Events for February 19, 2014 through May 14, 2015
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Curriculum Information Sessions: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »The International Criminal Court and the Challenge from Africa’s Leaders
Lecturer: Ruti Teitel is the Ernst C. Stiefel Professor of Comparative Law at New York Law School, where she directs the Institute for Global Law, Justice, and Policy. She is an internationally recognized authority on international law, international human rights, transitional justice, and comparative constitutional law. In 2000, Oxford University Press published her path-breaking book Transitional Justice, and, in 2011, the internationally acclaimed Humanity’s Law. A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, last academic year Professor Teitel was…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Business, Financial & Tax Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Best Practices in Representing Children Before the Asylum Office
CLE at New York Law School 2 Credits6:30 to 9 p.m. Representatives from the Newark and New York Asylum Offices will speak. Moderators will include experienced non-profit attorneys.
Find out more »5th Annual Sports Law Symposium
Full day of panels followed by networking reception.Panel topics include “Doping in the Olympics” and “Endorsements and Social Media”.Guests include Graham Spanier.
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: International and Immigration Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: International and Immigration Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, Constitutional & Individual Rights
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, Constitutional & Individual Rights
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Real Estate Finance 2014: Hot Topics in Crowdfuding and EB-5 Investments
Join CRES for a breakfast forum on Real Estate Finance 2014: Hot Topics in Crowdfunding and EB-5 Investments. Keynote speakers will include: David Drake, Founder, The Soho Loft; Douglas Ellenoff, Member, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP; and William Skelley, Founder, Chairman & CEO, iFunding. This event is free and open to all!
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Family Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Family Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Intellectual Property Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Real Estate Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Intellectual Property Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Real Estate Law
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Government Information Session
RSVP to admissions@nyls.edu
Find out more »Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Inaugural Black History Month Visit to the African Burial Ground
Please join us for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s inaugural Black History Month visit to the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center on Friday, February 28, 2014. We will meet in the lobby of 185 W. Broadway at 12:50pm. All are welcome!
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Journalism and Externships
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Curriculum Information Sessions: Journalism and Externships
Are you interested in a specific focus for your coursework? Join us for a series of information sessions to learn more about New York Law School’s curriculum in key areas of practice, as well as how Academic Centers and the Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning (OCEL) course and clinic offerings can fit into your schedule. Learn more about how to apply to each center, clinic or course, and if they’re the right fit for you! Sessions will be recorded…
Find out more »Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Ship Finance Markets
Brad Berman ’83 is a partner in the New York office of Norton Rose Fulbright, and has extensive experience in ship financing, corporate debt finance, offshore incorporation, and Liberian law. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr. Berman was a partner at another firm in New York. He had also served as executive director of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry—the world’s second largest ship registry—where he oversaw all aspects of the Liberian corporate and shipping program, including corporate…
Find out more »BLACK LAW STUDENTS-ALUMNI NETWORKING RECEPTION
BLACK LAW STUDENTS-ALUMNI NETWORKING RECEPTIONhosted by John B. Webb ’98, Emerson S. Moore ’99 and Charles A. Whites ’01 Please join us to reconnect with classmates and to meet current BLSA students. RSVP to https://alumni.nyls.edu/blsa-alumni-networking-reception If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at (212) 431-2800 or alumni@nyls.edu.
Find out more »NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Public Hearing on Action Plan Funding
New York Governor’s Office of Storm RecoveryState of New York Action Plan Amendment No. 6 to the Action Plan forCommunity Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) ProgramPursuant to Federal Register Notice FR-5696-N-06. On November 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a supplemental allocation of $2,097,000,000 of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to support the State of New York’s continued recovery efforts from Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and Superstorm Sandy.…
Find out more »Rikki Klieman: A Lawyer’s Journey
Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. A dynamic and versatile communicator, Ms. Klieman found success in multiple fields including television journalism, the courtroom, academia and public speaking. She is now a contributor/legal analyst for CBS This Morning. She was an achor at the Courtroom Television Network from 1994-2010 and a contributor for the CBS Early Show, the NBC Today Show…
Find out more »Lunch lecture: Current Trends in Corporate Litigation
Donald F. Parsons, Jr., a Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, will offer his observations on trends in corporate litigation before the Delaware Court of Chancery. He will also describe alternatives to business litigation – such as court-annexed mediation and arbitration protocols – and solicit an interactive discussion of their role in the development of corporate law. (One CLE credit in Areas of Professional Practice available at no cost.)
