WBASNY Convention 2017 Registration Brochure

F RIDAY , M AY 19, 2017

S TART -U P V ENTURES - B EST E NTITY C HOICE (1.0 HOUR ) Although we all know that many successful technology and product companies have started in garages, most choose at some point to form an entity. Startup ventures are not typical small businesses. This seminar will highlight the dif- ferences and explain what you need to know to assist a startup venture in choosing the entity form which will best accomplish its goals. Speaker: Maureen Crush, Esq. R EPRESENTING Y OUR C LIENTS E FFECTIVELY IN A RBITRATION ( 1.0 HOUR ) Arbitration is designed to be a confidential, cost - effective and expeditious method of conflict resolution. Many attor- neys avoid using it because they are not comfortable or familiar with it. This presentation, by two experienced AAA arbitrators, will familiarize attendees with the arbitration process and how to use it to their clients’ best advantage. Topics to be covered include asserting claims and defenses, the preliminary conference, discovery, motion practice, and the evidentiary hearing. Speakers: Robin S. Abramowitz, Esq., Lisa Renee Pomerantz, Esq.

S TAND O UT W HEN Y OU S TAND U P IN C OURT - E SSENTIAL D O ’ S AND D ON ’ TS TO M AKE Y OUR C ASE ( 1.0 HOUR ) This program is for new and seasoned attorneys who want to know firsthand what the judge expects to see in the brief and to hear in the oral argument. In addition to providing a general overview and practical guide for civil practice, the speakers offer important insights on preparing for court, managing adversarial abuses, and proper courtroom de- meanor. Speakers: Hon. Jeffrey A. Helewitz, Hon. Eileen N. Nadelson

I NTRODUCTION TO A SSISTED R EPRODUCTIVE T ECHNOLOGY (1.0 HOUR ) Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is quickly evolving as more couples turn to fertility treatments and surroga- cy as a means to build their family. This program will assist understanding ART medical terminology and will provide a medical overview of surrogacy. What are the surrogacy laws? How is genetic material defined? What happens to

unused embryos when a couple divorce or separate? Speakers: Joel Batzofin, MD, Yifat Shaltiel, Esq.

WBASNY is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. All programs are transitional. Financial hardship scholarship: Full and partial scholarships for these programs based on financial need are available. A written request must be forwarded to the WBASNY President, Post Office Box 936, New York, NY 10024 - 0546. All requests are confidential.