Carmody Law

Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2017-09-27 20:00 - 2017-12-31 19:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Based on the success of our Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series over the last several years, we are pleased to announce that we will again offer the series in 2017.
The series includes six one-hour informal and engaging roundtable discussions with our experienced labor and employment attorneys on common and challenging employment and HR issues.
These interactive sessions are designed to provide you an opportunity to learn and discuss strategies for minimizing legal exposure. You will also have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other professionals in a relaxed, informal environment.
Topics That We Will Cover
We will have a facilitated discussion at each session about a particular subject area and will provide, when appropriate, sample policies, forms and other written materials. We may invite outside speakers to facilitate the discussion.
The tentative schedule and topics for the sessions is below. Please note that the schedule is tentative in anticipation of noteworthy developments that appear likely to occur under the Trump administration.

September 28:
How to Conduct Meaningful HR Audits

December 7:
To Be Determined by the Group

Who Should Attend
The sessions are designed principally for Human Resources professionals and in-house counsel. Some sessions, however, may be of interest to other company departments such as workplace diversity, corporate compliance, and information technology.
Agenda and Location
The sessions will be presented from our Waterbury office, but individuals may also participate by video conference in our New Haven and Stamford offices. We will provide a complimentary continental breakfast in each office from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. The roundtable discussion will be from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
Attendees & Cost
Attendees may register for any one or more of the six sessions at the price of $65 per session or for all six sessions at the discounted price of $300. Space will be limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to register as soon as possible.
Parking
Our Waterbury office is located at 50 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury, CT. Parking will be available at the Center Street Parking Garage and the Center Street Parking Lot and will be validated by the firm. Click here for a map showing these locations.
Our New Haven office is located at 195 Church Street, 18th Floor, New Haven, CT. Parking will be available in the building’s parking garage and will be validated by the firm. The entrance to the parking garage is on Elm Street.
Our Stamford office is located at 707 Summer Street, Suite 300, Stamford, CT. Parking will be available in the building’s parking garage and will be validated by the firm.
To register please contact Romania Jawahir at 203-784-3169 or RJawahir@carmodylaw.com.

Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers
2017-11-30 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
An Ethics & Professionalism Luncheon Program Co-Chairs: Stephen J. Conover & Wendy E. Prince

Stamford Superior Courthouse
123 Hoyt St., Courtroom 6A
Stamford, CT

Registration: 11:45 am to 12:00 pm Program Starts Promptly at Noon
For more information, please visit: www.fairfieldbar.org

Hot Topics in Ethics CLE
2017-12-05 06:00 - 08:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Stephen Conover will be co-presenting "Hot Topics in Ethics CLE" for the Connecticut Bar Association on December 5th.
This program will be offered in three two-hour sessions. Experienced advisors will present on "How to Keep your License Despite Internet Stupidity" and "The Survivor's Guide to an IOLTA Audit."
you will learn:

Tips to avoid common ethical violations on the Internet
Tips on dealing with an IOTA Audit

For more information, please click here.

Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers - December 6th
2017-12-06 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
Stephen J. Conover will co-present Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers on Wednesday, December 6th.
Presented by lawyers, this program will provide valuable instruction, practical guides, checklists for risk avoidance and ethical recommendations to help lawyers safely navigate today's complex legal environment and assist them in minimizing professional liability and ethical risks.

Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice Training Seminar
2017-12-19 03:45 - 07:00 | CT
Stephen Conover will be presenting “Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice” for the National Business Institute on December 19th and 21st.
Best Practices in Legal Ethics Compliance
Legal ethics is compliance-driven, but this engaging course goes beyond rules overview to talk about the worst-case scenario situations, when simple mistakes cost an attorney his/her license. Fulfill your continuing education requirement and learn how to protect your practice over insightful discussion with experienced colleagues. Find out how simple everyday practices can be improved to prevent client dissatisfaction and ensure legal ethics compliance.

Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice Training Seminar
2017-12-21 03:45 - 07:00 | CT
Stephen Conover will be presenting “Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice” for the National Business Institute on December 21st.
Best Practices in Legal Ethics Compliance
Legal ethics is compliance-driven, but this engaging course goes beyond rules overview to talk about the worst-case scenario situations, when simple mistakes cost an attorney his/her license. Fulfill your continuing education requirement and learn how to protect your practice over insightful discussion with experienced colleagues. Find out how simple everyday practices can be improved to prevent client dissatisfaction and ensure legal ethics compliance.

Countdown to the GDPR (Part 3)
2018-01-23 05:00 | CT
JOIN US for the 3rd part of our 3-part webinar series on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
WHO: All companies that have personal information of EU citizens or that conduct business in the EU, regardless of their home country.
WHY: Because the GDPR mandates Accountability and demonstrating Compliance, large monetary fines of up to EUR 20 million or 4% of global annual revenues will be imposed on companies for non-compliance, and, GDPR enforcement begins in a few months on May 25, 2018.
Moderator Sherwin M. Yoder, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
Speakers Frederic Lecomte, Stehlin & Associés Henrik Nilsson, WSA Law Marta Stephanian, Ten Holter Noordam
For more information, please click here.

Valuing your Case for Settlement: A Point/Counterpoint Presentation from the Claimant's and Respondent's Point of View
2018-01-23 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMITTEE LUNCHEON PROGRAM:
Co-Chairs: Robert Keyes & Benjamin Pomerantz

Workers’ Compensation:
Valuing your Case for Settlement: A Point/Counterpoint Presentation from the Claimant’s and Respondent’s Point of View
A presentation covering the issues confronted by the workers’ compensation lawyer when attempting to value a claim for settlement. The seminar will present a sample fact patterns for purposes of evaluating and negotiating a settlement in workers’ compensation:

Analysis will be presented from both the claimant’s and respondent’s point of view and will discuss how to value to the claim.
Final Stipulations: Language to protect your client.
Medicare and State/Municipal employee considerations.
Settlement of Workers’ Compensation cases with Third Party Actions.
Meditating your claim to a fair resolution: a Commissioner’s Prospective.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Rethinking Sexual Harassment Prevention Seminar
2018-01-29 19:00 | CT
In the wake of the ongoing high profile sexual harassment claims dominating the news and the #MeToo uprising, employers must examine what this means for the workplace.
On January 30, 2018, we will analyze the lessons to be learned from these disturbing revelations and how cultural and practical changes need to be implemented beginning at the top echelons of our organizations. This seminar will include a discussion on how juries may react to sexual harassment claims; individual and board liability; assessing workplace culture, including how human resource departments are perceived by employees; workplace investigations with an emphasis on how to address rumors and/or complaints made against high level executives and star employees; how we must rethink sexual harassment prevention training and anti-discrimination and harassment policies; and proposed changes to the federal and/or state sexual harassment laws.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9:00 a.m. The fee is $75 per organization and includes a continental breakfast.
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Thomas R. Candrick, Jr. Inducted into the 2018 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame - New Haven
2018-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | CT
Each year, more than 200 attendees gather to recognize New Haven County’s most distinguished business leaders. The 38thAnnual Event will be held on March 6, 2018 at The Woodwinds in Branford from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
JA honors Hall of Fame Laureates for their leadership and success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies who achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut.
For more information, please click here.

LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them CLE
2018-03-23 04:30 - 08:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Matthew Gaul will co-present “LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them Under the New CT Uniform LLC Act” for the Connecticut Bar Association on October 27, 2017.
Learn everything you need to know about the new Connecticut Uniform LLC Act through hypothetical examples and case studies. Sample operating agreement provision will be provided as the basis for drafting “do’s” and “don’ts,” and the panel will make drafting suggestions to mitigate potential disputes. The program will also address how best to draft language for governance, distributions, fiduciary duty limitations, judicial resolution of member disputes, and other tools to address commonly recurring LLC issues.
For more information, visit www.ctbar.org/events.

