Legal Events Calendar: January 9, 2012

January 9, 2012 Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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TODAY, Jan. 9, Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project – Consumer Debt Conference, 6-8:30 p.m. "Consumer Debt: Know Your Rights." All members of the public concerned with an existing consumer debt suit or threat of a suit are invited to attend. Speakers include: Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project Supervising Attorney Sidney Cherubin. Cost: free. To reserve a seat or for more information, contact [email protected] or call (718) 624-0675. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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TODAY, Jan. 9, New York City Bar Association – Judicial Paths Panel, 6:30 p.m. "How to Become a Judge," a program about elective and appointive paths to becoming a judge in New York City, will be presented by panelists including: Staten Island Criminal Court Judge Mario Mattei. Co-sponsored by the Staten Island Women's Bar Association and the Richmond County Bar Association. For more information, visit nycbar.org. Location: Staten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island.

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Tues. Jan. 10, CLE: Columbian Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting, 6 p.m. Approved for 1 CLE credit (Professional Practice). "Examining Expert Witness Opinions and the Right of Confrontation." Speaker: Staten Island Supreme Court Justice Joseph Maltese. Reservations are required. Contact (718) 875-0158 for more information. Location: Nino's Restaurant, 1110 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island.

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Tues. Jan. 17, Brooklyn District Attorney Hynes' 'Howard Beach' Book Signing, 3-6 p.m. Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes will be signing copies of his newly released book "The Incident at Howard Beach." Hosted by attorney Bruce Baron. Please RSVP by Jan. 12. First 250 RSVPs receive complimentary autographed copy of book. For more information, contact Eugene Burko at (718) 934-6501 or [email protected]. Location: Baron Associationes, P.C., 2509 Avenue U, Gravesend.

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Thurs. – Sat., Jan. 19-21, Bay Ridge Lawyers Association Annual Winter Seminar A civil and criminal law smorgasbord, with speakers including: Brooklyn Supreme Court justices Patricia Di Mango and Lawrence Knipel, and attorneys Andrea Bonina, Diana Szochet and Jaime Lathrop. Thursday and Friday include a cocktail party, seminar and dinner – cost: $375 for members, $425 for non-members. Other fees including hotel costs may apply. For more information, visit bayridgelawyers.org. Location: Caesars, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Mon. – Sat., Jan. 23 – Jan. 28, New York State Bar Association Annual Conference State Bar Association's weeklong conference and CLE meetings. The Presidential Summit will take place on Wed. Jan. 25, 2-5 p.m., with a complimentary reception for members at 5-7 p.m. Cost: $85 for general registration, $200 surcharge for non-members, and $50 late fee for registration after Jan. 20, in addition to all program and meeting fees. For more information and pricing, and to register, visit nysba.org/am2012. Location: Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan.

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Tues. Jan. 31, CLE: Brooklyn Bar Association – NYC Buildings Dept., 6-8 p.m. Approved for 2 CLE credits (Professional Practice). "What every attorney should know about the New York City Department of Buildings." Presenter: Vincent J. Gallo. Cost: $50 for members who pre-register; $80 for non-members who pre-register. To register, go online to brooklynbar.org or call (718) 797-1713. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Tues. Feb. 21, Catholic Lawyers Guild – Shrove Tuesday Luncheon For more information, contact [email protected]. Location: Eamonn Doran’s, 174 Montague St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Thurs. March 1, Brooklyn Law School for the Public Interest Auction The 22nd Annual BLSPI Charity Auction Fundraiser on behalf of fellowships and other programs for BLSPI. Silent auction and live auction will be held. More details to follow. Contact [email protected] for more information or visit blspi.org. Location: Forchelli Center, Feil Hall, 205 State St., Downtown Brooklyn.

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Thurs. March 15, Catholic Lawyers Guild – St. Patrick/St. Joseph's Day Celebration For more information, contact [email protected]. Location: Marco Polo, 345 Court St., Carroll Gardens.