Speaking Engagements

Smith, Panelist, Buffalo Business First Table of Experts: Women in Law

Buffalo Business First Table of Experts: Women in Law, December 2022

Lowe, Speaker, 2022 Lumsden McCormick Exempt Organizations Conference

“Internal Workplace Investigations,” 2022 Lumsden McCormick Exempt Organizations Conference, December 2022

Prestegaard, Fedorka, Presenters, Large Company Senior HR Executive Forum

Large Company Senior HR Executive Forum, Greater Rochester Chamber, December 2022

Elsenbeck, Panelist, 2022 Environment Conference

“Climate Action Council Update – What’s Next?” 2022 Environment Conference, November 2022

Flynn, Moderator, 2022 Environment Conference

“DAR21 / Air Permitting Under CLCPA,” 2022 Environment Conference, November 2022

Clark, Speaker, Cyber Security & Data Privacy 2022

“Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach,” Cyber Security & Data Privacy 2022, Financial Poise Webinars, November 2022

Hogan, Panelist, Buffalo Business First Executive Roundtable

“WNY Leaders Discuss Culture Initiatives to Attract and Retain Talent,” Buffalo Business First Executive Roundtable, November 2022

Honen, Panelist, MedTech 2022

“Conquering the Investment Challenge,” MedTech 2022, November 2022

Reich, Discussion Leader, AILA Upstate New York 2022 Northern Border Conference

“Northern Border Update,” AILA Upstate New York’s 2022 Northern Border Conference, October 2022

Nason, Moderator, Real Estate Devel. State of the Region

“Western New York Real Estate Development: Moving the Vision Forward,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Seminar, October 2022

Haubenreich, Panelist, Real Estate Devel. State of the Region

“Western New York Real Estate Development: Moving the Vision Forward,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Seminar, October 2022

Honen, Judge, 2022 Commercialization Competition

FuzeHub’s 2022 Commercialization Competition, New York State Innovation Summit, October 2022

Elsenbeck, Speaker, Retool ’22: Get in on the Ground Floor

“A Case Study: Climate Tech Success in WNY,” Retool ’22, October 2022

Clark, Panelist, IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. 2022 Conference

“Cryptocurrency Developments: Privacy and Security Issues and Regulations,” IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. 2022 Conference, October 2022

Honen, Panelist, Capital Region BioInnovation Forum

“Concept to Commercialization” and “Funding Sources,” Capital Region BioInnovation Forum, October 2022

Grasso, O’Connor, Presenters, Labor & Employment Seminar

“From Starbucks to Amazon and Beyond: Recent Developments Regarding Union Organizing,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2022

Lowe, Presenter, Labor & Employment Seminar

“Internal Workplace Investigations,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2022

Prestegaard, Pincelli Presenters, Labor & Employment Seminar

“Adapting to the Hybrid Workforce,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2022

Mulvehill, Fedorka, Presenters, Labor & Employment Seminar

“Protection from Disloyal Employees,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2022

Clark, Panelist, AABANY 2022 Fall Conference

“Prejudice, Ageism, and Harassment: How to Navigate Challenges and Support Others Throughout Your Career,” AABANY 2022 Fall Conference, October 2022

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, September 28

The Roundtable, WAMC, September 28, 2022

Flynn, Speaker, Sediment & PRP Summit

“Great Lakes Legacy Act and GLRI: A Model for Sediment Remedy Success,” 2022 Sediment & PRP Summit, September 2022

Fitzgerald, Farber, Presenters, iGlobal Forum, 13th Independent Sponsors Summit

“Challenges Faced When Transitioning from Independent Sponsor Deals to Managing a Private Equity Fund,” iGlobal Forum, 13th Independent Sponsors Summit, September 2022

Bronston, Panelist, NYSWA Wireless Forum 2022

“Deploying Telecom Infrastructure,” Wireless Forum 2022, New York State Wireless Association (NYSWA), September 2022

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, September 15

The Roundtable, WAMC, September 15, 2022

Flynn, Moderator, Energy & Sustainability Summit

“The Role of Courts in Green Energy Legislation,” Energy & Sustainability Summit, Chambers and Partners, September 2022

Cook, Presenter, Business of Cannabis Webinar

“Business of Cannabis,” Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record, August 2022