Handling Thorny Ethical Issues in Commercial Litigation CLE
2018-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Commercial trial lawyers encounter thorny ethical issues at almost every stage of work, starting with a prospective client’s first contact and extending through the end of trial. By analyzing a series of hypothetical fact patterns modeled on real-life events, participants will learn how spot and quickly deal with ethical issues effectively and professionally.
You Will Learn
How to decide whether or not to represent a client
About using Limited Scope Appearance in representation
About preparing pleadings and discovery
Your responsibilities when representing an organization and its constituents
About preparing your client for deposition and representing your client at deposition
About contacting former employees of an opposing party
What to do when you suspect your client may testify untruthfully
Speakers:
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Stewart Edelstein, American Arbitration Association

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar - April 2018
2018-04-24 20:00 | CT
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Wednesday, April 25th on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The program will be presented from our Waterbury office, but individuals may also participate by video conference in our New Haven and Stamford offices. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. and the program begins at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $75 per person and includes a continental breakfast.
Connecticut law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment training for supervisory employees. State law also requires that new supervisors receive this training within six months of assuming their positions. Our training session meets the State's requirements. We will inform supervisors on how to identify and handle incidents concerning sexual harassment. We also will outline steps employers can take to assert and defend their rights against challenges of harassment.
We offer this training session in response to your requests for an efficient way to ensure that all of your supervisory personnel are in compliance with the law. We will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session. If you or your supervisors are unable to attend this session, we can provide customized on-site training upon request.
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Cyber Security for Small Business
2018-04-25 06:00 - 08:00 | CT
Your intellectual property, business data, and personal information are more valuable now than ever…both to you and to cybercriminals.
Think your business is too small to be at risk? Think again! It is critical that you learn how to protect yourself, your business, and your customers.
In this free workshop, discover how to minimize your cybersecurity risks from a technical perspective, under state and federal data privacy laws, as well as how to transfer your risk using insurance.
Presenters: Sherwin Yoder – Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP Ari Santiago – IT Direct Matthew Hunt – Smith Brothers Insurance
For more information and to register, please click here.

Rethinking Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE
2018-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Lawyers and employers must examine what the #MeToo uprising and the ongoing media coverage of high profile sexual harassment claims mean for the workplace. Learn about individual and board liability; how to assess workplace culture, including how human resource departments are perceived by employees; about workplace investigations with an emphasis on how to address rumors and/or complaints made against high level executives and star employees; and how juries may react to sexual harassment claims. The speakers will address sexual harassment prevention training and anti-discrimination and harassment policies, along with proposed changes to the federal and/or state sexual harassment laws.
Partners, Vincent Farisello and Sarah Healey will present this CLE for the Connecticut Bar Association. Alan Bowie, Jr. organized this event in his role as Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers’ Section, Labor and Employment Committee.
For more information and to register, please click here.

Modest Means Representation & Unbundled Legal Services
2018-05-04 04:30 | JEFFREY-HOULE
The Connecticut Bar Foundation and the Connecticut Bar Association are jointly sponsoring a Symposium to further discuss and explore all of the issues surrounding Limited Scope Representation (LSR) and unbundling and how these practices can impact the delivery of traditional legal services.
Current studies suggest a large percentage of potential clients are not able to afford the retainer and/or fees typically charged by lawyers for full representation. LSR or Unbundled Legal Services can make legal representation more affordable to many individuals who might otherwise represent themselves. Further, LSR can create an expanded revenue stream for attorneys who provide limited scope representation or unbundled legal services for individuals of modest means.

Speakers
Hon. Maria A. Kahn, Connecticut Supreme Court, Hartford
Hon. William H. Bright, Jr., Connecticut Appellate Court, Hartford
Hon. Elizabeth A. Bozzuto, Chief Administrative Judge, Family Matters, Hartford
Hon. James W. Abrams, Chief Administrative Judge, Civil Matters, Hartford
Hon. Ingrid L. Moll, Complex Litigation Docket, Hartford Judicial District, Hartford
Hon. Mark H. Taylor, Presiding Judge, Civil Matters, Waterbury Judicial District
Hon. Leslie I. Olear, Presiding Judge, Family Matters, Hartford Judicial District
Campbell D. Barrett, Pullman & Comley, Hartford
Andrea Barton Reeves, President, Connecticut Bar Foundation, Hartford
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, Stamford
Timothy S. Fisher, UCONN School of Law, Hartford
Karen DeMeola, President, CBA; UCONN School of Law, Hartford
Jeff S. Gentes, CT Fair Housing Center, Hartford
Jocelyn B. Hurwitz, Cohen & Wolf, Bridgeport
Chris R. Nelson, Nelson|Votto, New Haven
Frederic S. Ury, Ury & Moskow, Fairfield
For more information, please click here.

The Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association Recruitment Roundtable and Panel Discussio
2018-05-08 - 2018-05-09 | CT
Talent Acquisition Panel Discussion
Carmen Kenrich, Leaders for Today
Vincent Farisello, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
D. Charles Stohler, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Nancy M. Martone, Hospital for Special Care

Business Panel Discussion - Best Practices & Cybersecurity
2018-05-16 13:15 - 15:00 | Darien Library-Community Room, Darien, CT, United States
This Panel Discussion will bring experts from legal, banking, insurance and IT industries to give the audience tips on securing your personal and business records & information.
Moderator
Jack Horner, Merrill Lynch, DCC Chairman
Panel
Mark Rosenbloom, First County Bank
Garry Feldman, U.S. Computer Connection
Sherwin Yoder, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Mark Shulz, Victor O. Schinnerer & Company
For more information, please click here.

CBIA 2018 Energy & Environment Conference
2018-05-18 04:00 - 10:30 | Hartford Marriott Farmington, 15 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
Guest Speaker: EPA Region 1 Administrator, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn
Choose from a menu of breakout sessions on topics critical to manufacturing executives, EH&S professionals, energy purchasers, and facilities managers.
Experts will provide critical updates on state and federal enforcement trends and regulations, energy opportunities for small and large businesses, and explain how proposed state legislation may impact your company.
Carmody’s M. Anne Peters will moderate a panel titled “Emerging Contaminants: What You Need to Know.”
For more information, please click here.

CEN 6th Annual Conference - Data Privacy and GDPR
2018-05-18 04:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States
The technology landscape continues to evolve, demanding that industry professionals stay current to achieve excellence. CEN advances members’ goals in education, research, and economic development by harnessing the collective wisdom of its members. Explore networking possibilities, Discover better paths forward, Grow your organization, and Engage with the CEN community!
Panel:
Sherwin M. Yoder, CIPP/US, CIPP/E and CIPM, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Brian Kelly, CISO, Quinnipiac University
Rachel Rudnick, AVP/Chief Privacy Officer, University of Connecticut
Moderated by:
Karen Warren, Deputy CIO, Wesleyan University.
For more information and to register, please click here.

Cyber Security Panel: The Latest Trends, Risks, and How to Protect Your Systems
2018-06-06 05:00 - 07:00 | CT
Navigating the cyber security landscape for any organization can be overwhelming. Attendees of this comprehensive and informative session, made possible by the Nonprofit Resource Council and the Technology Council, will gain an in-depth understanding of the trends, issues, and risks in the world of IT security. Designed for small and medium businesses, and especially nonprofit organizations, this session will highlight topics related to the threats that challenge organizations’ security, identifying breaches and the associated costs, how to determine the right amount of protection, the mistakes companies make in their cyber security strategies, and the tips, guidelines, and technologies needed to protect IT systems.
For more information and to register, please click here.

2018 Connecticut Legal Conference - AirBnB Law: The Implications of Short-Term Rentals for Property Owners and Municipalities
2018-06-11 03:30 - 15:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States
This presentation will address how property owners, developers, land use and real estate attorneys, and municipalities should address existing regulations pertaining to short term rentals. Learn about what municipalities across the country are doing to deal with issues that arise from the ever expanding short-term rental market.
Session A: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Moderators
Brian S. Cantor, Law Offices of Brian S. Cantor
Mario F. Coppola, Berchem Moses PC
Speakers
Jacqueline O. Kaufman, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Jason A. Klein, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Dwight G. Merriam, Robinson+Cole
For more information, please click here.