Find out more »OCEL and Academic Affairs Open House
The Office of Clinical and Experiential Learning and Academic Affairs will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, March 5 from 4-6:30pm in the Events Center. RSVP to Susan.Dambra@nyls.edu, or just drop by. At the Open House, you will get the opportunity to talk to professors and former/current students about CLINICS OF ALL KINDS, EXTERNSHIPS AND WORKSHOPS, PROJECT BASED LEARNING COURSES, SIMULATION COURSES, UPPER-LEVEL WRITING ELECTIVES, COMPETITION TEAMS AND ACADEMIC CENTERS. Many of these courses and centers require an application…
Find out more »2014 Bar Exam Kickoff
On Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m., Dean Crowell invites all upper-level students (not only those graduating in June) to attend the 2014 Bar Exam Kickoff, a celebration of all the work you’ve accomplished and an introduction to the intense preparation that is required to succeed on the New York State Bar Exam. Speakers include Dean Anthony Crowell, Bryan Williams of the New York State Board of Law Examiners, and Professor Kirk Burkhalter No RSVP is necessary. Refreshments will be…
Find out more »Second Circuit Judges Reception Commemorating the Honorable Roger J. Miner ’56
New York Law School will host a special reception for Second Circuit Judges in The Honorable Roger J. Miner ’56 Reading Room, in the Law School’s Mendik Library. We look forward to welcoming you to the Reading Room, which houses an archive of Judge Miner’s papers from his three decades on the federal bench. Those papers—which he generously donated to the Law School—include all of his speeches and writings, and the opinions he authored as both a Circuit Court Judge…
Find out more »Information Session highlighting Intellectual Property
Please join the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for a fun and informative session highlighting intellectual property (IP) as a legal practice area. Whether you are committed to pursuing a career in IP or are simply curious as to what IP means, this session is designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about one of the hottest fields of legal study directly from one of New York Law School’s own IP scholars, Professor Ari Waldman*. Because IP…
Find out more »Lunch with an Intellectual Property Lawyer: Jim I. Charne ’79
Jim I. Charne ’79 is a sole practitioner who has provided legal representation for clients in all phases of the computer software and videogame industry, since the mid-1980s. He entered the industry in 1983 as a producer for Activision, and served as VP Legal & Business Affairs and CFO of a large console games developer. Mr. Charne has been chair of the Legal and Business tutorial at the annual Game Developers Conference since 1998, serves as chair of the volunteer…
Find out more »NYLS London summer program 2014 information session
Take advantage of the expertise of New York Law School faculty members and practitioners while earning four credits toward your J.D. degree by taking two classes in London this summer. Courses include: International Business Transactions, International Corporate and Financial Services Law, and International Intellectual Property. There is also the possibility of a volunteer externship in New York after the program. Join us for a pizza lunch where you can learn more about the program. For more information on this exciting…
Find out more »Litigating With and Against the City of New York
Litigation against the City of New York presents unique challenges. This program offers insights into the practicalities of litigation against the City and warnings on how to avoid some of the major pitfalls. Panelists are among the most experienced lawyers handling cases with and against the City of New York.
Find out more »Eleventh Annual Adoption Law and Policy Conference
DOMA, ICWA & CHIFF: What’s Changed in Adoption and Child Welfare Law and Policy? Sponsored by the Center for Adoption Policy and the Diane Abbey Law Center for Children and Families at New York Law School SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:15-8:45 Registration and Morning Coffee 8:45-9:00 Welcome 9:00-9:30 Opening Remarks 9:30-11:15 Adoption by Same-Sex Couples Following Windsor Panelists: Professor Ari Ezra Waldman, New York Law School (Moderator); Nina Rumbold, Esq. and Denise Seidelman, Esq., Rumbold & Seidelman, LLP; Susan Sommer, Senior…
Find out more »Women in the Legal Profession: Leadership from Law School to Practice
The panelists at Women in the Legal Profession will discuss challenges unique to women both in law school and throughout their careers. Representing a variety of legal practice areas, our speakers will discuss professional networking, the cultivation of mentor and sponsor relationships, and methods of career advancement and transition. A wine and cheese reception sponsored by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP will follow.
