This program will satisfy the LIVE NY Skills and Ethics requirements for first and second year newly admitted attorneys in New York.

• Sep 9^th 5:30pm – 8:00pm US Supreme Ct: Where Art, Pop Culture and the Law Meet/ Financial Planning for Lawyers
• Sep 25^th 5:30pm – 7:35pm Ethical Marketing for Lawyers
• Oct 1^st 5:30pm – 8:25pm Co-ops and Condos: Buying, Selling and Getting the Deal Done

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

Join us for 2 great sessions and earn NY Skills credits, as well as NJ General Credits.

The evening begins with a look at how decisions of the Supreme Court, and the Court itself, has impacted the art world and pop culture itself.

Then join two expert financial planners for a discussion on how attorneys can, and should, take control of their financial future, including the factors that should be addressed in any plan developed either on your own or with the assistance of a professional to manage your money.

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

The decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Court itself, has a huge impact upon the lives of U.S. citizens.

Join us as Rudolph Carmenaty takes a look at how recent decisions by the Court have affected the art world, including what constitutes legitimate artistic expression, as well as how pop culture has impacted the way the Court is perceived, depicted and influenced.

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

What are you working for? Whatever your goals, financial experts Jessica Medina and Ellen Shiery will guide you through strategies to take control of your financial future. They will share insights on planning for various retirement scenarios, including adopting the FIRE movement, preparing for a traditional retirement, or designing a flexible work lifestyle — all tailored to the legal profession.

You will walk away with actionable strategies to help you achieve financial independence and align your career with your personal goals, allowing you to work — or not — on your own terms.

Join us for a very timely lecture discussion of the significance of buy-sell agreements in business succession planning — including the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States, 06.06.24.

The Connelly decision changes the landscape about estate tax implications of life insurance funding and shareholder buy-sell agreements. Thus, learn why all buy-sell agreements and insurance premiums should be reviewed to maximize their value and effectiveness.

Matrimonial law, while a legal discipline all to itself, also impacts so many other areas of the law. That is why lawyers specializing in all different types of legal practices should care about matrimonial matters that their clients may have been involved with.

Hear from Shannon Rogers Simpson, Managing Partner at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson, as she discusses the many ways matrimonial law impacts other disciplines and matters that your clients may be involved in, such as the economic impact of divorce, family trusts, assisted reproductive technology, the benefits of pre and post nuptial agreements, application of matrimonial law to the administration of multi-generational family trusts, multi-national matrimonial issues … and more.

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

NYCLA’s CLE Institute welcomes John Zaher and Brad Swezey of Advocati Marketing as they discuss ways attorneys can effectively market themselves and their firms, all the while being mindful of the ethics rules.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Overview of Rules 7.1-7.6
• Ethical Marketing Techniques
• Strategic Planning & Research
• Earned Media & Article Writing
• Traditional Advertising
• Digital Advertising
• Websites
• SEO
• Social Media
• Social Media Advertising
• Newsletters
• Marketing Materials
• Alexander v. Cahill Decision and its Impact
• Recent Ethics Decisions
• Resources’

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

Learn the important considerations involved in negotiating and finalizing co-operative and condominium deals, as well as the unique legal aand regulatory issues surrounding living in co-ops and condos.

The respective rights of the co-op/condo and the shareholder/unit owner are discussed, as well as the rights of developers involved in the sale of units in new buildings.

Understand what is necessary to finalize the transactions and ultimately get the deal closed.