WBASNY Convention 2025 Registration Brochure

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Check - In and Registration

Glass Tour, Shopping and More

Golf Outing

Check - In and Registration / Exhibitors

Board of Directors Meeting

Continuing Legal Education Seminars

� Generative AI in Practice 2.0: Clients are Using GAI. What Does That Mean for Their Attorneys?

Networking Break

� Identifying and Managing Conflict to Meet Attorney Ethical Obligations

Networking and Relaxation

Cocktail Reception

Awards Dinner

Outgoing President’s Reception

Breakfast Buffet

Check - In and Registration / Exhibitors Continuing Legal Education Seminars

� How to Handle the Hostile Adversary � Under Wraps: Managing Your Digital Footprint

� Ethically Representing Clients in a Radically Changing World � Updates on ADR in the New York Courts

Networking Break

Women Judges’ Meeting

� Emerging Trend: May a Child Have More Than Two Parents

Finger Lakes Wine Tour and Tasting

Networking and Relaxation

Cocktail Reception Installation Dinner

Incoming President’s Reception

Healthy Hike at the Gorge

Exhibitors

Annual Meeting Breakfast (Plenary Session)

11:00 a.m.

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G��������� AI �� P������� 2.0: C������ ��� U���� GAI. W��� D��� T��� M��� ��� T���� A��������? (1.0 �����) This presentation will provide recent developments in Generative AI, including uses in the practice of law. We will examine uses of AI assistants and their potential for enhancing a practitioner’s work, and explore ethical issues surrounding the use of Generative AI. We will conclude by addressing questions related to working with clients who themselves use generative AI for work traditionally performed by attorneys. Speaker: Douglas E. Gerhardt, Esq.

I���������� ��� M������� C������� �� M��� A������� E������ O���������� (1.0 �����) This CLE presentation provides attorneys with strategies to navigate conflicts while upholding ethical standards under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. It explores the neuroscience of conflict, par ticularly how stress impacts decision - making, and offers practical tools for internal and external conflict res olution. Key takeaways include understanding the SCARF Model and Amygdala Hijacking, recognizing ethical risks linked to mismanaged conflicts, and applying proactive strategies such as mindfulness and active listening. Attorneys will gain a structured approach to assess, de - escalate, and reflect on conflicts, ensuring compliance with ethical rules while maintaining professionalism and client trust. Speakers: Hélène Biandudi Hofer, Esq., Chenoa Maye, Esq.

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H�� �� H����� ��� H������ A�������� (1.0 �����) Why is opposing counsel so hostile, so belligerent, so rude? Is it personality? Bias/prejudice? What can I do about it? Why doesn’t the Judge stop it? What do I do if the Judge is belligerent? That is what we will uncover in the seminar. Speaker: Hon. Eileen N. Nadelson (Ret.)

WBASNY is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. All programs are transitional. Financial hardship scholarship: Full and partial scholarships for these programs based on financial need are available. A written request must be forwarded to the WBASNY President, Post Office Box 936, New York, NY 10024 0546. All requests are confidential.

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U���� W����: M������� Y��� D������ F�������� (1.0 �����) An incredible amount of personal information can be found for free online, which can be dangerous for you and your clients. In this CLE, Tasha Kates will explain why this personal information is out there, where it is

located, and how to remove it. Speaker: Tasha Kates, Esq.

E�������� R����������� C������ �� � R�������� C������� W���� (1.0 �����) Our social bonds are disintegrating, and we are increasingly seeing clients in criminal and family law pro ceedings who believe negative behavior, including violence, and self - help are the only answer. How does an attorney ethically represent clients who identify fewer options to responding to and resolving their griev ances? If every disagreement is zero sum and clients are unwilling to compromise, how does an attorney balance the duty of loyalty to the client and the obligation to engage in committed (a/k/a/ zealous) repre sentation with the attorney's role as "an officer of the legal system with special responsibility for the quality of justice". Speaker: Veronica Reed, Esq. U������ �� ADR �� ��� N�� Y��� C����� (1.0 �����) Through dynamic discussion and skill - building, presenting ADR Coordinators will empower participants with knowledge and tools to confidently engage in the growing number of ADR opportunities within the New York State Courts. The session will cover Part 160 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge and the expansion of ADR options across various courts and case types. Presenters will also share best prac tices for introducing ADR to clients and provide valuable skills that both ADR participants and providers can use. Speakers: Amy DiFranco, Esq., Bridget M. O’Connell, Esq., Jamie L. Smith, Esq. E������� T����: M�� � C���� H��� M��� T��� T�� P������ (1.0 �����) Domestic Relations Law Section 70 authorizes the Court to award custody to ‘either’ parent. Section 240 authorizes the Court to award child support to ‘either’ parent. Both statutes presume parentage is limited to two. Has New York grown out of this statutory framework? This program will explore the current pathways to parentage in New York which does not yet include rec ognizing the parentage of the de facto parent. Many states now recognize that a child may have more than two parents. We will discuss whether the statutory framework in New York should be modified. Speakers: Susan L. Bender, Esq., Amy Baldwin Littman, Esq.

