BAEC Speakers Bureau
The Bar Association of Erie County’s Speakers Bureau is a program designed to provide low or no-cost legal education to the public. Many of our members are available to speak at schools, associations, clubs, events, and non-profits, sharing their knowledge and expertise in a particular legal area. These are highly experienced attorneys, having skill in a wide range of practice areas. These speaking engagements are almost always with no charge as well.
Here are a few examples of our areas of expertise:
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Civil Rights
- Consumer Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Disability law
- Domestic Violence
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Issues
- Jury Duty
- Juvenile Rights
- Landlord-Tenant Matters
- Law as a Career
- Matrimonial and Family Law
- Media and the Law
- Personal Injury Liability
- Retirement Planning
- Senior Citizens and the Law
- Social Security
- Tax Issues
- The U.S. Constitution
- Wills and Estates
- Workers’ Compensation
Requesting a Speaker
To obtain a speaker, please select one of the following options:
- Call our office at 716.852.8687
- Complete and email (or mail) the standard Speakers Bureau Request Form. Click below to download. Email completed forms to cwalsh@eriebar.org.
Six weeks advance notice will ensure our ability to provide you with an attorney who excels in your area of interest. Written requests should include: the name, address and telephone number of your organization; the name and telephone number of a contact person; the date and location of our activity; and the topic.