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 Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CLE: Tax Consequences – Retiring or Selling Your Law Practice 

Description: 
Our session will concentrate on the tax consequences of retiring or leaving your law firm or other professional partnership including LLCs and PLLCs. A recent Tax Court decision provides guidelines and highlights tax traps to avoid. We will analyze practice goodwill and client based intangible assets and how they are treated under various methods. The special partnership provisions applicable to sales and redemptions will be contrasted.  . 

Speakers:  Robert S. Barnett, Esq. 

CLE Credits:  2.0 Ethics and Professionalism – this program is transitional and non-transitional

Accreditation:  National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

Complimentary Seminar (Open to the Public) Sponsored By

  • Ultimate Abstract of New York
  • Pedersen & Sons Surety Bond Agency
  • On Balance Search Consultants

Wednesday April 13, 2022

CLE: Ethical Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Client Engagement & More to Grow Your Practice

Description:
Learn ethical marketing tips to help jump start your practice. What’s the right balance of advertising, social media, video and client engagement to grow your practice? What’s the difference between an advertisement and a solicitation and why does it matter? Can I practice under a Trade Name? Review the latest ethics opinions.

Speakers: John Zaher, Esq. and Brad Swezey

CLE Credits:  2.0 Ethics and Professionalism – this program is transitional and non-transitional

Accreditation:  National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

Complimentary Seminar (Open to the Public) Sponsored By

  • Ultimate Abstract of New York
  • Pedersen & Sons Surety Bond Agency
  • On Balance Search Consultants

Changing the Landscape of Diversity, Inclusion & the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

Complimentary Seminar Open to the Public
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 

This seminar will include an examination of the disproportionate statistics of women and minorities in partner positions at law firms, provide an analysis of the key impediments that have affected women and minorities from advancing and discuss how litigation has been used as a tool not only to combat discrimination, but also as leverage to drive diversity and inclusion efforts. Julia and Keith will also highlight practices that attorneys and law firms can adopt to increase diversity and inclusion efforts, both internally and externally, to help change the face of the legal profession.

Speaker:

Julia Gavrilov, Esq. and Keith Frank, Esq.
of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Wednesday, July 28, 2021  | 1:00pm-2:00pm Seminar

Accreditation: National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

CLE Credits:

1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias – this program is transitional and non-transitional

Sponsored By:

  • Ultimate Abstract of New York
  • EPIC Insurance Brokers
  • On Balance Search Consultants
  • Pedersen & Sons Surety Bond Agency

Ethical Considerations in Conducting Investigations

Complimentary Seminar Open to the Public

Investigations by lawyers are an essential element of most litigation matters. Ethics rules make it clear what lawyers can say and do and they also outline what investigators can do on the attorney’s behalf. This presentation will provide a strong understanding of the ethical issues involved in conducting investigations. The course will address the following topics:

  • Understanding what investigators can and cannot do.
  • Knowing the difference between ethical violations and criminal violations.
  • The types of due diligence information that is available on individuals and corporations.
  • Practical considerations when conducting field investigations, including witness statements, surveillance and locate investigations.
  • Learning about the distinction between an investigation in the United States versus one conducted in other countries.
  • Learning about how technology is impacting investigations.

Speaker: William Belmont, Esq.

Accreditation: National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

CLE Credits: 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism – this program is transitional and non-transitional.

Sponsored By:

  • Ultimate Abstract of New York
  • EPIC Insurance Brokers
  • On Balance Search Consultants
  • Pedersen & Sons Surety Bond Agency

CLE Succession Planning for Lawyers  Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Course Description:

This course will address succession planning options for attorneys, including highlighting the differences between an internal succession plan, an external succession plan, and a contingency plan in the event of an attorney’s unexpected disability or death.

Topics will include:

(i) The components involved with valuing a lawyer’s practice; and

(ii) The numerous NY Rules of Professional Conduct involved with succession planning for lawyers.

Speaker: Jeremy E. Poock, Esq.

CLE Credits:  1.0 Areas of Professional Practice – this program is transitional and non-transitional (AZ, CA, CT, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WI)

Accreditation:  National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

A Two Hour Ethics Update and What Lawyers Should Know about the Grievance Committee — A Practical Approach Including a Discussion of the New Attorney Disciplinary Rules, Attorney Escrow Rules, Real Estate Scams and Attorney Professionalism (or Lack of Same)

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Richard E. Grayson, Esq.

Hofstra University Club
22 Hofstra Boulevard
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 463-5031

2.0 Ethics and Professionalism – this program is transitional and non-transitional and appropriate for all attorneys

CLE Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Lawyers:

Latest Developments from Lawmakers, Regulators and Threat Actors

Wednesday, September 18 2019

American Heart Association
10 E. 40th St., 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(877) 246-8007

CLE Credits:
1.5 Areas of Professional Practice & 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism

CLE: Succession Planning for Lawyers & Strategic Growth For Law Firms

Long Island Annual Invitational Conference on Estate Planning and Administration

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

Nassau County Bar Association
15th & West Streets
Mineola, NY 11501
 
This is a complimentary program for all credits. regardless of number or type of credit.

CLE Course: Succession Planning for Lawyers & Strategic Growth For Law Firms

Wednesday, April 11 , 2019
8:00am – 8:30am Registration | 8:30am – 10:20am Seminar
Hofstra University Club
225 Hofstra Boulevard
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 463-5031

CLE Course: Powers of Attorney, Guardianship & Medicaid Planning Via The Use Of Promissory Notes & Gifts

Wednesday, April 10 , 2019
8:00am – 8:30am Registration | 8:30am – 10:20am Seminar
Hofstra University Club
225 Hofstra Boulevard
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 463-5031

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Accreditation: National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

 

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