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GRAWA Membership Committee Meeting
2022-11-07 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
November 7:
GRAWA Membership Committee Meeting
12:00pm-12:30pm pm via Zoom
Please RSVP to Jennifer at jjovcevski@nixonpeabody.com to receive the Zoom link.

Native Heritage Month Program
2022-11-07 12:00 - 14:00
Monday, November 7, 2022/12:00 p.m.
Chapter: Western New York
Name of event: Native American Heritage Month Program
Speaker: Michael Martin, Executive Director for Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties
Description of event: Join us while we celebrate Native American Heritage Month Program
How will the event be held: In person/ZOOM
Cost of event: There is no fee to attend
Registration email / link: mknihini@nycourts.gov

WWBA Book Club
2022-11-07 18:00 - 20:00

CLE-Advocating for Skilled Therapy Services in a Nursing Home: Residents Rights and Appealing Medicare Denials
2022-11-08 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Chapter: New York
Name of event: Advocating for Skilled Therapy Services in a Nursing Home: Residents Rights and Appealing Medicare Denials
Description of event: CLE Program
How will the event be held: ZOOM
Speaker(s): Lindsay Heckler, Esq., and Kelly Sarama, Esq.
Cost of event: Free – NYWBA and WBASNY Members; $25 – Non-members
Registration email / link: elderlawchairs@nywba.org
RSVP date: November 13, 2022

"Equity in Action" Speaker Series
2022-11-08 18:00 - 19:00

Richmond County 39th Annual Red Mass
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:00

CLE-A Veteran’s Right to Benefits: Advocating for Veterans at the Supreme Court
2022-11-10 12:00 - 17:00
The Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association in partnership with Legal Assistance of Western New York announces a CLE on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at noon: A Veteran’s Right to Benefits: Advocating for Veterans at the Supreme Court.
We are pleased that Mel Bostwick, Esq. will share her experiences advocating for Veterans before the United States Supreme Court. She is a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP specializing in Supreme Court, Appellate & Intellectual Property.
Since the founding of the nation, Congress has provided compensation for veterans who become disabled in the course of rendering military service. This CLE will provide an overview of codified entitlements available to Veterans with a focus on setting up the frame work for advocating for Veterans at the Supreme Court

MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! Register at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y4duRyuoSXuWHsBlIjEztQ

CLE-Update on ADR in the 9TH JD: What Every Practitioner Should Know
2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
Alternate Dispute Resolution is a growing trend in the courts of the 9th JD. Find out about new settlement parts, trainings, mediation programs and the anticipated statewide rule!

Register Here – executivedirector@wwbany.org
RSVP by – November 11th

Officers Meeting and Dinner
2022-11-14 17:00 - 20:00

Veterans Day Observance Ceremony
2022-11-15 11:30 - 12:30
QCWBA is co-sponsoring the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony hosted by the Queens Borough President’s Office. The event will pay tribute to the heroic Queens residents and the generations of veterans before them who have served our country with honor, valor and selflessness.

November 15, 2022 at 11:30am

Atrium at Queens Borough Hall

Please update the RSVP link to this as it was not working: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeyAagZPQGT_uNcSDYE5yoyfkaknNlUJjamYFmkJYJfGJnTQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

CLE-Advocating for Skilled Therapy Services in a Nursing Home: Resident Rights and Appealing Medicare Denials
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00
The Elder Law & Disabilities Committee
present a CLE Program:
Advocating for Skilled Therapy Services in a Nursing Home: Resident Rights
and Appealing Medicare Denials
Speakers:
Lindsay Heckler, Esq.
Kelly Sarama, Esq.
Center for Elder Law and Justice
November 15, 2022, 12:00 p.m., by Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP

Treatment Beyond the Tumor
2022-11-15 17:30 - 19:00

CLE-Representing Children in Custody and Visitation Matters
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
NYWBA Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
presents a CLE Program:

Representing Children in Custody
and Visitation Matters

Speakers:

Dawn M. Cardi, Esq.

Virginia A. Lopreto, Esq.

Brad Nacht, Esq.

Moderator:

Nicole Riordan, Esq.

November 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m., in-person and by Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP

Lunch with Hon. Christopher Baker
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
The Del-Chen-O Board is excited to invite you to join us for our “Lunch with a Judge” series this year. The fifth lunch in the series will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM.

The monthly meetings with Judge members of our chapter will allow you to get to know each judge and perhaps learn a few tricks for success as well as pet peeves to avoid. It is a wonderful opportunity to have a casual meeting and be able to chat about any topic.

The next session on will feature Supreme Court Judge Christopher Baker.

Please save the time and date on your calendar:

12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 16, 2022

If you do not have Teams on your computer, download it now so you are ready to go. The link will be sent out closer to the event. Hope to see you then.

Video Replay of Best Practices for Court Evaluators
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee invites you to:

Video Replay of Best Practices for Court Evaluators

Presented By: Honorable Lisa A. Sokoloff

Speakers: Sylvia DiPietro, Esq.
Judy Mock, Esq.
Phillip Solomon, Esq.
Edmond Wong, Esq.