Hotel Accommodations The Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, 16 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, New York 14891, Tel: (607) 535 6116. Website: www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com. Named “Best Waterfront Hotel in the Nation” by USA Today, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel provides the perfect vantage point from which to explore the area.

Nestled on the shores of Seneca Lake in the picturesque town of Watkins Glen and adjacent to Glen Harbor Marina, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel sets the standard for luxury accommodations in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country.

The hotel offers spacious guestrooms and suites all beautifully appointed, and many with panoramic lake views and balconies, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fully equipped fitness center, an array of thoughtful touches morning until night and top - notch service to enhance every mo ment of your stay. You will also enjoy upscale dining and cocktails at the Blue Pointe Grille and Coldwater Bar. There is no better place to kick back than at The Patio, where you can savor a glass of wine by the fire pit as you drink in the spectacular water views. Local Area A storied destination awash in natural beauty, New York's Finger Lakes Region is renowned for its award winning wineries, as well as a variety of other things to see and do year round.

Explore, experience and enjoy all that the region has to offer from hiking and biking past waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park, to golfing at a challenging course. The area boasts some of the best wineries in the country, along with craft breweries and distilleries. Auto racing enthusiasts will not want to miss the action at the legendary Watkins Glen International, a short three - mile drive away from the hotel, while animal lovers will want to be sure to visit the Farm Sanctuary, home to rescued farm animals. Other fun things to see and do include browsing in the historic Franklin

Street shopping district of Watkins Glen, taking in a show at the Lake Country Player Community Theater or visiting one of the area's many museums. Among the standouts are the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, the Museum of the Earth and Corning Museum of Glass. Travel Arrangements The Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is located in Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, approximately 80 miles southwest of Syracuse, 189 miles southwest of Albany and 240 northwest of New York City. Automobile: Complimentary private parking is available at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.

Air: Commercial air service is available from Delta and United Airlines at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and from Allegiant Air and Delta Airlines at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport. Train: Amtrak train service is available on the Maple Leaf Route from Buffalo and Rochester to Ithaca, and from New York City to Ithaca.

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Glass Making, Shopping and More Join WBASNY on an excursion to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. The museum show cases more than thirty - five centuries of glass artistry, and is the best collection of art and historical glass in the world. Attendees will have an opportunity to visit the museum glass gift shop upon arrival and will then partake in a hot glass making class. Participants select their project shape and color, then inflate the molten glass by blowing into a blow hose connected to the blow pipe.

After leaving the museum, attendees will travel to downtown Corning’s Historic Market Street to browse bou tique shops and art galleries, dine at restaurants and enjoy craft beverages. This excursion includes roundtrip transportation from the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, entrance to the Corning Museum of Glass, glass making class, time to shop and dine in downtown Corning, and transportation back to the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. Duration - 5 hours. Golf Outing The annual WBASNY Golf Outing will be held at the Watkins Glen Golf Course. Surrounded by vineyards and woodlands with exquisite views of Seneca Lake from every hole, Watkins Glen Golf Course will stimulate and challenge your golf game. This will be a nine - hole play with a golf cart included. Duration - 4.0 hours. Social Responsibility Project We invite you to participate in this year’s social responsibility project, which will benefit the Justice Center of the Southern Tier. The Center's mission is to support and assist victims of crime and their family members, by empowering them to live free from violence and fear. The list of items needed include hand soap, bar soap, individual hand sanitizer, shampoo and conditioner — both adult and children, children's books, DVD players, children’s DVDs, twin/full bedding sets, gas cards (Dandy and 7 - 11), grocery store gift cards (Top’s and Walmart), and Visa gift cards. Please join us in helping victims of crime and their family members in our host state, and make this year’s Social Responsibility Project a success! Finger Lakes Wine Tour and Tasting

Discover winemaking craftsmanship on our winery experience. You will visit two wineries on this Seneca Lake wine tour - Mag nus Ridge Winery and Pleasant Valley Winery. This excursion includes roundtrip transportation from the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, entrance to the vineyards, tastings and tours, and trans portation back to the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. Duration - 4 hours. Healthy Hike at the Gorge

Join us on a healthy hike at The Watkins Glen Gorge Trail, which is a 1.5 - mile, moderately challenging hike in Watkins Glen State Park, New York, featuring 19 waterfalls, stone steps, and scenic views of Glen Creek and the Gorge's sculpted rocks. Duration - 1.5 hours.

