The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Annual Meeting 2022 was a comprehensive virtual event held from January 18 to January 28, 2022. Organized by the NYSBA, this meeting provided legal professionals with opportunities to engage in a variety of programs, earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, and participate in discussions on current legal issues.
The event featured a wide array of sessions covering diverse topics, including the Presidential Summit, the Constance Baker Motley Symposium, and various section and committee programs. Key themes addressed during the meeting encompassed ethics, diversity and inclusion, professional development, and emerging legal trends.
Attendees had the chance to participate in networking events, receptions, and award ceremonies, fostering connections within the legal community. Notable speakers included Hon. Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, who delivered the keynote address at the Presidential Summit, and Hon. Leslie Stein, former Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, who spoke at the Judicial Section program.
This event was ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay informed about developments in the field, earn CLE credits, and connect with peers across various practice areas.
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Speakers(91)
Alicia Legland, Esq.
Associate at Hodgson Russ LLP
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Alisha Udhwani, Esq.
President at Virgin Island Bar Association
Alisha Udhwani is the President of the Virgin Island Bar Association, leading the association's initiatives.
Amy K. Kendall, Esq.
Partner at Knauf Shaw LLP
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Angelo M. Grasso, Esq.
Program Chair at Greenfield Stein & Senior, LLP
Program Chair for the Trusts and Estates Law Section's program on gifting in 2022.
Anthony Enea, Esq.
Program Chair at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP
Program Chair for the 50+ Section's discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on 50+ lawyers and small firms.
Brian J. Malkin, Esq.
Attorney at McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Brian J. Malkin is an attorney at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, focusing on FDA regulatory and intellectual property law.
Bruce R. Hafner, Esq.
Program Chair at Law Office of Bruce R. Hafner
Program Chair for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the General Practice Section and Committee on Professional Discipline.
C. Bruce Lawrence, Esq.
Program Chair at Boylan Code LLP
Program Chair for the 50+ Section's discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on 50+ lawyers and small firms.
Carl Sadowski, AICP
Senior Environmental Planner at WSP USA
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Dani Schwartz, Esq.
Program Chair at Wachtel Missry LLP
Program Chair for the Dispute Resolution Section's 2022 program.
Daniel D. Shonn, Jr., Esq.
Founder at Daniel D. Shonn Attorney
Recipient of the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award, recognized for pro bono contributions.
Deborah S. Kearns, Esq.
Program Chair at Albany County Surrogate’s Court
Program Chair for the Trusts and Estates Law Section's program on gifting in 2022.
Domenick Napoletano, Esq.
Founder at Law Offices of Domenick Napoletano
Speaker at the 2022 Annual Meeting, discussing professional practice areas.
Drew Victoria Gamils, Esq.
Attorney at Keane & Beane, P.C.
Drew Victoria Gamils is an attorney at Keane & Beane, P.C., specializing in local and state government law.
Elizabeth Tuttle Newman, Esq.
Attorney at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Elizabeth Tuttle Newman is an attorney at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Emilia Rodriguez, Esq.
Attorney at Pace Women’s Justice Center
Recipient of the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award, recognized for pro bono contributions.
Ethan Y. Bordman, Esq.
Planning Co-Chair at Ethan Y. Bordman, PLLC
Planning Co-Chair for the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Gordon E. Warnke, Esq.
Attorney at KPMG LLP
Gordon E. Warnke is an attorney at KPMG LLP, specializing in tax law.
Harry Hayter
Attorney at GRAIL, Inc.
Harry Hayter is an attorney at GRAIL, Inc., specializing in legal affairs related to healthcare and biotechnology.
Hayley Carlock, Esq.
Director of Advocacy and Legal Affairs at Scenic Hudson, Inc.
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Hon. Adam Seiden
Retired Associate Judge at Mount Vernon City Court
Chair of the 50+ Section, leading discussions on the impact of COVID-19 on 50+ lawyers and small firms.
Hon. Denise A. Hartman
Presiding Member at New York State Bar Association Judicial Section
Presiding Member of the NYSBA Judicial Section, overseeing the 2022 Judicial Section Program.
Hon. Jenny Rivera
Associate Judge at New York State Court of Appeals
Speaker at the Constance Baker Motley Symposium, discussing systemic racism and white supremacy.
Hon. Kathie E. Davidson
Dean at New York State Judicial Institute
Recipient of the 2022 Advancement of Judicial Diversity Award, recognized for contributions to judicial diversity.
Hon. Lawrence K. Marks
Chief Administrative Judge at New York State Unified Court System
Chief Administrative Judge who administered the swearing-in of 2022-23 officers at the Judicial Section Program.
