Category: Section Highlights

COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY LAW PRACTICE A DIALOGUE WITH THE USEPA, NYSDEC & NYCDCP

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Program Date: April 16, 2020 Moderator: Nicholas M. Ward-Willis, Esq., Keane & Beane, P.C., White Plains, NY Panelists: Thomas Berkman, Esq., General Counsel, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Marla E. Wieder, Esq., Executive Committee, NYSBA, EELS, Assistant Regional Counsel & Regional Criminal Enforcement Counsel United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Susan Amron, … Continued

Making Remote Work Work: Success Strategies for Introverts & Extroverts

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  Making Remote Work Work:  Success Strategies for Introverts & Extroverts Presented by the Westchester County Bar Association and Co-sponsored by NYSBA’s Business Law Section Becoming a 100% remote worker ‘overnight’ is a dramatic transition that brings with it more than its share of challenges. For example, how can you stay energized and efficient while supporting … Continued

COVID-19: Execution of Estate Planning Documents

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View this complimentary presentation sponsored by the Elder Law and Special Needs Section & Trusts and Estates Law Section of NYSBA.  COVID-19: Execution of Estate Planning Documents: Perspectives and Thoughts on How this Will Affect Our Practice   Speakers: Jill Beier, Esq., Beier PLLC, Lake Placid, NY Deborah Kearns, Esq., Chief Clerk, Albany County Surrogates … Continued

ADR Law Student Writing Competition

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Sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the American College of Civil Trial Mediators (ACCTM).   The purpose of this competition is to heighten interest in, and competence related to, student writing on the subject of Alternate Dispute Resolution. Aside from the $10,000 cash grand prize, and … Continued

Trusts & Estates Law Section: Spring Meeting 2020

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SAVE THE DATES! Trust & Estates Law Section Spring Meeting 2020 Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3 Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt Named #1 Hotel in TX by Conde Nast Traveler Readers 605 David Street | Austin, TX Mark your calendar and plan to join us BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW! Download Sponsorship and Exhibitor … Continued

In the News

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Sexual Harassment Testimony Moment is Now 10 Actions You Can Take Now to Advance and Champion Women in Law

Recent Activities and Accomplishments

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Suffragette Commemoration on Display at the Bar Center Check out our “A Centennial Commemoration of Women’s Suffrage and the Achievement of Legal Rights” that premiered in November 2017. View the slides  here. WOMEN ATTORNEY TRAILBLAZERS IN NEW YORK STATE New York State has a rich history of amazing trailblazing women attorneys who broke through many barriers … Continued