Rob Wells is a criminal defense attorney based in Syracuse, with a reputation for humane, individualized and zealous advocacy, in both federal and state court, and also in college disciplinary proceedings. He also serves as a Pro Se Coordinator for the Pro Se...
Announcements & News
Clerk’s Corner: Update on Court’s Reopening Plan
By Chief Clerk John Domurad As we enter our fifth month in the new COVID-19 environment, I thought it would be helpful to provide the FCBA membership with a brief summary of responses to some frequently asked questions regarding Court operations. Is the Court holding...
United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith Confirmed to Court of Appeals
On July 23, 2020, the United States Senate confirmed U.S. Attorney Grant C. Jaquith to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C. The Court reviews decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, a part of the Department of...
US Supreme Court: The 2020-2021 Term CLE via Zoom September 25, 2020
Supreme Court Preview Interactive CLE Materials CLE Affirmation Form Zoom Webinar Link. Click here to join on September 25, 2020: https://sulaw.zoom.us/j/95333228807#success Supreme Court CLE Evaluation Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DDCLXP
NDNY-FCBA Annual Golf Event Bellevue Country Club August 24, 2020
Monday, August 24, 2020 Annual NDNY-FCBA Golf Bellevue Country Club www.bellevuecountryclub.com 12:00 p.m. Boxed Lunch 1:00 p.m. Shot-Gun Start 6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner Please join members of the Judiciary and Bar for a great...
Winners Announced in Fifth Annual Essay Contest
The FCBA awarded a total of $4,500 in prize money to 20 high school students as part of the Fifth Annual Constitution Contest, which is co-sponsored by the U.S. District Court. This year, the number of contest categories was expanded to four: (1) essays, which had to...
NDNY-FCBA Virtual Food Drive for the Month of July 2020!
The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (NDNY FCBA) Virtual Food Drive Support the hunger-relief mission of Food Bank of Central New York through the The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (NDNY FCBA) Virtual Food...
The Attorney-Client Privilege is Not Dead – But it Does Have its Limits CLE via Zoom 6/24/2020
NOTICE OF CLE PROGRAM The NDNY-FCBA’s CLE Committee Presents The Attorney-Client Privilege is Not Dead – But it Does Have its Limits Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00 am – 10:15 pm (By Zoom) Because of COVID-19 related restrictions, this CLE will be offered in a...
Socially Distant Depositions CLE via Zoom 5/28/2020
The NDNY-FCBA’s CLE Committee Presents “Socially Distant Depositions” Thursday, May 28, 2020 Because of COVID-19 related restrictions, this CLE will be offered in a virtual setting, via Zoom. To register for this CLE webinar, click the link provided to receive a...
“Statements of Material Fact on Motions for Summary Judgment” CLE Webinar
The NDNY-FCBA’s CLE Committee Presents “Statements of Material Fact on Motions for Summary Judgment” Thursday, June 11, 2020 Because of COVID-19 related restrictions, this CLE will be offered in a virtual setting, via Zoom. To register for this CLE webinar, click...
COVID-19 Federal Employment Law and SBA Loan Update CLE
"COVID-19 Federal Employment Law and SBA Loan Update" CLE Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. hosted via Zoom RSVP by Monday, May 18, 2020 This program will focus on the federal labor and employment law related developments related to the Families First...
NDNY ADR/Mandatory Mediation Program: Lessons Learned, Tips from Mediators and Settlement Considerations CLE Webinar 5/20/2020
NOTICE OF CLE PROGRAM The NDNY-FCBA’s CLE Committee Presents: NDNY ADR/Mandatory Mediation Program: Lessons Learned, Tips from Mediators and Settlement Considerations Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Because of COVID-19 related restrictions, this CLE will be offered in a...

