advisors, and clients. Ms. Bradshaw also serves as the business development liaison, representing Cumberland externally and working closely with the Business Development team in evaluating new business opportunities. Her previous experience includes working in the investment banking division of JP Morgan in the firm’s New York, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Australia offices and then in the managerial roles of Vice President and Senior Client Manager for JP Morgan’s Private Client Group in New York. Here she provided comprehensive investment management and trust services, while representing individuals and families in Texas and Louisiana. Ms. Bradshaw holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Ms. Bradshaw serves as a board member of the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. She is also an active supporter of Cheekwood and the annual Swan Ball. Ms. Bradshaw is a regular speaker for industry events nationwide and has been a guest of the Wealth Matters radio show. She focuses on topics related to family governance structures, succession planning, and working with a corporate trustee.
Shelby Carpenter
Personal Trust Division at Cumberland Trust in NashvilleShelby Carpenter joined Cumberland Trust in 2016 and currently serves as vice president and trust officer in the Personal Trust division. In this role, she administers personal trust accounts and is dedicated to delivering personalized service with a high level of responsiveness and care to her clients. Ms. Carpenter brings a diverse financial background to her position, with prior experience at a national mortgage lender, a Nashville-based real estate team, and a local stock brokerage firm, where she held Series 7 and 66 licenses. She earned a B.S. degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Carpenter holds the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation and is a graduate of Cannon Trust School through Cannon Financial Institute.
Stephen Crofford
Cumberland Trust in NashvilleStephen Crofford joined Cumberland Trust in 2016. In his role as vice president and senior fiduciary counsel, Mr. Crofford reviews and drafts documents relating to trust and estate accounts. Previously, Mr. Crofford served as fiduciary counsel and special assets officer – reviewing and preparing documents and working with unique, illiquid, and hard-to-value assets held in trust. Mr. Crofford received a B.S. degree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and J.D. degree from Belmont University College of Law in Nashville. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
Emily Harvey
Mobley & Gontarek, PLLC, in NashvilleEmily Harvey is an associate attorney at Mobley & Gontarek, PLLC. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and trust administration, estate planning, and estate and trust litigation. Prior to joining Mobley & Gontarek, she served as Senior Law Clerk to the Honorable Frank G. Clement, Jr. on the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ms. Harvey earned her J.D. degree from Nashville School of Law in 2016. She currently serves on the faculty at Nashville School of Law.
Ally M. Hicks
Riggs Davie PLC, in BrentwoodAlly M. Hicks is a Nashville-based attorney focusing her practice on estate and tax planning. In this role, Ms. Hicks works with families, business owners, and advisors to craft tax-efficient estate plans tailored to the needs of each client. She also represents fiduciaries in probate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters, and assists local entrepreneurs with business formation and governance issues. With a deep commitment to personalized service, Ms. Hicks is passionate about ensuring her clients feel seen, understood, and taken care of. She began her legal career in trust and estate administration, serving as both fiduciary officer and trust officer at a Nashville-based trust company. In this capacity, Ms. Hicks worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their advisors to oversee the administration, legal compliance, and tax reporting of various testamentary instruments. After seeing the immeasurable benefits of a well-drafted estate plan, Ms. Hicks felt called to shift her practice into estate and tax planning.
Beth Lee
Trust Officer, Estate Administration at Cumberland Trust in NashvilleBeth Lee joined Cumberland Trust as a Trust Officer in Estate Administration in 2022. In this role, Ms. Lee works with the Estate Administration team to support families and professional advisors in the administration of estates and administrative trusts. She focuses on being responsive, attentive, and understanding in order to build relationships with the clients and families she serves. Previously, Ms. Lee served as vice president and in-house counsel for a nationwide franchise. She also previously practiced entertainment law and employment litigation. Ms. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with minors in Political Science and English from Middle Tennessee State University. She received a J.D. degree from Nashville School of Law. Ms. Lee is a Certified Mediator and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
Connor McDonald
Attorney with Riggs Davie PLCMr. McDonald is a Nashville-based estate and tax attorney who advises clients on estate planning and wealth preservation at every stage of life. He has extensive experience in this field, from young families starting out to individuals and families with nine-figure net worths.
Jeff Mobley
Mobley & Gontarek, PLLC, in NashvilleJeff Mobley is a member of Mobley & Gontarek, PLLC, and he concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, estate administration and related matters. Mr. Mobley is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2001-2023 editions) and Mid-South Super Lawyers (2005-2023 editions). He has the AV highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review ratings system. Mr. Mobley is a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He is a co-author of Pritchard on the Laws of Wills and Administration of Estates, a three-volume treatise on the laws pertaining to wills and probate in Tennessee. Mr. Mobley teaches Estate Planning at Belmont University College of Law and Wills and Estate Planning at Nashville School of Law. He has served as president of the Nashville Estate Planning Council, as chair of the Probate Court Committee of the Nashville Bar Association, and as an officer and director of the Nashville Bar Association. Mr. Mobley graduated with High Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Kentucky. Mr. Mobley received his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Order of the Coif (top 10%), and served on the Law Review. Mr. Mobley is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Aaron Morales
Cook Tillman Law Group in BrentwoodMr. Morales works with our partners in estate planning. He earned his law degree in California and is licensed in Tennessee and California.
Josh Tillman
Cook Tillman Law Group in BrentwoodMr. Tillman has been recognized as an estate planning specialist by the Tennessee Board of Certification and Specialization and holds the Accredited Estate Planner and Estate Planning Law Specialist designations with the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. Mr. Tillman advises clients on estate planning matters as well as closely held business owners regarding business succession.
