
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

CPLR Update
Presented by Hon. Mark C. Dillon
Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE covers recent constitutional and statutory amendments relating to the CPLR. It covers numerous areas of law including statutes of limitations and tolls, the revival of sex abuse cla … READ MORE

Assisting Border Migrants Seeking Asylum
Presented by Gerald Karikari, Esq., Carmelia Taylor, Esq.
Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE program provides practitioners unfamiliar with Asylum law the basic nuts to bolts understanding of representing foreign nationals seeking Asylum, Withholding of Removal, or relief p … READ MORE

Title IX in 2024: From Pregnancy to Transgender Student Athletes
Presented by Helen Drew, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Helen “Nellie” Drew, University of Buffalo School of Law, Director, UB Center for the Advancement of Sport, Professor of Practice in Sports Law, presents an overview of 51 years of Title … READ MORE

Tax Tips for Family and Matrimonial Practitioners
Presented by Mark S. Gottlieb, CPA, Christina Jonathan, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Skills
Among the many questions and dilemmas that arise during divorce, perhaps the ones attorneys find most challenging to deal with revolve around tax issues. This CLE Webinar will assist attorne … READ MORE

Dreams Deferred Amongst Racial Covenants
Presented by Rudolph Carmenaty, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin in the Sun finds its origin in a landmark US Supreme Court case Hansberry v Lee. The story depicted on stage was derived from a lawsuit by the a … READ MORE

Demystifying Depositions: Tips and Trick for a More Effective Deposition
Presented by Seth I. Fields, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Skills
Attorney Seth I. Fields, a seasoned litigator talks about depositions and how to both take and defend a deposition more effectively. He also discusses the importance of proper instructions … READ MORE

Matrimonial Practice 101
Presented by Ravi Cattry, Esq., Hon. Maureen McHugh Heitner, Christina Marino, Esq., Hon. Margaret Parisi McGowan
Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
A roundtable discussion with judges and practitioners regarding the basics of matrimonial law and best practices for obtaining a divorce in Queens County. The program discusses all issues th … READ MORE

More Than Just Notorious – The Remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Presented by Rudolph Carmenaty, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Honoring the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Discussing the four phases of Ruth from RGB, the woman to RGB, the judge and cultural icon. … READ MORE

Age Bias in the Legal Field
Presented by Anne-Louise DePalo, Esq., Soukaina Sourouri, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
The program provide insight as to how age bias has effected them as newly practicing attorneys, how it continues to effect attorneys with several years of practice, and how to avoid it in yo … READ MORE

Avoiding Financial Fraud and Scams at Your Law Firm
Presented by Nicholas Beardi, Christopher Brescia, Esq., Amy B. Goldsmith, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
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

Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married Couple
Presented by Sharon L. Klein, Esq.
Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether advising the (un)happily married clients before, during or after the (un)happy marriage, attorneys should be aware of important tools, techniques and other considerations in order to … READ MORE

Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Court Practice
Presented by Melissa Desvarieux, Esq., Carmelia Taylor, Esq.
Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
This program will give lawyers new to immigration removal defense and seasoned practitioner seeking to learn additional insight in strategies for cases brought before the immigration Court. … READ MORE