Diversity, Contemporary Practice and Your Mental Health
Presented by Mark Anderson, Esq., Ravi Cattry, Esq., Tiffany C. Malcolm, Esq., Madison Porzio, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management and 1.0 / Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Watch this program for a compelling discussion on diversity and bias in the practice of law. Learn how lessons in diversity can help preserve our mental health and influence the atmosphere f … READ MORE
Employment Law – The Basics
Presented by Elizabeth Hunter, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A basic primer on employment law in New York. This program will discuss the basics of at-will employment; employee versus independent contractor status; noncompetition and restrictive covena … READ MORE
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: A Family Court Overview
Presented by Hon. Janet McFarland, Soukaina Sourouri, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status proceedings in Family Court, including Special Findings Orders, evidence, and the best interest of the child. … READ MORE
The Basics of Statutory Hearings and Notices of Claim
Presented by Teresa R. Nuccio, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
In this one hour CLE program, the speaker will explain a general overview of Statutory Hearings and Notices of Claim against the City of New York. Further, she will discuss different state/c … READ MORE
Crafting an Effective Appeal
Presented by Catherine Murphy, Esq.
Hours – 1.5 / Skills
This CLE will show you the skills that enable attorneys to present compelling appeals and achieve the best outcomes for their clients. It will describe effective techniques for analyzing you … READ MORE
Ethics in eDiscovery
Presented by Tara S. Emory, Esq,
Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
The complexities created by technology in litigation, particularly in the context of eDiscovery, raise the question about the measures a lawyer should take to satisfy the duty of competence … READ MORE
CPSA: Parents in Surrogacy
Presented by Melissa Brisman, Esq., Yifat Shaltiel, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Legislation concerning surrogacy, with the support of WBASNY, was finally passed in New York, making gestational surrogacy legal as of February 15, 2021. This program provides an overview of … READ MORE
All About Ethics Jeopardy
Presented by Natoya McGhie, Esq., Lesley E. Niebel, Esq
Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
An interactive program on a discussion of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Categories will focus on ethical issues, then provide the corresponding “questions.” Topics will include … READ MORE
Title IX Turns 50 – History, Hurdles & Hot Topics
Presented by Edwina Frances Martin, Esq., Alexandra M. Santo, Esq., Elizabeth M. Walker, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
June 23, 2022 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking Federal Civil Rights Law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the context of education. Originall … READ MORE
Women in the Highest Courts: History in the Making
Presented by Hon. Jenny Rivera, Bella S. Satra, Esq., Hon. Shirley Troutman
Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court nomination, this program will focus on women in the highest courts and how they obtained their seats. We will have a jurist from the NYS Court of Ap … READ MORE
Planning for the Next Chapter in Your Career
Presented by Claire P. Gutekunst, Esq., Laurel R. Kretzing, Esq., Amrita Mahabaleswara, Esq., Morgan F. Mouchette, Esq., Yifat Shaltiel, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A career in law should be meaningful. It should give the attorney a sense of fulfillment. … READ MORE
Litigating Interstate Custody Cases, a Primer on the UCCJEA
Presented by Donna Genovese, Esq., Karen L. Johansen, Esq., Shari B. Rackman, Esq.
Hours – 0.5 / Skills 0.5 Practice Management
This program will provide an overview of New York law as it relates to initial custody and modification of custody proceedings where interstate custody issues arise. The presenters will disc … READ MORE
Title IX Sexual Harassment on College and University Campuses
Presented by Susan Carroll, Esq., Julie Gaughran, Esq., Thomas McDonald, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Panelists will provide will provide a brief history of the shifting Title IX Regulations as they relate to sexual harassment on college and university campuses. Each panelist will provide th … READ MORE
Premises Liability: A View from Both Sides of the Bench: A Panel Discussion
Presented by Mary Kavanagh, Esq., Eve K, Newman, Esq,, Hon. Ralph J, Porzio, Joseph Romagnolo, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics in homeowner premise liability claims, such as injuries resulting from slip and falls, trip and falls, and dog bites. … READ MORE
The Art of Resilience in Solo and Small Firm Practice
Presented by Mark W. Bennett, Esq., Carol Malz, Esq., Angelicque M. Moreno, Esq., Laura Wong-Pan, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Practice Mangement
Essential tips and pearls of wisdom for small and solo firms: adjusting to new practice areas, planning for a rainy day, working from home considerations and ethical issues. Learn strategies … READ MORE
Ethics Update 2022: Escrow Revisited
Presented by Lisa M. Bluestein, Esq., Veronica Guerrero, Esq., Norma Lopez, Esq.