Find out more »Insider Trading 2.0 – A New Initiative to Crack Down on Predatory Practices
The New York Law School Center for Business and Financial Law and Center for New York City Law invite you to a special event: Insider Trading 2.0 – A New Initiative to Crack Down on Predatory Practices Keynote Address by: New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Followed by a special panel discussion featuring: (panel in formation) Chad Johnson, Chief of NY Investor Protection Bureau Joseph Saluzzi, Partner and Co-Founder, Themis Trading Wallace C. Turbeville, Senior Fellow, Demos: member of…
Find out more »The 38th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition
Each spring, the New York Law School Moot Court Association administers the Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition in honor of the late U.S. Senator and distinguished alumnus. The competition is the nation’s largest student-run moot court competition and the premier national competition dedicated exclusively to labor and employment law. For over 30 years, schools from across the country have competed in this prestigious event Wagner Co-Chairs (2013-2014)Nathalie Gonzalez and Katerina Kurteva Wagner Co-Authors (2013-2014)Ali…
Find out more »Speaker Event on “License Plate Readers”
American Constitution Society will host a Speaker Event on Wednesday, March 19th 12:45p.m. – 1:45p.m. in room W520. Speaker, Mr. Brian Hauss who is an Attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union will talk about “License Plate Readers” contact person: samuel.fillman@law.nyls.edu
Find out more »Justice Speaks: The War on Poverty
A discussion with Professors Meyer, Munger, and Andrew Scherer from Legal Services NYC about the 50th Anniversary on the War on Poverty.
Find out more »Anti-Corruption in International Business Transactions
When businesses expand into new territories, they must carefully consider the implications of doing so on their compliance operations, not only upon entry, but also as they manage their day-to-day business. Thomas Hickey will discuss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, and other relevant legislation and conventions in the context of conducting international business transactions across Asia, Africa, and the United States. Thomas Hickey works with Transocean Ltd. in Paris as Legal Director, Africa and Mediterranean region.…
Find out more »Documentary Film Showing: Herman’s House
Herman Wallace may hold the record for being in solitary confinement the longest in the United States. He spent more than 40 years in a 6 by 9 foot cell in Louisiana. Imprisoned in 1969 for a robbery he admits, he was subsequently sentenced to life for a killing he vehemently denies. Herman’s House is a moving account of the remarkable expression his struggle found in an unusual project proposed by artist Jackie Sumell. Imaging Wallace’s “dream home” began as a…
Find out more »CRES Recent Alumni Master Class
Join CRES for a Master Class on March 20th in room W402 featuring recent alumni from the Class of 2012 and 2013. A pizza lunch will be served. This event is free and open to all NYLS students. Please RSVP to RealEstateRSVP@nyls.edu.
