Carmody Law

Co-presenter/Panelist of "Collection Law From Start to Finish" for the National Business Institute
2017-11-01 05:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Liam Burke will co-present "Collection Law From Start to Finish" for the National Business Institute on November 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Stamford.
For more information, please click here.

LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them Under the New CT Uniform LLC Act
2017-10-27 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.

2017 Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
2017-10-26 07:30 - 12:30
Please join us for our 2017 Labor and Employment Seminar on Thursday, October 26th at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the seminar will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. As outlined below, we will discuss a number of important developments in labor and employment law and what they mean for your business. We hope that you will join us after the seminar for a cocktail reception.
This year's format will be different and will include breakout sessions on several key workplace issues. Please select one topic for each session when you register.
Breakout Session 1 Cybersecurity and Protecting Company Assets Accommodating Differences in the Workplace
Breakout Session 2 Screening Employees with Background Checks, Social Media and Drug Testing Common Mistakes Employers Make
Current Developments Group Session Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law

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Moderator, Westport Chamber of Commerce First Selectman Debate
2017-10-21 07:30 - 09:30

Transactional Jeopardy, Getting the Deal Done at the ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources
2017-10-19 10:15 - 11:45
Pam Elkow will present on a panel titled “Transactional Jeopardy, Getting the Deal Done” at the ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources Fall Meeting in Baltimore, MD.
For more information, please click here.

Legislative Updates
2017-10-19 04:00 - 05:30
On October 19, Vincent Farisello will be doing a presentation on Legislative Updates for the Northwest CT Human Resource Association.
For more information and to register, please visit http://nwcthra.shrm.org

Complying with the CT Rules of Professional Conduct: Avoiding Discipline & Malpractice CLE
2017-10-11 05:30 - 11:30
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
CBA Law Center
30 Bank Street
New Britain, CT 06051

For more information and to register, please click here.

Intellectual Property and Digital Asset Protection Workshop
2017-10-06 04:00 - 08:30
This interactive seminar aims to provide you an opportunity to learn and to discuss practical and legal strategies for protecting your company's IP and sensitive data from internal and external cyber threats. You will also learn how to minimize your exposure under state and federal data privacy laws, as well as how to transfer your risk using insurance. The seminar will include a "tabletop" exercise involving how to respond to a ransomware attack. You will have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other professionals and business leaders in a relaxed, informal environment.

Who Should Attend

The sessions are designed principally for business owners, executives, risk managers, and in-house counsel. Although it is true that IT plays a role in IP and cyber protection and our panel will discuss practical solutions, the seminar is not designed to educate IT professionals or to impart technical knowledge.

Panel

Ari Santiago
IT Direct

Matthew Hunt
Smith Brothers Insurance

Sherwin Yoder
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Agenda & Location

This seminar will be presented from the Farmington Marriott, 15 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington, CT 06032. We will provide complimentary breakfast snacks and we will offer a buffet lunch to follow the seminar. The tentative schedule is listed below.

8:00 AM Registration/Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 AM Session Begins

10:00 AM Break

10:15 – 11:30 AM Session Resumes

11:30 AM Buffet Lunch/Networking

Attendees & Cost

This seminar is complimentary to our invitees. Space will be limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to register as soon as possible.

To register, please click here!

Speaker, What HR Professionals Need to Know Now
2017-10-04 13:00

Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2017-09-27 20:00 - 2017-12-31 19:00
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.

Speaker, What's a Mediation Advocate to do? A Guide for Mediation Advocates
2017-09-27 08:00 - 10:00

Presenter, Ahead of the Curve - Risk Management for Lawyers.
2017-09-27 08:00
Stephen Conover will be co- presenting on “2017: Ahead of the Curve – Risk Management for Lawyers” for the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.
For more information, click here.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar
2017-09-07 04:15 - 06:30
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Thursday, September 7th 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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Co-presenter/Panelist for "Going Paperless and Beyond: Attorney's Guide to a Mobile Law Practice" for the National Business Institute
2017-08-22 20:00
Liam Burke will co-present "Going Paperless and Beyond: Attorney's Guide to a Mobile Law Practice" for the National Business Institute on August 23, 2017 at the Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel.
For more information, please click here.

Shakespeare Academy — The Mighty Quinn Foundation: The Bard and Bubbly
2017-08-01 14:00
Join the Mighty Quinn Foundation and the Shakespeare Academy for Champagne and appetizers in the Lobby of the iconic Shakespeare Theater, August 1st. Both the event and the play are free to all who are invited.
6:00 PM Shakespeare Theater 1850 Elm Street Stratford, CT 06615
Space is limited, so please contact Chelsea Geffert at cgeffert@carmodylaw.com for an invitation.