R. Ethan Ward
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, in NashvilleEthan Ward counsels clients on estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. In this capacity, Mr. Ward works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses on the implementation of tax-advantaged generational wealth transfer and business succession plans utilizing advanced estate planning techniques such as family limited partnerships, charitable entities, sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and charitable split-interest trusts, as well as drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. He also works with trust companies, family offices, and fiduciaries on the administration of complex trusts and estates. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Mr. Ward was an associate at Husch Blackwell LLP and Holton & Mayberry P.C. and focused on estate planning.
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All About Florida Trusts
WebinarJuly 2, 2025|8:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT7 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
7.2 CPE Hours
NASBA - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
7.2 CPE Hours
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 7.2 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area of Taxes. Knowledge in state taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This webinar has been approved by the Florida Bar for 7.0 general CLE credits and for the following certification credits: 7.0 in Wills, Trusts and Estates and 1.0 in Elder Law.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards.
Speakers
Alan B. Cohn
Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group at Greenspoon Marder in Fort LauderdaleMr. Cohn focuses his practice on counseling individuals and families on estate and tax planning, philanthropic planning, trust formation, and preparation and review of prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements, among various other related matters. Mr. Cohn also advises a wide array of clients in planning and establishing foundations and charitable trusts. He represents charitable organizations in connection with the receipt of gifts and bequests, as well as in their administrative affairs, including issues regarding formation. Mr. Cohn graduated from the University of Florida in 1981 with a B.S. degree in Accounting, with honors. Following his graduation from the University of Florida Law School in 1984, he proceeded to earn his Master of Law degree in Taxation from the University of Florida in 1985.
Lea Anne Groover, JD, MBA, CFP®, CTFA
Managing attorney with Groover Law in OrlandoMs. Groover has over 30 years of experience in fiduciary, legal, wealth management, business, and personal finance services. Among her strengths are innovative problem solving, strategic foresight, and conflict resolution. An amiable relationship builder, she engages clients with expert written and verbal communication skills. She is recognized for her exceptional proficiency in estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary litigation support. Ms. Groover is an adjunct professor at Florida A&M School of Law. She is currently teaching an upper-level Trusts and Fiduciary Administration course. Ms. Groover most recently served as the vice president and senior fiduciary advisor for PNC Bank in Orlando. During her tenure, she was responsible for engaging in fiduciary decision making by executing the terms of any plan or document in which PNC served as trustee. She successfully managed complex, litigious relationships involving various assets, multiple internal departments, and outside counsel. Ms. Groover is currently a member of Orange County Bar Association, where she served as a past chair of the Estate, Guardianship, and Trust Committee. Additionally, as a member of The Florida Bar, Ms. Groover serves on the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law (RPPTL) Section, including the Estate and Trust Tax Planning Committee and the Attorney Trust Officer (ATO) Conference Committee. She is on the board of directors at the Central Florida Estate Planning Council. Ms. Groover received a B.S. degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in banking and finance, from Wilkes University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Central Florida. She also obtained her J.D. degree with the Florida A&M University’s College of Law, where she graduated cum laude and earned the highest score in Estates and Gift Taxation, Business Associations, and Contract Drafting. She was awarded an intern position for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Orange County Probate and Guardianship.
Jonathan P. Hermes, Esq., B.C.S., CEPA
Partner at Ginn & Patrou in St. AugustineMr. Hermes focuses his practice on estate planning, tax issues, real estate, business law, and elder law. His primary focus is assisting high net-worth families with estate and succession planning, wealth transfer tax, and asset protection. He also frequently acts as co-counsel to other attorneys on advanced tax and estate planning concepts. Raised in rural Wisconsin, Mr. Hermes moved to St. Augustine to attend Flagler College, where he graduated with honors with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He then accepted a full scholarship to study at Wake Forest University School of Law, obtaining both his Juris Doctor and a Master of Studies of Law with a concentration in Taxation. Mr. Hermes also serves on the Florida Probate Rules Committee, which develops and recommends probate rule amendments to the Florida Supreme Court. He is licensed in Florida and Wisconsin, and is recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Estates law by The Florida Bar (a certification attained by less than 1% of Florida-licensed attorneys).
Andrés Hernández
Attorney with Saltiel Law GroupAndrés Hernández is an attorney with Saltiel Law Group, where his practice includes corporate law, international tax and estate planning for domestic and foreign high net-worth individuals, and assisting with fully compliant structures, both domestically and abroad, as well as providing succession planning solutions considering tax challenges of global wealth. He has experience advising high net-worth individuals and their families on cross-border wealth, investments, and estate planning concerns with particular focus on issues arising from civil law and common law application. Mr. Hernandez also has significant experience advising individuals and fiduciaries in estate, trust, and probate administration, and representing clients on tax controversy matters before the IRS, including streamlined filing compliance procedures. He earned his Abogado LL.B. equivalent from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela, his LL.M. degree and certificate in business administration from Northwestern University School of Law and Kellogg School of Management, his LL.M. degree in Taxation from Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, and his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Hernandez is a member of The Florida Bar (member, Tax Law Section), American Bar Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
T. Edmund Spinks
Florida Elder Law and Legacy Planning in TampaMr. Spinks is a distinguished attorney specializing in elder law, with a wealth of experience and a commitment to advocating for the elderly and their families. As a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Mr. Spinks brings expertise in the legal issues that impact seniors, including estate planning, longterm care, guardianship, veterans’ pensions, and Medicaid planning. Before practicing law, he joined the military at 17 years old, serving in the Gulf War. He was also certified as a Florida firefighter/EMT and was employed by the Polk County Fire Department. After graduating from the University of South Florida, he returned to military service as a Marine Corps officer and graduated from Florida State University College of Law. Mr. Spinks retired from the United States Marine Corps after over 25 years of service. He is admitted to the Florida and Hawaii bar associations and has been practicing law since 2000. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Spinks is an active member of the community. He frequently conducts seminars and workshops to educate seniors and their families about their legal rights and options in estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. He serves with the Buddy Baseball League as a coach for the Pirates, a team his son plays on. Mr. Spinks also serves on the Hillsborough County Superintendent Advisory Committee and is active in the American Legion and VFW. He serves on the elder law and military affairs committee for The Florida Bar, and he is a member of the vestry at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. With a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Spinks has established himself as a trusted advisor and advocate in the elder law community.