2018 Connecticut Legal Conference - Shifting Landscapes: Adapting Your Firm to Emerging Threats
2018-06-11 03:30 - 15:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States
Presented by lawyers for lawyers, this program will focus on providing valuable instruction, practical guides, checklists, risk control, and recommendations to help lawyers safely navigate today’s complex legal environment and assist them in minimizing professional liability risk. Topics include identifying risk in business transactions, civil litigations, emerging technology, practice errors, and complying with ethical and professional obligations.
Ethics Track
Insurance Programs for the Bar Committee
Session A: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Speakers:
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Brandon P. Levesque, Horton Dowd Bartschi & Levesque PC
Credits:
2.0 CLE Credits (CT: 2.0 Ethics; NY: 2.0 Ethics)
For more information and to register, please click here.

2018 Connecticut Legal Conference - Ethics: The Year in Review
2018-06-11 03:30 - 15:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States
Ethics Track
Standing Committee on Professional Ethics
Session B: 10:50 a.m. – 11:50 p.m.
This program will address frequently asked questions and issues about the disciplinary process and will provide a review of the most recent opinions from the CBA Professional Ethics Committee, the Statewide Grievance Committee, and the courts, as well as a review of any proposed rules changes.
Speakers:
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Patricia King, Geraghty & Bonnano LLC
Brendan P. Levesque, Horton Dowd Bartschi & Levesque PC
Marcy T. Stovall, Pullman & Comley LLC
Credits:
1.0 CLE Credit (CT: 1.0 Ethics; NY: 1.0 Ethics)
For more information and to register, please click here.

Philanthropy Beyond Your Tax Deduction
2018-06-11 - 2018-06-12 | CT
Hosted by United Way of Greater New Haven’s Legacy Advisory Group in recognition of Leave a Legacy Month.
Presented by:
Thomas Beirne, Halsey Associates
Wesley Cain, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
David Newton, community leader and Tocqueville Society member
Benjamin Perry, Wells Fargo Private Bank
Roger Sciascia, Whittlesey

Primer on Mandatory Arbitration Pursuant to 52-549U
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-19 | CT
An ADR Committee Luncheon Program
Presented by:
The Honorable Robert L. Genuario, Presiding Judge
Michael C. Barbarula, Esq., Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP
John R. Downey, Retired Judge, Rome McGuigan, P.C.
Benjamin H. Pomerantz, Esg., Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Moderated by:
Liam S. Burke, Esq., Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Getting a Grip on Cyber Risk - Data Privacy and Security for Business
2018-06-21 04:30 - 06:30 | Four Points by Sheraton, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT, 06450, United States
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP and our co-hosting partners would like to invite you to attend, “Getting a Grip on Cyber Risk: Data Privacy and Security for Businesses.”

The event will help attendees identify what counts as personal information, understand the full scope of the legal liabilities and compliance responsibilities and learn which legal data protection tools best suit your business.
Carmody will be joined by co-hosting partners with a wide range of expertise to discuss various topics related to cybersecurity.

Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century
2018-06-27 06:00 - 10:00 | Jewish Federation of Western, CT, 444 Main Street North, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Attorneys Janie McDermott and Wesley Cain will present “Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century” for the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Health and Leisure Fair on June 27th.
For more information, please click here.

That’s MY Idea! Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Protection
2018-07-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
What are the different types of intellectual property and how can you use them to protect your ideas and your “brand”? What is the value in your intellectual property? What steps should you take prior to discussing your intellectual property with anyone? In this workshop, learn which tools will best protect your intellectual property and align with your business goals. Avoid early mistakes that can limit your options and the value of your idea down the road.

Stepping Stones Museum Farmers and Friends Family Picnic
2018-07-14 07:00 - 11:00 | Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06850, United States
Carmody is proud to sponsor the Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s first “Farmers and Friends Family Picnic”. Join the Museum for a Farmer’s Market with free food samples from local farms, restaurants and stores. Mingle with food and garden experts, go on a tour of the Edible Garden, learn about worm farms and which vegetables grow best in Connecticut.
