A Virtual Evening with the Justices of the Appellate Division, Second Department Presented in partnership with the Westchester County Bar Association Appellate Practice Committee and the Rockland County Bar Association Join the WCBA Appellate Practice Committee for a Virtual Evening with the Justices of the Appellate Division, Second Department, with featured speakers Mark C. Dillon,…

Practical Considerations when working with Language Access Providers May 15, 2024 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 1 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias Credit $45 for members, $65 for non members Presented by Ann Ryan, Statewide Coordinator, Office of Language Access, NYS Office of Court Administration and Kwok Kei Ng, Esq., Court Attorney to the…

Guardian Ad Litem CLE May 23, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie 4 Professional Practice Credits $85 for members, $105 for non members Panel discussion coordinated by Hon. Michael Hayes

The CLE committee meets a minimum of two times per year to assist in the planning of CLE programming. The CLE committee reviews suggested program ideas and speakers and assists with identifying and outreach to potential speakers. This committee will be co-chaired by Tom O'Neill and Brad White. If you would be interested in serving…

The Wellness Committee shall work to raise awareness of issues facing the legal community including mental health, substance abuse, work life balance or other circumstances that affect their ability to function in the workplace. The Committee will provide confidential peer support or referrals to professionals who may be able to assist, as well as offering…

The Community Service Committee proposes community service projects, and once approved by the Executive Committee, assists the Executive Director in their implementation. The committee has a goal of 4 projects per year, with the committee meeting as needed to implement the projects. This committee will be chaired by Rebecca Blahut. If you would be interested…

The Pro Bono Committee, within authority granted by the Executive Committee, shall assist in the planning of Legal Clinics, seminars and other pro bono events. It shall recommend and, within authority granted by the Executive Committee, undertake such measures as will assure equality of legal representation for those unable to provide it for themselves. This…

E-Filing for Surrogate's Court July 31, 2024 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $5 per person. Paralegal members are encouraged to attend. Proceeds from this course will be used to fund the DCBA Community Service Committee's October dinner service at Dutchess Outreach. presented by Erica DeTraglia, Esq., Chief Clerk, Dutchess County Surrogate's Court and Maureen Arditi,…

Landlord/Tenant: Introduction to NYS Good Cause Eviction Law September 13, 2024 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3 Professional Practice Credits $75 for members, $95 for non members Presented by Vincent Catalano, Esq., Sean O'Fallon, Esq. and the Hudson Valley Justice Center This program will be presented virtually via Zoom. Link and materials will be sent…