Established in 1872, the Brooklyn Bar Association’s primary purpose is to promote professional competence among attorneys and increased respect for the legal system.
We promote access to the legal system through our Lawyer Referral Service which provides referrals for legal assistance in multiple practice areas. We advance leadership and promote opportunities for success through our networking opportunities and through our sections and committees, which focus on improvements in the practice of law. We provide Continuing Legal Education, which enhances the skills, competence and ethics of our members.
Our belief that the administration of justice is achieved through the integrity, honor and courtesy of the members of the legal profession is the foundation of our association.
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How to Survive and Thrive as Pro Bono Counsel: Avoiding Pitfalls and Managing the Collateral Impact on Lawyer Well-Being
Members join us for FREE!
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
6:00 – 8:00PM
2 MCLE Credits (Ethics)
Course Description:
This program will offer expert guidance on how to survive and thrive as pro bono counsel, how to recognize and navigate the ethics issues that may arise, how to communicate effectively and deal with some common obstacles, how to manage a limited-scope representation so that both you and your pro bono client are benefiting to the maximum extent from the representation. The presentation will also offer expert advice on recognizing and coping with the stress associated with practicing law. Panelists will discuss aspects of lawyer well-being, the signs and symptoms of unhealthy ways to deal with stress, and the ways in which these can sabotage a lawyer’s practice, jeopardize his or her health, and create discipline problems.
Faculty
Opening Remarks:
Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong
US Bankruptcy Court Eastern District New York
Presentations by:
Sidney Cherubin, Esq., Director of Legal Services
Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
John R. Urban, Esq., Chair
Brooklyn Bar Association Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee
Randi Anderson, JD, DSW (abd’19), LCSW-R, ACSW, C-ASWCM
Cost
BBA Member FREE
Non-Member $20
+$20 for walk-up registration
BBA Sponsors
Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee
Pro Bono Committee
MedMal Skills Series: Knocking Your Case Out of the Park
Batter up! Join our All-Stars for this 3 part series as they share their trusted trial strategies and skill from the plaintiff, defense and judicial perspectives. This program is co-hosted and accredited by the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers.
THREE TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER – sign up for one, two or all three of them!
PART 1 – The Starting Line Up (Jury Selection and Openings)
November 6, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
Carolyn Caccese, Esq.
Robert Elliott, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
PART 2 – Going the Extra Inning (Direct and Cross of Medical Witness)
November 13, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
James Wilkens, Esq.
Kristin Kucsma, M.A.,
2 Skills Credits
PART 3 – Bringing it Home (Charge Conference and Summation)
November 20, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
John Barker, Esq.
Robert Danzi, Esq.
Judge Ellen Spodek, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
Cost
| BBA Member | Non-Member | Non-Attorney | Law Student |
| 1 section – $60 | 1 section – $100 | 1 section – $50 | 1 section – $10 |
| 2 sections – $100 | 2 sections – $175 | 2 sections – $80 | 2 sections – $20 |
| 3 sections – $150 | 3 sections – $250 | 3 sections – $120 | 3 sections – $30 |
**CLE Pre-Paid Loyalty Pass FREE
+$20 for walk-up registration
(Please see fields in ticketing below to select which dates you will attend)
**For information on our pre-paid Loyalty Pass, please contact Jen Bryan at 718-624-0675 ext. 209.
Materials will be emailed to attendees in advance of the program.
Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Training
2018 OCA Approved Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianship Training Program
Thursday, November 8, 2018
8 MCLE Credits (3.5 Professional Practice, 3 Skills, 1.5 Ethics)
AGENDA:
I. INTRODUCTION TO ARTICLE 81 – ANTHONY J. LAMBERTI, ESQ.
II. ROLE OF THE COURT EVALUATOR – JULIE STOIL-FERNANDEZ, ESQ.
III. DUTIES OF GUARDIAN/ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN – FERN FINKEL, ESQ.
IV. PART 36 RULES OF THE CHIEF JUDGE -MICHELE LIPPA GARTNER, ESQ.
V. COMMENCING THE PROCEEDING – JAMES CAHILL, ESQ.
VI. ROLE OF COUNSEL – DANIEL R. MILLER, ESQ.
VII. ARTICLE 17A AND MHL ARTICLE 81 COMPARED – HELEN GALETTE, ESQ.
VIII. ANNUAL ACCOUNTINGS – ANTHONY J. LAMBERTI, ESQ.
IV. THE HEARING – HONORABLE ELLEN M. SPODEK
V. COMMENCING THE PROCEEDING – JAMES CAHILL, ESQ.
Cost
BBA Member $140
Non-Member $225
Law Student $20
Non-Attorney $100
**CLE Pre-Paid Loyalty Pass FREE
+$20 for walk-up registration
**For information on our pre-paid Loyalty Pass, please contact Jen Bryan at 718-624-0675 ext. 209.
MedMal Skills Series: Knocking Your Case Out of the Park
Batter up! Join our All-Stars for this 3 part series as they share their trusted trial strategies and skill from the plaintiff, defense and judicial perspectives. This program is co-hosted and accredited by the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers.
THREE TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER – sign up for one, two or all three of them!
PART 1 – The Starting Line Up (Jury Selection and Openings)
November 6, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
Carolyn Caccese, Esq.
Robert Elliott, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
PART 2 – Going the Extra Inning (Direct and Cross of Medical Witness)
November 13, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
James Wilkens, Esq.
Kristin Kucsma, M.A.,
2 Skills Credits
PART 3 – Bringing it Home (Charge Conference and Summation)
November 20, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
John Barker, Esq.
Robert Danzi, Esq.
Judge Ellen Spodek, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
Cost
| BBA Member | Non-Member | Non-Attorney | Law Student |
| 1 section – $60 | 1 section – $100 | 1 section – $50 | 1 section – $10 |
| 2 sections – $100 | 2 sections – $175 | 2 sections – $80 | 2 sections – $20 |
| 3 sections – $150 | 3 sections – $250 | 3 sections – $120 | 3 sections – $30 |
**CLE Pre-Paid Loyalty Pass FREE
+$20 for walk-up registration
(Please see fields in ticketing below to select which dates you will attend)
**For information on our pre-paid Loyalty Pass, please contact Jen Bryan at 718-624-0675 ext. 209.
Materials will be emailed to attendees in advance of the program.
MedMal Skills Series: Knocking Your Case Out of the Park
Batter up! Join our All-Stars for this 3 part series as they share their trusted trial strategies and skill from the plaintiff, defense and judicial perspectives. This program is co-hosted and accredited by the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers.
THREE TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER – sign up for one, two or all three of them!
PART 1 – The Starting Line Up (Jury Selection and Openings)
November 6, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
Carolyn Caccese, Esq.
Robert Elliott, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
PART 2 – Going the Extra Inning (Direct and Cross of Medical Witness)
November 13, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
James Wilkens, Esq.
Kristin Kucsma, M.A.,
2 Skills Credits
PART 3 – Bringing it Home (Charge Conference and Summation)
November 20, 2018 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented By:
John Barker, Esq.
Robert Danzi, Esq.
Judge Ellen Spodek, Esq.
2 Skills Credits
Cost
| BBA Member | Non-Member | Non-Attorney | Law Student |
| 1 section – $60 | 1 section – $100 | 1 section – $50 | 1 section – $10 |
| 2 sections – $100 | 2 sections – $175 | 2 sections – $80 | 2 sections – $20 |
| 3 sections – $150 | 3 sections – $250 | 3 sections – $120 | 3 sections – $30 |
**CLE Pre-Paid Loyalty Pass FREE
+$20 for walk-up registration
(Please see fields in ticketing below to select which dates you will attend)
**For information on our pre-paid Loyalty Pass, please contact Jen Bryan at 718-624-0675 ext. 209.
Materials will be emailed to attendees in advance of the program.