Event Overview
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – CLE Program
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Reception
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section and Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section will feature a comprehensive program designed to enhance legal practice. Attendees can expect valuable insights into navigating complex legal issues, practical strategies for courtroom success, and effective techniques for handling medical malpractice and personal injury cases. The program will also include an extensive update on significant court rulings, helping legal professionals stay current with evolving evidentiary standards. Key highlights will focus on the latest tactics in jury selection, with perspectives from both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Following the CLE program, attendees are invited to the complimentary Trial Lawyers and TICL Awards and Networking Reception, making this event an excellent opportunity to connect with peers while gaining essential knowledge and skills to improve their legal practice.
Highlights and Objectives:
- Stay Updated with Legal Developments: The program offers an extensive evidence update and analysis of key court rulings and significant decisions from the past year. This session is designed to help legal professionals stay current with evolving evidentiary standards and practices, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the latest developments in the field.
- Enhance Practical Skills: Through sessions on Medicaid/Medicare liens, trial-related topics, ADR/mediation, and jury selection and trends, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies for improving their courtroom performance and dispute resolution techniques. This hands-on knowledge will enable them to navigate complex legal issues more effectively and enhance their overall legal practice.
Trial Lawyers Section Chair and Program Chair:
Angélicque M. Moreno, Esq., Avanzino & Moreno P.C. Attorneys at Law, Brooklyn, New York
Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section Chair and Program Chair:
Kathleen Barclay, Esq., O’Connor First, Albany, New York
General Registration Fee
Required for all Annual Meeting attendees.
| NYSBA Members | $250 |
| Non-members | $350 |
+plus…
$195 Program Registration Fee
Trial Lawyers Section & Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:25 p.m.
New York Hilton Midtown
Morning CLE Session | 9:00 a.m. – 11:20 p.m. | Regent, Second Floor
Afternoon CLE Session | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Regent, Second Floor
Awards Networking Reception | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sutton South, Second Floor
6.5 MCLE Credits
This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys
including those newly admitted.
8:30 a.m.
Check in and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
Business Meeting of the Trial Lawyers Section Executive Committee: Executive Committee 2024-2025 Nomination Slate
Speaker
Angélicque Moreno, Esq. | Chair, Trial Lawyers Section Avanzino & Moreno P.C., Attorneys at Law Brookyln, New York
Business Meeting of the TICL Section Executive Committee: Executive Committee 2024-2025 Nomination Slate
Speaker
Kathleen Barclay, Esq. | Chair, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First PC Albany, New York
9:05 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Speaker
Angélicque Moreno, Esq. | Chair, Trial Lawyers Section Avanzino & Moreno P.C., Attorneys at Law Brookyln, New York
Kathleen Barclay, Esq. | Chair, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First PC Albany, New York
9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Liens, Liens, Liens—Go Away! ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid: You Make It a Rainy Day What Is It All About, and What Must We Do About It? Do They Ever Go Away?
This session will provide a comprehensive refresher on handling liens related to ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, and disability benefits in personal injury cases. Attendees will explore the latest case law and best practices to ensure compliance and protect client settlements from improper claims. The program will also address how to effectively handle all valid claims and liens from ERISA, Medicare, and Medicaid.
This is an essential program for practitioners seeking to stay informed on the complexities of lien resolution and safeguard client recoveries.
Speaker
Helene Blank, Esq. | Blank & Star, PLLC Brooklyn, New York
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Break
10:05 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Trial Related Topic TBD
Speaker
Evan Torgan, Esq. | Torgan, Cooper & Aaron New York, New York
1.0 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice10:55 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Jury Selection and Trends
This presentation is designed to enable you to gain the benefit of the speakers’ combined experiences from the two competing perspectives of a defense attorney and a plaintiff attorney. The program will provide attendees insight into the current tactics employed by plaintiffs and by defendants as well as current juror attitudes and trends
Speaker
Molly Casey, Esq. | O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First P.C. Albany, New York
Amira Karic, Esq. | LaFave Wein & Frament, PLLC Albany, New York
1.0 MCLE Credit Areas of Professional Practice11:45 a.m.
Remarks from NYSBA President, Domenick Napoletano
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Break for Lunch
(Lunch on your own)
12:45 p.m.
