CONFERENCE SPEAKERS - BIOS AND MATERIALS
(sessions and times subject to change)

THE CLOSING CREW: Escrow, Title & Real Estate Working Together

A successful closing takes more than one professional—it takes a coordinated team. This panel brings together an Escrow Officer, Title Representative, and Real Estate Agent to discuss how each role contributes to the transaction, where communication can break down, and how we can work together more effectively. From opening escrow to navigating title issues and managing client expectations, our panelists will share practical perspectives on how collaboration can help keep the transaction on course.

Nancy Silberberg – Fidelity National Financial Escrow holdings, LLC BIO

Kevin Sayles - Lawyers Title Company BIO

Paige Fingerhut Charnick – Real Estate Agent/Broker BIO

MATERIALS

Friday, October 1, 2026
10:15 am - 11:30 am SESSION 2 (1.25 PD credits)

Current Tax Matters

Description

Michael Haas, CPA
Michael A. Haas & Associates LLC
BIO

Friday, October 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (.5 PD credits)

Notes on the Economy

John Dzida, Sr. Vice President
United Business Bank
BIO

Friday, October 1, 2026
1:45-3:00 pm SESSION 3 (1.5 PD credits)

Legislative Update

Mike Belote, Immediate Past President

Cliff Costa, Vice President
California Advocates
MATERIALS

Friday, October 1, 2026
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm SESSION 4 (1.25 PD credits)

Marketing Your Escrow Business With AI: It's Not All Smooth Sailing

Tim Park
AI Labs Real Estate Company
BIO

Saturday, October 2, 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am SESSION 5 (1.5 PD credits)

Saturday, October 2, 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am BOOTCAMP (1.5 PD credits)

Time Management: AI and Its Effect on Processing Escrows, Management of the Escrow Desk and Branch Office
Jennifer Felton, Esq.
BIO
MATERIALS

The RPA - What Escrow Needs to Know
Understanding escrow instructions found in the RPA and what to look for and look out for.
Janeane Arildsen
BIO

Saturday, October 2, 2026
10:15 am - 11:45 am SESSION 6 (1.25 PD credits)

Saturday, October 2, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am BOOTCAMP (1.0 PD credit)

Rowing in Sync: How Notary Protocols

Strengthen Your Escrow Human Firewall

Conner Brown
BIO

Behind the Prelim: What Title Is Really Doing

From Search to Closing, and Everything That Can Go Wrong in Between

A behind the scene look at what Title is doing and requiring throughout the transaction.
Janeane Arildsen

MATERIALS: Contract Review
MATERIALS: CAR Form Grid

Saturday, October 2, 2026

11:15 am - 11:45 am BOOTCAMP (.5 PD credit)

Ray Atencio
BIO
MATERIALS: Alta Homeowners Policy

Saturday, October 2, 2026

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm SESSION 7 (1.5 PD credits)

Saturday, October 2, 2026

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm BOOTCAMP (.5 PD credit)

Attorney Discussion Panel: Escrow Practices - Miscellaneous Topics
Ben Griffin, Esq. BIO
Matt Davies, Esq. BIO
MATERIALS - 7 Risks
MATERIALS - Client Alert

Avoiding Claims and Losses Part 2
Shari Schneider
BIO

Saturday, October 2, 2026

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm BOOTCAMP (1.0 PD credit)

Escrow Etiquette and Accuracy - Priceless
Proper communication skills on phone and written. Why accuracy in everything you do is vital.
Teresa Schiaretti
BIO
MATERIALS

Saturday, October 2, 2026

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm SESSION 8 (1.5 PD credits)