Judicial Candidates Evaluation |
Attention All Practicing Attorneys
TODAY, Monday, March 17, the MCBA is releasing the 2008 Judicial Candidates Evaluation. The invitation to participate in the JCE will only be distributed electronically via email through a third-party vendor.
If an attorney does not have email, but wishes to participate, the attorney should call the MCBA at 546-1817 and ask for Liz Novak, and she will be happy to provide a paper evaluation to complete and return to the MCBA.
If you anticipate, but do not receive the electronic invitation to participate by mid-day on TUESDAY, we ask that you first check your SPAM folder and make certain it was not blocked.
If in fact it appears you did not receive it, please contact Liz Novak for a new email link. Important reminder-- email links cannot be shared with colleagues. Each participant receives a unique link. If you have questions, please feel free to call 546-1817.
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It’s Ok to Disagree
Recently, I called a colleague of mine, Elizabeth Derrico, Associate Director, Bar Management & Information for the American Bar Association, to speak with her about the public defender debate -- specifically, the MCBA's role in this dialogue.
With more than 25 years in bar association work, she is someone I often turn to when seeking counsel. She has always been able to enlighten and challenge me no matter what the topic.
I gave her the quick overview of the Bar's role in the Public Defender process more than 30 years ago, along with our offer to again assist in the facilitation of the process due to Ed Nowak’s retirement. I provided her with an overview of everyone’s work on the issue, the resolution put forth by the Board of Trustees, and explained that as the issue grew increasingly heated, the bar began to receive a multitude of responses from members through a variety of methods.
My question to Elizabeth--how does an association choose what issues/debates they take on? Is it up to the president or the board to decide? Should the membership weigh in, acknowledging that membership is comprised of a politically diverse group? How do we pick the issues?
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Why have your own tent when you can join others in the legal profession under one large tent?
If you, your firm or office would like to join the fun this year and not have to deal with the tent and food
arrangements, contact Katie Price at 402.7189 by May 1.
Each organization still signs up as its own team and can get registration information per the link below.
Corporate Challenge Registration
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See Below for the Latest CLEs
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Lifecycle of a Lawsuit Series: Pleadings
Wed., March 19
Federal & State Gift Returns:
Preparation & Audits
Wed., March 26
Bankruptcy Exemptions
Fri., April 4
Lifecycle of a Lawsuit Series: Discovery
Wed., April 9
Foreclosure Academy -- Foreclosures 103
Thurs., April 10
If you missed Foresclosures 101 & 102, contact the MCBA to view or purchase a video or DVD
Diversity CLE with Kenneth G. Standard, Esq.
Thurs., April 10
Basics of Divorce for Paralegals and Attorneys
New to Matrimonial Law
Fri., April 11
Aiding and Abetting the Unlawful Practice of Law
Thurs., April 17
Survey of Ethics with Steven Krane
Tues., April 22
Divorce: What's Ethics Got to Do With It?
Wed., April 23
Lifecycle of a Lawsuit Series: Dispositive Motions
Wed., April 30
Practicing Law in the 21st Century: Practice Management & Substantitive Law Resources on the Internet
Thurs., May 15
Lifecycle of a Lawsuit Series: Depositions
Wed., May 20
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Other Upcoming CLEs
Annual Bankruptcy Conference (Batavia)
Fri., May 9
Views from the Experienced Bar
Tues., May 13
7th Judicial Law Practice Management Conference
Sat., May 17
Doing Well While Doing Good: Hot Topics in
Nonprofit Governance & Regulation
Wed., May 21
Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce Cases
Thurs., May 22
Annual Banking Law Seminar
Wed., June 4
Feeling Conflicted? An Ethics CLE
Wed., June 4
Accounting for Lawyers
Wed., June 11
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CLE Passes Now Available for Purchase!
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Need to catch up on MCLE credit?
Purchase a video or audio CD of a previously held CLE program... or come into the MCBA to view it.
Video Replays Every Friday Begining at 12:15 p.m.
Video Replays and Record Programs for Purchase
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Recovering from the
Regrettable Public Defender Selection Controversy
By Tom Smith
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The unfortunate turmoil that preceded the County Legislature's appointment of our new Public Defender must never happen again. What should have been a wonderful opportunity for the entire Rochester community to celebrate our undivided commitment to providing equal justice to all---as exemplified in our highly respected, independent and non-partisan Office of Public Defender---instead devolved into a community embarassment. What began as an effort to maintain the apolitical standing of this public office somehow mutated into a contentious political squabble.
The MCBA was immersed in this public debate from the outset, as our Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution early last December, urging the County Legislature to adopt the same non-partisan, merit-based screening process that our Association conducted three decades ago in selecting our last Public Defender and just four years ago in selecting our County's Conflict Defender.
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Call for Nominations
Pauley Award
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The Academy of Law of the MCBar Center for Education is committed to carrying out the mission to provide the highest quality continuing legal education. The Academy realizes that this can only be achieved through the many volunteers who contribute their talent and time.
To recognize those volunteers who have demonstrated an exceptional contribution to the MCBA’s ongoing process of education of the profession, MCBA is seeking nominations for this prestigious award, named in honor Ray Pauley.
Call for Nominations
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Law Day
Thursday, May 1
Riverside Convention Center
Installation Dinner of
113th President T. Andrew Brown
Thursday, June 19
The Hyatt Regency
7th Judicial District's
26th Annual Golf Gala
Friday, July 25
Victor Hills Golf Club
Lawyers for Learning
Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, August 18
Country Club of Mendon
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