Promoting Excellence in the Legal Profession

CLE | Becoming a Judge: LGBTQ Pride Month Edition

Please join us for this fun Luncheon AND CLE! This is a joint program of the OCBA, The Richard C. Failla GLBTQ Commission of the New York Courts, and the Fifth Judicial District Access to Justice Committee. Don’t miss this1!

The May 2024 Bar Reporter

The May Bar Reporter is here! In this month’s issue meet our Member Spotlight Hassina K. Adams, OCBA’s new Paralegals Committee Chair. Plus, see what we’ve been up to in photos from the 2024 Annual Meeting and our first in-person Law Day since 2019. Read up!

CLE | Supreme Court Practice for Pro Se Litigants: A Primer for 5th J.D. Help Center Volunteers

Do not miss this CLE!! Learn what you need to know about the new 5th Judicial District’s HELP CENTER located at the Onondaga County Courthouse. Presenters include the Hon. Danielle M. Fogel, and several court officials. Lunch included and it’s FREE!

CLE | Lien on Us! An Update on Liens in Personal Injury 2024

Join us for this informative CLE that provides you with what you need to know about Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and other health care liens. Sponsored by Precision Resolution and Paramount Settlement. Register today!

Representing Non-Citizen Clients: Cultural Sensitivity and Your Ethical Obligations

The OCBA Criminal Law Section hosts this FREE CLE that offers one Ethics and one DIEB credit and includes LUNCH!! You should sign up and learn what you don’t already know about your ethical obligations to treat all clients with dignity and sensitivity.

CLE | Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD): The Final Countdown?

CLE | Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD): The Final Countdown? This 2.0-hour CLE primes you with the info you’ll need to help clients, whether individual or institutional, understand this legislation currently in front of the NYS Legislature.

Family Law Section Meeting & Luncheon with NYS Supreme Court Justice the Hon. Kevin P. Kuehner – YOU are invited!

Join NYS Supreme Court Justice the Hon. Kevin P. Kuehner on Monday, February 12th at NOON for the Family Law Section Meeting & Luncheon. We look forward to seeing you at this enlightening event!

The January 2024 Bar Reporter

Crack open the first Bar Reporter of 2024 and read all about it! We observe the passing of Rosalind W. Johnson, enjoy Anthony Gigliotti’s article on Mentorship, and read the fun yearend awards the Assigned Counsel gave out to its panelists — and more!

The September Bar Reporter

In this issue, read about our Ruger Award and Distinguished Lawyer honorees, the Hon. James P. Murphy and Susan Katzoff, Esq. We shine the spotlight on member Leah Witmer, we offer case notes and summaries, and highlight several upcoming Bar Association activities.

OCBA Honors Judge James P. Murphy and Susan R. Katzoff, Esq. at 146th Annual Celebration

September 13th, 2023, Syracuse, NY –Martin A. Lynn, President of the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors, announced the selection of the Hon. James P. Murphy as recipient of the William C. Ruger Centennial Award, and Susan R. Katzoff, Esq. as its 2023 Distinguished Lawyer Honoree.  Both will be recognized at the Association’s […]