Flynn, Panelist, Buffalo Business First, Roundtable: Energy

“Real Challenges and Potential Merits of the Climate Act,” Roundtable: Energy, Buffalo Business First, August 2022

Flynn, Presenter, Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining

“Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining: Key Considerations and Regulatory Challenges,” The Knowledge Group, August 2022

Clark, Panelist, AABANY, Careers in Litigation

“Careers in Litigation,” AABANY Litigation and Student Outreach Committees, July 2022

O’Connor, Presenter, BNHRA Seminar, Unions in America

“From Starbucks to Amazon: Recent Developments Regarding Unions in America,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA), July 2022

Nason, Panelist, Buffalo Business First’s Women at the Table

“Is Buffalo on the Upswing — and What Can Businesses Leaders Do to Make That So?” Buffalo Business First’s Women at the Table Luncheon, July 2022

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, July 13

The Roundtable, WAMC, July 2022

Clark, Panelist, Strafford Cross-Border Webinar

“Conflicts Between GDPR and U.S. Discovery Rules: Navigating the Privacy-Protection Law Catch-22,” Strafford, July 2022

Honen, Speaker, RPI, Level Upstate 2022

Level Upstate 2022, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, July 2022

Honen, Speaker, SUNY Startup Summer School

“Forming and Structuring Your Company Like a Boss!”, SUNY Startup Summer School, July 2022

Reich, Panelist, American Bar Association, International Treaties

“The Future of International Treaties in the Post-Pandemic and Sanctions Era,” American Bar Association International Law Section, June 2022

Honen, Schwartz, Speakers, IgniteU Summer Accelerator: SME Presentation

IgniteU Summer Accelerator: SME Presentation, June 2022

Clark, Panelist, Second Circuit Judicial Conference

“Dissecting a Ransomware Incident,” Second Circuit Judicial Conference, June 2022

Wholey, Co-Moderator, Negotiable Hostilities – Part IV

“Negotiable Hostilities – Part IV: REXIT – The “Nuts and Bolts” of Contract and Investment Disputes When Leaving Russia,” Webinar, West LegalEdcenter, June 2022

Clark, Speaker, OpenText, e-Discovery

“The Great e-Discovery Reset: Defining a New Approach to Strategy, Execution and Relationships,” OpenText, June 2022

Clark, Presenter, Cybersecurity, RBJ Webinar Series

“Cybersecurity,” Webinar Series, Rochester Business Journal, June 2022

Honen, Speaker, CNY Biotech Accelerator

“Startup Funding”, Concept to Commercializations Virtual Series, CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, June 2022

Honen, Presenter, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

“Protecting Your Ideas,” Science Meets Business Seminar, Office of Biotechnology and Business Development (OBBD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, June 2022

Wick, Speaker, Surrogate’s Court Guardian

“Ethical Consideration,” Surrogate’s Court Guardian Ad Litem Training, Bar Associate of Erie County, May 2022

Dimitroff, Presenter, WIA Connect (X) 2022

“State of State – WIA’s Infrastructure Update from State Capitals,” WIA Connect (X), May 2022

Lowe, Speaker, Cybersecurity – Financial Exploitation Among the Elderly

“Cybersecurity – Financial Exploitation Among the Elderly,” Financial Planning Counselors of WNY, May 2022

Flansburg, Presenter, Investigations in the Age of Geosocial Data

“Investigations in the Age of Geosocial Data,” Monroe County Bar Association, May 2022

Pincelli, Panelist, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

“CannaBusiness: Capitalizing on the Cannabis Economy,” Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, May 2022

Clark, Panelist, USI Insurance Services

“Establishing an Incident Response Plan,” USI Insurance Services, May 2022

Clark, Panelist, Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Program, 2022

“Mock Interview,” Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Program 2022 Professional Development Series, New York City Bar Association, May 2022

Salcedo, Moderator, BAEC Young Lawyers Committee CLE Program

“The New York Lobbying Act and Regulations of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics,” Bar Association of Erie County Young Lawyers Committee, May 2022

Bucki, Speaker, BAEC Young Lawyers Committee CLE Program

“The New York Lobbying Act and Regulations of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics,” Bar Association of Erie County Young Lawyers Committee, May 2022