Janie McDermott, Associate, to present on estate planning at the Litchfield Community Center
2017-07-26 14:00 - 15:00
Janie McDermott, Associate at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, will explore the myths surrounding estate planning and the probate process, especially for parents with children still living at home. She will also introduce attendees to the three most important documents every adult should own, and how each provides protection when faced with death or disability.
The presentation will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and it is open to the public.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Chelsea Geffert at cgeffert@carmodylaw.com or 203-784-3114.

Ahead of the Curve: Lawyers Risk Management, Simsbury Regional Bar Ethics CLE July 2017
2017-07-19 12:00 - 15:00
Join other Farmington Valley lawyers for a two-hour ethics seminar presented by attorneys Stephen Conover and James Brawley. This seminar satisfies Connecticut's new ethics training requirement for attorneys.

The seminar will be followed by a networking reception.

Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series - June 29th Seminar
2017-06-29 04:00 - 08:30
Please join us for a Labor and Employment Seminar on The New Employer Landscape Under the Trump Administration, Thursday, June 29th at the Trumbull Marriott. Registration and breakfast will be at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. As outlined below, we will discuss important developments in labor and employment law under the new administration and what they mean for your business. We hope that you will join us after the seminar for a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.

We will review the regulatory and legislative changes that have already been announced as well as what might be next under the new administration with a focus on developments at:

Department of Labor
EEOC/OFCCP
NLRB
OSHA
Environmental Protection Agency

We will also discuss the status of the Affordable Care Act amendments, Paid Family Leave proposals and Internet Privacy and Cybersecurity issues.

Finally, we will provide an update on new Connecticut legislation affecting employers.

To register please visit click here, or contact Romania Jawahir at 203-784-3169.

Speaker, Best Practices for Nonprofit Governance, United Way of Greater Waterbury June 2017
2017-06-26 20:00

Speaker, Risk Management + Legal Bank Regulatory Call
2017-06-13 20:00
The EBA Risk Management and Legal-Bank-Regulatory MDGs will host a joint call this month. Attorneys Pam Elkow of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, and Carla Nelson of First Citizens Bank will present their EBA Risk Committee Tip Sheet, which is a timely update to a version Pam presented a few years ago.

What's A Mediator to Do? CTMA Presentation
2017-06-13 13:30 - 16:00
Presented by CTMA Advisory Board Members: Hon. Lynda B. Munro Retired Judge, Mediator – Pullman & Comley & Jay H. Sandak.

Moderator, ‘Climate Change Beyond Politics: Underwriting and Disclosure of Risks and Impacts', The Connecticut Legal Conference and Annual CBA Meeting June 12, 2017
2017-06-12 04:00 - 15:30
The Connecticut Legal Conference and Annual CBA Meeting will be held June 12 at the Connecticut Convention Center. CTSH Attorneys Anne Peters, D. Charles Stohler and Steve Conover will be presenting.
Anne Peters will be moderating a panel entitled "Climate Change Beyond Politics: Underwriting and Disclosure of Risks and Impacts.”
D. Charles Stohler will be speaking on "Arbitrating Employment Disputes."
Steve Conover will be presenting two ethics programs: “Ahead of the Curve: Ethics in Practice” and “Ethics: Year in Review.”
Kristin Connors will be speaking on "“Taming the Technical Case."

For more information and to register, please visit www.ctlegalconference.com.

Ethics: The Year in Review. Connecticut Legal Conference and Annual CBA Meeting June 12, 2017
2017-06-11 20:00

The Proliferation of Short Term Rentals and Implications for Property Owners and Municipal Regulations
2017-06-08 13:00 - 16:30
CTSH Attorneys Jacqueline Kaufman and Jason Klein will be presenting "The Proliferation of Short Term Rentals and Implications for Property Owners and Municipal Regulations" to the Southern CT Real Estate Investor’s Association on Thursday, June 9th.
The sharing economy has impacted a variety of industries. Short term rental companies, such as Airbnb, are changing the way people travel and use their homes. This growth presents challenges and opportunities to residential property owners, single family neighborhoods, tenants and travelers. Municipalities across the country have begun to draft local controls in response to the popularity of short term rentals. Property owners should be aware of how short term rentals are regulated, and other legal considerations. This program will explore these concepts and provide property owners with a better understanding of this expanding industry.

