Originally held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Program Chair:
Joan C. Lenihan
Joan C. Lenihan, Attorney at Law
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The panel will explore the unique challenges Solo and Small Law Firm attorneys are facing as New York opens. Panelists will discuss best practices including accommodations under the ADA and Title VII, mandatory vaccinations, flexible work schedules, and the ethics of continuing to practice remotely.
Program Fee:
$89 for Members | $189 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Brian Heller
Schwartz Perry & Heller LLPPrecious Lewis
Precious Lewis, DC37 AFSCME AFL-CIO -
11:00 – 11:05 am Introductions
11:05 – 11:10 am Vaccination and Mask Mandates
- The Individual v. The Common Good
- A Solo/Small Firm Owner Can Ask if You Are Vaccinated
- But not why you are not vaccinated
- Your Employer can require you to get vaccinated.
- EEO, NYCHRL and NYS Employment at Will
11:10 – 11:30 am Accommodations
- Employment at Will
- ADA, Title VII, New York State and City HRL
- Numerosity
- Categories of Accommodations
- Disability, Religious, Pregnancy
- Caregiver Status
- Categories of Accommodations
11:30 – 11:45 am Interactive Process
- Differences among City, State, and Federal Law
- Undue Burden for Small Law Firm
11:45 – 12:05 pm Law Practice Management
- Remote Work-Feasible for Small Law Firm?
- Staggered Work Schedules
- Offering Incentives-Pro and Con
- Dealing With Clients
- Breakthrough Infections
- Office Space Cheaper
12:05 – 12:20 pm Ethics of Remote Practice
- Maintaining a Physical Office
- Internet Security
- Threats to Client Confidentiality
- Zoom bombing, Cyber-security
- Mediations, Trials, Depositions
- Ethical Obligations-Meet with a Client in Person or Not?
12:20 – 12:30 pm Questions & Answers
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New York: 1.5 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 1.8 General
California: 1.0 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys -
Sponsoring Association Committees:
Labor & Employment, Tracey Salmon-Smith, Chair
Small Law Firms, Anne Wolfson, ChairCo-Sponsoring Organization:
Small Law Firm CenterSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org