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Pennsylvania Easements and Rights-of Way
WebinarJune 27, 2025|9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT6 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in Pennsylvania. Continuing education courses for Pennsylvania engineers and land surveyors are not subject to pre-approval requirements. This course may qualify for continuing education credits for other state licenses; refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Pennsylvania attorneys (No. 1613); this webinar offers 6.0 CLE hours to Pennsylvania attorneys.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
D. Robert (Rob) Davidson, Esq., PLS
Partner with Hummel, Lewis & Davidson, LLP in BloomsburgMr. Davidson is partner with Hummel, Lewis & Davidson, LLP, in Bloomsburg, where his practice emphasizes real estate, boundary disputes and land use. He serves as solicitor for several municipalities and planning commissions. Mr. Davidson previously served as Chief of Land Use and Natural Resources for the Department of Agriculture, where he worked with the permitting of agricultural facilities, Clean and Green, and Agricultural Conservation Easements. Prior to joining the Department, he worked in zoning, planning and code enforcement for local government and as a surveyor and project manager for a civil engineering firm. Mr. Davidson is a Pennsylvania resident title insurance agent, Pennsylvania sewage enforcement officer (SEO), and Pennsylvania licensed land surveyor (PLS).
Wendy Lathrop, PLS, CFM, CFS
President and Owner of Cadastral Consulting, LLCMs. Lathrop is licensed as a professional land surveyor in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, and as a professional planner in New Jersey. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and has been involved in surveying since 1974 in projects ranging from construction to boundary to environmental land use disputes. Ms. Lathrop is also a certified floodplain manager through the Association of State Flood Plain Managers (ASFPM) and a certified floodplain surveyor through the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors. A former adjunct instructor at Mercer County College in New Jersey, she has also taught as part of the team for the licensing exam review course at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. Ms. Lathrop has been teaching seminars for surveyors since 1986 and has been writing articles for surveyors since 1983. She is a contributing editor for The American Surveyor magazine, and she has four articles included in the American Bar Association’s text, Land Surveys: A Guide for Lawyers and Other Professionals. She and Stephen V. Estopinal, PLS, PE co–authored a book entitled Professional Surveyors and Real Property Descriptions: Composition, Construction, and Comprehension, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. in 2011. She is also on the faculty of GeoLearn, a web-based educational provider. Ms. Lathrop is a past president of the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors and of the National Society of Professional Surveyors, and she has served on the Board of Directors for the American Association for Geodetic Surveying.
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California Water Rights and Regulation
WebinarJune 24, 2025|8:30 am - 4:30 pm PDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.5 Hour Learning Opportunity
Land Surveyors
6.5 Hour Learning Opportunity
Attorneys
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
Geologists
6.5 Hour Learning Opportunity
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and provides a 6.5-hour learning opportunity for professional engineers, geologists and land surveyors in California. These professionals are not subject to continuing education requirements. This course may qualify for continuing education credits for professionals licensed in other states; refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education in an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider for California attorneys (No. 8370); this webinar is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours to California attorneys.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Gerald (Jerry) Johns
Water Issues Consultant in SacramentoMr. Johns has over 50 years of increasingly complex technical and policy experience in water resource management issues for the State of California, including 28 years for the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and about 10 years for the Department of Water Resources and 13 years as an independent consultant on water rights and water transfer issues. Mr. Johns has demonstrated the ability to interpret complex scientific information and communicate conclusions in the development of comprehensive policy decisions by both regulatory and implementing agencies. Mr. Johns has extensive experience in developing, planning and resolving complex natural resources issues through the management of staff resources and technical consultants under contract. After retiring from State service in December 2010, Mr. Johns is now serving as an independent water issues consultant assisting various clients with review of historic water rights, current water right issues before the SWRCB, water and resource management issues, serving as an expert witness in litigation and assisting the Sites Project Authority with water rights and operational issues for the proposed Sites Reservoir.
Austin Turner
Associate at Mitchell Chadwick in Rancho CordovaBefore attending law school, Mr. Turner served in the U.S. Navy, completing an eight-month deployment on the U.S.S. Nimitz Aircraft carrier, and traveling around the world. Mr. Turner graduated from UC Davis School of Law, King Hall, in 2021 with a concentration in environmental law. While in law school, he was the president of the Water Association of Law and Policy, hosted the Water Law Symposium at King Hall, and he was the co-president of the Veterans Association. While in law school, Mr. Turner pursued his passion further for environmental law taking courses such as administrative law, land use, water law, climate change, natural resources, food and farming law, and energy law. Mr. Turner worked at the California State Water Resources Control Board, where he became familiar with the administrative process and public entity laws, and he was a teacher’s assistant for an Undergraduate Water Law course at UC Davis. Driven by his passion and experience in environmental law, including but not limited to mining, mitigation and conservation banking, land use, oil and gas, farming, and water law, Mr. Turner works to ensure that Mitchell Chadwick’s clients get the best possible results.
