New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section

?? Stay Ahead of the Curve: 2025 CPLR Update – Earn 2.0 MCLE Credits! ?? Join us for an insightful CLE program covering the latest developments in New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). Led by Professor Michael J. Hutter of Albany Law School, this session will explore key court decisions from 2024 and early 2025, providing essential updates and practical insights for legal practitioners. ?? Date: March 7, 2025 ?? Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ?? Location: Virtual ?? Credits: 2.0 MCLE (Areas of Professional Practice) Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the CPLR and stay ahead in your practice. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6QDV9tE Presented by the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section and the Trial Lawyers Section. #CLE #LegalEducation #CPLR #Lawyers #TICL #TrialLawyers

NYSBA is proud to be the home of 28 specialty sections, each offering members a community of attorneys to help them succeed, leadership opportunities in their field, and networking with colleagues throughout New York and beyond. Join or rejoin now: https://lnkd.in/eRhHbhXi #NYSBA #NYLaw #Lawyer

?? Join Us for a Lunch & Learn: Insights from Top Insurance Law Experts! ?? Thursday, March 6, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This program is complimentary, but registration is required. Please visit: https://lnkd.in/g5qnhYy6 Looking to sharpen your expertise in insurance law? Don’t miss this one-hour Lunch and Learn session, designed for litigators and mediators seeking to stay ahead of emerging trends, essential legal principles, and practical challenges in the field. ?? What to Expect: ? Engaging discussions with leading insurance law professionals ? Real-world insights tailored for litigators and mediators ? A collaborative, interactive learning experience Featured Presenter: ???? Laurie Vahey – Managing Member, Vahey Law Offices PLLC Laurie is a distinguished trial attorney with over 25 years of experience in insurance law, commercial litigation, and personal injury. Recognized as Best Lawyers’ Rochester, NY Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times, Laurie has also been listed among Upstate NY’s Top 25 Women Attorneys by Super Lawyers. She has served in leadership roles, including Past Chair of NYSBA’s Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section. Moderator: ? Michele Kern-Rappy, Esq. – National Mediator A seasoned mediator with extensive experience in dispute resolution, Michele has played a pivotal role in resolving complex legal matters, serving with organizations such as Resolute Systems, AAA, CPR, and as a former Senior Mediator & Coordinator for the NY County Supreme Court. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable legal insights! #InsuranceLaw #Litigation #Mediation #CLE #LegalEducation #NYSBA #TICL

The Trial Lawyers and TICL Section Journey to Cuba: A Delegation in Support of the Cuban People | March 20 - 24 | 6.5 CLE Credits Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the richness of Cuban culture while earning CLE credits! Deadline to register is now February 20th! ? This program is open to all NYSBA Members?and Non-Members The?Trial Lawyers Section?and the?Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section of NYSBA invite you to join them on a captivating journey to Cuba in March, offering a unique perspective on the current state of U.S.-Cuba relations. ? CLE Abroad and Cuba Cultural Travel have curated an exceptional program tailored specifically for members of the New York State Bar Association, delving into Cuba's diverse cultural tapestry and venturing off the beaten path to interact with local scholars, legal professionals, entrepreneurs, musicians, and artists. They will provide profound insights into Cuba's legal and political framework, economic landscape, artistic expressions, historical significance, architectural marvels, and international relations. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gfcnSYed

The Insurance Expert Showcase Series: Roadmap for Early Mediation when Insurance Plays a Central Role January Edition Join us for a series of complimentary one-hour Lunch and Learn sessions featuring distinguished insurance experts sharing their valuable insights into key aspects of insurance law. Tailored for litigators and mediators, these interactive sessions delve into emerging trends, essential legal principles, and practical challenges in the field. Attendees will gain a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, deepen their knowledge, and explore real-world applications in a collaborative and engaging environment. This is program 1 of 3. Presenter: Kathleen J. Devlin?is a Partner at Weber Gallagher and practices in New York and New Jersey.?With over thirty years of experience handling insurance coverage matters, she?is an experienced litigator who provides advice to insurers and litigates coverage issues relating to various types of insurance policies, including comprehensive general liability, directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices liability, professional liability, commercial property and casualty, and public entity and public officials.?Her practice consists of managing coverage cases and representing the interests of insurers in a variety of areas, including environmental contamination, asbestos exposure, toxic tort, construction defect, commercial matters, and professional liability. Kathleen has successfully addressed coverage issues and disputes through coverage opinions,?mediation, and declaratory judgment actions.?She frequently lectures and moderates seminars on insurance-related and other topics. Moderator: Michele Kern-Rappy, Esq.,?National Mediator | Michele Kern Rappy Dispute Resolution | Mediator @ Resolute Systems, LLC | NY County Supreme Court Senior Mediator and Coordinator (Ret.), AAA, CPR. Please join us for our March and May Sessions: Thursday, March 6th? Friday, May 9th Registration is required for each program. This complimentary non-CLE informational program is sponsored by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section and the Trial Lawyers Section Register today! https://lnkd.in/eVy3aMCR

