Local Law 97: A Must Know for Solos and Small Firms

Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Format: Webinar

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Program Chair:

Orsolya Bartha
Bartha Law P.C.

  • This presentation will focus on how small law firms and solo practitioners can navigate compliance with Local Law 97, a NYC regulation that limits the greenhouse gas emissions from most buildings over 25,000 feet, while representing their clients in NYC real estate transactions – particularly those representing purchasers of coop/condo units, coop/condo boards. as well as commercial tenants or owners.

    Program Fee:
    $99 for Members | $199 for Nonmembers
    Small Law Firm Member: $49

  • Program Chair:

    Orsolya Bartha
    Bartha Law P.C.

    Faculty:

    Steven N. Brautigam
    Law Offices of Steven Brautigam

    Laura Popa
    NYC Department of Buildings

    William D. McCracken
    Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

    Richard J. Sobelsohn
    Cohen Brothers Realty Corporation

    Diane Schottenstein
    Law Offices of Diane Schottenstein

    Karl N. Dowden
    KarlDowdenLaw, PLLC

  • 12:00 – 12:05

    Introduction

    12:05 – 12:10
    Climate Change Challenges

    12:10 – 12:40
    Introduction to Local Law 97

    12:40 – 1:00
    Advising Coop and Condos: The importance of LL97 compliance and benefits for the building and the owners/shareholders. The role of small law firms.

    1:00 – 1:25
    Commercial Leasing and LL97

    1:25 – 1:50
    Residential Transactions and LL97

    1:50 – 2:05
    Commercial Purchases

    2:05 – 2:15
    Concluding Remarks and Questions and Answers

  • New York: 2.5 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 2.7 General
    California: 2.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 2.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Thank you to our sponsors.

    Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Environmental Law, John Rousakis & Jullee Kim, Co-Chairs
    Real Property Law | Robert J. Gorzelany, Chair
    Small Law Firm, Adam N. Weissman, Chair – Confirmed

    Sponsoring Association Organization:
    Small Law Firm Center

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

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