2025 Award Recipients

Doris S. Hoffman Medal Hon. Deborah H. Karalunas (Central New York) Joan L. Ellenbogen Founders Award Hon. Lisa Margaret Smith (posthumously) (Westchester) Marilyn R. Menge Award Amy Baldwin Littman, Esq. (Rockland) Hanna S. Cohn Pro Bono Award Erin Elmouji, Esq. (Rochester) Doris S. Hoffman Outstanding New Lawyer Award Soukaina Sourouri, Esq. (Staten Island) Stephanie E. Kupferman Juvenile Justice Award

Hon. Brenda Freedman (Western New York) Judith S. Kaye Access to Justice Award Hon. Lisa A Sokoloff (New York) Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Award Bill Baird (Queens, Nassau and Suffolk)

2025 - 2026 Incoming Officers

Lisa Noroian, Esq. – President Rebekah Nellis Kennedy, Esq. – President - Elect Tiffany Malcolm, Esq. – Vice President Jovia Radix - Seaborough, Esq. – Vice President Amanda Rieben, Esq. - Vice - President Jodi Ann Donato, Esq. – Treasurer Soukaina Sourouri, Esq. – Corresponding Secretary Danielle Menendez, Esq. – Recording Secretary

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C��������� 2025 Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, New York May 15 - 18, 2025 R����������� F��� ( F��� ���� �� �������� �� M�� 2, 2025) WBASNY Members registering by April 25th will receive a $50.00 discount on the full convention package or the weekend convention package

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R����������� F��� � Full Convention Package: (Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18)

$ 450 = $ _________

Includes Friday and Saturday Continuing Legal Education Programs, Refreshment Breaks, Friday Reception and Awards Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Reception and Installation Dinner, and Sunday Plenary Breakfast Meeting � 1 Day / 1 Night Convention Package: (Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 17) Includes Friday Continuing Legal Education Programs, Refreshment Break, Friday Reception and Awards Dinner, and Saturday Breakfast � 1 Day / 1 Night Convention Package: (Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18) Includes Saturday Continuing Legal Education Programs, Refreshment Break, Saturday Reception and Installation Dinner, and Sunday Plenary Breakfast Meeting � Guest Convention Package: (Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18) Includes Refreshment Breaks, Friday Reception and Awards Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Reception and Installation Dinner, Sunday Plenary Breakfast Meeting, and Convention Commemorative Tote Bag and Gift Items (valid for non - members only)

$ 300 = $ _________

$ 300 = $ _________

$ 375 = $ ________

- $ 50 = $ _________

�� Early Registration Discount — April 25 deadline, deduct $50.00 (Valid only for members registering for the full convention package)

Please note that registration fees do not include hotel accommodations. All room reservations must be made individually through the hotel’s reservation link on the WBASNY website at www.wbasny.org. In order to reserve a room at the hotel, attendees must register for a Convention package or your room at the hotel will be cancelled.

SUBTOTAL = $ _________

� Children’s Meal Package (5 - 12 years old): (Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18) Friday Refreshment Break, Friday Reception and Awards Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Reception and Installation Dinner, and Sunday Plenary Breakfast Meeting Name(s) of Child(ren): __________________________________________________________

$ 75= $ _________

CLE P������� ��� S������� — I plan to attend the following CLE programs:

Friday, May 16

Saturday, May 17

�� Generative AI in Practice 2.0 �� Identifying and Managing Conflict

�� How to Handle the Hostile Adversary �� Under Wraps �� Ethically Representing Clients

�� Updates on ADR �� Emerging Trend

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Glass Making, Shopping and More

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Friday Awards Reception and Dinner

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Finger Lakes Wine Tour

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Saturday Installation Reception and Dinner

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Healthy Hike at the Gorge

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Continuing Legal Education (per program) (Please indicate which CLE you plan to attend above)

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$ _________

Please indicate any special needs: � vegetarian meals � vegan meals

PAYMENT: (All registration fees are non - refundable after May 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.) � Enclosed is my check, made payable to “WBASNY”, together with my registration form. Mail to: WBASNY Convention 2025, Post Office Box 936, Planetarium Station, New York, NY 10024 - 0546. � Please charge to: American Express _____ MasterCard _____ Visa _____ Name on Card: _____________________________________________________ Billing Address: _____________________________________________________ Card #: _____________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______ / _______ Signature: ___________________________________________ CVS#: __________ � If paying by credit card, you may fax your registration to: (212) 721 - 1620 or register on - line at: www.wbasny.org. � Inquiries should be directed to: Linda Chiaverini at (212) 362 - 4445 or events@wbasny.org.

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