November 13, 2012

STATE BAR SPONSORS STATEWIDE WEBCAST TO TRAIN ATTORNEYS ON ASSISTING STORM VICTIMS

The New York State Bar Association is hosting a statewide webcast on Thursday, November 15, on "Providing Legal Assistance to Persons Affected by Superstorm Sandy," President Seymour W. James, Jr. said today.

The webcast will be streamed live between 4 and 7 p.m. from the Association's headquarters at One Elk Street, Albany, NY. The video also will be archived on the State Bar website for later viewing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) American Red Cross officials and others will participate.

The session is designed for attorneys and law students who want to assist Superstorm Sandy victims—
through telephone hotlines and community clinics sponsored by state and local bar associations, legal service providers and law schools.

The program, which is free of charge, is open to State Bar Association members and non-members.  Pre-registration is required. To register online, go to www.nysba.org/SuperstormSandyFreeCLE.

President James (The Legal Aid Society in New York City) has called on lawyers across New York to volunteer to help storm victims.

"Many downstate attorneys who otherwise might volunteer are themselves personally or professionally affected by Superstorm Sandy. It is gratifying that so many upstate attorneys have answered the call to volunteer," James said. "We encourage additional attorneys to volunteer, because the need for legal assistance is expected to grow in the coming weeks."

To read the entire press release, click here.