Ruey-wen Wang, PhD, PE
Water Resources Engineer, Course Creator at Visualize My Search, LLC, in SacramentoDr. Wang has 14 years of experience in academia, consulting, and government, specializing in flood warning systems, harbor engineering, hydropower and fish migration facilities, water supply and allocation, and water quality compliance. At the California Department of Water Resources, she contributed to CalSim 3.0 hydrology development for the State Water Project and Central Valley Project, and led hydrology development to implement Salton Sea Management Program Phase I. She also worked at the State Water Resources Control Board, focusing on water rights administration in the Legal Delta, developing new water data reporting system architecture, and supporting storm water permit investigations and economic benefit estimates for the Regional Boards. She is a registered professional civil engineer in California.
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New York Freshwater Wetlands Law and Compliance
WebinarJune 11, 2025|8:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT6 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours
Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in New York.
HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES).
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
HalfMoon Education is certified by the New York State CLE Board as an Accredited Provider of CLE programs. This nontraditional course offers 7.0 Areas of Professional Practice CLE hours, which are appropriate for experienced attorneys. HalfMoon Education will provide financial hardship assistance to New York attorneys who wish to attend this event. Contact Frank Chapman at fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org for details and to apply.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM|6 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Greg Fleischer, PWS
Capital Environmental Consultants, Inc., in Kingston, NYMr. Fleischer is the founder and principal of Capital Environmental Consultants, Inc. He is an environmental scientist and professional wetland scientist with more than 15 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. Mr. Fleischer has conducted wetland and ecological investigations at properties throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and the Lower and Mid-Hudson Valley. His areas of expertise include all aspects of federal, state, and local wetland analysis including freshwater and tidal delineation, specializing in comprehensive determinations for routine, atypical, and problem wetlands. Mr. Fleischer has extensive experience developing solutions and providing strategic advice for a wide range of clients and projects. He holds a BS degree in Biology from SUNY New Paltz and an MS degree in Environmental Science from Pace University.
Austin Scarborough
Young/Sommer LLC, in Albany, NYAustin T. Scarborough joined Young/Sommer in 2023 and focuses his area of practice on energy, environmental, and land use law. Prior to joining, Austin worked at other law firms in the Capital Region, where he assisted clients on various energy, environmental, land use, and cybersecurity matters. He provides counsel on matters such as environmental compliance, due diligence, and obtaining permits and approvals at local and state levels. He also regularly presents on wetlands issues and updates at the state and federal level. Mr. Scarborough graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and received his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School, where he concentrated his studies on environmental, energy, and regulatory law.
Rachel Schultz, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Wetland Science at SUNY BrockportDr. Schultz’s research focuses on the interaction between ecosystem functioning and plant community (diversity and composition). Her specialties include wetland ecology, ecosystem ecology, plant functional traits, and carbon cycling dynamics. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University.
Taylor Sturm, PWS
B. Laing Associates, Inc., in Jericho, NYMr. Sturm has been a practicing wetland scientist since he joined the firm in 2012 and has been a partner since 2019. He has delineated and/or assisted with delineating hundreds of acres of freshwater and tidal wetlands and has managed and conducted numerous surveys for endangered/threatened flora and fauna. In addition, Mr. Sturm conducts or assists with conducting environmental analyses such as air quality and sound level studies on a wide range of projects. He is a project manager in his own right but frequently provides technical assistance in terms of AutoCAD drawings and data collection. A graduate from Stony Brook University, Mr. Sturm obtained a B.S. degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and a B.A. degree in German Language and Literature. He currently holds the designation of Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS #3470). While not working he enjoys his time outdoors, often found birding and hiking throughout Long Island, as well as looking for owls and moths at night.
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New Jersey Land Rights and Regulations
WebinarJune 10, 2025|8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT7.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
Pending
Attorneys
8.0 CLE Credits (Incl. 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in New Jersey.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300).
This webinar has been submitted to the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for accreditation for land surveyor continuing education credit, which is currently pending.
This webinar has been approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Continuing Legal Education for 420 total minutes, including 60 minutes of ethics.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Michael J. Ash, Esq., CRE
Partner at Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, in Florham Park, NJMr. Ash, CRE, joined Carlin & Ward in 2019 bringing 15 years of experience in real estate law for public projects to the representation of property owners in eminent domain acquisitions. Now a partner at Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, his practice focuses on real estate litigation and trial advocacy in eminent domain matters and tax appeals. He collaborates with experts in various disciplines including real estate appraisers, engineers, planners, and environmental consultants. Mr. Ash is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a certified civil trial attorney, handling all aspects of condemnation valuation jury trials, commissioner hearings, and tax appeals in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Court, Tax Court, Supreme Court, and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Southern District of New York. In 2018, he was awarded the CRE® designation by the Counselors of Real Estate®, an international group of real estate professionals recognized as leading advisors in complex real property matters with approximately 1,000 members worldwide, of which only about 50 are practicing attorneys. Mr. Ash has been recognized as “Rising Star” and Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain 2012 through 2022. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers University and his J.D. degree from New England School of Law.
Martina Baillie, Esq.
Muller & Baillie, P.C., West WindsorMs. Baillie’s practice focuses on land use in all its variety, including development applications, redevelopment plans and projects, affordable housing, land preservation, objector work, planning and zoning, and land use-related litigation. She represents both municipal clients (land use boards) as well as private clients, uniquely positioning her to understand both the public and private sides of the land use process. Before discovering her passion for land use, Ms. Baillie worked for many years as a transactional corporate attorney in New York City. Ms. Baillie holds law degrees from the University of Chicago Law School and Cambridge University in England, from where she originally hails.
