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Reel Life Vs. Real Life Legal Ethics

Thursday, December 6, 2012

- Location -
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Ce
801 University Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210-0801
(315) 475-3000

9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

4.0 MCLE Credits: 4.0 Ethics

NYSBA Co-Sponsors:
Committee on Attorney Professionalism
Committee on Continuing Legal Education

The Committee on Attorney Professionalism will be presenting “Reel Life vs. Real Life Legal Ethics” based on film clips from major motion pictures depicting attorneys and the ethical and professionalism dilemmas they face. This entertaining and engaging format will feature discussions by an authoritative panel of issues raised in clips from a variety of motion pictures, titles to be announced. Does real life law practice imitate on-screen law practice? Tune in and find out!

Program Faculty

Program Chair

Deborah A. Scalise
Partner
Scalise & Hamilton LLP
Scarsdale, New York

Local Panels

New York City: James M. Altman (Local Chair), Partner, Bryan Cave LLP, New York, New York * Stephen D. Hoffman, Partner, Wilk Auslander LLP, New York, New York * Deborah A. Scalise, Partner, Scalise & Hamilton LLP, Scarsdale, New York * Hal R. Lieberman, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, New York, New York.

Syracuse: Mark J. Solomon (Local Chair), Law Offices of Mark J. Solomon, Ithaca, New York * Anthony J. Gigliotti, Attorney Grievance Committee, Syracuse, New York * Hon. Kate Rosenthal, Syracuse City Court, Syracuse, New York * Emil M. Rossi, Law Office of Emil M. Rossi, Syracuse, New York.

Albany: Anne Reynolds Copps (Local Chair), Principal, Law Office of Anne Reynolds Copps, Albany New York * Peter V. Coffey, Partner, Englert, Coffey, McHugh & Fantauzzi, LLP, Schenectady, New York * Robert T. Schofield, Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Albany, New York * Michael G. Gaynor, Committee on Professional Standards, Albany, New York.

Long Island: Grace D. Moran (Local Chair), Partner, Moran Karamouzis LLP, Rockville Centre, New York * Hon. Joel K. Asarch, Nassau County Supreme Court, Mineola, New York * Catherine A. Sheridan, Principal, Law Office of Catherine A. Sheridan, Attorney At Law, PC, Carle Place, New York * Robert H. Cabble, Counsel, NYS Grievance Committee, 10th Judicial District, Hauppauge, NY.

Buffalo: Vincent E. Doyle III (Local Chair), Partner, Connors & Vilardo, LLP, Buffalo, New York * Lawrence J. Vilardo, Partner, Connors & Vilardo, LLP, Buffalo, New York * Hon. Erin Peradotto, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, Buffalo, New York * Roderick Quebral, Principal Counsel, Attorney Grievance Committee, Eighth Judicial District, Buffalo, New York.

Rochester: James T. Townsend (Local Chair), Partner, Remington, Gifford, Williams & Colicchio LLP, Rochester, New York * Mary Jo S. Korona, Partner, Leclair Korona Giordano Cole LLP, Rochester, New York * Sarah S. Merkel, The Wolford Law Firm LLP, Rochester, New York * Eugene Welch, Partner, Harris Chesworth O'Brien Johnstone & Welch LLP, Rochester, New York.

Westchester: Deborah A. Scalise (Local Chair), Partner, Scalise & Hamilton LLP, Scarsdale, New York * Gary Casella, Chief Counsel, Grievance Committee for the 9^th Judicial District, White Plains, New York * Kathleen Donelli, Partner, McCarthy Fingar LLP, White Plains, New York * Hon. John W. Sweeny, Jr., Associate Justice, Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department, New York, New York.

New this Year: All program materials will be distributed exclusively online in searchable PDF format, allowing attendees more flexibility in storing this information and allowing you to copy and paste relevant portions of the materials for specific use in your practice. A CLE NotePad © (paper) will be provided to all attendees at the live program site. The CLE NotePad © includes lined pages for taking notes on each topic, as well as any PowerPoint presentations submitted prior to printing. Traditional printed course books can be ordered at the program site for a discounted price and will be shipped subsequent to the program date.

Directions

FROM EAST: NYS Thruway west to Exit 34A, Take Rt 481 south to I 690 west, then I 690 west to Teall Avenue Exit. Turn left onto Teall Avenue, go to 2nd light. Turn right onto Erie Blvd East and go to University Avenue. Turn left onto University Avenue, go 7 blocks and hotel is on left. FROM WEST: NYS Thruway east to Exit 39. Take I 690 east to I81 south to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison St Exit). Bear left on exit ramp, go under I 81 bridge (Almond Street), go to 2nd light. Turn left onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University and go 2 blocks. Hotel is on left. FROM NORTH: Take I 81south to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison Street Exit). Bear left on exit ramp, go under I 81 bridge (Almond Street), go to 2nd light. Turn left onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University Avenue, go 2 blocks and hotel is on left. FROM SOUTH: Take I 81 north to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison Street Exit). Turn right onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University Avenue, go 2 blocks and hotel is on left.FROM NEW YORK CITY: Take Rt 17 to Binghamton. Take I 81 north to Syracuse and follow 'From South' directions)

The last day to pre-register online was December 5, 2012.

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SYR-Registration	$140.00

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SYR-Registration	$240.00

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SYR-Registration	$60.00

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.