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CLE | 10 Ethical Tips from Hollywood Movies

Hollywood might not be able to teach much when it comes to actual ethics, but it can teach legal ethics! This class covers the model rules in a way that is sticky. By using Hollywood storylines and real-life examples, the attorney will be able to remember these rules when it matters most – while practicing!

Women’s Incarceration & Prison Reform Priorities Panel Discussion — Join us!

Join us for this important conversation exploring the intersectionality of gender, race, and incarceration. Lawyers in attendance can receive CLE credit!

December 2021 Bar Reporter

In the year-end issue of the Bar Reporter newsletter read the Member Spotlight and the Report to the Association from the Women in the Courts Taskforce, The Practice Page column, Job Opps, Bar Boards and so much more!

OCBA Receives Innovation Award

The OCBA proudly receives the New York State Bar Association’s Innovation Award in recognition of The Bond, Schoeneck & King Series on Race and Justice in Central New York. Pictured: Ray Anthony Hinton, series guest speaker.

CLE | History of Seneca Nation Judiciary/Full Faith & Comity

This 1.0 DIEB-credit CLE offers insight into the workings of the Seneca Nation Judicial system, specifically the Peacemaker Court. This webinar is led by the Hon. Sylvia L. Patterson and Nation General Counsel Michele Mitchell, Esq.

CLE | Surrogate’s Court Update 2021

Surrogate’s Court can be tricky and complicated. In this CLE you’ll have the small estate administration and probate process demystified plus also get the 411 on Article 17-A Guardianships. This is HANDY information for all of us to have. Register today!

August/September 2021 Bar Reporter

Enjoy the Bar Reporter’s new look! Inside this Issue: Member Spotlight on Mary C. John, Esq. | The Practice Page | Newsmakers & Influencers, and much more!

CLE | Debt Defense 101

This 1.5-credit CLE offers an introduction into the Debt Defense program offered by the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York. Learn how you can become an invaluable volunteer for this very valuable service. We’ll see you from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 27th. Free to those who agree to volunteer, only $25 otherwise. Help others become financially solvent.

July 2021 Bar Reporter

In this issue the Member Spotlight shines on public interest advocate Andrew Croom, Esq. There’s Judge Dillon’s Practice Page, Job Opps, Newsmakers and more!

Women in the Courts Taskforce offers December 14th Breakfast at the Bar Networking Event

Join in for a morning cuppa on December 14th! The Women in the Courts Taskforce in partnership with the OCBA and the Central New York Women’s Bar Association offers this fun networking meet-up at 8 a.m. Tuesday, November 9th at Salt City Coffee and Bar at Syracuse’s newest cool spot, Salt City Market, 484 S. Salina Street.