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#2460 33rd Annual Real Estate Conference

#2460 33rd Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on March 25, 2023 (expires 3/25/28)

4.0 credit: 3.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism, 0.5 Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Moderator: Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Agenda/Speakers:
Recent Changes in Erie County Septic System Laws & Ordinances
Eric Vallone, Esq., Attorney, Vallone Law, PLLC

Ethical Considerations of Recordkeeping, Etc.
Cydney Kelly, Esq., Chief Counsel, 4th Judicial Dept. Attorney Grievance Committees

An Introduction to BNAR’s DEI/Fair Housing Work
Rosalind Burgin, President, Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors

Recent Changes in Notary Public Regulations
Dara Ordon, Esq., Attorney, Cheryl Stein Law Firm, PLLC

DFS Data Calls for Title Insurance Agents & ECs
Jeff Leichtnam, Sales Executive, Chicago Title

Case Studies in Cyber Fraud
Barbara Schaus, Esq., Partner, Schaus & Schaus LLP

Considerations Involving LLCs in a Real Estate Transaction
Daniel Schaus, Esq., Partner, Schaus & Schaus LLP

Post-Closing Items
Keri Callocchia, Esq., Partner, Callocchia Law Firm PLLC

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2461 Environmental Law Update 2023

#2461 Environmental Law Update 2023

Presented on March 31, 2023 (expires 3/31/28)

3.0 credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Moderator: Henry A. Zomerfeld, Esq., Chair, Environmental Law Committee

Agenda/Speakers:
Petroleum Cleanups Under State and Federal Law: The Procedures & Pitfalls
John Kolaga, Esq., Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC

Environmental Justice and the Green Amendment: Practical Considerations for Practitioners
Colin Knoer, Esq., The Knoer Group PLLC
Robert Knoer, Esq., The Knoer Group PLLC

New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
Charles D. Grieco, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $85 members (Promo Code: member2025), $170 Non-members

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#2462 The Spiritual Practice of the Law & Its Connection to Lawyer Wellbeing

#2462 The Spiritual Practice of the Law & Its Connection to Lawyer Wellbeing

Presented on April 4, 2023 (expires 4/4/28)

1.0 credit: Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

The day-to-day practice of the law can be contentious and draining, and many attorneys experience secondary trauma and burnout because of it. How can your spirituality and a holistic approach to wellbeing improve your practice? Join our panelists for a conversation about the impact of faith in our profession.

Moderators:
Stephanie Joy Calhoun, Esq., Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Bridget M. O’Connell, Esq., JD/MSW, Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator, New York State Judicial Districts 5, 6, 7 8 & Court of Claims

Speakers:
Megan Andrews, LSCW-R, Child & Family Services
Pastor Edward Jackson, Jr., Friendship Baptist Church
Anna Marie Richmond, Esq., Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond

Available format: OnDemand

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

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#2463 Representing an SSA Claimant After an ALJ Denial

#2463 Representing an SSA Claimant After an ALJ Denial

Presented on April 14, 2023 (expires 4/14/28)

1.5 CLE credits: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Moderator: Ida Comerford, Esq., Co-Chair, Committee for the Disabled

Agenda:

  • Fee agreements
  • Request for Appeals Council review/representing and advocating before the AC
  • Filing initial applications while simultaneously appealing and SSR 11-1p
  • Federal Court procedures, filings, appearances, etc.
  • Round-table discussion
  • Panel Q&A with audience

Speakers:

  • Sarah Frederick, Esq., Frederick Law Offices, PLLC
  • Christopher Grover, Esq., Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys, PLLC
  • Taylor Schubauer, Esq., William C. Bernhardi Law Offices, PLLC
  • Lewis Schwartz, Esq., Lewis L. Schwartz, PLLC

Available format: OnDemand

OnDemand: $45 members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-members

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#2464 Substance Use Disorders & Addiction: Understanding & Addressing the Problem

#2464 Substance Use Disorders & Addiction: Understanding & Addressing the Problem

*This program is also available for free without CLE credit on our YouTube page.

 

Presented on May 8, 2023 (expires 5/8/28)

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

Attorneys are more likely than the rest of the population to experience alcoholism, substance use disorders, and mental health concerns. Learn how you can recognize these issues within our legal community, and how you can access resources for yourself or a colleague when struggling with addiction.

Moderator: Michael F. Perley, Esq., Past President, Erie County Bar Foundation

Speakers:

  • Megan Andrews, LCSW-R, MAP Provider, Children & Family Services
  • Hon. Mary Giallanza Carney, Judge, Erie County Family Court
  • David E. Gutowski, Esq., Past Chair, Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee

Available format: OnDemand

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

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#2465 There's a Fiduciary: Now What?

#2465 There’s a Fiduciary: Now What?