Hon. Leslie E. Stein
Director at Government Law Center, Albany Law School
Former Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, delivering the keynote address on improving governmental decision-making through enhanced communications.
Hon. Letitia James
Attorney General at State of New York
Hon. Letitia James serves as the Attorney General of New York, overseeing legal affairs and advocating for the rights of New Yorkers.
Hon. Robert G. Main, Jr.
Judge at Franklin County
Recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Jurist Award; longest-tenured judge in the state, retired December 31, 2021.
I. Steven Shapiro, Esq.
Attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP
I. Steven Shapiro is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP, focusing on healthcare and FDA regulatory matters.
Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq.
Member at Horing Welikson & Rosen, P.C.
Speaker at the 2022 Annual Meeting, discussing professional practice areas.
James Joseph, Esq.
Managing Partner at Joseph Law Group, P.C.
Speaker at the Law Practice Management Committee's program, participating in the Managing Partners Small Firm Round Table.
James P. Rigano, Esq.
Chair at NYSBA Environmental and Energy Law Section
Chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, leading the Fall Meeting 2022.
Janet B. Linn, Esq.
Attorney at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP
Janet B. Linn is an attorney at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, specializing in intellectual property and litigation.
Janine Whitken
Assistant Vice-President Earth & Environment at WSP USA
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Jeanell English
Speaker at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Speaker at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Jennifer F. Hillman, Esq.
Chair at NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section
Chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section, overseeing the program on gifting in 2022.
Jennifer L. Orendi, Esq.
Attorney at Cosmetics Law Counsel PLLC
Jennifer L. Orendi is an attorney at Cosmetics Law Counsel PLLC, specializing in cosmetic regulatory compliance.
Jess A. Bunshaft, Esq.
Program Chair at Synergist Mediation
Program Chair for the Dispute Resolution Section's 2022 program.
John A. Owens, Jr., Esq.
Principal Court Attorney at New York State Unified Court System
Speaker at the 2022 Annual Meeting, discussing professional practice areas.
Jonathan A. Binder, Esq.
Chief at Bureau of Climate, Air, and Energy, NYSDEC Office of General Counsel
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, C.S.P.
Founder at Rhythm Group, LLC
Jonathan Ogurchak is the founder of Rhythm Group, LLC, providing consulting services in specialty pharmacy operations.
Julie Hessick, RPh
Pharmacist at OneOme, LLC
Julie Hessick is a pharmacist at OneOme, LLC, focusing on pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine.
Kelle Rozell
Panelist at Color of Change
Panelist at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Kenneth E. White, J.D.
Attorney at Willis Towers Watson
Kenneth E. White is an attorney at Willis Towers Watson, specializing in legal aspects of insurance and risk management.
Krista Gottlieb, Esq.
Program Chair at ADR Center & Law Office
Program Chair for the Dispute Resolution Section's 2022 program.
Kristin Garris, Esq.
Attorney at Warshaw Burstein, LLP
Kristin Garris is an attorney at Warshaw Burstein, LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Larissa C. Bergin, Esq.
Attorney at Jones Day
Larissa C. Bergin is an attorney at Jones Day, specializing in food, drug, and cosmetic law.
Laura Bomyea Darling, Esq.
Attorney at Young Sommer LLC
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Lawrence Sapadin
Planning Co-Chair at Lawrence Sapadin Household
Planning Co-Chair for the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Leonie Huang, Esq.
Attorney at Holland & Knight LLP
Leonie Huang is an attorney at Holland & Knight LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Margaret T. Ling, Esq.
Program Chair at Amtrust Title Insurance Company
Program Chair for the Constance Baker Motley Symposium, focusing on diversity and inclusion topics.
Marian C. Rice, Esq.
Co-Chair at NYSBA Law Practice Management Committee
Co-Chair of the Law Practice Management Committee, leading discussions on the new normal and learning to pivot.
Marie Funel, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer at Femtech Health
Marie Funel is the Chief Legal Officer at Femtech Health, managing legal affairs in the health technology sector.
Marietta Jo, Esq.
Senior Counsel, Marketing & Commercial at Etsy
Marietta Jo serves as Senior Counsel for Marketing & Commercial at Etsy, overseeing legal aspects of marketing initiatives.
Martha Krisel, Esq.
Executive Director at Nassau County Civil Service Commission
Martha Krisel is the Executive Director of the Nassau County Civil Service Commission, managing civil service operations.
Martin Minkowitz, Esq.
Program Chair at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Program Chair for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the General Practice Section and Committee on Professional Discipline.
Michael A. Markowitz, Esq.
Founder at Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Speaker at the 2022 Annual Meeting, discussing professional practice areas.
Michael A. Oropallo, Esq.