Henry Chou
Equity Partner in the Princeton, N.J. office of Hill Wallack LLPMr. Chou is a member of the Corporate, Foreign Direct Investment, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate, Land Use, Environmental and Commercial Leasing practice groups at Hill Wallack LLP. He concentrates his practice in areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate, environmental permitting, renewable energy projects, commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing, construction contracts and land development matters. Mr. Chou has represented domestic and foreign companies, public entities and non-profits in a wide variety of commercial, environmental, renewable energy, leasing and land use matters. He has also represented foreign entities in various corporate matters related to their investments and transactions in the United States. Mr. Chou is admitted to practice in the State Courts of New Jersey (2000) and Pennsylvania (2000) and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey (2000). He received his law degree from Rutgers Law School. Following law school, Mr. Chou served a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Lawrence M. Lawson, Assignment Judge of Monmouth County. He is a graduate of the Honors College of the University of Georgia. Mr. Chou is proficient in Mandarin Chinese.
Timothy P. Duggan, Esq.
Shareholder with Stark & Stark in Princeton and Chair of Stark & Stark’s Condemnation, Redevelopment, and Eminent Domain GroupThe main focus of the Condemnation, Redevelopment, and Eminent Domain Group is property valuation litigation and representing private property owners in challenging the government’s right to take private property by the use of the power of eminent domain (also known as condemnation) and prosecuting inverse condemnation claims. Mr. Duggan regularly represents clients whose highway access and property rights have been revoked or taken by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, county agencies and utility companies, and has experience in handling all aspects of eminent domain, including relocation assistance, modification of highway access, and litigating the amount of just compensation. He represents property owners in urban redevelopment projects and pipeline cases, and he has experience in both state and federal courts. Mr. Duggan also prosecutes real estate tax appeals for banks, developers, automobile dealerships, condominium and homeowners’ associations, shopping centers, and commercial property owners and is a member of the Firm’s Flood Litigation, Development & Mitigation Group. He has been awarded the CRE® designation by the Counselors of Real Estate®, an international group of real estate professionals recognized as leading advisors in complex real property matters with approximately 1,000 members worldwide, of which less than ten percent are practicing attorneys (www.cre.org). Mr. Duggan is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to bankruptcy, eminent domain and tax appeal matters. He earned his M.B.A. degree from Seton Hall University and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.
Matt Krauser, CRE, FRICS
Senior Managing Director at Newmark Valuation & Advisory in MorristownMr. Krauser is actively engaged in a wide range of commercial, industrial and vacant land assignments. He specializes in appraisals for tax appeals, condemnations, litigation and open space/land preservation. Mr. Krauser also provides corporate clients and institutional investors with an array of real estate consulting services for properties located throughout New Jersey and New York. He prepares and reviews appraisals, market studies and feasibility assignments to evaluate acquisition and disposition opportunities as well as for financing, tax appeals, bankruptcy proceedings, condemnation and asset management purposes. In addition, Mr. Krauser reviews large portfolio assignments throughout the U.S. pertaining to office, multifamily, industrial and retail properties. He joined Newmark Valuation & Advisory in 2017, when the firm acquired several affiliate offices of Integra Realty Resources (IRR). At the time of the acquisition, he was serving as a senior managing director in IRR’s Whippany office. Additionally, Mr. Krauser is qualified as an expert witness before the New Jersey Tax Court, New Jersey Superior Court, Federal Bankruptcy Court and various planning boards, commissioner hearings and county tax boards.
Stephen McNally
McNally & Bellino, LLC, in Cherry HillMr. McNally has extensive experience in land-related litigation and transactions. Mr. McNally has been retained by a number of title insurance underwriters to litigate title claim matters on behalf of owners and lenders. He has also been retained by individual and corporate clients to address boundary line disputes. Mr. McNally has been appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey to act as a boundary line commissioner. He has handled all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including but not limited to preparation and negotiation of contracts, assistance with due diligence, negotiation of loan documents, compliance with lender instructions and analysis of insurable and marketable title. Additionally, Mr. McNally focuses on the representation of industry professionals, such as architects and engineers. Mr. McNally is well-versed on the organization of legal entities and provides counsel to clients about the responsibilities of directors and officers. He is also a Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator included on the roster of court-appointed mediators in the State of New Jersey. In July 2021 he joined with Paige M. Bellino, Esquire to form McNally & Bellino, LLC. Mr. McNally has been a speaker on title claim issues for New Jersey Land Title Association as well as having served as a panelist for several seminars concerning complex real estate transactions, title insurance coverage and claims and boundary issues. He has been an adjunct professor at Villanova Business School teaching a course in real estate law since the Spring 2024 semester. Mr. McNally appeared as a panelist at the 2023 and 2024 Survcon events in Atlantic City sponsored by the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors. During the 2024 Survcon event, he spoke on two separate panels; one on preparing and negotiating contracts and the other on surveyors serving as experts in litigation. Mr. McNally and his partner Paige M. Bellino successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court in Green Knight v. Calderon, 252 N.J. 265 (2022) which resulted in an interpretation of the tax sale law favorable to their client. Mr. McNally is a member of the New Jersey Land Title Association, the Pennsylvania Land Title Association, the Cape May County Bar Association, an affiliate member of the Cape May County Association of Realtors and an affiliate member of the NEXUS Board of Realtors.
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North Carolina Trust and Estate Practice for Paralegals
WebinarJune 5, 2025|8:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
NCSB - North Carolina State Bar
6.5 CPE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals in North Carolina. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) has approved this course for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
This webinar has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Paralegal Certification for 6.5 CPE credits, which includes 5.5 general CPE credits and 1.0 ethics CPE credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Samah (Sam) T. Abukhodeir, Esq.
