Legal Events Calendar: March 5, 2012

March 5, 2012 Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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TODAY, March 5, Meet-and-Greet with Hon. Theodore Jones, 6:30-8:30pm
Sponsored by The Metropolitan Black Bar Association and the Brooklyn Bar Association, a meet-and-greet reception with former Kings County Administrative Judge and current New York Court of Appeals Associate Judge Theodore T. Jones. Cost: free. RSVPs strongly encouraged to Avery Eli Okin at [email protected] or (718) 624-0675 x213. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Tues. March 6, CLE: Columbian Lawyers Association – Attorney Fees, 6pm
Approved for 1 CLE credit (Ethics). "Taking Charge When Charging Your Clients: The Potential 'Benefits' of Properly Drafting Fee Agreements, Maintaining Your Escrow Account and Avoiding Future Fee Disputes." The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn monthly dinner CLE program. Guest speaker: Pery D. Krinsky, Esq. RSVP required to (718) 875-0158. Location: Rex Manor, 1110 60th St. (at 11th Ave.), Dyker Heights.

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Tues. March 6, CLE: Brooklyn Bar Association – Matrimonial Law, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (1.5 Professional Practice, 0.5 Ethics). "Asset Management, Ethics and Divorce for Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys." Presentations by Merrill Lynch lawyers and other attorneys. Cost: free for members, $80 for non-members who pre-pay. For more information, go to brooklynbar.org or call (718) 624-0675. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Fri. March 9, The Celts Saint Patrick's Day Parade, 12:10pm
The 18th Annual Celts Parade begins after a 12:10pm Mass and will march through Brooklyn Heights, down Montague Street, and conclude at Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term at 360 Adams St. A luncheon will follow in courtroom 319. Location: Mass at St. Charles Borromeo, 21 Sidney Place, Brooklyn Heights.

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Fri. March 9, City Tech Law & Paralegal Club Discussion – Family Court & Deliquency, 2-4pm
"Raising the Age of Delinquency in Family Court to 18" panel discussion at New York City College of Technology's Law & Paralegal Club to discuss and inform the public about new proposals to prosecute 16- and 17-year-olds in Family Court rather than Criminal Court. Panelist include city attorneys, Legal Aid lawyers, professors, judges and politicians. Open to public. Cost: free. Form more information, contact Prof. Sara Schechter at [email protected] or (718) 260-5124. Location: Atrium Amphitheater, 300 Jay St., Downtown Brooklyn.

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Mon. March 12, CLE: Brooklyn Bar & NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers CPLR Update, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Professional Practice). Comprehensive update of New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules. Presenter Michael Hutter, Esq. To register, call (718) 624-0675 or (518) 364-4044, or online at brooklynbar.org or trialacademy.org. Cost: free for NYS Academy members, $50 for BBA members and $80 for non-members who prepay. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Thurs. March 15, Catholic Lawyers Guild – St. Patrick/St. Joseph's Day Dinner, 6pm
The Catholic Lawyers Guild Diocese of Brooklyn's third annual cocktail party and dinner celebrating Irish and Italian food and music. Cost: $75, includes beer, wine and soda. For more information, contact [email protected]. Location: Marco Polo, 345 Court St., Carroll Gardens.

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Mon. March 19, Amicus Curiae St. Joseph's Day Celebration, 1-2pm
Amicus Curiae Columbians Association hosts its annual St. Joseph's Day Celebration and Membership Drive at the courthouse. Lunch, Italian pastries and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Membership dues are $25. Lunch is free. For more information, contact Amicus Curiae President Connie Bajohr at (347) 296-1542. Location: Kings County Surrogate's Court (Civil Term courthouse), 360 Adams St., Rm. 319, Downtown Brooklyn.

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Tues. March 20, CLE: Brooklyn Women's Bar Association – Maintenance, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits. "Introduction to and Overview of the (Not So New Anymore) Temporary Maintenance Guidelines." Cost: free for BWBA members, $20 for WBASNY members, and $65 for non-members. For more information, email BWBA CLE Chair Theresa Ciccotto at [email protected] or BWBA President Lisa Schreibersdorf at [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Fri. March 23, Catholic Lawyers Guild – Lenten Retreat, 12pm
The Catholic Lawyers Guild Diocese of Brooklyn's Lenten Retreat. Mass at noon, followed by Stations of the Cross and program. Light lunch served. Cost: $30 suggested donation. For more information, contact [email protected]. Location: St. Boniface, 109 Willoughby St., Downtown Brooklyn.