Under New York's MCLE rule, this program has been approved for up to 3.0 credit hours (2.0 credits in Ethics and 1.0 in Areas of Professional Practice). This program will NOT qualify for credit for newly-admitted attorneys because it is not a basic practical skills program.
9:00-9:10 a.m. - INTRODUCTIONS
SECTION CHAIR
Mark A. Berman, Esq., Ganfer & Shore, LLP, New York City
PROGRAM CHAIR
Robert N. Holtzman, Esq., Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, New York City
9:10-10:50 a.m.
Current Ethics Issues in Commercial Litigation (2 credits in Ethics)
Practitioners face ethical issues on a daily basis in litigating commercial disputes. We have assembled a panel comprising practicing lawyers, a sitting judge, and a professor of legal ethics to discuss recent developments affecting litigation of commercial disputes in New York, including privilege issues arising in the context of litigation concerning the scope of the common-interest
doctrine following the decision of the Court of Appeals in Ambac Assurance Corp. v. Countrywide Home Loans Inc., privilege issues implicated in internal investigations by corporate counsel, transfer of the privilege in mergers and acquisitions, the use of law firm general counsel, and other developments.
Panel Chair:
Ellen Yaroshefsky, Esq., Howard Lichtenstein Distinguished Professor of Legal Ethics and
Executive Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics, Hofstra Law School , Uniondale
Panelists:
Hon. Timothy S. Driscoll, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Commercial Division, Nassau County
Danielle C. Lesser, Esq., Morrison Cohen LLP, New York City
Michael S. Ross, Esq., Law Offices of Michael S. Ross, New York City
Vincent J. Syracuse, Esq., Tanenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, New York City
11:05-11:55 a.m.
Appellate Attacks on Arbitration Awards (1 credit in Areas of Professional Practice) One of the primary arguments in favor of arbitration is the (at least theoretical) finality of the process. This panel will discuss approaches used by parties seeking to overturn arbitration awards both in court and through arbitration appeal panels. Topics addressed will include discussion of the scope of permitted review under the Federal Arbitration Act and New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules, the use of appellate arbitration panels, and the impact these standards have on the arbitration process and the timely and efficient resolution of disputes through arbitration.
Panel Chair:
Hon. Rosemary S. Pooler, United States Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Syracuse
Panelists:
Hon. O. Peter Sherwood, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Commercial Division, New York County
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, New York City
Lea Haber Kuck, Esq., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York City
Jeanne C. Miller, Esq., JAMS, New York City
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION – Petit Trianon Ballroom Foyer, 3rd floor
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
LUNCHEON – Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor
To purchase a table at the luncheon download luncheon table reservation form.
PRESENTATION OF THE STANLEY H. FULD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMERCIAL LAW AND LITIGATION
Award Recipient
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Award Acceptance
Hon. Robert A. Katzmann, Chief United States Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Award Presenter
Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and of the State of New York
Discounts and Scholarships: New York State Bar Association members and non-members may apply for a discount or scholarship to attend this program, based on financial hardship. This discount applies to the educational portion of the program only. Under this policy, any member of our Association or non-member who has a genuine basis for their hardship, if approved, can receive a discount or scholarship, depending on the circumstances. Request for discounts or scholarships must be received prior to January 13th, 2017. For more details, please contact Lori Nicoll in writing at New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207 or [email protected].
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 Lori Nicoll at 518-487-5563.
For overnight room accommodations, please call the New York Hilton Midtown at 1-800-445-8667 and identify yourself as a member of the New York State Bar Association. Room rates are $260.00 per night plus taxes for single and double occupancy. Reservations must be made by Monday, December 16, 2016. You also can reserve your overnight room on the web at www.nysba.org/am17accomm.
For questions about this specific program, please contact Lori Nicoll at 518-487-5563. For registration questions only, please call the Member Resource Center at 800-582-2452. Fax registration form to 518-463-5993.
