Niagara University CLE Returns This Fall
Niagara University CLE is back this fall. There will be six Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses offered to the public next semester, including topics on Border & Customs Law, Divorce, Mediation, and even St. Thomas More’s trial.
There will also be a toy drive holiday party in December.
Go to Niagara.edu/cle for details, or email assistant general counsel, Ryan Thompson, at gcatty@niagara.edu.
BORDER & CUSTOMS LAW:
“Border Consequences: How to Handle Customs, Convictions and Canada” – with US Congressman Brian Higgins, Barclay Damon attorney Eric Schultz, representatives from US Customs and more.
Thursday, Sept. 24; 1 – 4:30 p.m.
US District Court, Downtown Buffalo
$65 non-members/$55 for BANC members; 4.0 CLE credits
MEDIATION:
“Avoiding the Adversarial Collision: A Crash Course on Mediation, Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)” – with Erie County Court mediation manager Bridgette O’Connell, attorney Steve Sugarman and other mediation professionals.
Friday, Oct. 16; 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Niagara University, St. Vincent’s Hall
$95 non-members/$75 for BANC members, if register by Sept. 15; 5.0 CLE credits, including Ethics
HEARSAY/EVIDENCE:
“The Hearsay on Floyd Y: Why One Sex Offender’s Case Will Change Evidence Law in NY” – with Niagara Supreme Court Justice Richard Kloch and others.
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Niagara University, St. Vincent’s Hall
$55 non-members/$45 for BANC members; 3.0 CLE credits
THOMAS MORE TRIAL:
“The Trial of Thomas More: And the Modern-Day Role of Oaths and Ethics” – with US Magistrate Judge Jeremiah McCarthy and Texas appellate court attorney Barbara Panza; includes dramatic rendition of historic trial performed by NU Theatre students
Friday, Nov. 13; 2 – 4:30 p.m.
US District Court, Downtown Buffalo
$60 non-members/$45 for St. Thomas More Guild members; 3.0 CLE credits, including Ethics
THIS IS AN NU CLE PROGRAM, NOT IN AFFILIATION WITH NIAGARA LAW CENTER.
COLLABORATIVE LAW II:
“Collaborative Matrimonial Law Training II (Intro & Advanced), w/ Suzanne Brunsting” – A two-day training for new and novice collaborative law practitioners, with advanced workshops and mock scenarios on Day 2 for those who have previously completed an intro course; off-campus social event on Friday night
Friday, Nov. 20-21; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Niagara University, St. Vincent’s Hall
$350 for Day 1 & Day 2, $180 for Day 2 only; 13.0 CLE credits for Day 1 & Day 2, 6.5 CLE credits for Day 2
THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED IN PART BY PUSATIER SHERMAN ABBOTT & SUGARMAN LLP and WNY COLLABORATIVE LAW PROFESSIONALS.
HOLIDAY PARTY CLE w/ TOY DRIVE:
“CLE Topic TBD (by You!): A Holiday Party Toy Drive” – The Niagara Law Center, NU CLE and the Bar Association of Niagara County host a holiday party; CLE topic is to be chosen by popular demand; guests pay with toys, which will be distributed to in-need families of Niagara County ($50 worth of new, unwrapped toys; 2.0 CLE credits)
Thursday, Dec. 10; 4:30 – 6:10 p.m.
Niagara University,
Email NU CLE Program Director Ryan Thompson (gcatty@niagara.edu) with CLE topic suggestions