Presented on May 24, 2023 (expires 5/24/28)

4.5 CLE credits: 2.0 Skills, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias, 1.0 Cybersecurity-General, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

The BAEC’s Surrogate’s Court Committee details what to do once the court appoints a fiduciary, covering:

  • Getting letters
  • Dealing with assets
  • Dealing with debts & claims
  • Inventories & closing the estate
  • Uncovering unconscious bias in practice
  • Cybersecurity considerations
  • Ethical considerations

Speakers:

  • Hon. Acea M. Mosey
  • Joseph Shifflett, Esq.
  • Linda Novotny, Esq.
  • Britta McKenna, Esq.
  • Joshua Dubs, Esq.
  • Jamila Lee, Esq.
  • Jennifer Flannery, Esq.
  • Anna Mercado Clark, Esq.

Moderator: Linda Stravalaci Grear, Esq., Chair, Surrogate’s Court Committee

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $105 members (Promo Code: member2025), $210 Non-members

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#2468 1st Annual Medical Legal Institute Session One: Auto Crashes-Intro to Spine Anatomy & Pain Science

#2468 1st Annual Medical Legal Institute Session One: Auto Crashes-Intro to Spine Anatomy & Pain Science

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In collaboration with the

Physical Therapy Department & Paralegal Studies Program

Presented on June 14, 2023 (expires 6/14/28)

2.5 CLE credits: Skills
Appropriate for experienced attorneys only 

The First Annual Medical-Legal Institute is a partnership between the Daemen University Physical Therapy Department, the Daemen University Paralegal Studies Program, and the Bar Association of Erie County aiming to develop lawyers’ medical-legal knowledge. Each session will be held in a question-and-answer format between Daemen University Physical Therapists and attorneys with an aim to introduce and explain medical reasoning as it pertains to medical issues in the law — proving or defending damages claims in personal injury or medical malpractice.

Moderators:

  • David M. Goodman, Esq., Co-Chair, Negligence Committee
  • Laurie Walsh, PT, Esq., Daemen University

Speakers:

  • Ryan Boggs, PT, DPT, DSc, ITPT, Cert VRS, Daemen University
  • Kristen Elmore-Garcia, Esq., Law Office of John V. Elmore, P.C.
  • Greg Ford, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, Daemen University
  • Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, Daemen University

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2469 1st Annual Medical Legal Institute Session Two: Auto Crashes-The More Complex Patient

#2469 1st Annual Medical Legal Institute Session Two: Auto Crashes-The More Complex Patient

Click here to see Session One!

In collaboration with the

Physical Therapy Department & Paralegal Studies Program

Presented on June 21, 2023 (expires 6/21/28)

2.5 CLE credits: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

The First Annual Medical-Legal Institute is a partnership between the Daemen University Physical Therapy Department, the Daemen University Paralegal Studies Program, and the Bar Association of Erie County aiming to develop lawyers’ medical-legal knowledge. Each session will be held in a question-and-answer format between Daemen University Physical Therapists and attorneys with an aim to introduce and explain medical reasoning as it pertains to medical issues in the law — proving or defending damages claims in personal injury or medical malpractice.

Moderator: Laurie Walsh, PT, Esq., Daemen University

Speakers:

  • Ryan Boggs, PT, DPT, DSc, ITPT, Cert VRS, Daemen University
  • Stephanie R. Messina, Esq., Co-Chair, Negligence Committee
  • Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, Daemen University

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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


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#2470 The New Salary Transparency Law: All You Need to Know

#2470 The New Salary Transparency Law: All You Need to Know

Presented on September 13, 2023 (expires 9/13/28)

1.0 CLE credits: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

New York’s new Salary Transparency Law goes into effect September 17th, 2023. The new law requires all employers with four or more employees to disclose pay ranges and job duties for job openings (including transfers and promotions). This one-hour CLE, presented by the Labor Law Committee, will review the basic requirements, immediate implications under the new law, and ways to address the new requirements through policy.

Who should watch: Employment lawyers, managing partners, HR professionals, employment agency leaders.

Moderator: Christina Akers-DiCenzo, Esq., Vice Chair, Labor Law Committee

Speakers:

  • Stephanie (Cole) Adams, Esq., The Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC
  • Erin Ewell, Esq., Wilder and Linneball, LLP

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2471 Understanding Student Loan Debt: Navigating New Regulations to Achieve Affordable Repayment & Forgiveness

#2471 Understanding Student Loan Debt: Navigating New Regulations to Achieve Affordable Repayment & Forgiveness

Presented on September 14, 2023 (expires 9/14/28)

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

After being paused during the pandemic, most student loan payments will resume in October 2023. This CLE will examine the new regulations and programs created by the Department of Education that make repayment of student loans more affordable and easier to navigate.  Attendees will learn about the new repayment options and loan forgiveness, discharge and cancellation programs.  We will also cover consolidation, deferment and forbearance and other ways to prevent or get out of default.

Moderator: Steven Salcedo, Esq., Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Committee

Speaker: Karen Welch, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2472 A Conversation with the Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson

#2472 A Conversation with the Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson

Presented on September 21, 2023 (expires 9/21/28)

2.0 CLE credits: 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias, 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Judge Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, leads a look back at one of the most infamous cases in US Supreme Court history, and it’s repercussions today. Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson, descendants of the plaintiff Homer Plessy and Judge John Ferguson who together founded the Plessy and Ferguson Initiative, discuss the living legacy of this landmark civil rights case.

