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November 15, 2024 26 mins

Join us for a special episode where we dive into the highlights of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s upcoming Estate Law Institute (December 4-5) and Real Estate Institute (December 6). Our guests, Patti Spencer and Erik Hume, are key organizers for these events and bring insider insights on this year’s must-attend courses for legal practitioners of all levels.

Patti Spencer, who helped plan the Estate Law Institute, shares an overview of courses ranging from the latest developments in estate law to foundational refreshers and advanced topics for seasoned attorneys. Erik Hume, who contributed to planning the Real Estate Institute, gives us a sneak peek into sessions covering essential updates, practical refreshers, and in-depth analyses of real estate law.

In addition to the educational offerings, Patti and Erik discuss the social aspects of the Institutes, including opportunities to network with fellow practitioners and connect with colleagues from across the state.

Whether you’re a new lawyer looking to build your knowledge or a seasoned attorney aiming to stay current, this episode will give you a preview of what’s in store at this year’s Institutes.

Tune in to get a head start on planning your schedule and find out why these events are some of the most anticipated gatherings in Pennsylvania’s legal community.

Patti Spencer: https://www.spencerlawfirm.com/our-firm/patti-s-spencer-esq/

Erik Hume: https://www.saxtonstump.com/our-people/erik-hume/ 

Estate Law Institute (Day 1): https://www.pbi.org/product/estate-law-institute-2024-day-one-philadelphia/

Estate Law Institute (Day 2):

https://www.pbi.org/product/estate-law-institute-2024-day-two-philadelphia-2/

Real Estate Institute:

https://www.pbi.org/product/real-estate-institute-2024-philadelphia-2/

~~~ Jennifer Galloway - Jenn attended Elizabethtown College, double majored in Criminal Justice and Political Science, always planning to attend law school. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duquesne University School of Law, in Pittsburgh, and moved back to York County, where she currently resides and works. After just over a decade in private practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration and Orphans’ Court litigation, Jenn recently joined Counsel Trust Company as their Chief Fiduciary Officer. In this new role, she oversees the trust operations and administrations department back office and team of financial advisors, and was happy to trade the billable hour for a bit more structure.

Jay Hagerman - Jay earned a degree in American history at Gettysburg College. During that time, he worked in the White House Office of Correspondence in Washington, D.C. He attended Duquesne University School of Law, focusing his time learning about laws relating to wealth creation and preservation. He founded the elder law firm Abernethy & Hagerman, where he currently works. Jay resides in Hampton Township with his wife and family, which allows him to serve clients throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Fred Long - Fred Long is a partner at Long Brightbill, a law firm based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His practice is focused on estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and real estate transactions. Fred holds an Estate Planning Certificate from

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