Founder and Managing Partner, The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm in Coral Gables, FLSamah (“Sam”) T. Abukhodeir was born and raised in Lake Wales, Florida. Following high school, Ms. Abukhodeir moved to Tallahassee, Florida, to pursue a B. S degree in Psychology with a minor in Arabic and Child Development at Florida State University. Ms. Abukhodeir obtained her J.D. degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was on the Dean’s List and earned two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Islamic/Sharia Law and Judicial Externship. While in law school, Ms. Abukhodeir worked as a graduate assistant to law professor Cyra Choudhury and was a judicial intern for the Honorable Marisa Tinkler Mendez, Circuit Court Judge in the Criminal Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade, Florida, and the Honorable Maria M. Korvick, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade, Florida.
Rebecca Daddino
Attorney with the Monk Law Firm, PLLC, with offices in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Charlotte, North CarolinaMs. Daddino focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, and guardianships. She developed her passion for assisting the elderly due to her upbringing surrounded by aging family members, including being raised with the help of not only a great-grandmother, but also her maternal grandparents. Ms. Daddino attended Wake Forest University School of Law and is licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on the board of the North Carolina Chapter. She is also a member of the North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section and serves as a council member for the North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law Section. In South Carolina, she is a member of the South Carolina Chapter of NAELA and serves on the South Carolina Bar Elder Law Committee.
Mariah McKinney
Partner with Garlock & McKinney, P.C.In 2024, Ms. McKinney officially launched the Garlock & McKinney, P.C.’s beach office where she spends most of her time. Although she still takes on clients in the mountains, she now offers legal services in her practice areas to the residents of the Greater Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry and surrounding areas. In her more than 20 years of practice, Ms. McKinney has very unique experience as an attorney. She was a probate clerk in both Wake and Buncombe Counties where she audited and approved estate filings, assisted attorneys, and presided over hearings as an “ex officio Judge of Probate” as an extension of the elected Clerk of Court’s authority in those counties. She also served as assistant legal counsel to all the Clerks of Court and their staffs statewide in her practice areas. Ms. McKinney attended Univeristy of North Carolina Wilminton to obtain her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies. She received her law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law and was licensed to practice law in 2004. Ms. McKinney is a member of The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and ANEW, A Network Empowering Women. She is also a trained Christian mediator and conflict coach. She offers those services through PeacePoint Ministry.
Holly Simpson
Owner of Simpson Law FirmMs. Simpson started Simpson Law Firm because she wanted to create a premier estate planning firm that was unique and stood apart from the pack. Her main strategies were to call clients back (attorneys are notoriously bad at this), treat clients with as much kindness as they receive at Chick-fil-A (my pleasure!), and to provide outstanding, smart, efficient legal services so that families can protect their assets and their loved ones. With plenty of elbow grease and some great mentors, Ms. Simpson is accomplishing her goals with the help of the most amazing attorneys and outstanding law firm staff in all of North and South Carolina. Simpson Law Firm continues to grow and strives to be the kindest and largest premiere estate law firm in the Carolinas.
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Federal Fiduciary Income Tax Workshop
WebinarMay 29, 2025|9:00 am - 4:40 pm CDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Accountants
8.0 CPE Hours
Attorneys
6.5 60-minute CLE Hours (AZ, CA, CT, NH, PA, TX, VT)
Attorneys
8.0 50-minute CLE Hours (FL)
IRS - Internal Revenue Service
8.0 CE Credits
CFP Board - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
8.0 CE Hours (Tax Planning)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers accountants 8.0 CPE credit hours (based on 50-minute hours) of intermediate-level group internet-based CPE credits in the area of taxation. Knowledge in federal taxation is beneficial, and no advance preparation is recommended. NASBA Sponsor No. 103015.
HalfMoon Education Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This course offers 8.0 continuing education credit hours for IRS enrolled agents and other tax return preparers under Treasury Department Circular #230 Section 10.6(g).
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a CFP Board-registered continuing education sponsor. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. has granted 8.0 continuing education credit hours to the course.
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
HalfMoon Education is an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider for California attorneys (No. 8370); this webinar is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours to California attorneys.
This course has been approved by Florida Bar for 8.0 general CLE credits. This approval qualifies the webinar for Alaska and Connecticut attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Pennsylvania attorneys (No. 1613); this webinar offers 6.5 CLE hours to Pennsylvania attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Texas attorneys (No. 8306); this webinar offers 6.5 CLE hours to Texas attorneys.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CLE provider for Vermont attorneys.
This webinar may qualify for 6.5 CLE credits for attorneys in New Hampshire and other states where CLE providers and courses are not subject to preapproval.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course, respond to prompts, and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any organizations or licensing boards. This on-demand course is available for purchase by request only, please contact customer service at 715-835-5900.
Speakers
Christian A. Klaas, CPA, MST
Partner at Friedman & Huey Associates LLP in Frankfort, ILMr. Klaas is a partner at Friedman & Huey Associates, LLP. He specializes in fiduciary, estate and individual income taxation and working with large family groups. Mr. Klaas taught as an undergraduate/graduate tax instructor at Purdue University Northwest. He received his B.S. degree with concentrations in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University Northwest and received his M.S. degree in Taxation from DePaul University. He has spoken on various occasions presenting on taxation of decedents, estates and trusts. Mr. Klaas serves as a 1041 subject matter expert for a national tax software development firm, has edited various professional publications and is an active member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council, Illinois CPA Society, and AICPA.
Ryan Wirtz, CPA MST
Principal at Friedman & Huey Associates LLP in Frankfort, ILMr. Wirtz is a principal at Friedman & Huey Associates, LLP. He specializes in fiduciary, charitable and individual income taxation and working with large family groups. Mr. Wirtz received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Purdue University Northwest and received his M.S. degree in Taxation from DePaul University. He also is member of the Illinois CPA Society.
