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#2404 Criminal Motions in the Post Reform World

#2404 Criminal Motions in the Post Reform World

Presented on June 16, 2021 (expires 6/16/26)

2.0 CLE credits total: 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program will provide an overview of pretrial motions in criminal cases, highlighting the differences between pre- and post-discovery reform motion practice, with forms and examples.

Moderators:
James Q. Auricchio, Esq., Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee
Brittanylee Penberthy, Esq., VanDette Penberthy LLP, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee

Speaker: Donald M. Thompson, Esq., Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP

This program was presented by the BAEC Criminal Law Committee.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $60 members (Promo Code: member2025), $120 Non-members

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#2405 What Lawyers Need to Know About the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

#2405 What Lawyers Need to Know About the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

Presented on June 24, 2021 (expires 6/24/26)

4.0 CLE credits total: 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism, 2.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Agenda:

  • History and Overview of Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)
    •  History
    • Office of Cannabis Management
    • Medical Cannabis
    • Adult Use Cannabis
  • Municipal Options
    • Opt Out
    • Special Permit
    • Social Responsibility Rationale of Law
    • Equity programs for minority communities
  • Business Opportunities and Contract Considerations                                         
  • Insurance and Liability Issues
  • Criminal Law
    • Probable Cause
    • Expungement
  • Employment Law
  • Ethical Issues

Speakers:
Colin M. Knoer, Esq., The Knoer Group
Alexis M. Florczak, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine
Amber E. Storr, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine
Ryan P. Maxwell, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine
James Auricchio, Esq., Auricchio Law Offices
Katherine L. Wood, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine
Robert E. Knoer, Esq., The Knoer Group

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $100 members (Promo Code: member2025), $200 Non-members

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#2424 U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview - 2021 Edition

#2424 U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview – 2021 Edition

Presented on November 19, 2021 (expires 11/19/26)

4.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This seminar will provide you with a review of key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court’s last term in civil cases, criminal cases, and constitutional matters, as well as a preview of upcoming cases for the Court’s current term.

Keynote Presentation: Current State of Reproductive Rights and the U.S. Supreme Court Mississippi & Texas Abortion Cases
Elizabeth Harned, Esq., Vice President, Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Panel 1:  Key Criminal Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Sophie Feal, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Regional Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC), Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Daniel M. Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea LLP
Erin McCampbell Paris, Esq., Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
Erin Tresmond, Esq., Managing Attorney, Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit at The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.

Panel 2:  Key Civil Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Craig R. Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
Ryan L. Gellman, Esq., Colucci & Gallaher PC
Mollie C. McGorry, Esq., Connors LLP
Jeffrey C. Stravino, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $100 Members (promo code: member2025), $200 Non-Members

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#2442 Statutory Changes and Rollbacks 2022

#2442 Statutory Changes and Rollbacks 2022

Presented on June 29, 2022 (expires 6/29/27)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Presented by the Criminal Law Committee, this program covers the new bail, discovery, and mental hygiene rollbacks passed within the April 2022 New York State Governor’s Budget, in addition to the changes made to the penal law and family court act. This program is designed to provide the information necessary to allow an attorney to handle criminal and family court arraignments with confidence.

Speakers:
Amber R. Poulos, Esq., Erie County Assigned Counsel Program, Deputy of Forensics Bureau, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee
Nora B. Robshaw, Esq., Law Office of Nora Robshaw, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 non-members

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#2456 An Overview of Veterans Treatment Court

#2456 An Overview of Veterans Treatment Court

Presented on March 3, 2023 (expires 3/3/28)

2.0 credit: 1.5 Skills, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Join the Criminal Law Committee for An Overview of Veterans Court. Attendees will benefit from presentations from the Court and treatment staff, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, and local criminal practitioners. The CLE will cover an introduction to this specialty treatment court, screening and transfer procedures, plea and sentencing, sanctions and more.

