Law Day 2025 – The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One

Law Day is an annual commemoration held on May 1st to celebrate the rule of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. The Voices of Democracy Law Day theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process.

CLE: Mediation Mastery: Practical Techniques & Essential Ethics

Virtual (Zoom)

Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Christian Hummel, Jeffrey Anderson, Esq., Stephen Helmer, Esq., and Ryan Donovan, Esq. (moderator) will provide their perspectives on the use of arbitration and mediation to resolve cases. They will offer useful tips and techniques to aid in the resolution of disputes, as well as guidance on document submissions and preparing your client for the mediation process. Learn the principles of evaluating a case, timing and approach to resolution, judge/mediator assessment and responsibility, plaintiff experience and strategy, and defense perspective. This course will also focus on ethics in mediation, emphasizing the ethical obligations of mediators, attorneys, and parties in the mediation process, and will address issues of confidentiality, impartiality, conflicts of interest, and the duty to negotiate in good faith. 

POWER Act 2025 Virtual Event – June 24 @ 1:00 pm

Virtual

The 2025 Virtual Power Act will be held on June 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM (EST). This program will be recorded and available to co-sponsoring courts on or about June 27, 2025. This year’s program will feature two speakers.

NDNY-FCBA GOLF TOURNAMENT 2023

Bellvue Country Club 1901 Glenwood Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States

Save the Date for the NDNY-FCBA Golf Tournament - August 11, 2025 at Bellevue Country Club, Syracuse!

CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2025: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE – ALBANY

James T. Foley Federal Courthouse 445 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Program which will give you all the tools you need to confidently handle a Pro Bono prisoner case in Federal Court. In addition to skills training, this full-day program will include credit hours in DEI, Ethics, and Cybersecurity.

CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2025: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE – SYRACUSE

James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Program which will give you all the tools you need to confidently handle a Pro Bono prisoner case in Federal Court. In addition to skills training, this full-day program will include credit hours in DEI, Ethics, and Cybersecurity.