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Texas Trust and Estate Practice for Paralegals
WebinarMay 19, 2025|8:30 am - 4:00 pm CDT6.5 Credit Hours
Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
TBLS - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
6.5 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals in Texas. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) has approved this course for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has approved this webinar for 6.5 CLE credits toward the continuing legal education requirements for certification and recertification for paralegals in the specialty area of Estate Planning and Probate Law.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Grace An
Attorney with Heirloom LegalWith a robust legal career spanning across litigation in various legal areas, probate, estate planning, and in-house counsel roles, Ms. An offers a wealth of experience and practical expertise. She has previously represented numerous clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, personal injury cases, complex probate cases and estate planning matters, and she now focuses her practice in probate and estate planning. Ms. An received her J.D. degree in 2017 from the University of Houston Law Center. She also received her B.S. degree in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Houston in 2011. She is a current member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, and the Asian American Bar Association in Houston. She is admitted to practice before all Texas State Courts.
Andrea Barr
Attorney with Barr Law PLLCMs. Barr founded Barr Law, PLLC, after serving as managing attorney of RMO LLP’s Houston office for almost two years. After seeing how she could run a satellite office of another firm, she decided to venture out on her own and hang her shingle. As a seasoned litigator, her areas of practice include defending and prosecuting causes of action against fiduciaries in probate, trust, guardianship, and power of attorney proceedings. Ms. Barr also handles guardianship, probate, and trust administrations to stay abreast of any statutory changes and court requirements. As a part of this type of litigation, she has experience handling several commercial real estate transactions (including acreage), commercial and dram shop liability litigation, equitable and statutory bill of review proceedings, and appeals. Ms. Barr defends fiduciaries wrongfully accused but she also prosecutes fiduciaries who have abused their positions. Her extensive experience in discovery disputes, either defending privilege and objections to prevent production of certain documents and compelling documents, allows her to advise clients on the pitfalls of discovery. Ms. Barr earned her J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Clifton J. Coufal
Founding member of Clifton Coufal Law FirmMr. Coufal is a Texas licensed attorney and his areas of practice are elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. His goal in practicing law is to make complex legal challenges easier to understand and provide the support and education his clients need to relieve the financial and emotional stress associated with long-term care expenses. Mr. Coufal is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is also a member of the Elder Counsel, a group of attorneys dedicated to the elder law practice. In addition, Mr. Coufal is a full member of the Texas Bar College, an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. He has a J.D. degree and an LL.M. degree from the Duke University School of Law. He is also a graduate of Texas A&M University Mays Business School and Dallas Baptist University. He and his family are actively involved in church ministry in north Texas.
Alisa M. Hoggatt
Founding Attorney of Heirloom LegalMs. Hoggatt concentrates her practice in estate planning and probate law, business planning and tax law. Her practice includes estate planning, providing estate administration and probate services to executors, trustees, heirs and beneficiaries in matters involving probate, estates, and trusts, general business matters, formation and financing of business ventures, entity choice and formation considerations for business entities, asset protection, and tax planning for businesses and their owners. Ms. Hoggatt received her LL.M. degree in Taxation in 2012 and her J.D. degree in 2008, both from the University of Houston Law Center. She received a B.A. degree in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005.
Amanda Pierson
Attorney with Heights Law GroupMs. Pierson’s main areas of practice are estate planning and probate. She realizes that a well-planned estate can mitigate a lot of the burdens families face when they lose someone they love. Ms. Pierson believes her clients deserve a plan that goes beyond the legal documents and ties up both legal and non-legal loose ends in order to give her clients’ families a path forward through their grief. She helps her clients create estate plans that do not just transfer assets. The wills and trusts she creates take a load off the survivors, prevent familial conflict, and protect future generations. Whether clients need a will, a trust, or a vehicle to protect their assets, Ms. Pierson can prepare a customized plan that will help them to achieve their goals. She enjoys counseling her clients on how to use their estate plan to protect their legacy and provide for loved ones in the event of death or incapacity. Ms. Pierson graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law.
Sarah Sibley
Ford + Bergner LLPMs. Sarah E. Sibley joined Ford + Bergner in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Sibley was with the Office of Chief Counsel for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission where she primarily focused on guardianship law. Ms. Sibley has also represented mortgage lenders and servicers in mortgage-related litigation on both the plaintiff and defense side. Ms. Sibley has gained wide ranging experience in the areas of real estate, probate, mortgage litigation, and creditor bankruptcy over the course of her career. Ms. Sibley graduated with a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University in 1999 and received her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 2002. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is licensed in the United States District Courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. Ms. Sibley also has her guardianship certification from the State Bar of Texas.
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Iowa Boundaries and Easements
WebinarMay 16, 2025|8:30 am - 4:30 pm CDT7.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
7.0 PDHs
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors in Iowa for whom this subject matter is professionally relevant.
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing does not pre-approve continuing education courses for engineers or land surveyors.
The Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education has approved this course for 7.0 CLE hours for licensed attorneys.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. This course has been approved by the following organizations for on-demand format:
7.0 CLE – Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education*
*Expires 05/16/2026.
Speakers
Michael Anderson, P.E.
Environmental Engineer Senior, Water Quality Bureau/Water Supply Engineering Section in Des MoinesMr. Anderson has been an engineer in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Water Supply Engineering Section since 1984, and a senior engineer since 1995. He is the lead engineer responsible for water allocation review, policy analysis of water rights, and planning aspects of Iowa water law. He is also IDNR’s aquifer storage and recovery technical expert, from both a technical and a regulatory perspective. He has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, both in Civil Engineering, and both from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He has a Hydrogeology minor, and he is also an assistant professor of Practice in Iowa State University’s Geology Department, teaching Hydrogeology.