Find out more »Barrister’s Ball – The Masquerade Ball
The Student Bar Association Barrister’s Ball 2014 is almost here! The Masquerade Ball will be held on Friday, March 21st from 8:30p.m. – 12:30p.m. at Battery Gardens. This beautiful two-story venue is located in Battery Park with views of New York Harbor and the Statute of Liberty. It can easily be reached via Subway Lines 1, 4, 5, and R, PATH trains, and is adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The Masquerade Ball will include a DJ and dance…
Find out more »Wagner Reception
Following the conclusion of The 38th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition the Wagner Awards Reception will be held. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvre will be served, followed by an awards ceremony
Find out more »The 38th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition Final Round
Each spring, the New York Law School Moot Court Association administers the Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition in honor of the late U.S. Senator and distinguished alumnus. The competition is the nation’s largest student-run moot court competition and the premier national competition dedicated exclusively to labor and employment law. For over 30 years, schools from across the country have competed in this prestigious event Wagner Co-Chairs (2013-2014)Nathalie Gonzalez and Katerina Kurteva Wagner Co-Authors (2013-2014)Ali…
Find out more »Exploring the Role of the Diversity Professional Panel and Reception
Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents Exploring the Role of the Diversity Professional Panel and Networking Reception. This panel will feature diversity professionals from a variety of settings, including law firms, bar associations, corporations, higher education, and government/public interest. Panelists will discuss their paths to becoming diversity professionals; insights and experience regarding best practices; challenges; and perspectives on the future of diversity and inclusion in their areas. Panelists Paula Edgar, Chief Diversity Officer, New York Law School (Moderator) Erika…
Find out more »Representing High-Tech Startups
Speaker Herb Moore ’02 is Senior Counsel of ff Venture Capital, an early stage venture capital fund that brings traditional financial institution best practices to the angel investing space. Prior to joining ffVC, Mr. Moore spent eight years practicing corporate law with a focus on advising entrepreneurial clients and early-stage investors on a full range of general corporate, transactional and securities law matters. Most recently, he was a member of the corporate group at SorinRand LLP, serving as a trusted…
Find out more »Lunch Lecture: An Introduction to Lloyd’s of London: Not Your Ordinary Insurance Market
While the influence of domestic carriers has broadened in the United States, Lloyd’s remains the world’s specialist insurance market. Unlike many other insurance brands, Lloyd’s is not a company; it’s a market where members join together as syndicates to insure risks. Lloyd’s syndicates write a diverse range of policies, covering casualty, property, marine, energy, motor, aviation, and many other types of risks. Dean Katsaros, a partner at Stalker, Vogrin, Bracken & Frimet LLP (an internationally recognized insurance and reinsurance law…
Find out more »Italian Law Student Association Annual Networking Event
Key note speaker of the evening will be none other than the Honorable Joseph J. Maltese. Judge Maltese, who previously served as a state Supreme Court Justice, was just recently appointed to the Appellate Division, the state’s second highest court, by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Food and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, please send an email to ILS Secretary Kate Disalvo katherine.disalvo@law.nyls.edu
Find out more »Faculty/Student Presentation Day
Sixth Annual Faculty-Student Presentation Day – April 2, 2014 Welcome to New York Law School’s sixth all-day, in-house symposium, a day set aside for faculty and students to engage with each other in the process of creative and insightful work – from the application of lawyering skills to client needs to the writing of scholarly articles. You’ll have the chance to encounter a range of the perspectives of our faculty in the sessions today, but the name of the…
Find out more »IP Surprise! Defensive Patent Aggregators (Anti-Trolls)
The hype against patent trolls continues to grow. But there’s no need to fear—the “Anti-Troll” is here! These “white hat” defensive patent aggregation firms have an innovative business model: acquire large portfolios of patents, and pledge to use them only to shield clients against patent assertion entities. As Congress and the Federal Trade Commission turn their attention to the patent troll marketplace, what scrutiny should be given to the “anti-troll” industry growing in its shadow? Panelists Include: David Anderson, Vice…
Find out more »Black Law Students Association Dinner
The Black Law Students Association cordially invites you to their 19th Annual Alumni Awards Dinner and Silent Auction This Year’s Honorees are: John B. Webb ’98 – Partner at Reed Smith – John is a member of the Commerical Litigation Group, which handles pharmaceutical licensing disputes, unfair competition, defamation claims and intellectual property claims. Sally Harding – Senior Director of Student Life at New York Law Schoool – Sally counsels all students in need and provides leadership for the…
Find out more »a Master Class/ CLE event
INTRODUCTION TO FATCA &INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTS A co-sponsored by the International Tax Program at NYLS and NYCLA COMPLIMENTARY NY & NJ CLE*, CPE†, AND EA CE Credits (1.5) Wine and cheese reception to follow email: katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu to RSVP
Find out more »GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and the New York Law School Board of Trustees cordially invite you to GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION first annual New York Law School Scholarship Benefit Dinner hosted by Marc Lasry ’84 Monday, April 7, 20146:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. THE ODEON145 West Broadway (at Thomas Street)New York City To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.nyls.edu/alumni-and-giving/scholarship-benefit/ Proceeds will support general scholarships at New York Law School. Seating is very limited. For more information regarding this event, please…
