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| November/December 2024 | BAEC Bulletin
BAEC Bulletin | November/December 2024 |
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Bar Association of Erie County Bulletin TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bar Association of Erie County SPONSORS Grateful to Our 2024 Sponsors! To become a sponsor for 2025, please contact Susan Kohlbacher at skohlbacher@eriebar.org. ANNUAL LAW FIRM SPONSORS
FEATURES
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Erie County Bar Foundation Campaign Nominations Sought for Bar Leadership
GIBSON McASKILL CROSBY
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BAEC Board of Directors Update 2024-2025 Judiciary Committee Committees of the BAEC Lawyers for the Arts Introducing Danielle Maurice, 8th Judicial District Justice Coordinator
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Annual Western District of NY Federal Court Dinner Remarks News Advisory from the New York State Unified Court System Request for Comments Regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Local Rules of the Western District of NY Thanking Our 2024 Fee Dispute Arbitrators NCBE Establishes Diane F. Bosse Award for Excellence and Service in Bar Admissions Court of Appeals Expounds on the ‘Community Caretaking’ Doctrine in ‘Open-and-Shut’ Automobile Stop Case
THE LAW OFFICES OF TIMOTHY M. O’MARA
Letter from the President From the Erie County Bar Foundation President Member Assistance Program CLE Calendar BAEC Upcoming Events Celebrating Diversity & Heritage In the Public Service: Western New York Law Center Slow but Sure Progress on Social Security Disability Processes
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Western District Case Notes Assigned Counsel Program Bench and Bar In the News BAEC New Members BAEC Life Members and Contributing Members Contributions to the Foundation In Memoriam Bulletin Submission Deadline
BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY President Vice President Treasurer
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Lauren E. Breen Brian M. Melber Vanessa C. Gabriele Nicole Graci Anne M. Noble
Deputy Treasurer Executive Director Editor of Bulletin Graphic Designer
Stephanie Belasik Leann Aboudiab BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephen C. Earnhart, Katie L. Kestel Martin, Maura O’Donnell, Carmen L. Snell, Elise L. Cassar, Joshua E. Dubs, Keri D. Callocchia, Cheyenne N. Freely, Ericka N. Bennett, John Patrick Feroleto, David M. Goodman, Erin A. Tresmond
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