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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.

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!