Promoting Excellence in the Legal Profession

Affordable Housing Panel Discussion

Downtown Syracuse is in the midst of a high-end residential housing development expansion. Are Syracusans of low/moderate means being left behind? Learn about affordable housing initiatives and job creation efforts at this informative January 31st panel discussion.

Annual Memorial Observance

We will remember and reflect on the careers of the colleagues we lost in 2018 during a February 7th Memorial Observance at the Onondaga County Courthouse. Please join us.

CLE | OnVLP’s and CNY Women Bar Association’s Family Law Clinic Update

This 2.0 Skills CLE seminar not only introduces you to Family Law basics it also offers you training in how to volunteer for OnVLP’s Family Court Clinic. Plus, there’s a pizza lunch!!

CLE | Getting and Keeping Utility Service: Utility Consumer Rights Pursuant to Art. 2 of the Public Service Law

This FREE CLE seminar powers through, in two hours, an introduction into New York state’s Public Utility Law with an emphasis on getting and keeping utility services and how YOU can assist low-income users through the New York Public Service Complaint Process.

CLE | Surrogate Decision-Making Volunteer Training

This 3.0 MCLE introduces you to the world of becoming a volunteer with the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Learn about end-of-life decision making.

CLE | Top Legal and Business Landmines in Selecting a Construction Project Delivery Method

Demystify sifting through and selecting a Construction Project Delivery Method at this seminar led by the professionals at Goldberg Segalla. This CLE addresses the legal and business issues you consider as you approach new construction projects.

December Bar Reporter

In this Issue: End of year celebrations in photos: OCBA Holiday Reception and Paralegals Holiday Luncheon | Hon. Michael Hanuszczak presides over naturalization ceremony  | Plus Newsmakers and Announcements! December 2018 Bar Reporter

Comments Welcomed re NYS Electronic Filing Program

Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks invites you to add your thoughts to the Annual Report he’ll submit to the governor and state legislature on February 1, 2019.  Comments may be submitted through January 4, 2019 via efilingcomments@nycourts.gov.

November Bar Reporter

In this Issue: Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell to Lead Vera House’s Newly Formed Legal Department | Reprint of History of Bar Reporter penned by 2018 Distinguished Lawyer Thomas E. Myers  | CASE NOTES return – catch up on the Northern District Case Notes | Plus Newsmakers and Announcements! November 2018 Bar Reporter

OCBA’s Holiday Reception Among the Everson’s Festival of Trees!

DO NOT MISS the year-end Holiday Reception! This year this happy event is held among the Festival of Trees at the Everson Museum of Art. Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues and your business!