With the NYSBA Annual Conference coming to a close today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our tremendous sponsors and contributors! Without you, our awards reception and CLE programming could never have been the success that they were. We are so proud to be your partners! To our members, followers, colleagues and friends, help us in thanking the following team: Avanzino & Moreno with Angelicque Moreno, Esq.; Bears Givers/Mirman; Forge Consulting; FAZ Forensics; Blank & Star with Helene Blank, Esq.f; Mediating Disputes, Inc. with Tania Pagan, Esq.; Medical Legal Advisors; Medivest with Craig Pawley; NYSM, Inc. with Sam Senders; Pillinger Miller Tarallo LLP; Robert Legal Group with Jay Robert, Esq.; Newman Settlement Services Group; Sunshine Nurse with Bonnie McCormick; Robson Forensic; Premier Vocational Experts LLC; The French Firm, P.C. with Brett French, Esq.; Jaguar Reporting; and Smiley & Smiley LLP.

Please be sure to join us for the Trial Lawyers Section and Torts, Insurance, Compensation Law Section day of CLEs during the New York State Bar Association’s annual meeting this week on January 16, 2025. Check out this amazing panel of speakers set to discuss what to do after settlement! You can still register at nysba.com.

Please be sure to join us for the Trial Lawyers Section and Torts, Insurance, Compensation Law Section day of CLEs during the New York State Bar Association’s annual meeting this week on January 16, 2025. Check out this amazing panel of speakers set to discuss what to do after settlement! You can still register at nysba.com.

? Last Chance to Register! The NYSBA Annual Meeting kicks off next week! Attention Trial Lawyers Section and Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section members: Don’t miss this year’s exceptional program. Why Attend? Gain valuable insights during a highly interactive session on using radiology studies (MRI and CT scans) to enhance case arguments and cross-examinations. Stay ahead with a comprehensive evidence update, covering key court rulings and evolving standards. Dive into post-settlement planning for personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including guardianships, trusts, and public benefits. ...and more! After the CLE Sessions: Join us for the complimentary Trial Lawyers and TICL Awards & Networking Reception! Celebrate professional excellence and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and inspiring setting. View the full program brochure and register today: https://lnkd.in/esSe9B_7 #NYSBA #TrialLawyers #LegalCommunity #CLE #LegalExcellence #LawyersLife #PersonalInjuryLaw #MedicalMalpractice #LegalUpdates #LawPractice #LitigationSkills

Webinar | Monday, December 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2.0 MCLE Credits Ethics Stay ahead in your practice with this essential CLE program, offering an in-depth review of some of the more significant ethics opinions issued in 2024. Designed for attorneys across all practice areas, this session will explore the key takeaways, practical implications, and emerging trends in legal ethics. Earn 2.0 MCLE credits in Ethics while gaining valuable insights to navigate complex ethical challenges with confidence. This program includes access to the?NYSBA Ethics Opinions E-Book. View more information about it here: https://lnkd.in/eSQRV8h2 Presenters: Kenneth Gartner, Esq., Lynn Gartner Dunne & Frigenti, LLP, Mineola, New York? Andrew Oringer, Esq.?| The Wagner Law Group, New York, New York? James Townsend, Esq., Rochester, New York Moderator: Brenda Dorsett, Liberty Mutual Insurance | Ironshore | New York, New York Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFuPd6mB #LegalEthics #CLECredits #AttorneyEducation #EthicsOpinions #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuingLegalEducation #LawPractice #LegalInsights #AttorneyEthics #LegalProfession #LawyersLearning #EthicsInLaw #NYSBA #LegalWebinar #LawEducation