Harley Erbe
ERBE LAW FIRM in Des MoinesMr. Erbe is a graduate of the Drake University Law School. He has practiced law in Iowa since 1999 and is a sole practitioner in Des Moines. He exclusively handles civil trial and litigation matters, including boundary disputes. Mr. Erbe is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Litigation Counsel of America.
J. Cole Helfrich
Principal Land Surveyor with Koru Group PLLCMr. Helfrich has been principal land surveyor with Craig R. Knoche & Associates, P.C. and its successor Koru Group PLLC in the Chicago area for the last 30 years. Mr. Helfrich first picked up a plumb bob in 1971 for Webster & Associates. From tape-and-transit to GPS, mortgage surveys to shopping centers, he has his seal on billions of dollars of commercial, residential and institutional developments and transactions in 23 counties in Illinois together with consulting and managing projects in 15 other states. Mr. Helfrich has enjoyed working with countless prominent developers, attorneys and other professionals in the field and the office. His specialties include real estate law, boundaries and boundary law, easements, rights-of-way and other encumbrances and servitudes, statutory and common-law plats, ALTA surveys, topography, building and site layout, construction- and project-management as well as land development consulting. He has presented classes and co-written manuals with the Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education along with classes at the University of Illinois and HalfMoon Education. Mr. Helfrich is a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association.
Brent Hinders
Shareholder with Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., in Des MoinesAs an attorney for government bodies, Mr. Hinders has substantial experience in advising boards on legal matters, interpreting ordinances and statutes, writing policies, reviewing and recommending modifications to ordinances, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and representing municipalities in court, and he has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials. Mr. Hinders has represented clients on cases involving a wide variety of municipal law issues, including: statute and ordinance issues, open records and open meetings issues, contract interpretation issues, zoning issues, takings issues, and writs of certiorari and mandamus. He has represented municipal boards of adjustment, zoning commissions, and drainage districts. Mr. Hinders has been named a “Best Lawyer” in the State of Iowa since 2020 in the areas of employment benefits law, employer and employee labor and employment law, and as and as a litigator in the areas of labor, employment, and municipal law. He is a graduate of Simpson College, Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, and Drake University Law School.
Erin Van Waus
Conservation Easement Director for Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF)As the conservation easement director for Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF), Ms. Van Waus acquires new conservation easements and oversees monitoring and enforcement of 240 conservation easements protecting 28,000 acres across the state. INHF is a statewide conservation organization with a mission to protect and restore Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Celebrating 45 years as a non-profit, INHF has protected over 200,000 acres of Iowa’s prairies, woodlands, wetlands and family farms. Ms. Van Waus has completed 80 new conservation easements during her 15-year tenure at INHF. Her other duties have included invasive species management, prescribed fire and farm management. Prior to INHF, Ms. Van Waus worked at Iowa State University and Iowa Learning Farms focusing on soil conservation and residue management in agricultural systems. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology: Ecology and Systematics and her professional science masters degree in Ecosystem Management, both from University of Northern Iowa.
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Washington State Groundwater Conference
WebinarApril 25, 2025|8:30 am - 3:30 pm PDT6.0 Credit Hours
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Credits
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6.0 CM
Geologists
6.0 Hour Learning Opportunity
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and provides a 6.0-hour learning opportunity to geologists in Washington.
This webinar has been approved by the Washington State Bar Association’s MCLE Board for 6.0 total CLE credits, which includes 3.0 Law & Legal credits and 3.0 Other credits.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
This webinar may offer up to 6.0 PDHs to licensed geologists in some states. HalfMoon Education has not applied for state geologist continuing education approval in states requiring such.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Dave Christensen
Deputy Program Manager, Department of Ecology - Water Resources ProgramDave Christensen is the Washington State Department of Ecology Water Resources Deputy Program Manager. He has been with Ecology for 12 years working on legislative proposals, regulations, and policies on water resource management. Mr. Christensen has worked for state agencies, local government and non-profit organizations, with more than 30 years of professional experience in water resources, public health and environmental management.
Wyatt Golding
Ziontz ChestnutWyatt Golding is an attorney with Ziontz Chestnut in Seattle. The firm serves the wide-ranging legal needs of Indian tribes and other Native American entities and individuals, as well as non-profit conservation and community groups. In addition to defending treaty hunting and fishing rights, the firm’s work involves tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction, taxation, land and water rights, federal government contracting, and natural and cultural resource protection. Mr. Golding specializes in litigation involving the intersection of environmental law and federal Indian law, Washington state water law, and administrative environmental appeals.
Dr. Sasha Richey McLarty, Ph.D.
Washington State UniversityDr. Sasha Richey McLarty is an assistant professor at Washington State University. Her main interest is in identifying and quantifying the interaction between human and physical systems, with a focus on groundwater and large-scale hydrologic systems. Currently, Dr. Richey’s research combines satellite and in situ observations of hydrologic systems into modeling and decision support frameworks over large regional scales, including in the Columbia Plateau Aquifer in the Pacific Northwest (USA) and in Central Asia. She mainly focuses on complex groundwater systems, where interdisciplinary approaches are necessary to understand both natural and anthropogenic drivers of aquifer change. She enjoys working at the interface of research and water resources management and has contributed to multiple “science diplomacy” efforts in the United States and internationally to advance the role of scientific research in decision making. Dr. Richey earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering – Hydrology and Water Resources Specialty from the University of California, Irvine.
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