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4 NETWORKING EVENTS AND MEETING HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 ESSENTIAL LAWYERING SKILLS: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE AND USE TECHNOLOGY 2 – 5:30 PM While this program is free, pre-registration is required More details on this program can be found online at www.ambar.org/rptesymposia Real property lawyers handle real estate, which is often the largest, most complex and, with respect to one's home, the most tangible, sentimental, and emotional asset most clients will own. Trust and estate lawyers play an essential role in preserving and passing down everything that clients work so hard for and deal with the issues of family relations, money, death, and taxes. In this two part program, attendees will learn how to deliver exceptional legal service and how to effectively use technology to provide an advantage, in addition tolearning how to articulate to yourselves, your peers, and your clients the value you add. WELCOME RECEPTION 5:30 – 6:30 PM Welcome to The Sunshine State! All attendees are invited to attend this complimentary reception to help kick off the 30th Annual Spring Symposia. THURSDAY, MAY 10 HOSPITALITY AREA 7 AM – 5 PM Continental breakfast in the morning and refreshments during scheduled breaks will be available for all meeting registrants. Be sure to stop by our sponsor's booths which will be open all day. GROUP AND COMMITTEE BOX LUNCH 12 – 1:30 PM Cost: $30 Attendees are encouraged to grab a box lunch and participate in RPTE group and committee discussions. This is an excellent opportunity to gather with a smaller group of attendees with common practice interests. All interested attendees are welcome to join in these topic-based discussions. RECEPTION WITH THE SPONSORS 5 – 6 PM Join us for complimentary cocktails as we thank our 2018 Symposia sponsors for their generous support. For a complete list of our sponsors, see the last page of this brochure. SYMPOSIA RECEPTION LAWNS OF THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT 7 – 10 PM Cost: $50/attendee; $100/guest Attendees and their guests are invited to attend this annual reception on the lovely lawns of the Four Seasons Resort. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Sponsored by: Thomson Reuters FRIDAY, MAY 11 HOSPITALITY AREA 7 AM – 3:45 PM Continental breakfast in the morning and refreshments during scheduled breaks will be available for all meeting registrants. Sponsors booths will be open all day for registrants to stop by and visit. TRUST & ESTATE DIVISION LUNCHEON PANEL OF LUMINARIES 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: LUNCH 12:15 – 1:15 PM: CLE PRESENTATION Cost: $50 This panel will address significant developments for estate planning in 2018, including: the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and its impact for estate planning and administration, including any guidance from the IRS and Treasury since the enactment of the 2017 Act; divorce planning after the 2017 Act; state and federal fiduciary income tax trends to watch; and other hot topics and important trends for trusts and estates practitioners. Lunch will be served prior to CLE presentation. Speakers: Carlyn McCaffrey, McDermott Will & Emery, New York, NY; Richard W. (Dick) Nenno, Wilmington Trust Company, Wilmington, DE; and Martin M. Shenman, Martin M. Shenkman, P.C., Fort Lee, NJ Sponsored by: Bessemer Trust Company REAL PROPERTY DIVISION LUNCHEON BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Cost: $50 Strategic Property Partners is the owner and developer of approximately 50 acres of industrial land adjacent to the port in downtown Tampa, which it intends to develop as a new urban mixed-use waterfront neighborhood known as Water Street Tampa. Once all phases of development are completed, there will be up to 9,000,000 square feet of new commercial, residential, educational, entertainment, cultural, and retail space, with a total investment exceeding $3 billion. This presentation by two experienced real estate/local government lawyers will focus on the opportunities and challenges to re-imagine the concept of a neighborhood in the 21st century. Lunch will be served; please note this program is not for CLE credit. Speakers: Julia Mandell, Tampa, FL and Angela Rauber, Strategic Property Partners, Tampa, FL Sponsored by: Appraisal Institute and Old Republic Title