Events for March 20, 2014 through May 2, 2016
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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 »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 »Foreign Bank and Financial Account Reporting (FBAR)
The Graduate Tax Program at New York Law School Master Classes and CLE for Spring 2014. Update – Filing Deadline June 30, 2014 For more information, go to http://www.nyls.edu/academics/graduate-programs/tax-ll-m/RSVP to katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu There is no charge for these programs, but RSVPs are required. Seating is limited.
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…
Find out more »Resolving Cross-Border Disputes in an Uncertain World
Commerical mediation is taking hold in the United States and the United Kingdom. But mediation in other juristictions is underdeveloped and, in some cases, virtually unknown. What risks do businesses undertake when dealing with counterparties in such juristictions? What assurances of quality and reliability man an American company expect when suggesting mediation of cross-border disputes? Speakers: Moderator: Deborah Masucci ’80, Chair, International Mediation Institute, The Hague,Netherlands George Lim, Wee, Tay & Lim LLP, Singapore Mediation Centre, Singapore Michael Mcllwrath,…
Find out more »Navigating New York’s New Estate Tax Regime
The Graduate Tax Program at New York Law School Master Classes and CLE for Spring 2014. For more information, go to http://www.nyls.edu/academics/graduate-programs/tax-ll-m/RSVP to katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu There is no charge for these programs, but RSVPs are required. Seating is limited.
Find out more »WiKiConference USA 2014
WikiConference USA is the first national Wikimedia conference of its kind in the United States. The conference will be held on May 30 – June 1, 2014 at New York Law School, located in Tribeca district of Manhattan, New York City. WikiConference USA’s program will be devoted to topics concerning the Wikimedia movement in the United States, as well as related topics of free culture and digital rights. WikiConference USA will feature a diverse array of conference offerings such as…
Find out more »Teaching Matters: Spoken Word Poetry event
The Spoken Word poetry event is the culminating event for Teaching Matters writing curriculum, Writing Matters. Writing Matters introduces 5th through 9th grade teachers to powerful new ways to approach writing instruction using 21st Century technology tools. Created by Teaching Matters, Writing Matters offers a private, safe, free eZine space for classrooms to publish and share their work. At our culminating event, 250 students from New York City public schools perform their own original poetry to an audience of their…
Find out more »NYC Votes Event: Innovations in Election Tech
Target audience is NYC civic technologists, people in government, attendees of the Personal Democracy Forum. The event will be open to the public.
Find out more »International Estate Planning – The Basics
The Graduate Tax Program at New York Law School CLE: 2 HOURS Professional Practice For more information, go to http://www.nyls.edu/academics/graduate-programs/tax-ll-m/RSVP to katrice.ayarza@nyls.edu There is no charge for these programs, but RSVPs are required. Seating is limited.
Find out more »This Land is Your Land Too: Working Together for Immigrant New Yorkers
Cocktail Reception to follow 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Register Here The purpose of this one-day conference is to advance the capacity of immigrant assistance provider organizations in New York that serve clients in an efficient, effective and coordinated manner. The conference will bring members of the Immigration community together to share their best practices and learn from current and prior experiences in immigration assistance efforts like DACA, as well as other mass assistance efforts like those following Hurricane…
Find out more »Voices & Choices Student Summit
The Voices & Choices Student Summit is a one day event bringing together 7th and 8th grade students as they celebrate their work in becoming active, responsible citizens. Through the Common Core aligned Voices & Choices units, students learn about American social movements, emerging civil rights struggles, and contemporary constitutional issues. During the Student Summit, students present their point of view on issues such as gun control, LGBT rights, racial profiling and women’s rights, demonstrating mastery of college and career…
Find out more »NITA Teacher Training
Remember the thrill of taking the training wheels off the bike? Teaching others the skills of advocacy is rewarding for both student and teacher. For over 40 years, The National Institute for Trial Advocacy has been the gold standard for advocacy training. Now you can learn from a hand-picked group of some of NITA’s best instructors who routinely receive the highest ratings whenever they teach a NITA program. Combined, they have over 100 years of skills training experience. In…
Find out more »Final Bar Exam Review with Prof. Leonard Lakin
Prof. Lakin was formerly affiliated with the New York Board of Law Examiners as a writer and grader of the New York Bar Exam essay questions. He also wrote New York Bar Exam multiple-choice questions and designed and presented the original New York Mini Review for a commercial bar review course. The session will run from 10AM to 5PM with a one hour lunch break. Lunch will be provided. Topics covered include significant aspects of Contracts/Sales, Corporations, Criminal Law, Domestic…
Find out more »CLEO 2014 Northeast Region AIE/ASAP Conference
The Attitude is Essential Seminars Are you prepared for the REALITY of Law School? Do you want an EXTREME MAKEOVER for Law School Success? Do you want to be at the TOP OF THE LEADER BOARD? Then plan to attend CLEO’s ATTITUDE IS ESSENTIAL 2 Day Seminar! Whats the situaiton? The First year of law school is the most important year. Employers hire second year law students primarly on their first-year GPA. If you want to hear them say “You’re…
Find out more »City Law Breakfast Series – Presenting Carl Weisbrod
City Law Breakfast Series: Presenting Carl Weisbrod – Chair of the NYC City Planning Commission Date: Friday September 5, 2014 Time: 8:15 AM Place: Second Floor Events Center Cost: No Charge RSVP: Reservations are appreciated. Please reserve online, call, fax or e-mail. Contact: (T) 212.431.2115 (F) 212.941.4735 www.citylaw.org nycitylaw@nyls.edu
Find out more »NYLS Public Service Network Reception
Alumni- Student group reception
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