This event offers a professional platform to connect, learn, and grow within the industry. This event offers valuable insights and professional development opportunities. Come join us at the AFBA 7th Annual Conference for learning, networking, and fun! Welcome to theAFBA 7th Annual Conference! Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, cocktails and more. This in-person event will be held atKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a fantastic venue for our gathering, with a welcome cocktail reception at Castell Rooftop Lounge on Sunday evening. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow professionals in the industry and gain valuable knowledge. Mark your calendars and get ready for learning and collaboration at the AFBA 7th Annual Conference!
PANELS ON:
EARN CLE CREDITS!! Professional Practice: 4 hours (300 minutes).
We are still finalizing panelists, but here is the current agenda:
WELCOME RECEPTION, Sunday evening June 8(all registrants welcome)-Come join us for an evening of cocktails, apps & networking! 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Casttell Rooftop Lounge, AC Hotel Times Square, 260 W.40th Street, NYC.
DAY ONE – Monday June 9 (Lawyers only; CLE credits available)
Cocktail Reception on the Terrace at Katten. 5:30-7:30pm. Open to all registrants.
DAY TWO – Tuesday June 10 (all registrants welcome)
3:45 PM: Conference Concludes
ANNOUNCING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The AFBA is fortunate to announce Mark Edelson, attorney and member of the Maryland House of Representatives, as this year’s Keynote Speaker. Join us over lunch for a fireside chat with this distinguished attorney.
Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Mark’s family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1999. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy and criminal justice from Georgia State University in 2007. In 2010, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar that same year. He was later admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 2011 and the Florida Bar in 2012.
Professionally, Edelson began his legal career at Goldman & Goldman, P.A., where he eventually led the firm’s litigation division. Since 2017, he has been a partner at the law firm of Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin, White, focusing on business and commercial litigation, including financial, real estate, and fiduciary disputes. He has for many years represented small-business financing clients, advocting for them in multiple states. Additionally, Edelson serves as an adjunct professor at Goucher College, teaching a course in Law and Society.
Mark has been actively involved in the Baltimore community. He served as president of the Canton Community Association from 2018 to 2023 and as vice-chair of the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee. He has also served on the boards of directors for The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and the Baltimore Jewish Council.
In 2022, Mark successfully ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 46 and is currently a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He is also a member of the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus and the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.
