Dispute Resolution Section

12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Ross J. Kartez, Esq. Ruskin Moscou & Faltishcek P.C. Uniondale, NY

12:05 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, NY

Moderator

Dani Schwartz, Esq. Wachtel Missry LLP New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

12:55 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, NY

Moderator

Jess A. Bunshaft, Esq. Synergist Mediation East Meadow, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

1:50 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, NY

Moderator:

Krista Gottlieb, Esq. ADR Center & Law Office Buffalo, NY

1.0 Credit Areas of Professional Practice

2:50 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, NY

Moderator:

Shashi K. Dholandas, Esq. Bailey Duquette P.C. New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Q&As

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Virtual Networking Reception