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Matrimonial MEdiation: What’s in it for ME?
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:00 - 8:00PM 2 MCLE Credits (2 Professional Practice) An introduction to mediation in Matrimonial and Family Law matters in Kings County. Learn about the benefits of mediation, the role of counsel in the process, and how mediation can enhance your practice. Hear from mediators, who are also active litigators, about the advantages of mediation for matrimonial and family law practitioners and clients. Faculty Dan Weitz - Director, Professional and Court Services; Statewide ADR, Division of…
Find out more »SOLD OUT: An Evening with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
SOLD OUT If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact 718-624-0675 ext. 209 jbryan@brooklynbar.org Friday, April 27, 2018 6:00 - 8:15PM MEMBERS ONLY EVENT BBA Member $35* *Pre-registration including payment is required 6:00 PM Arrival, refreshments and seating 6:30 - 7:45 PM Moderated Q&A 7:45 - 8:15PM Reception with Justice Sotomayor Moderators: Dawn Cardi, Esq Aimee L. Richter, Esq All attendees will receive a pre-signed copy of Justice Sotomayor's book, My Beloved World. .
Find out more »Know your Rights: Police Encounters in New York City
Monday, April 30, 2018 6:00 - 7:30PM All members of the public are invited to attend this FREE informational lecture on knowing your rights during police stops, interactions and arrests in New York City. Topics will include 1- Dos and Don'ts in Police Encounters 2- Arrest to Arraignment: What to expect when being taken into police custody This program does not provide CLE credit. Faculty Amanda Jack, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice, Brooklyn Defender Services Fern J. Finkel,…
Find out more »6th Annual Theodore T. Jones Memorial Golf Outing
The Brooklyn Bar Association Announces: Fourth Annual Hon. Theodore T. Jones, Jr. Memorial Golf Outing For the benefit of the Brooklyn Bar Association Foundation. Location: Colonia Country Club, Colonia, New Jersey Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 Cost: $350 per golfer Schedule of Events The day of golf includes green fees, cart, use of driving range, club logo bag tag, breakfast, lunch on the course, cocktails and dinner. Monday, May 7, 2018 Registration: 10:00 AM Breakfast: 10:00 AM Shotgun Start: Noon Beginners Golf Clinic: Noon -…
Find out more »Transgender Student Rights: An Emergent Legal Landscape
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6:00 - 8:00PM 2 MCLE Credits (1.5 Professional Practice, .5 Diversity, Inclusion & the Elimination of Bias*) *Diversity Inclusion and the Elimination of Bias is a newly required credit for all attorneys registered in New York State as of January 1, 2018. For more information, please see the courts website. Description This program will provide an introduction to the unique challenges facing Transgender and Gender non-conforming students in the public-school setting, together with the current protections…
Find out more »Labor Law Protections for Low Wage and Domestic Workers: Do they Still Exist?
Monday, May 14, 2018 2.5 MCLE Credits (2.5 Professional Practice) This CLE presentation will discuss labor and employment protections afforded to low wage and domestic workers under the State Labor Law, the NYC Charter and Administrative Code, and various federal laws, including the FLSA and FMLA. The panel members will address what the impact of the Trump administration's policy changes on these workers. Faculty Hon. Katherine A. Levine - Justice, Supreme Court - Moderator & FMLA Rachel Demarest Gold, Esq.…
Find out more »How Matrimonial Actions are Affected by Bankruptcy Filings
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6:00 - 8:00PM 2 MCLE Credits (2 Professional Practice) What happens if a Petition is pending in Family Court and/or a Divorce action is pending in the Supreme Court, what is the affect upon those matters, if one of the parties, files for Bankruptcy. Faculty Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong, U.S. Bankruptcy Court; David J. Doyaga, Sr. Esq., Bankruptcy Counsel Cost BBA Member $60 Non-Member $100 Law Student $10 Non-Attorney $50 **CLE Pre-Paid Loyalty Pass $0 +$20…
Find out more »The Liens Lowdown: Update on Medicare, Medicaid and ERISA Liens
Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:00 - 8:00PM 2 MCLE Credits (1 Professional Practice, 1 Ethics) Join our experts for an update covering the newest changes to Medicare, Medicaid and ERISA Liens. Our presenters will discuss Medicare's new administrative directive requiring that its contractors deny coverage to those beneficiaries who have established a Liability Medicare Set-Aside (LMSA). They will also review the legislative override of the Ahlborn decision's limitation on Medicaid liens, ERISA and Medicare Advantage Plan lien matters and more.…
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