Find out more »Inaugural Institute for In-House Counsel – Conference 2014
This half-day CLE conference will address emerging legal, ethical and business issues affecting in-house professionals from various industries and sectors, and provide practical advice on how to successfully navigate the in-house/outside counsel relationship. It will feature a keynote address from Richard K. DeSherer, Chief Legal Officer at Bloomberg L.P., followed by a series of panels devoted to the real estate, business and regulatory issues facing in-house and corporate attorneys. This event is being co-sponsored by the Center for Business and…
Find out more »The social media (r)evolution: Current Legal Trends & Ethical Considerations
An annual Ad Nauseam event by the NYLS Advertising Law Group 4:30 p.m. – Registration Begins5:00 p.m. – Hot Topics in Social Media6:15 p.m. – Ethics in Social Media7:30 p.m. – Networking Reception Please join the NYLS Advertising Law Group for our annual Ad Nauseam event where panelists will discuss and explore hot topics in advertising law. CLE Credits in Ethics and Professionalism and Professional Practice will be available. CLE Tuition Assistance: http://www.nyls.edu/alumni-and-giving/lifetime-learning/cle-tuition-assistance-2/
Find out more »Fifth Annual Pegalis & Erickson Lecture
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. reception to follow Location: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, Auditorium (West Broadway and Leonard Street) Subject: Using Closed Medical Malpractice Cases to Promote Safety Moderator: Steven E. Pegalis, J.D., Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School Legal Faculty Course Director: Carlin Meyer, Professor & Director, Diane Abbey Law Center for Children and Families, New York Law School Panel: The Honorable Douglas McKeon, Administrative Judge for…
Find out more »Hot Alternative Legal Careers: Where the Jobs Are
As the legal employment market is rapidly changing, new career paths are opening up for JDs. Hear from panelists in potential “growth” areas, including:• Compliance• Health care• Legal Technology• Insurance• Wealth management Learn more about these fields, what employers are looking for in candidates, and how to get your foot in the door. Speakers include:Aaron Lund (’12), Associate Compliance Officer, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Michael McMaster (’96), Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, BNY Mellon Capital Markets…
Find out more »Masters Class/CLE
Trial of a Cross Border Debt Equity Case by Donald Korb.A co-sponsored by the International Tax Program and the Graduate Tax Program. It will be 1.5 hours of CLE, professional practice. Informal lunch provided To RSVP email: katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu
Find out more »CityLaw Breakfast: Zachary Carter
CityLaw Breakfast events are held in New York Law School’s Events Center at 185 West Broadway, from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Find out more »The Women in Technology Breakfast Panel
The Women in Technology breakfast brings together leading women who stand at the intersection of the law and technology industries, highlighting the myths, opportunities, and challenges of breaking in. As a part of the new NYLS Women’s Network initiative, our panel will focus on encouraging diversity, facilitatingnetworking relationships, and providing mentorship opportunities to engage students and attorneys who are interested in law and technology. About the NYLS Women’s Network:The goal of the new NYLS Women’s Network is to foster professional…
Find out more »America Invents Act Trial Roundtable
This event is part of a series of roundtables the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting across the country to educate the public and collect feedback about the America Invents Act (AIA) trial proceedings. The roundtables provide an opportunity to bring stakeholders together with USPTO administrative patent judges to discuss the inter partes review and covered business method review proceedings. The roundtable will begin with a lecture focused on the trial process, lessons learned, and previously unreleased…
Find out more »Video Game Law Symposium
Please register here. https://nyls.wufoo.com/forms/video-game-law-symposium/
Find out more »Alumni Movie Night – Screening of “Le Refuge”
Come join us for a screening of “Le Refuge” a short comedy starring Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony Award winner Frank Wood, Elina Löwensohn (Schindler’s List), Ana Girardot (Les revenants), and Emmy Award winner Peter Hirsch. Date: Wednesday April 23, 2014Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.mLocation: NYLS185 West BroadwayNew York, NY 10013Room: Auditorium A014
Find out more »Reunion and Alumni Weekend: Public Interest Celebration and Auction
Please join us at the annual Public Interest Celebration and Auction next Thursday April 24, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the NYLS Event Center, 185 West Broadway. It will be a lively evening of fun, food and surprises hosted by our own celebrity auctioneers, Professors Doni Gewirtzman and Kris Franklin. If you have not yet done so, you can RSVP here. All proceeds from this fun event directly support the NYLS Public Interest Summer Fellowship Program, helping students…
Find out more »The Rooftops Conference 2014
This will be our fourth annual, full-day symposium focused on the role of real estate occupied by not-for-profit organizations in connection with their charitable purposes. Our goal is to provide a forum for meaningful dialogue, research and the exchange of ideas among not-for-profit and real estate industry professionals about the role of real estate (owned, leased or hosted space) in the operational and financial performance of not-for-profit organizations of all sizes and mission types
Find out more »Graduate Tax Program Annual Tax Lawyering Workshop.
