8 | March/April 2023 | BAEC Bulletin Law Day 2023 Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration
What Is Law Day? Law Day is observed nationwide on May 1st to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. The Bar Association’s annual luncheon presents an opportunity to recognize citizens within the Western New York legal community who have made significant contributions to our system of justice. The 2023 Erie County Mock Trial Tournament winners will also be honored. What Is This Year’s Law Day Theme? “In recent years, tensions in our democratic system have revealed deep divisions in American society. These divisions are aggravated by incivility in public discourse and insufficient understanding among many people about the Constitution and the way American government works. Together, however, we can collaborate to overcome our differences, resolve our disputes, and preserve our democracy and republic. To that end, we call on members of the legal profession to lead the way in promoting of civics, civility, and collaboration—the cornerstones of our democracy.” - American Bar Association Where & When Is the BAEC’s Law Day Luncheon? Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 12:00pm Templeton Landing Two Templeton Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14202 To buy your tickets, click here!
Our Keynote Speaker:
Kevin W. Spitler, Esq. Kevin W. Spitler, Esq. has practiced in Buffalo as a trial lawyer for the last 42 years, focusing on Criminal Defense. He has tried to verdict multiple violent felony matters in both state and federal court. He is a solo practitioner who also handles matters in the areas of real estate, estate and civil litigation. A graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Canisius College and the International School of Law in Washington (now George Mason School of Law), Spitler has served a term on the BAEC Board of Directors and was the 109th President of the Association from 2015 – 2016. He is also currently serving as Vice President for the Erie County Bar Foundation Board of Directors and will serve as its President this upcoming year. He has been a speaker at continuing legal education seminars, lecturing on jury selection, evidentiary issues, cross examination and general trial technique. He is currently a member of the Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee. He also served on the Board of Directors of the St. Thomas More Guild and was recognized as the St. Thomas More Guild Lawyer in 2009. He was the 2014 recipient of the Criminal Law Practitioner Award for the Assigned Counsel Program. He has also served as an attorney mentor for new attorneys through the Assigned Counsel Program. Spitler has served on the Catholic Diocese Bishop’s Counsel for the Laity, he served a six-year term on the board of trustees of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, served on the alumni board of directors as well. In 2011 he was recognized as a distinguished alumnus of St. Joe’s with his induction to the Signum Fidei Society. He has also served on the parish council at St. Mark’s Church in Buffalo and as the boys’ basketball coach for 24 years at St. Mark’s Elementary School. The BAEC is honored to have him speak at this year’s Law Day Luncheon!
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