Promoting Excellence in the Legal Profession

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.

Law Day 2018 – Liberty Bell Submissions

Liberty Bell Awardees are those individuals who easily excel – they make going above and beyond look effortless. These people exist. Let’s recognize them and acknowledge their commitment – nominate them for the Liberty Bell Award.

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!

2nd Annual Bench & Bar Buffet Tuesday, April 10th — See you there!

On April 10th join the Bench & Bar Buffet from noon to 1:15 p.m. when you’ll enjoy a slice of pizza with two of Onondaga County’s Supreme Court Matrimonial Part Judges, Martha E. Mulroy and Martha Walsh Hood. Gain insight into this court and hang out with your friends and colleagues at the same time. It’s FREE!!

February 2018 Bar Reporter

The February Bar Reporter is here! Check it out! Hancock Estabrook embraces diversity by hosting the first OCBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee Legal Intern. OCBA in February – plenty of photos; Bar Boards too.

CLE | Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Literacy and Ethics for Lawyers

Do you sit on a Non-Profit Board of Directors? Do Profit and Loss Statements or Balance Sheets make your head spin? This helpful CLE could be exactly what you need.

Community Engagement Survey: Committee seeks to improve volunteerism in our community

Take the OCBA Community Engagement Committee’s 3-question survey (it’s anonymous!). The Committee seeks to know how best to offer you volunteer opportunities within the community. Take the survey!

Notice to the Bar: Expansion of E-Filing in Onondaga County

The New York State Unified Court System’s Electronic Filing System will implement a consensual e-filing program in Supreme Court, Onondaga County on January 24, 2018. Online SKYPE training sessions available. Are you ready for this change?

Update to NYS CLE Rules for 2018 – How Does this Affect YOU?

The Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credit category becomes effective January 1, 2018. Are you ready? Click on this to read what this means for you as an established or newly admitted attorney.