What To Do If a Grievance Arrives
2017-06-06 08:00 - 10:00
PRESENTED BY:
Eugene Riccio, Esq.
Young & Riccio
Stephen J. Conover, Esq.
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
TOPICS:
Speakers will describe Connecticut’s lawyer disciplinary process and considerations if a grievance complaint arrives. Among the many questions to be addressed:

for complaints from clients, do I still represent the client & what about pending client matters?
For complaints from non-clients, what can I disclose about my client?
How should I respond to the accusations in the Grievance Complaint?

For more information and to register for this event, click here.

Pro Bono Trials: Tips & Pointers from the Bench & Bar- Trial Advocacy Workshop
2017-06-01 05:00 - 12:00
Stamford Partner Gary S. Klein will be a panelist for the "Pro Bono Trials: Tips & Pointers from the Bench & Bar" trial advocacy workshop, presented by the U.S District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Federal Bar Council. This program is open to both members and non-members at no cost. All attendees must be admitted to the District of Connecticut and agree to one pro bono representation in the District of Connecticut over the next year. For more information about this event and to register, please click here.

CAIS Annual Conference on Business, Legal and Facilities Affairs
2017-05-10 04:30 - 11:00
Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE
President and CEO, National Business Officers Association

Jeffrey Shields has been an association leader on behalf of business officers of educational institutions for over 15 years. Since March 2010, he has served as President and CEO of the National Business Officers Association. Prior to this role, Jeff was employed by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) for ten years. At the time of his departure, he served as the organization’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer. He began his career in association management as the Assistant Director for Leadership Training at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Jeff, an active member of the American Society of Association Executives, is a member of the 2008 Class of ASAE Fellows (FASAE) and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2002. He has also been recognized by the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE) with the “Super Star” award as their active member of the year.

He currently serves as a trustee for One SchoolHouse a virtual school that expands learning opportunities for students and professionals within the independent school community. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC, where his daughter, Samantha, attends.

Giovanna Weller will also be presenting at the conference. Giovanna is co-chair of the Labor and Employment Subgroup and leads the firm’s employment litigation practice. She is a trial lawyer and has over 20 years of experience in counseling CEO’s senior management, and boards of directors of public and private businesses of all sizes. Described in Chambers USA as a “great trial attorney – tenacious and confidence inspiring,” and “highly recommended for her trial work on employment matters,” Giovanna has successfully defended many significant employment. Her clients include large and small employers, manufacturers, schools, utilities, and insurers. Giovanna regularly trains management personnel on a wide variety of employment related topics.

For more information and to register for this event, visit www.caisct.org/2017BAC.

National Business Institute Real Estate Transactions From A to Z Seminar
2017-04-04 05:00 - 2017-04-05 12:30
The National Business Institute A Comprehensive, Two-Day Overview of the Real Estate Transaction Process
Improvements in the real estate market also bring more clients needing guidance through confusing transactional elements. They need confident professionals who can provide clarity while helping them avoid seemingly minor missteps that can have serious consequences down the road. In this comprehensive two day seminar, our experienced attorney faculty will illuminate key facets of real estate transactions and take the confusion out of the process. No matter if you represent buyers, sellers or lenders, you are sure to take away valuable knowledge you can use to ensure your clients' best interests are protected all throughout the real estate transaction process.
Stephen J. Conover, Partner with Carmoday Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, will be among the speakers for the seminar. Steve is a partner in the firm's Litigation Group. He regularly represents lawyers, law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Connecticut in grievance defense matters. He actively advises local and national law firms on malpractice prevention and rick management, and counsels clients on sensitive ethics, professional responsibility, and business matters.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Speaker, Connecticut Uniform LLC Act, Connecticut Bar Association April 2017
2017-03-31 20:00

What To Do If a Grievance Arrives
2017-03-30 08:00 - 10:00
THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 2 ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM CREDITS
AN ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE LUNCHEON PROGRAM:
CO-CHAIRS: Stephen J. Conover & Wendy Prince
what to do if a grievance arrives
PRESENTED BY:
Eugene Riccio, Esq.
Young & Riccio
Stephen J. Conover, Esq.
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
TOPICS:
Speakers will describe Connecticut’s lawyer disciplinary process and considerations if a grievance complaint arrives. Among the many questions to be addressed:

for complaints from clients, do I still represent the client & what about pending client matters?
For complaints from non-clients, what can I disclose about my client?
How should I respond to the accusations in the Grievance Complaint?

At the office of: Fairfield County Bar Association
970 Summer Street, Stamford
Registration: Noon to 12:15 pm
Pricing, including lunch & materials: Members: $50; Non-Members: $75
+Reduced Rate FCBA Members: $35 + (Legal Administrators, Paralegals, Law Students & Law Clerks)
reservations made after March 28th will be at the non-member price
THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER FOR NY & CT STATE CLE
To register for this event, click here.
