Legal Events Calendar: April 10, 2012

April 10, 2012 Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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TODAY, April 10, CLE: Volunteer Lawyers Project – Missing Persons, 12:30-2:30pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Skills). "Tracing Missing Persons for Attorneys." Presented by the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project, with instruction by investigative counsel Charles Eric Gordon and attorney James Philip Renken. Cost: $100, or free for those who accept a pro bono referral by Oct. 2. Register by email to [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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TODAY, April 10, Metropolitan Black Bar Association Political Career Panel, 6:30-8:30pm
"Pathways to a Political Career for Young Lawyers." The association's Young Lawyers Division hosts a panel discussion about the pursuit of politics as an alternative to a career in law. Moderated by Brooklyn Civil Court Judge Genine Edwards, and featuring remarks from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, the panelists include New York State Senator Eric Adams (20th Senate District), Councilman Charles Barron (District 42), Councilwoman Letitia James (District 35), Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (Assembly District 57) and Councilman Stephen Levin (District 33). For more information, contact Turquoise Haskin or Renee Williams at [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Downtown Brooklyn.

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Tues. April 17, CLE: Brooklyn Women's Bar Association – Estate Planning, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Skills).

"Estates Planning and Administration With 'Disclaimers.'" Cost: free for members, $20 for WBASNY members, and $65 for non-members. RSVP to Ginet Reyes at [email protected] or Theresa Ciccotto at [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Tues. April 17, Brooklyn Crime Victim's VOICE-Out Event
Kings County District Attorney's Office Third Annual VOICE-Out (Victims On the Impact of Crime Event). To celebrate the voices of those Brooklyn residents whose lives have been changed by crime, and to provide them with information and resources to further address any related trauma. Musical performances by students from LaGuardia High School of Music and Art. VOICE-Out film to premiere. For more information, go to brooklynda.org or call Sara Lynn Vehling at (718) 250-3112. Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Downtown Brooklyn.

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Thur. April 19, CLE: Brooklyn Bar Association – Ethics, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Ethics). "The Seven Dangerous Ethical Challenges." Presentations by attorneys Michael Ross and Clifford Robert. Cost: free for members, $80 for non-members who prepay. Register online at brooklynbar.org or email [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Mon. April 23, Scotch Tasting for Volunteer Lawyers Project, 6-8pm
A Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey Tasting to benefit the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project. Featiring master of whiskey Gregor Cattanach. Cost: $60. Maximum 60 people. RSVP by April 18 at brooklynvlp.org or contact Sidney Cherubin at [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Wed. April 25, CLE: Brooklyn Bar Association – Copyright & Trademark, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Professional Practice). "To Copy or Not to Copy." Presentations by attorneys Kenneth Feldman and William Samuels. Cost: $50 for members who prepay, $80 for non-members who prepay. Register online at brooklynbar.org or email [email protected]. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Thur. April 26, CLE: Kings County Criminal Bar Association – Search & Seizure, 6-8pm
Approved for 2 CLE credits (Professional Practice). New York City Criminal Courts Administrative Judge Barry Kamins' search-and-seizure update. Dinner at 5:15 p.m., course at 6 p.m. Cost: $20 for members, $40 for non-members. For more information, go to kccba.org. Location: Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Sat. April 28, Columbian Lawyers Association Rapallo Award Luncheon, 12pm
The Columbian Lawyers Association of Manhattan hosts its 47th Annual Rapallo Award Luncheon honoring Kings County Supreme Court Criminal Term Deputy Administrative Judge Patricia DiMango. Cost: $185. Business attire required. RSVP to Marianne Bertuna, 8113 13th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11228 or call (718) 238-9898. Location: The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave. (between 49th & 50th streets).