The Center is planning various events through out the year for Association Members. These include round-tables, workshops, an annual seminar, and luncheons with a featured speaker. These events are planned in coordination with and the assistance of the Association's Small Law Firm Management Committee. While all events are subject to change, the following events have been scheduled:

Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:30 – 2:00pm
SMALL LAW FIRM LUNCHEON
THE NECESSITIES OF OPENING YOUR OWN PRACTICE

If you are thinking about opening your own practice or have done so recently, this is a program you cannot miss. Our panel will address a number of important issues faced by attorneys who begin their own practices. Some of the important topics our panel will cover include: finding clients, choosing the correct area of practice, finding office space, choosing the right equipment and supplies for your practice, setting up bank accounts and effectively handling tax issues. This program is aimed at recent and soon-to-graduate students and newly admitted attorneys, as well as attorneys looking to go out on their own.

Moderator:
Olivera Medenica, Esq.
Wahab & Medenica LLC

Speakers:
Mark A. Josephson, Esq., CPA, CFP, CFE
Murray & Josephson, CPAs, LLC

Michael C. Rakower, Esq.
Law Office of Michael C. Rakower, P.C.

Daniel Segal, Managing Director
Newmark Knight Frank

Sponsored by Lexis/Nexis

Registration by May 15 is necessary.
The fee, which includes lunch, is $25 for members; $35 for non-members.

Please register here.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:30 – 2:00pm
Small Law Firm luncheon
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE

Are you looking to expand your client base? Would you like to join the panel to receive referrals from the Association's Legal Referral Service (LRS), which is the oldest and largest referral service in New York State and receives 300 to 500 calls each day from people looking for legal representation? Please attend this luncheon program to learn how LRS works and how it can help you.

Moderator:
Mark A. Josephson, Esq., CPA, CFP, CFE
Murray & Josephson, CPA's, LLC

Speaker:
Allen Charne, Director of LRS
Association of the Bar of the city of New York

Sponsored by Lexis/Nexis

Registration by June 12 is necessary.
The fee, which includes lunch, is $25 for members; $35 for non-members.

Please register here.

 

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Please check our full Calendar of Events and our CLE Calendar for programs that may be of interest