Catch Appellate Justice Mark C. Dillon’s take on obtaining out-of-state witnesses and documents in his Practice Page column. Plus Newsmakers, job postings, announcements and more in this double edition of the Bar Reporter
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CLE | The 22nd Annual Bridge the Gap
Cover all the bases and basics in ONE seminar specifically geared to the newly admitted attorney. Plus hear from Northwestern Mutual Financial Adviser Michael Schram who’ll supply tips on on how to effectively pay back your law school loans – certainly priceless information!
CLE | Providing Legal Representation to Asylum Seekers, Part One
This training offers a comprehensive overview of Asylum Law and the requisite procedures lawyers need to know to successfully represent Asylum seeking clients.
CLE | Providing Legal Representation to Asylum Seekers, Part Two
Part Two of this immigration-centered CLE covers gender-based asylum, plus a review of trending legislation and policy. This seminar is offered via videoconference and is FREE. Credit is pending by the NYS CLE Board.
Law Day 2019: Free Speech – Free Press – Free Society
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | TIME: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. | LOCATION: Syracuse University College of Law, Dineen Hall, Gray Memorial Court Room, 950 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204 | COST: $30. Under NYS rules the CLE associated with this event has been APPROVED for both Newly Admitted and Experienced Attorneys. We look forward […]
October Bar Reporter
This Special Edition of the Bar Reporter focuses on the 143rd Annual Dinner at which Hon. John V. Centra and Thomas E. Myers, Esq. were honored for their contribution to the Syracuse legal community. Read it now!!
Jean Shirley Named 2018 Liberty Bell Award Recipient
Nominated by her Hiscock Legal Aid Society coworkers, Jean Shirley is the 2018 Liberty Bell Award honoree. Bestowed upon a non-lawyer who, outside of his or her regular employment, selflessly promotes the values of the American democracy and its rule of law, the Liberty Bell award is among the American Bar Association’s top honors.
Community Engagement Survey: Committee seeks to improve volunteerism in our community
Take the OCBA Community Engagement Committee’s 3-question survey (it’s anonymous!). The Committee seeks to know how best to offer you volunteer opportunities within the community. Take the survey!
NOTICE TO THE BAR: State of New York Court of Appeals Announces Joint Schedule to Consider Appeals re September Primary Election
Take note! The State of New York Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division Departments announce a joint schedule to consider appeals related to the September 12, 2017 primary elections.
Go Back to School with Lawyers in the Classroom
Lawyers in the Classroom puts today’s legal professionals in front of tomorrow’s leaders. And your expertise is needed. Return to school with this program and bolster the Civics curricula of a school near you.