Moderators: Amber Poulos, Esq., & Nora Robshaw, Esq., Co-Chairs, Criminal Law Committee

Speakers:

  • Lauren Bruno
  • Amanda Ciccarella
  • Stephen Earnhart, Esq.
  • Kevin Harris, Esq.
  • Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee
  • Katie Krespan
  • Anthony Kuhn, Esq.
  • Pamela Lamancuso
  • Dan Mitchell
  • Judge Robert Russell

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $60 members (Promo Code: member2025), $120 Non-members

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#2496 US Supreme Court Review & Preview 2024

#2496 US Supreme Court Review & Preview 2024

Presented on November 20, 2024 (expires 11/20/29)

2.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This essential annual seminar will provide you with a review of key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court’s last term in civil cases, criminal cases, and constitutional matters, as well as a preview of upcoming cases for the Court’s current term.

Civil Panel

  • Moderator: Daniel Brady, Esq., Chair, Federal Practice Committee
  • Craig Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
  • Jillian E. Nowak, Esq., & Michael Petrik, Esq., Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York
  • Jeffrey Stravino, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP

Criminal Panel

  • Moderators: Robert Brucato, Esq., & Erin Tresmond, Esq., Co-Chairs, Appellate Practice Committee
  • Michael S. Deal, Esq., Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
  • Daniel M. Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea LLP
  • Timothy P. Murphy, Esq., Federal Public Defender’s Office

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $65 members (Promo Code: member2025), $130 Non-members

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#2500 Ethical Considerations in Criminal Defense

#2500 Ethical Considerations in Criminal Defense

Presented on December 13, 2024 (expires 12/13/29)

2.0 CLE credits: Ethics and Professionalism
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Representation of criminal defendants isn’t all wine and roses.  Beyond the countless legal and strategic hurdles we face, there are numerous ethical challenges unique to criminal defense work which arise on a regular basis.  This presentation will seek to assist criminal defense practitioners with identifying those challenges and addressing them while still effectively representing their clients, and will hopefully help them avoid receipt of the “dreaded letter” from the Attorney Grievance Committee.

Speakers:

  • Daniel Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea, LLP
  • Elizabeth Midgley, Esq., Hurwitz Fine P.C.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $60 members (Promo Code: member2025), $120 Non-members

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#2513 §1192(4) - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Does Anyone Even Know What the Law is Anymore?

#2513 §1192(4) – Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Does Anyone Even Know What the Law is Anymore?

 

Presented on November 13, 2025 (expires 11/13/30)

 

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for Newly Admitted and Experienced Attorneys

 

Join resident Western New York D.U.I./D.W.I. lecturer James Maloney, D.W.I. Mentor-at-Large  for the Assigned Counsel Program and Of Counsel at Tiveron Law, for a virtual lunch and learn CLE on New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192(4), which makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while ability is impaired by drugs (DWAI-Drugs).

This session will cover what defense counsel needs to know about the anatomy of these cases, from stop and approach of the vehicle, current law regarding probable cause and reasonable doubt, and proving PHL 3306. 

 

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

 

OnDemand: $40 members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-members

 

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#2515 Identifying Risk and Lethality Factors in Domestic Violence Cases

#2515 Identifying Risk and Lethality Factors in Domestic Violence Cases

 

Presented on December 10, 2025 (expires 12/10/30)

 

1.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for Newly Admitted and Experienced Attorneys

 

Hon. Sheila Schwanekamp, Court Attorney Referee, 8th JD IDV Courts (Ret.) will walk participants through the N.Y.S. Civil Attorney Guide to Risk and Lethality Factors in Domestic Violence Cases and discussion of the impact of domestic violence on adults and children.

 

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

 

OnDemand: $30 members (Promo Code: member2025), $60 Non-members

 

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#2520 Drug Court & Judicial Diversion Policy & Procedure

#2520 Drug Court & Judicial Diversion Policy & Procedure

Presented on March 12, 2026 (expires 3/12/31)

 

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for Newly Admitted and Experienced Attorneys

 

Hear directly from the local judiciary and treatment court staff on the essentials you need to know for your clients as they navigate Western New York’s Treatment Courts.

Speakers:

  • Hon. Ann Nichols, Amherst Town Court
  • Hon. Kenneth Szyszkowski, Lackawanna City Court
  • Pamela LaMancuso, Project Director, 8th Judicial District Problem Solving Courts
  • Eileen Logsdon, MSEd, CASAC, Amherst Therapeutic Courts Director
  • Abbey DiRusso, Resource Coordinator, Lackawanna City Treatment Court

 

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

 

OnDemand: $40 members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-members

 

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