Nason, Speaker, New York’s Climate Act

New York’s Climate Act and Its Impact on Building Design, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Buffalo/WNY, April 2022

Honen, Judge, New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC)

New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), Upstate Capital Association of New York, April 2022

Matthew Fitzgerald, Speaker, Local Government Conference, NYS Tug Hill

“Land Use and SEQR Case Law Update,” 31st Annual Local Government Conference, NYS Tug Hill Commission, April 12022

Tyler, Presenter, 2022 Spring Virtual IDA Academy

“PILOT Agreements and Modernizing your Uniform Tax Exemption Policies (UTEP),” 2022 Spring Virtual IDA Academy, April 2022

Wholey, Co-Moderator and Speaker, Negotiable Hostilities – Part III

“Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Regulations,” “Negotiable Hostilities – Part III: Doing Business with Russia in the Current Crisis,” Webinar, West LegalEdcenter, April 2022

Honen, Panelist, The Roundtable, WAMC, April 2022

The Roundtable, WAMC, April 2022

Salcedo, Guest Speaker, School Speech and the First Amendment

“School Speech and the First Amendment After Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.,” Akron Central High School, April 2022

David P. Flynn, Panelist, Clean Energy Webinar

“Clean Energy,” Webinar, Business Journal and The Daily Record, March 2022 

Clark, Hostility Against Asian Americans, Trial Reenactment, AABANY

“‘Kung Flu’: A History of Violence and Hostility Against Asian Americans,” Trial Reenactment, Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), March 2022

James O’Connor, Presenter, BNHRA Legal Update

“Legal Update,” Webinar, Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA), March 2022

Clark, Panelist, 2022 Digital New York Summit

“Navigating Threats to Cyber and Physical Infrastructure,” City & State 2022 Digital New York Summit, March 2022

Nason, Moderator, State of the Region, Energy

“Maximizing Solar Development in 2022,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Webinar, March 2022

Clark, Panelist, Establishing an Incident Response Plan

“Establishing a Cyber Incident Response Plan,” USI Insurance Services Cybersecurity Webinar, February 2022

Honen, Judge, Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition, National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), March 2022

Honen, Speaker, MWBE & VOB Accelerator Program

“Venture Capital and Early Stage Capitalization,” 2022 MWBE & VOB Accelerator, IgniteU NY, March 2022

Peterson, Speaker, World War II History Roundtable

“Trials of Nazi Leaders and Their Sentencing,” The Round Tablette, Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Roundtable, March 2022

Amanda L. Lowe, Mentor, Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2022

Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2022, Buffalo Business First, February 2022

Schwartz, Panelist, VentureB Virtual Presentation

VentureB Virtual Presentation, Center for Economic Growth (CEG), February 2022

Elsenbeck, Speaker, 2022 Turner Winter Series

“New York State Energy Policy: Now and in the Future,” 2022 Turner Winter Series, Robert H. Jackson Center, February 2022

Peterson, Moderator, 2022 Turner Winter Series

“New York State Energy Policy: Now and in the Future,” 2022 Turner Winter Series, Robert H. Jackson Center, February 2022

Mulvehill, Panelist, Labor and Employment Law Webinar

“The Use of Volunteers, Interns, Independent Contractors and Employees,” Labor and Employment Law Webinar, Rochester Business Journal, February 2022

Tristan D. Hujer, Panelist, Cannabis Career Institute Virtual Seminar

“Do You Want to Own a Cannabis Business?,” “Exploring Business and Job Opportunities in the NY Cannabis Industry,” Virtual Seminar, Cannabis Career Institute Online, February 2022

Clark, Panelist, Instructor and Mock Judge for AABANY Program

Clark, Panelist, National Asian Pacific American Bar Assoc. Convention

“Kung Flu: A History of Hostility and Violence Against AAPIs,” National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention, December 2021

Anna Mercado Clark, Panelist, ILMA Investors Summit

“Cyber and Technology,” Annual Investors Summit, Institutional Longevity Markets Association, December 2021

F. Kenneth Graham, Presenter, Legal Advice for Start-Ups Workshop

“Legal Advice for Start-Ups,” Fredonia Technology Incubator (FTI) Workshop, December 2021