November 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m., by Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP

How America Fractured Into Four Parts
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Chapter: Westchester
Name of event: Discussion Club
Description of event: Join us for an open, non-judgmental forum for discussing issues of the day.
How America Fractured Into Four Parts
by George Packer
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/07/george-packer-four-americas/619012/
How will the event be held: In person
Location (if in person): Lisa Denig’s Home – 89 S. Kensico Ave., Valhalla, NY
Cost of event: There is no fee to attend
Registration email / link: lisadenig@yahoo.com

Unpacking the State of the Law in Domestic Violence Cases: Part 1 - CIVIL
2022-11-16 12:30 - 14:00
November 16: 12:30pm – 2 pm
Unpacking the State of the Law in Domestic Violence Cases: PART 1 – CIVIL
Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHiCqhdzit16P8idzoXlJ1HZoxSYL82OE2cPC4SDzPXRvEVA/viewform [docs.google.com]
You can attend in person at the address below or virtually.

8 Minute Networking For UB School of Law Students
2022-11-16 17:30 - 18:30
RSVP Rachael Sparacino by November 1, 2022

Come and Learn About Nassau Suffolk Law Services and Their Projects
2022-11-16 18:00 - 21:00

CLE-Humanitarian Relief Amid Crisis in Afghanistan and Ukraine: The Failures and Successes of U.S. Immigration Pathways
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00
The Immigration & International Women’s Rights Committees present a CLE Program:

Humanitarian Relief Amid Crisis in Afghanistan and Ukraine: The Failures and Successes of U.S. Immigration Pathways

Speakers:
Layla Ayub
Abadir Barre, Esq.
Jill Westerberg, Esq.

Moderated By Committee Chairs

November 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m., by Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP

Retirement Party for Gary Abramson
2022-11-17 17:30 - 19:30

Save the Date CLE
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00
SAVE THE DATE!
NOVEMBER 17, 2022

**1CREDIT CLE
1PM
ZOOM

**FREE MEMBERSHIP EVENT
6PM
OSTERIA SANTINA

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

WBASNY Wellness Committee Cook with Us
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
WBASNY Wellness Committee
cordially invites you to cook with us!
November 17, 2022
6:00 – 8:00 pm
WBASNY member and cookbook author, Jennifer Brown-DiBlasi, will be teaching us to make Fresh Pasta from scratch and then how to use the pasta in her favorite dish, Pasta Alla Norma!
This is a virtual, interactive event. During the virtual cooking class, you will learn how to prepare this fresh pasta in your own home.
An ingredient list and list of necessary supplies, as well as suggested wine pairings, will be forwarded in advance to all registered attendees.
Once the meal is prepared, please feel free to continue to socialize virtually with fellow WBASNY attendees while enjoying your healthy meal!

Jennifer’s cookbook:
When Life Hands You Lemons
An Attorney’s Journey Through Quarantine As An At Home Chef
Available in hard cover and e-cookbook format
$5.00 discount on hard cover copies with code WBASNY
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members, free to law students
Sponsorship Opportunities Available

WBASNY Wellness Committee Cooking
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
WBASNY Wellness Committee
cordially invites you to cook with us!
November 17, 2022
6:00 – 8:00 pm
WBASNY member and cookbook author, Jennifer Brown-DiBlasi, will be teaching us to make Fresh Pasta from scratch and then how to use the pasta in her favorite dish, Pasta Alla Norma!
This is a virtual, interactive event. During the virtual cooking class, you will learn how to prepare this fresh pasta in your own home.
An ingredient list and list of necessary supplies, as well as suggested wine pairings, will be forwarded in advance to all registered attendees.
Once the meal is prepared, please feel free to continue to socialize virtually with fellow WBASNY attendees while enjoying your healthy meal!

REGISTER HERE

Sip & Spin
2022-11-17 18:30 - 20:30
SIP & SPIN

Thursday, November 17, 2022
6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Rise Fitness Studio97 Main StreetHamburg, NY, 14075United States (map)

Fitness/spin class followed by refreshments and mingling.
Register by 11/01/22!

Sip & Spin tickets
from $10.00

Register by November 1

Effective and Ethical Marketing Strategies for Women Lawyers
2022-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Effective and Ethical Marketing Strategies for Women Lawyers

Sponsored by

November 18, 2022

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Marketing is essential to your legal career whether you are looking to bring in more clients, advance within your firm, or position yourself for new opportunities. The key to successful marketing is to build a strong personal brand that helps you stand out in a positive way. In this webinar, learn how to determine your personal brand and what tactics will enable you to effectively promote your brand within the confines of attorney ethical rules.

Speakers:

Jacqueline Harounian, Esq.
Managing Partner,
Wisselman Harounian & Associates, PC

Edith Reinhardt, Esq.
Principal, RDT Content Marketing LLC

1.0 CLE Credits
(Ethics/Professionalism)
(Transitional / Non-Transitional)

Cost:
Free to Members
Non-Members – $40

REGISTER HERE

Video Replay of Best Practices for Attorneys for the Alleged Incapacitated Person
2022-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Elder Law & Disabilities Committee
& Guardianship Diversity Initiative present:

VIDEO REPLAY OF
Best Practices for Attorneys for the Alleged Incapacitated Person

Moderator:
Hon. Lisa A. Sokoloff

Panelists:
Bonnie Cohen Gallet, Albert Levi, Melinda Mlinac and Ingrid Wyllie

November 18, 2022, 1:00 p.m., by Zoom
Click here for more info and to RSVP

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-11-19 10:00 - 15:00

Pre-Thanksgiving Walk Around Rockland Lake
2022-11-20 11:00 - 12:00

Judiciary Night
2022-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
Queens Chapter
