New York State Bar Association presents "Smooth Moves 2015: Career Strategies for Attorneys of Color”

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Time: 4:30pm ("The Business of Lawyering: Understanding Clients’ Language and Managing Your Practice Ethically and Efficiently”) 5:30pm (Networking reception and award presentations)

Location: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Kaplan Penthouse, The Rose Building, 165 W. 65th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY
Register: http://www.nysba.org/store/events/registration.aspx?event=FEDSM15

This complimentary MCLE program will feature an outstanding panel of leading law firm and in-house practitioners and legal ethicists, who will highlight the key business skills necessary to effective lawyering and client service-- whether practicing as a solo, in a large firm, or in a corporate legal department environment -- along with the ethical considerations associated with operating a successful law practice.” 1.5 MCLE credits in Ethics.

Speakers:
Vincent Chang, Esq., Partner, Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP
Jorge Dopico, Esq., Chief Counsel, New York State Supreme Court, First Judicial Department, Disciplinary Committee
Taa Grays, Esq., Chief of Staff to the General Counsel, MetLife Inc.
Kenneth G. Standard, Esq., General Counsel Emeritus and Of Counsel, Epstein, Becker & Green
Kaylin L. Whittingham, Esq., Founder, Law Offices of Kaylin L. Whittingham

5:30 p.m. - Networking reception and award presentations

• Presentation of the Section's Hon. George Bundy Smith Pioneer Award to the Honorable Denny Chin
• Presentation of the Section's Minority Law Student Summer Fellowship

This program is sponsored by the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section and co-sponsored by the Business Law, Corporate Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, General Practice, International, Senior Lawyers, and Trust and Estate Sections of the New York State Bar Association.