Partner at Barclay Damon LLP
Michael A. Oropallo is a partner at Barclay Damon LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Michael Berger
Panelist at Directors’ Guild of America
Panelist at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Michael C. Murphy, Esq.
Senior Attorney at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Michael C. Murphy is a Senior Attorney at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, specializing in environmental law.
Michael E. Kenneally, Esq.
Attorney at New York State Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance
Michael E. Kenneally is an attorney at the New York State Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance, focusing on municipal law.
Michael Hecker, Esq.
Partner at Hodgson Russ LLP
Moderator at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Michelle Byrd
Panelist at Producers’ Guild of America
Panelist at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Mirna M. Santiago, Esq.
Founder at Girls Rule the Law, Inc.
Co-Chair of the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, moderating the Constance Baker Motley Symposium.
Natalie M. Gomez-Velez, Esq.
Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law
Speaker at the Constance Baker Motley Symposium, discussing systemic racism and white supremacy.
Paavana L. Kumar, Esq.
Attorney at Davis+Gilbert LLP
Paavana L. Kumar is an attorney at Davis+Gilbert LLP, focusing on advertising, marketing, and promotions law.
Paul Simon, Esq.
Acting Regional Counsel at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Paul Simon is the Acting Regional Counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, overseeing legal matters in environmental protection.
Richard M. Gutierrez, Esq.
Chair at NYSBA Committee on Professional Discipline
Chair of the Committee on Professional Discipline, co-leading the 2022 Annual Meeting program.
Richard Z. Lehv, Esq.
Attorney at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.
Richard Z. Lehv is an attorney at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C., specializing in intellectual property law.
Robert L. Seigel
Planning Co-Chair at Law Office of Robert L. Seigel
Planning Co-Chair for the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Ronald W. Lanton III, Esq.
Attorney at Lanton Law PLLC
Ronald W. Lanton III is an attorney at Lanton Law PLLC, focusing on healthcare and FDA regulatory matters.
Ross J. Kartez, Esq.
Chair at NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section
Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, leading the 2022 program.
Sarah E. Gold, Esq.
Co-Chair at NYSBA Law Practice Management Committee
Co-Chair of the Law Practice Management Committee, leading discussions on the new normal and learning to pivot.
Shashi K. Dholandas, Esq.
Program Chair at Bailey Duquette P.C.
Program Chair for the Dispute Resolution Section's 2022 program.
Sheila H. Arquette, RPH
President & CEO at National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
Sheila H. Arquette is the President & CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, advocating for specialty pharmacy practice.
Sherry Levin Wallach, Esq.
Deputy Executive Director at The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County
Sherry Levin Wallach is the Deputy Executive Director at The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, overseeing legal services for indigent clients.
Stan Soocher, Esq.
Editor-in-Chief at Entertainment Law & Finance
Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance and Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado Denver, speaker at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Stephen B. Rodner, Esq.
Planning Co-Chair at Pryor Cashman LLP
Planning Co-Chair for the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Steven H. Richman, Esq.
Chair at NYSBA General Practice Section Election Law & Government Affairs Committee
Speaker at the 2022 Annual Meeting, discussing professional practice areas.
T. Andrew Brown
President at New York State Bar Association
President of NYSBA, delivering opening remarks at the Judicial Section Program.
T. Andrew Brown, Esq.
Managing Partner at Brown Hutchinson LLP
T. Andrew Brown is the Managing Partner at Brown Hutchinson LLP, specializing in civil litigation.
Theodore H. Davis Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Theodore H. Davis Jr. is an attorney at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Thomas A. King, Esq.
Senior Counsel at NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Thomas Paul, Esq.
Counsel at Barclay Damon LLP
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Tom King, Esq.
Senior Counsel at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Tom King is Senior Counsel at NYSERDA, focusing on energy law and policy.
Tyler Maulsby, Esq.
Attorney at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Tyler Maulsby is an attorney at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, focusing on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Violet E. Samuels, Esq.
Co-Chair at NYSBA Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
Co-Chair of the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, overseeing the Constance Baker Motley Symposium.
William F. Kellermeyer, Esq.
Associate at Knauf Shaw LLP
Speaker at the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
William Samuels, Esq.
Attorney at Warshaw Burstein, LLP
William Samuels is an attorney at Warshaw Burstein, LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Yavonia Wise, Esq.
Panelist at SAG/AFTRA
Panelist at the EASL Spring Meeting 2022.
Yvonne Hennessey, Esq.
Program Chair at Barclay Damon LLP
Program Chair for the Environmental and Energy Law Section's Fall Meeting 2022.
Event Details
- Date
- January 18-28, 2022
- 11 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $25
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law students.
- CLE Credits
- Varied by session; specific details provided for each program.