Nickolas Karavolas, Speaker, Hofstra University School of Law Event

“How to Navigate Law School and Legal Career as a First-Generation Lawyer,” Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law’s First Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA), November 2021

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, November 16

“The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill,” The Roundtable, WAMC, November 2021

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, November 10

“The Supply Chain Action Plan,” The Roundtable, WAMC, November 2021

Kristen M. Birmingham, Speaker, Ontario Bar Association

“How to Effectively Work with Counsel in Other Countries,” “Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers From Around the World,” Ontario Bar Association, November 2021

Richard E. Honen, Judge, FuzeHub Commercialization Competition

FuzeHub Commercialization Competition, New York State Innovation Summit, November 2021

Kraus, Smith, Presenters, MedTech 2021, Bio/Med Industry

“Enhancing Your FDA Regulatory Compliance Process,” “Harnessing Our Energy to Advance the Bio/Med Industry,” MedTech 2021, November 2021

Clark, Panelist, Financial Poise Cybersecurity Webinar Series – Nov 2021

“Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach,” “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2021,” Financial Poise™ Webinar, November 2021

Clark, Speaker, USI Insurance Services Cybersecurity Webinar

“Breaches Happen: What to do if You Experience a Cyberattack,” USI Insurance Services Cybersecurity Webinar, October 2021

Phillips Lytle, MBAWNY Four-Part CLE Streaming Series

“Litigating Police & Prison Abuse Cases,” 4-Part Series, Phillips Lytle and Minority Bar of Western New York, October & November 2021

Honen, Lecturer, Cornell University

“The Business Idea Factory,” Cornell University, October 2021

Schmidt, Clark, Presenters, NJIPLA Webinar

“Legal Ethics and Telecommuting,” 35th Annual Pharmaceutical/Chemical Patent Practice Update Webinar Series, New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association

Peterson, Moderator, Cold War Seminar at Robert H. Jackson Center

“Cold War Secrets Revealed,” Robert H. Jackson Center, October 2021

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, October 20

“The National Reconciliation Bill: Is the U.S.  a failed state?,” The Roundtable, WAMC, October 2021

Clark, Moderator, Panel Discussion, Building Anti-Racist Institutions

“Building Anti-Racist Institutions: Free Speech, Inclusion and the Rule of Law,” PCGNY, FALA NY, FALDEF, Rutgers University School of Law and CUNY School of Law Panel Discussion, October 2021

Clark, Labor & Employment Law Seminars, Buffalo, Rochester

“Cybersecurity Trends and Risks of Remote Work,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2021

Lowe, Mulvehill, Labor & Employment Law Seminars, Buffalo, Rochester

“Leaves Under the COVID-19 Era,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2021

O’Connor, Labor & Employment Law Seminars, Buffalo, Rochester

“Vaccine Mandates and Policies,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2021

Honen, Panelist, WAMC Roundtable, October 14

“The Innovation Surrounding Renewable Energy,” The Roundtable, WAMC, October 2021

Grasso, Prestegaard, Labor & Employment Law Seminars, Buffalo, Rochester

“Labor and Employment Updates,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, October 2021

Nason, Panelist, State of the Region, Real Estate Development

“No Stopping Us – Even as The Pandemic Continues,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Webinar, October 2021

Walters, Moderator, State of the Region, Real Estate Development

“No Stopping Us – Even as The Pandemic Continues,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Webinar, October 2021

Richard E. Honen, Speaker, New York State Bar Association Update 2021

“Update 2021,” New York State Bar Association, October 2021

Bronston, Speaker, Wireless Industry Association, Connect (X) Conference

“State Wireless Associations – Grassroots Outreach at the State and Local Levels,” Connect (X) Conference, Wireless Industry Association, October 2021

Clark, Panelist, Financial Poise Cybersecurity Webinar Series – Oct 2021

“How to Build and Implement your Company’s Information Security Program,” “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2021,” Financial Poise™ Webinar, October, 2021

Dimitroff, Speaker, Wireless Industry Association, Connect (X) Conference

“Deals and Deal-Making Trends in the Middle Market,” Connect (X) Conference, Wireless Industry Association, October 2021

Milan K. Tyler, Panelist, NYSEDC Annual Meeting

“What’s New in New York,” New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) Annual Meeting, September 2021

