Promoting Excellence in the Legal Profession

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.

CLE | Homelessness Prevention: Pro Bono Eviction Defense After COVID

This CLE covers the steps of an eviction proceeding, courtroom skills and negotiation strategies, tenant defenses (including new COVID-related defenses), ethics of limited representation for pro bono attorneys, and ethics of settlement negotiations. Registrants come out of this program with greater confidence and ability to handle tenant defense of eviction cases as well as answer tenant rights questions as part of VLP’s virtual Tenant Rights Clinic.

CLE | Child Support: Where to Turn For Help? The Courts? Child Support Enforcement? The Department of Social Services?

Conflicting information about where to to turn for help with Child Support confounds too many people. Find out during this CLE where to guide folks experiencing complex and frustrating child custody issues. Sign up today!

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!

Young Lawyers Who Cocktail – A Networking Event

You know we need a party in a big way and this after-work Happy Hour is just the ticket! Co-sponsored with the New York State Bar Association this fun event takes place Thursday, August 25th at The Craftsman in lovely Fayetteville from 5-7 pm. See you there!!

Women in the Courts Taskforce offers August 10th Breakfast at the Bar Networking Event

Join in for a morning cuppa on August 10th! 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, August 10th at Salt City Coffee and Bar at Syracuse’s newest cool spot, Salt City Market, 484 S. Salina Street.

June 2021 Bar Reporter

In this issue read up on initiatives stemming from the Fifth Judicial Courts on an exciting Virtual Access Program. Read about Henry F. Sobota a labor attorney in our Member Spotlight feature, and so much more!

A Call to Action: Advancing Equal Justice in New York Courts

From Deputy Chief Administrative Judge the Hon. Edwina G. Mendelson and the New York State Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives:

May 2021 Bar Reporter

In this month’s issue of the Bar Reporter catch the Member Spotlight featuring Reta Raymond and read Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell’s article on the two prostitution bills the NYS Legislature is considering, plus so much more!

5th Judicial District Job Postings

New Job Postings within the 5th Judicial District have become available, including two Support Magistrate positions. Hurry applications are due by May 27, 2021.