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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 | 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.
The March 2024 Bar Reporter
In this issue of the Bar Reporter you will find Judge Dillon’s most recent Practice Page, in addition to a fun pictoral of OCBA Goings-on, OCBA Award Forms, and Newmakers & Influencers. Give it a read!
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 […]
CLE | Representing Consumers in Debt Collection Lawsuits
Offered at no cost to attorneys who commit to volunteering with VLPCNY’s Debt Clinic, and for only $25 for those who don’t, this program provides an overview of debt collection lawsuits and steps to take in helping consumers defend against these lawsuits in a limited scope clinic or during full representation. The program is suited for attorneys new to consumer law, as well as attorneys with some experience looking for a refresher.