In Person Program: New York State Bar Association, 1 Elk Street, Albany NY 12207
Webcast Viewing: New York City Law Department | 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007 to view the webcast
Remote Webcast Viewing will also be available.
3.0 MCLE Credits
Cost: Free to NYSBA Members | $25 for Non-Members
Please note: The webcast viewing in NYC will be free to attend.
Agenda
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Updates
This presentation will be discussing the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws. This presentation will offer a brief introduction to those laws, a description of the functions of this office and our website, and then take questions until the time has expired.
Robert J. Freeman, Esq.
Executive Director
NYS Department of State, NYS Committee on Open Government (COOG)
Delmar, New York
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: State Procurement
This presentation is an introduction to agency procurement, addressing purchasing methods, contractual terms, and vendor responsibility.
Robert C. Vanderbles
NYS Department of State, Office of the General Counsel
Albany, NY
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Legislative Updates
This presentation will provide an update of legislation already adopted during the 2019 NYS Legislative Session Calendar, including the State Budget (assuming it is adopted by April 29th). In addition to highlighting legislation already adopted this Session, the presentation will discuss issues and bills the Legislature is likely to tackle before heading home at the end of June. Topics to be discussed include criminal justice reform, adult-use cannabis, e-scooters, election reforms, recycling reforms, the tax cap, red light and speed cameras, and more.
Wade Beltramo, Esq.
NY Conference of Mayors (NYCOM)
Schenectady, New York
5:00 -6:00 p.m. Networking Reception
For questions contact Kristina Gagnon at kmgagnon@nysba.org
To register over the phone please contact the Member Resource Center at 1-800-582-2452