Moderator: Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals

Remarks: Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt, Retired Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals

Speakers: 

  • Phoebe Ferguson, The Plessy and Ferguson Initiative
  • Keith Plessy, The Plessy and Ferguson Foundation

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2473 US Supreme Court Review & Preview 2023

#2473 US Supreme Court Review & Preview 2023

Presented on September 22, 2023 (expires 9/22/28)

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

This essential annual seminar provides 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.

Our keynote speaker is Kristen Elmore-Garcia, Esq., whose firm is representing some of the families of the victims of May 14th. She will be discussing the implications of the Supreme Court decisions on social media companies’ liability (Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh).

Moderators: 

  • Daniel Brady, Esq., Chair, Federal Practice Committee
  • Robert Brucato, Esq., Co-Chair, Appellate Practice Committee
  • Erin Tresmond, Esq., Co-Chair, Appellate Practice Committee

Speakers: 

  • Craig R. Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
  • Kristen Elmore-Garcia, Esq., The Law Office of John V. Elmore
  • Daniel M. Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea LLP
  • Jerry Marti, Esq., Erie County District Attorney’s Office
  • Mollie C. McGorry, Esq., Connors LLP
  • Timothy P. Murphy, Esq., Federal Public Defender’s Office
  • Jeffrey C. Stravino, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP
  • Maximillian G. Tresmond, Esq., Tresmond & Tresmond LLP

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2474 Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fighting for Health Equity in WNY

#2474 Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fighting for Health Equity in WNY

Presented on September 27, 2023 (expires 9/27/28)

2.0 CLE credits: 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias, 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer used the rallying cry “We are sick and tired of being sick and tired” in the Jim Crow South, but decades later, serious health disparities -racial and otherwise- persist throughout the United States. Doris Carbonell-Medina, Esq., gives essential context about the United States’ and Western New York’s historical and contemporary  landscape that shape today’s healthcare systems. Dr. LaVonne Ansari, CEO and Executive Director, and Dr. Kenyani Davis, Chief Medical Officer of the Community Health Center of Buffalo  join her for a panel discussion about how inequality can be addressed locally.

We recommend that you watch the short (22 minutes) documentary Fight for Good, about the work of and challenges faced by the Community Health Center during the COVID pandemic, for important local context. 

Moderators:

  • Stephanie Calhoun, Esq., Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
  • Maura O’Donnell, Esq., NYS Office of the Attorney General

Speakers:

  • Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Community Health Center of Buffalo
  • Doris Carbonell-Medina, Esq., Highmark Western & Northeastern NY
  • Dr. Kenyani Davis, Community Health Center of Buffalo

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2477 Update on NYS Civil Practice & Procedure 2023

#2477 Update on NYS Civil Practice & Procedure 2023

Presented on October 30, 2023 (expires 10/30/28)

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

Join Brian Gwitt & Bill Savino, partners at Woods Oviatt Gilman, for our long-running series on the updates you need with a sense of humor! This seminar covers salient developments in statutory and case law from 2022-2023 pertaining to civil practice in New York State, with a particular emphasis on decisions from the Fourth Department.  The lectures and course materials cover a wide array of issues under CPLR, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, service and dispositive motions.

Moderator: Robert Brucato, Esq., Co-Chair, Appellate Practice Committee

Speakers: 

  • Brian Gwitt, Esq., Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
  • William Savino, Esq.,  Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

With special thanks to Bernard Schenkler, Esq., for preparation of the course materials! 

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $85 members (Promo Code: member2025), $170 Non-members

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#2479 Preventing & Responding to a Cyber Attack at Your Firm

#2479 Preventing & Responding to a Cyber Attack at Your Firm

Presented on December 7, 2023 (expires 12/7/29)

1.0 CLE credits: Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection – Ethics
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Does your firm know the ethical obligations – and have a response plan – in the event of a cyberattack or data breach? In this program, you will learn from industry experts about the current cybersecurity threat landscape, practical preventative measures that every organization should have in place, the specific ethical duties of attorneys to prevent breaches, and your legal liability.

Speakers:

  • Scott Lupiani, Esq., The Beckage Firm
  • Scott Morris, CISSP, CISM, The Beckage Firm

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

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

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#2480 Success on Novel Issues in Litigation: Making the First Impression Last

#2480 Success on Novel Issues in Litigation: Making the First Impression Last

Presented on January 24, 2024 (expires 1/24/29)

1.5 CLE credits: 1.0 Skills, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Are you looking for novel strategies to be successful in your cases?  In this CLE, the Hon. John Licata will be speaking on how to creatively and ethically be a better advocate for your clients using creative and novel approaches for successful outcomes, including using analyses that may have been used in other jurisdictions but not often in the State of New York.

Moderator: Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee

Speaker: Hon. John B. Licata, Supervising Judge, New York State Supreme Court Civil Division for the 8th Judicial District

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $45 members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-members

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