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Young Lawyers Annual Meeting Program

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Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York City

Join the Young Lawyers Section at their Annual Meeting events!

Young Lawyers Section Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 The Young Lawyers Section Annual Meeting program will cover the following topics:

1) Significant 2012 Decisions of the Court of Appeals and the four Appellate Division Departments – This program will address some of the most significant decisions of the New York Court of Appeals and the four Appellate Division Departments of 2012, with an emphasis on the last six months of the year. 

2) Young Lawyers Serving Nonprofits: Making the Most of Opportunities and Avoiding Ethical Issues – This program will empower young lawyers to initiate and strengthen their relationships with charities and step up their professional skills.

This program will earn 3.5 credits hours consisting of 1.5 credit hours in Areas of Professional Practice and 2.0 credit hours in Ethics and Professionalism.

To view the program brochure and register online visit www.nysba.org/am2013YLS. Register online now! To fax in your registration, download registration form (PDF)

Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Presentation
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We are privileged to invite you to attend the Young Lawyers Section Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Presentation. Each year the Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association honors a young lawyer who has rendered outstanding service to both the community and legal profession. The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recognizes an attorney who has a distinguished record of commitment to the finest traditions of the Bar through public service and professional activities. This year's recipient is James Michael Paulino II of Faraci Lange, LLP in Rochester. In an effort to showcase our Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recipients to law students, new attorneys and young lawyers alike, this year's award presentation will take place following the Young Lawyers Section program.

Bridging the Gap 2013
Thursday and Friday, January 24-25, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The two-day Bridging the Gap session, Learning from the Stars will provide the required 16 credits for newly-admitted attorneys in Skills, Ethics and Professionalism, Law Practice Management, and Areas of Professional Practice. Topics will include Handling Your First Misdemeanor, Ethics of Starting Your Own Practice, Basics of Landlord Tenant Practice, Electronic Discovery, Matrimonial Practice, Defending a DUI case and more!

To view the program brochure and register online for the Bridging the Gap Program please visit www.nysba.org/am2013BTGday1 and www.nysba.org/am2013BTGday2. Please note that you must register for each day separately and it is not required to attend both days. Register online now! To fax in your registration, download registration form (PDF)

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 Kathy Heider at 800-582-2452 or kheider@nysba.org.