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See You at the Paralegals Luncheon on June 27th!

Join us June 27th at the Paralegals Luncheon to hear Barrie Gewanter, director of the Onondaga County Commission of Human Rights. Should be fascinating!

Mutt Strut! Rescue Runway Show and Dog Pageant

WOOF! Come to our party to support VALAC the OCBA initiative everyone is buzzing about! Pet food donations welcome at the door along with your well-behaved dog(s). No need to register-see you Thursday, June 20th at Syracuse’s newest cool venue – the Rail Line at 530 S. Clinton Street.

Stonewall 50th Anniversary Pride Networking Reception

You are invited to an informal networking event celebrating he 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Members and Allies of the LGBTQ+ legal/professional community are welcomed at this June 10th event!

Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program and Arbitrator Training

The Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program for the 5th Judicial District seeks qualified attorneys admitted to NYS to serve as Volunteer Arbitrators. This FREE training offers 6.0 MCLE credits!

Courtroom Deputy Job Posting – U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York

There is a Courtroom Deputy position available with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Northern District of New York. Hurry, deadline to apply is May 28, 2019.

50-Year Luncheon on June 13th!

Join your colleagues to recognize the Class of 1969 at the annual 50-Year Luncheon on June 13th at Pascale’s Bistro at Drumlins. Five decades of lawyering is an accomplishment deserving of a celebratory luncheon. Please come!

CLE | Financial Responsibility, Ethics, and Pitfalls of Running a Small Criminal Law Practice

This CLE is for the person just starting a solo practice, particularly serving Criminal and Family Law clients, BUT the ground covered is pertinent to all lawyers starting a solo or small practice.

April 2019 Bar Reporter

In this issue | We recognize the hard work of the future lawyers of America when we applaud the teen attorneys of Fayetteville-Manlius on their way to Albany for the Mock Trial 2019 State Finals! Plus, Newsmakers, Announcements, and more!

CLE | Serving Those Who Served: Helping Vets Access VA Benefits

Help your veteran clients access the benefits to which they are entitled. Topics covered include, but aren’t limited to, basic eligibility for disability benefits, pension benefits and the appeals process.

CLE | NY Civil Practice – 2019

Need a brush up on the rules of practice in New York State? Register for this 3.0 credit CLE. We welcome back the powerhouse presentation team of Onondaga County Supreme Court Judge Deborah Karalunas and the 2018 OCBA Distinguished Attorney of the Year Thomas E. Myers to lead this CPLR seminar.