Clark, Moderator, General Counsel East Conference, Cybersecurity

“Outsmarting the Smart Ones: Minimizing Risks in the Face of Increasingly Sophisticated Hacking Attacks,” 2021 General Counsel East Conference, September 2021

Victoria L. Grady, Panelist, NYSAFAH Housing Fall Conference

“Law Matters: Legal and Contract Negotiations in Affordable Housing,” New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) Fall Conference, September 2021

Anna Mercado Clark, Guest Speaker, Cybersecurity Threats, Podcast

“Advancements to Boost Your Data Security,” “Impact with John Shegerian,” Podcast, September 2021

Clark, Panelist, Financial Poise Cybersecurity Webinar Series – Sep 2021

“Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation and Compliance,” “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2021,” Financial Poise™ Webinar, September 2021

Clark, Speaker, ACEDS Opentext Axcelerate Investigation Tool Webinar

“Brett Burney Reviews OpenText Axcelerate Investigation,” Webinar, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), August 2021

Honen, Mentor, Albany Law School Orientation

Mentor, Orientation, Albany Law School, August 2021

Grasso, Presenter, Labor & Employment Webinar, NY Hero Act

“NY Hero Act: What Employers Need To Know,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Webinar, August 2021

Clark, Panelist, Financial Poise Cybersecurity Webinar Series – Aug 2021

“Introduction to US Privacy and Data Security: Regulations and Requirements,” “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2021,” Financial Poise™ Webinar, August 2021

Kevin J. Mulvehill, Panelist, RBJ “Labor and Employment Law” Webinar

“Labor and Employment Law,” Rochester Business Journal Webinar Series, July 2021

Rich Honen, SUNY Startup Summer School

“Forming and Structuring Your Company Like A Boss,” SUNY Startup Summer School, July 2021

David L. Cook, Panelist, “The Business of Cannabis” Webinar

“The Business of Cannabis,” Rochester Business Journal Webinar, June 2021

John G. Schmidt Jr., Panelist, Workplace Fraud Webinar

Panelist, “The Anatomy of a Workplace Fraud Case – Detection, Investigation, Remediation,” Webinar, Phillips Lytle, Dopkins & Company and Peter M. Vito & Associates, June 2021

Flynn, Panelist, Buffalo Business First Energy Roundtable

“Opportunities and Challenges Posed by New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Other Issues Affecting the Energy Industry,” Roundtable: Energy, Buffalo Business First, June 2021

Grasso, Lowe, Presenters, BNHRA Legal Update

“Legal Update,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA), June 2021

Clark, Panelist, ABA International Litigation Skills Conference

“Privacy Versus Discovery: GDPR, the Electronic Information Storage Act and Other Issues,” First Annual International Litigation Skills Conference, American Bar Association, May 2021

Clark, Panelist, Virtual Digital NY Summit

“Using Technology to Secure Our Cyber and Physical Infrastructure,” Virtual Digital New York, City & State, May 2021

Anna Mercado Clark, Moderator, Protecting Against Cyber Threats

“Protecting Against Cyber Threats: Best Practices for Plan Fiduciaries,” Phillips Lytle LLP and Dopkins & Company Webinar, May 2021

Coren, Panelist, Protecting Against Cyber Threats

“Protecting Against Cyber Threats: Best Practices for Plan Fiduciaries,” Phillips Lytle LLP and Dopkins & Company Webinar, May 2021

Tristan D. Hujer, Moderator, State of the Region, Cannabis

“Cannabis: Opportunities Abound for Future Business Growth,” Albany Business Review, Buffalo Business First, and the Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Webinar, May 2021

Clark, Speaker, NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section, Spring Meeting

“Lawyers’ Duty of Competency: When Technology and Legal Ethics Intersect,” Trusts and Estates Law Section Spring 2021 Meeting, New York State Bar Association, May 2021

Honen, Judge, 2021 New York Business Plan Competition

New York Business Plan Competition, Upstate Capital, May 2021

Clark, Prestegaard, Presenters, CICU Biometric Webinar

“Are You Collecting Student and Employee Biometric Data? Avoid Risks When Collecting and Managing Biometric Information,” Phillips Lytle Data Security & Privacy Law and Labor & Employment Law Webinar, The Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities, April 2021

