Event Overview
Thursday, January 27, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4.0 MCLE Credits
4.0 Areas of Professional Practice
This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys including those newly admitted.
Dispute Resolution Section Chair
Ross J. Kartez, Esq.
Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C.
Uniondale, NY
Program Chairs
Jess A. Bunshaft, Esq., Synergist Mediation, East Meadow, NY
Shashi K. Dholandas, Esq., Bailey Duquette P.C., New York, NY
Krista Gottlieb, Esq., ADR Center & Law Office, Buffalo, NY
Ross J. Kartez, Esq., Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C., Uniondale, NY
Dani Schwartz, Esq., Wachtel Missry LLP, New York, NY
Thursday, January 27, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4.0 MCLE Credits
4.0 Areas of Professional Practice
This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys including those newly admitted.
Dispute Resolution Section Chair
Ross J. Kartez, Esq.
Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C.
Uniondale, NY
Program Chairs
Jess A. Bunshaft, Esq., Synergist Mediation, East Meadow, NY
Shashi K. Dholandas, Esq., Bailey Duquette P.C., New York, NY
Krista Gottlieb, Esq., ADR Center & Law Office, Buffalo, NY
Ross J. Kartez, Esq., Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C., Uniondale, NY
Dani Schwartz, Esq., Wachtel Missry LLP, New York, NY
12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Speaker
Ross J. Kartez, Esq. Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C. Uniondale, NY12:05 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
What Judges and Arbitrators are Looking for in Your Real Estate Case
Join us for a discussion about winning strategies for advocates, and pitfalls to avoid in putting on and defending real estate cases.
Speakers
Caroline Antonacci, Esq. JAMS Mediator, Arbitrator, Hearing Officer New York, NY Hon. Hilary Gingold Civil Court Judge New York County Hon. Ilana J. Marcus Civil Court of the City of New York New York Dani Schwartz, Esq. Wachtel Missry LLP New York, NY Steven Skulnik, Esq., FCIArb Practical Law, Thomson Reuters New York, NYModerator
Dani Schwartz, Esq. Wachtel Missry LLP New York, NY 1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice12:55 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Break
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Presumptive ADR, Where We've Been and Where We're Going
This panel will examine the history of New York's Presumptive ADR initiative to date, as well as discussing what we may expect in the months and years ahead as the use of ADR in our courts continues to grow.
Speakers
Judge Anthony Cannataro, New York State Court of Appeals New York, NY Judge Debra A. Martin, New York Court of Claims Rochester, NY Bridget M. O'Connell, Esq., JD/MSW, Court Attorney Referee & ADR Coordinator, Districts 5, 6, 7 & 8 and Court of Claims Buffalo, NY John S. Kiernan, Esq., Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, and Chair of the NYS Task Force on ADR New York, NYModerator
Jess A. Bunshaft, Esq. Synergist Mediation East Meadow, NY 1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Break
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Tales from the Frontline: Mediation Users’ Lessons, Stories, & Feedback
Hear directly from experienced advocates that use mediation in various legal specialties including, PI, corporate/business, insurance coverage, workplace/employment and related class actions, on strategies to optimize mediation outcomes in all types of cases from the “routine” to the contentious, high stakes, high emotions and complex multi-party ones. Direct stories from users about what works, what to do and what to avoid in order to achieve your clients’ objectives in mediation.
Speakers:
Melissa M. Hensley, Esq. McGuireWoods LLP Austin, TX Orin R. Kurtz, Esq. Gardy & Notis, LLP New York, NY Eileen McCabe, Esq. Mendes New York, NY Robert J. Schreck, Esq. The Barnes Firm Buffalo, NYModerator:
Krista Gottlieb, Esq. ADR Center & Law Office Buffalo, NY 1.0 Credit Areas of Professional Practice2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Disputes
Please join us for a discussion on issues related to blockchain and cryptocurrency disputes, including regulatory developments and challenges for counsel and arbitrators.
Speakers:
Emma Rose Bienvenu, Esq. Pantera Capital New York, NY Dani Schwartz, Esq. Wachtel Missry LLP New York, NY Ivo Entchev, Esq. Bailey Duquette P.C. New York, NYModerator:
Shashi K. Dholandas, Esq. Bailey Duquette P.C. New York, NY 1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Q&As
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Networking Reception
Virtual Programming Pricing
Virtual Meeting General Registration Fee
$25
Required to attend any virtual CLE programs
+plus…
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (Before 12/31/21)
$99: Section Member | $130: NYSBA Member | $255: Non-NYSBA Member
REGULAR REGISTRATION (1/1/22 and after)
$140: Section Member | $185: NYSBA Member | $350: Non-NYSBA Member
Speakers coming soon!
Awards coming soon!