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Judiciary Appreciation and Networking Reception

All OCBA members are invited to attend the FREE Judiciary Appreciation and Networking Reception on June 7th honoring Supreme Court Justices of the Fifth and Sixth Judicial Districts. Reservations required.

CLE | The Vanguard Research & Title Services CLE Series: Part One – Understanding Abstracts of Title and Title Insurance

Receive a basic blueprint re the realities of practicing Real Property Law. Come hear the Chief Underwriting Counsel for Vanguard Research & Title speak about Title Insurance. Register NOW!

Join us for the Paralegals Luncheon – last one of the season!

The energy swarming around the Paralegals Committee is palpable – come be a part of the active section. Each month, committee members host a lively luncheon welcoming a guest speaker, networking, and otherwise enjoying each other’s company. All are welcome!

CLE | For the Dogs (and all animals): An Update on VALAC’s Animal Advocacy Initiatives & Training

Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court members collaborate with a variety of community partners to bring peace to the lives of dogs and cats (and other animals too!) who’ve been mishandled, or worse, by negligent and abusive owners. Learn how to become a VALAC.

CLE | Advances in Transgender Rights: Employment, Education, and Health

Gain understanding of the progress made in and for the transgender community when you register for this 1.0 MCLE seminar (earn the new Diversity, Inclusion, Elimination of Bias credit!) offered in conjunction with the 4th Annual Welcome to Syracuse Summer Associates event on June 14th

Jean Shirley Named 2018 Liberty Bell Award Recipient

Nominated by her Hiscock Legal Aid Society coworkers, Jean Shirley is the 2018 Liberty Bell Award honoree. Bestowed upon a non-lawyer who, outside of his or her regular employment, selflessly promotes the values of the American democracy and its rule of law, the Liberty Bell award is among the American Bar Association’s top honors.

April 2018 Bar Reporter

Catch up on your news! High School Mock Trial 2018 Onondaga County Champs Albany Bound | Josh Cotter Wins Federal Case Against City of Syracuse | OnVLP Honored With Cometa Award | Plus Newsmakers, From the Court, Bar Boards and more!

CLE | OCBA Professional Ethics Series 2018: The Life Cycle of a Law Practice – “Starting Out”

This four-part series offers what you need to know to effectively (and ethically) launch, maintain, and conclude a successful law practice from foundational first steps to gaining clients and practicing amid new technologies tothen drawing to a close your fulfilling legal career.

March 2018 Bar Reporter

In this issue | Local Attorneys use their Super Powers for Good with Central New York Immigration Coalition | What Your Estate Planning Clients Want You to Ask| Plus Newsmakers, From the Court, Bar Boards and more!

LAW DAY 2018 – SUCoL Professor Keith J. Bybee named Keynote Speaker, Free CLE offered, Don’t Miss This!!

This annual event gives our legal community the opportunity to applaud and recognize our own leaders and those outside our profession whom we admire. Don’t miss this!! A networking breakfast, a stimulating Keynote address, plus a FREE CLE. We look forward to seeing you at this favorite!