Bronston, Presenter, WIA Capital & Finance Summit

“Financing Options for Enterprises Deploying In-Building Wireless Solutions,” Capital & Finance Summit, Wireless Infrastructure Association, April 2021

Grasso, Prestegaard, Presenters, Labor & Employment Webinar

“Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, April 2021

Grasso, Presenter, BNP, Preparing Business for COVID-19 Vaccines

“Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders,” “Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines,” Buffalo Niagara Partnership Webinar, April 2021

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Cornell University’s The Business Idea Factory

“Protecting Your Ideas,” Cornell University, The Business Idea Factory, October 2018

David P. Flynn, Panelist, NYSEDC IDA Academy, Clean Energy

“Clean Energy: How to Leverage Local Incentives to Make Clean Energy Projects Financially Viable,” New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) IDA Academy, April 2021

Honen, Guest Lecturer, Cornell University, April 2021

“Protecting Your Ideas,” The Business Idea Factory, Cornell University, April 2021

Mulvehill, Panelist, State of the Region, Labor & Employment

“How Employers Have Successfully Adapted to COVID-19 and How They Are Planning for the Future,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Webinar, March 2021

Prestegaard, Moderator, State of the Region, Labor & Employment

“How Employers Have Successfully Adapted to COVID-19 and How They Are Planning for the Future,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Webinar, March 2021

Clark, Prestegaard , Presenters, Data Security/Employment Biometrics

“Data Security/Employment Biometrics,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association (BNHRA) Legal Update, March 2021

Schmidt, Panelist, Investigating and Remediating Workplace Fraud

“Investigating and Remediating Workplace Fraud and Similar Business Disputes,” National Association of Credit Management (NACM) Virtual Legal Symposium, March 2021

Honen, Guest Lecturer, Albany Law School, March 2021

“DPOs and SPACs,” Business Law Survey Class, Albany Law School, March 2021

Honen, Mentor, Blackstone Launchpad, Pitch Feedback

“Pitch Please,” Blackstone Launchpad, UAlbany, March 2021

Richard E. Honen, Mentor, LystenLab Virtual Startup Incubator

LystenLab Virtual Startup Incubator, LystenNetwork, March 2021

Grasso, Mulvehill, Panelists, Rochester Rotary Club Webinar

“B2B Panel: Vaccination Guidance for Employers and NY Paid Sick Leave,” Rochester Rotary Club, February 2021

Richard E. Honen, Speaker at SUNY Schenectady

“Venture Capital and Technology Insights, and How to Best Scale Your Startup Ideas and Initiatives,” SUNY Schenectady Entrepreneur Class, February 2021

Richard E. Honen, Panelist, CEG VentureB Series

VentureB Series, Center for Economic Growth (CEG), February, 2021

Grasso, Marks, Pizzi, Panelists, Take A Deeper Dive: Covid-19 Panel

“Take A Deeper Dive: Covid-19 Panel” Phillips Lytle and Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP Webinar, February 2021

Clark, Panelist, Rochester Business Journal Cybersecurity Webinar

“Cybersecurity Needs and Priorities Amid Remote Workforces,” Rochester Business Journal Webinar, February 2021

Douglas W. Dimitroff, Panelist, “The Future of Our City”

“The Future of Our City – Virtual Panel of Experts,” Buffalo Business First Event, February 2021

Honen, Guest Speaker, Tech Valley High School

Guest Speaker, Exposium Presentation, Virtual I-Term, Tech Valley High School, February 2021

Honen, Judge, Annual Capital Region, Mock Trial Invitational

Capital Region Clash Invitational Tournament, Albany Law School, January 2021

Rich Honen Speaks with Entrepreneurs from Columbia Business School

“Ask Me Anything” (Legal Q&A on Startups, VC Funds and Search Funds), Entrepreneurship Club, Columbia Business School, January 2021

Grasso, Pizzi, Presenters, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Webinar

“Relief Package 2.0 & Employee Vaccinations,” Buffalo Niagara Partnership Webinar, January 2021

Clark, Prestegaard, Presenters, Webinar, Managing Biometric Data

“Smart Gadgets and Employee Screenings: How to Manage Biometric Data,” Phillips Lytle Data Security & Privacy Law Webinar, December 2020

