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Celeste Walsh Announced As New Committee Coordinator and LRIS Administrator

We are excited to announce that BAEC staff member, Celeste Walsh, has been promoted to Committee Coordinator and Lawyer Referral & Information Service Administrator! Congratulations, Celeste! As Committee Coordinator, Celeste is responsible for working closely with the Committee Chairs to facilitate meetings, communicate with committee members, and provide any other support our committees need. As …

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Bar Association of Erie County and Child & Family Services establish groundbreaking community collaboration to promote professional wellbeing

With the wellbeing and vitality of members a top priority, the Bar Association of Erie County and Child & Family Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have entered a groundbreaking partnership, a Member Assistance Program (MAP) to support attorneys and their families. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the traditional professional workplace undergoes transformational change, the …

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Bar Association of Erie County and Child & Family Services establish groundbreaking community collaboration to promote professional wellbeing

With the wellbeing and vitality of members a top priority, the Bar Association of Erie County and Child & Family Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have entered a groundbreaking partnership, a Member Assistance Program (MAP) to support attorneys and their families. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the traditional professional workplace undergoes transformational change, the …

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Notice: Proposed Federal Court Local Rules Amendments

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is amending its Local Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. The Court invites comments on the proposed amendments, which are available on the Court’s website at www.nywd.uscourts.gov or upon request from the Clerk’s offices in both Buffalo and Rochester. All comments must be …

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BAEC Members Recognized in Buffalo Business First’s “40 Under 40”

On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Buffalo Business First honored their 2021 class of “40 Under 40”. Four members of the Bar Association are included in this year’s class. Congratulations to our members who received this distinction! They are all doing incredible work in the WNY community and deserve to be commended. Craig Bucki Partner, Phillips …

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Preliminary Notification of Intent to Request Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing Program in Erie County Supreme Court

From HON. KEVIN M. CARTER, Administrative Judge, and HON. MICHAEL P. KEARNS, Erie County Clerk  Based on the successful mandatory e-filing program in Erie County Supreme Court, please be advised that we are specifically requesting expansion of the current mandatory program to include in rem tax foreclosures and RPTL 730 proceedings. Upon the authorization of the …

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Bar Association of Erie County Issues Ratings for Additional Judicial Candidates

The Bar Association of Erie County has completed additional 2021 ratings of judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court and Buffalo City Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The additional ratings are as follows: New York State Supreme Court Raymond W. Walter – Qualified Buffalo City …

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NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts to Host A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage on September 28

The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Latino Judge Association and The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade Association of WNY wishes to invite you all to attend Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope on September 28, 2021 at …

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NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts Announces the 2021 Lamplighter Awardees

The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee wish to invite you all to join the virtual biennial Women in the Law Lamplighter Award Program on September 23, 2021 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM. This years honorees are the Hon. Sharon M. LoVallo, Hon. Barbara Johnson-Lee, Laurie …

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NYS Courts Issue Mask Mandate for Attorneys and Members of the Public Who Enter the Courthouse

Effective August 13, 2021, per the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, to ensure that judges and court employees, as well all courthouse visitors, are safe and protected in our courthouses to the maximum extent possible, we are once again requiring that all individuals wear a mask in all public …

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