Keynote Address:Director Karen Hawkins, Office of Professional ResponsibilityInternal Revenue Service TOPICS FOR 2014 Standards of Practice:Probability, Professionalism, and Protecting Taxpayers Professional Responsibility Issues inEstate and Trust Administration Identifying and Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Tax Controversy Representation 5 hours of free CLE, ethics. Registration begins at 8am. Informal breakfast and lunch provided. email: katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu to RSVP
Find out more »Combating Threats to the International Financial System: The Financial Action Task Force
Register Today Registration is available here for $60 ($50 for ACTEC members and NYLS alumni; No charge for Law School and College & University students with valid ID; no charge for NYLS Faculty and Staff) Registration includes 6 CLE credits (Transitional and Non-Transitional; 3.5 in Areas of Professional Practice and 2.5 in Ethics); continental breakfast, lunch, and reception About the Symposium In response to rampant international money laundering and terrorist financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established…
Find out more »Annual Spring Banquet
Hosted by the Asian Pacific Law Students Association, Latin American Law Students Association, Muslim Law Students Association, OutLaws and the South Asian Law Student Association. The Spring Banquet is an annual NYLS semi-formal event. This year we honor: Alumna: Honorable Flavia Soto ’78, NYS Court of Claims Administrator: Cynthia Weissman, Associate Director of Career Planning The price of admission includes a buffet dinner of delicious ethnic foods, dancing, wine and countless networking opportunities! Tickets are $15 for students…
Find out more »Reunion and Alumni Weekend: Dean’s Cocktail Party for Classes ending in “4″ or “9″
Celebrate what makes New York Law School great – you! Reminisce and socialize with classmates, faculty, and new friends at one of New York’s most iconic locations. See who looks different … and who looks exactly the same. We’ll have photographers on hand to commemorate the occasion with a class photo.
Find out more »Alumni Weekend Saturday Events
CLE Topic TBDNew York Law School | 185 West Broadway (at Leonard Street)10:00 am – 11:20 amA fascinating class, for CLE credit, presented by reunion-year alumni in intriguing careers (TBA) Alumni Association Annual Meeting11:30 am – 12:00 pmNew York Law School | 185 West Broadway (at Leonard Street)In accordance with the bylaws of the NYLS Alumni Association, the election of nominated officers and directors for one and two-year terms beginning July 1, 2014 will take place at the Annual Meeting.…
Find out more »Scholar Donor Reception
A celebration of our student scholars and the benefactors whose generosity is helping to make their Law School education possible
Find out more »60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education CLE
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education which falls on Saturday, May 17, 2014 the New York State Bar Associations’ Committee on Diversity and Inclusion is hosting an anniversary CLE
Find out more »The 20th Annual Citywide Seminar on Ethics in City Government
The Conflicts of Interest Board and the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School are pleased to announce the: 20th Annual Citywide Seminar on Ethics in City Government When: May 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m – 1:10 p.m Where: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 Credits: 4 CLE credits in Ethics & Professionalism Cost: The seminar is free for all current City employees. Non-city employees: $90 There will be a wide variety…
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