Join NYCLA’s Committee on Inclusion of International Lawyers in the U.S. Legal Profession for a panel discussion regarding the immigration challenges that international lawyers face in the U.S. and various pathways to tackle such challenges.

The panel will focus on:

• The immigration status of international lawyers in the U.S.,
• Recent developments in the immigration landscape,
• Obtaining and maintaining U.S. work authorization,
• Adjustment of immigration status through various visas that may be available for international lawyers,
• Advantages and disadvantages of each of the available visa options,
• … and MORE!

*Part of 6 Evening Bridge The Gap

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

The first session will focus on Finance for Lawyers. Topics include:

• How lawyers add value to the financial function of a company
• Role of finance in an organization
• Foundations of modern accounting and the basic equations of finance
• Accounting methodologies and principles
• Who’s who in financial reporting
• Private company accounting
• Key numbers and ratios
• Present value concepts and business valuations
• The lawyer’s role in financial audits and ethical considerations
• Basic concepts of financial investment
• Financial fraud schemes and ethical responsibilities

The second session will focus on Mental Well-Being and Professional Performance for Lawyers. Topics include:

• Define and build mental fitness as a professional edge in law practice and life.
• Apply actionable strategies to manage stress, sharpen attention, and reduce burnout without relying on trendy wellness fads.
• Identify and reframe limiting beliefs that fuel imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and chronic overwhelm that impact professional behavior.
• Cultivate a growth-oriented mindset to turn stress and setbacks into fuel for professional performance, perspective, and innovation.
• Sustain motivation and focus during long hours and high workloads using daily mental fitness protocols.

*Part of All Day BTG Skills and Ethics

Learn the key financial concepts that all lawyers need to know to make dealing with your clients’ financial matters more manageable and ethical.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Introduction
• Role of finance in an organization
• How lawyers add value to the financial function of a company
• Foundations of modern accounting
• Foundations of Modern Accounting and the Basic Equation of Finance; Financial Statements
• Balance sheets
• Income and cash flow statements
• Financial statements
• Statement of equity and other comprehensive income
• Auditor’s report
• Accounting Methodologies and Principles: Accrual vs Cash Basis
• Who’s Who in Financial Reporting: Government and non-government regulators
• Private Company Accounting
• Big company vs. small company GAAP
• Role of finance in a company and related legal support
• Private companies and the CPA
• Alternative services – reviews and compilation
• Key Numbers and Ratios
• Earnings per share (EPS)
• Price/earnings (PE) ratio
• Revenue and earnings growth
• Financial ratios–liquidity, solvency, profitability
• Present Value Concepts and Business Valuations
• Simple present value
• Value of annuities
• Why do you need to value a business?
• Business valuation methodologies
• Resources geared toward lawyers
• The Lawyer’s Role in Financial Audits: Ethical Considerations
• ABA and AICPA joint process
• Dealing with conflicts of interest
• Basic Concepts of Financial Investment
• Risk vs. return
• Modern portfolio theory and diversification
• Financial Fraud Schemes: Ethical Responsibilities

*Part of All Day BTG Skills and Ethics

Maintaining well-being is essential for attorneys who face numerous challenges and stress in their professional lives. Hear how to manage stress, develop mental resilience and not compromise professionalism or your ethical responsibilities.

Topics include:

• Defining and building mental fitness as a professional edge in law practice and life.
• Applying actionable strategies to manage stress, sharpen attention, and reduce burnout without relying on trendy wellness fads.
• Identifying and reframing limiting beliefs that fuel imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and chronic overwhelm that impact professional behavior.
• Cultivating a growth-oriented mindset to turn stress and setbacks into fuel for professional performance, perspective, and innovation.
• Sustaining motivation and focus during long hours and high workloads using daily mental fitness protocols.
• … and more

*Part of 6 Evening Bridge The Gap