Check in
1:00 p.m.
Welcome Back
Speaker
Angélicque Moreno, Esq. | Chair, Trial Lawyers Section Avanzino & Moreno P.C., Attorneys at Law Brookyln, New York
1:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
2025 Evidence Update
This program will focus on an in-depth analysis of key court rulings and significant decisions throughout the year, offering legal professionals an invaluable opportunity to explore and understand the latest shifts in evidentiary standards and practices.
Speaker
Professor Micheal J. Hutter | Albany Law School Albany, New York
2.0 Credit Area of Professional Practice3:05 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Break
3:10 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Congratulations on Settlement, Now What? Complex Planning and Approval in PI and MedMal Cases for Infants and Adults
Speaker
Justice Joseph Capella | Administrative Judge for Civil Matters Supreme Court, Bronx County
Tania Pagan, Esq. | Mediating Disputes The Pagan Law Firm, P.C. Brooklyn, New York
Craig Pawley | Medivest Oviedo, Florida
Michele Kern Rappy, Esq. | Michelle Kern-Rappy Dispute Resolution New York, New York
Jay Robert, Esq. | Robert Legal Group Long Beach, New York
Sam Senders | NY Settlement Math, Inc. New York, New York
Alecia Walters-Hinds, Esq. | Lewis Brisbois New York, New York/Hartford, Connecticut
1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice4:25 p.m.
Adjourn
Helene Blank, Esq., Blank & Star PLLC, Brooklyn, New York
Justice Joseph Capella, Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, Supreme Court, Bronx County
Molly Casey, Esq., O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First P.C., Albany, New York
Professor Michael J. Huter, Albany Law School
Amira Karic, Esq., LaFave Wein & Frament, PLLC, Albany, New York
Michele Kern-Rappy, Esq., Michele Kern-Rappy Dispute Resolution, New York, New York
Tania Pagan, Esq., Mediating Disputes | The Pagan Law Firm, Brooklyn, New York
Craig Pawley, Medivest, Oviedo, Florida
Jay Robert, Esq., Robert Legal Group, Long Beach, New York
Sam Senders, New York Settlement Math, Inc., New York, New York
Evan Torgan, Esq., Torgan, Cooper & Aaron, New York, New York
Alecia Walters-Hinds, Esq., Lewis Brisbois, New York, New York/Hartford, Connecticut
The Trial Lawyers Section is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Trial Lawyers Awards!
These awards recognize diverse aspects of the legal and judicial spheres and welcome nominations from the public, extending beyond Trial Lawyers Section members.
Betty D Friedlander Award for Trial Excellence
The Honorable Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System
Justice Irma Vidal Santaella Memorial Award for Excellence in the Courtroom
The Honorable Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, Associate Justice, Supreme Court, 1st Judicial Department
Peter C. Kopff Trial Advocacy Award
The Honorable Joseph E. Capella, Administrative Judge, Supreme Court, Civil Term, 12th Judicial District
Mark your calendars for the prestigious Awards Reception on January 16, 2025, during the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown. This revered tradition brings together Trial Lawyers Section members to honor outstanding achievements within the legal community, celebrating the dedication and impactful contributions that define the Trial Lawyers landscape. It’s a meaningful opportunity to express gratitude and admiration for those whose work has left a lasting impression on the profession.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required as space is limited.
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Sponsorship Opportunities – 2025 NYSBA Trial Lawyers & TICL Sections Annual Meeting
Support the NYSBA Trial Lawyers & Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Sections by becoming a sponsor at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Various sponsorship packages offer unique benefits, including visibility across our CLE programs, networking events, and marketing materials.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Gold ($2,500): Includes 3 complimentary CLE registrations, logo on meeting website and emails, ad on the website, 60-second company video during CLE breaks, and more.
- Silver ($1,000): Includes 1 complimentary CLE registration, logo on website and emails, social media mentions.
- Supporter ($500): Includes logo on signage and PowerPoint slides during the CLE event.
- Exhibitor Tables:
- Cocktail round ($500)
- 6-foot table ($1,000)
For more details, or to become a sponsor, please contact:
Gina Bartosiewicz, Program and Event Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (518) 487-5671
Download the full sponsorship form and register today!