Hours – 2.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
This program is presented by a panel of experienced practitioners who work in the field of ethic and professional responsibility, including attorneys who work for the Character and Fitness C … READ MORE
Trauma and Testimony: Witness Credibility in Domestic Violence Cases
Presented by Karla S. George, Esq., Hon. Richard Rivera, Hon. Llinet Rosado
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will discuss the way preconceived notions of how a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence should behave and how they appear in court can impede jurists and jurors from making an … READ MORE
Assigned Counsel and the NYS Indigent Legal Representation Crisis
Presented by Michael J. Dell, Esq., Sarah A. Tirgary, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Assigned Counsel and Attorney for Children Panels throughout New York State, from Brooklyn to Rochester, Erie to Washington County, have not seen a raise in their rate of pay since 2004, for … READ MORE
Clues About the Blue: The Mental Health of Children in Custody Battles
Presented by Ravi Cattry, Esq., Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D, Joshua R. Katz, Esq., Madison Porzio, Esq.
Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This program will address the Court’s role in the mental health of children in custody battles. … READ MORE
Effective and Ethical Marketing Strategies for Women Lawyers
Presented by Jacqueline Harounian, Esq., Edith Reinhardt, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
Marketing is essential to your legal career whether you are looking to bring in more clients, advance within your firm, or position yourself for new opportunities. The key to successful mark … READ MORE
The United States Military Justice System & National Security Law
Presented by Major Julie Borchers, Major Courtney Cohen, Captain Brianna K Kolota, Captain Carol Rim, Colonel Tyesha L. Smith
Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This panel will provide a comprehensive presentation of The U.S. Military Justice System, including an overview of: (1) the Uniform Code of Military Justice and its underlying principals; (2 … READ MORE
Understanding the Asset Value of Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
Presented by Elizabeth Barnhard, Esq., Rebecca M. Stadler, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether you are advising clients on starting or valuing a business, determining marital assets and family support, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counselin … READ MORE
From Roe to Dobbs: Where Do We Go From Here
Presented by Bill Baird, Lucinda M. Finley, Esq., Sheryl B. Galler, Esq., Susan L. Harper, Esq.
Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
A discussion with a lifelong crusader for reproductive rights, a law professor with extensive work on reproductive rights and justice, and an attorney on the front lines on the historical co … READ MORE
Marijuana in the Workplace
Presented by Hanan B. Kolko, Esq., Taylor C. Ventre, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
The passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and related guidance from the New York State Department of Labor has complicated how employers address employee use of marijua … READ MORE
Be Cyber Aware. Be Cyber Secure
Presented by Judith Bachman, Esq., Gordon B. Coyle, Amy B. Goldsmith, Esq.
Hours – 0.5 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General, 0.5 – Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – Ethics
Join attorneys Amy B. Goldsmith and Judith Bachman and insurance broker Gordon Coyle as they explore the intricacies of cyber security laws and regulations and cyber insurance. Learn about t … READ MORE
Introduction to Privacy Law
Presented by Laila Varcie, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General
This program will discuss the topic of privacy law, the types of information, and the future of enforcement. … READ MORE
Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Infringement Lawsuits Under CGL
Presented by David Gauntlett, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Learn about recurring issues in insurance coverage for intellectual property infringement lawsuits and strategic approaches to finding coverage. … READ MORE
Engel is Dead: Overview and Discussion of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
Presented by Mark Anderson, Esq., Daniel S. Gordon, Esq., Hon. Cassandra Johnson, Erick Vallehy, Esq.
Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This program will provide an overview and discussion of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act … READ MORE
Women in the Courts – Charging Forward
Presented by Kim Berg, Esq., Mae A. D'Agostino, Esq., Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, Hon. Anne Nardacci, Hon. E. Jeanette Ogden
Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
The panel will include a facilitated discussion on the presence and impact of women in the courts, updates the speakers have to offer, as well as ideas for how WBASNY members can take action … READ MORE
The Changing Landscape and Contemporary Issues in Title IX
Presented by Thomas McDonald, Esq.
Hours – 0.5 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
On June 21st, 2023, WBASNY’s Title IX & Education Committee will present a webinar CLE entitled The Changing Landscape and Contemporary Issues in Title IX. The CLE features Thomas McDo … READ MORE
NFT’s – The New Asset You Need to Understand Your Practice
Presented by Jesse Bader, Esq., Kerry Brownlee, Esq., Sam Kilb, Esq.
Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
Attorneys advising businesses, determining marital assets, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counseling on investments need to understand NFTs. This program w … READ MORE