Dimitroff, Moderator, NYS Wireless Association Virtual Workshop

“Smart City: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges,” “2nd Buffalo Day for 5G and Wireless Internet of Things,” New York State Wireless Association Virtual Workshop, November 2020

Grasso, Presenter, Labor & Employment Law Webinar

“New York State Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know, ” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Webinar, November 2020

Elsenbeck, Presenter, WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable

“Carbon Neutral Fleets,” Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable, November 2020

Richard E. Honen, Panelist, CEG, VentureB Series

VentureB Series, Center for Economic Growth (CEG), November 2020

Honen, Judge, Blackstone Launchpad, Virtual Pitch Competition 2020

Judge, Virtual Pitch Competition 2020, Blackstone Launchpad, UAlbany, November 2020

Honen, Mentor, Siena College

Spark Tank Competition, Siena College, Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, October 2020

Ronald S. Shubert, Presenter, CAI Board Leadership Lunch Series

“Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Board Leadership Lunch Series, October 2020

Ronald S. Shubert, Presenter, Community Associations Institute Webinar

“Ask the Experts: Pest & Wildlife Control,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Webinar, September 2020

Anna Mercado Clark, Panelist, Financial Poise Webinar

“Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance,” Financial Poise™ Webinar, October 2020

Anna Mercado Clark, Panelist, NYSBA Bus. Law Section Fall 2020 Mtg

“Data Privacy: How to Advise My Clients on Current and Emerging Regulatory Environment” New York State Bar Association Business Law Section Fall 2020 Meeting CLE Program, October 2020

Lisa L. Smith, Speaker, ABA, Class Action National Virtual Institute 2020

“COVID Cases – Who’s Phishing, Who’s Legit?” Class Action National Virtual Institute 2020, American Bar Association, October 2020

Honen, Guest Lecturer, Questar III New Visions STEM Program

“Law, Technology and the Socratic Method,” Questar III New Visions STEM Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, October 2020

Dennis Elsenbeck, Panelist, Experience POWER

“Economics of Distributed Energy Systems,” Experience POWER, October 2020

Kimberly R. Nason, Panelist, State of the Region, Real Estate

“The Real Estate Market in 2020 and Beyond: In the Midst of COVID-19,” State of the Region,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2020

Adam S. Walters, Moderator, State of the Region, Real Estate

“The Real Estate Market in 2020 and Beyond: In the Midst of COVID-19,” State of the Region,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2020

Anna Mercado Clark, Panelist, AABANY Fall Conference

“Stronger Together: APA Women in the Legal Profession – Strategies to Support, Lead, and Advance,” “Stronger Together: Unity in Diversity,” 2020 AABANY Fall Conference, September 2020

Anna Mercado Clark, Presenter, Filipino American Lawyers Association New York Webinar

“Making It: Maximizing Bar Associations and Professional Networks,” Filipino American Lawyers Association New York Webinar, September 2020

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Keynote Panelist, WNY Sustainable Roundtable

“Climate Leadership, Action & Resilience in a Post-COVID World,” “2020 Summit Reimagined – The Value of Building Business Resilience,” WNY Sustainable Roundtable, September 2020

Bronston, Panelist, 2020 NEDAS Virtual Symposium

“5G Densification Challenges,” 2020 NEDAS Virtual Symposium, September 2020

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Panelist, Virtual NYSEDC Annual Meeting

“How Clean Energy Will Power New York’s Recovery Efforts,”  Virtual NYSEDC Annual Meeting, September 2020

Mulvehill, Prestegaard, Presenters, Labor & Employment Webinar

“COVID-19 Comeback Series: What Every Employer Needs to Know in the New Reality,” COVID-19 Comeback Series, Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, August 2020

Honen, Panelist, WAMC’s The Roundtable Panel, 2020

The Roundtable Panel, WAMC, 2020

Broadcasts and Podcasts: Foreign Investment in Telecom Infrastructure

“U.S. (And Other) Regulations Regarding ‘Foreign’ Investment in Telecom Infrastructure,” TowerXchange, Meetup Americas Borderless Digital Forum, July 2020

Honen, Guest Lecturer, SUNY Startup Summer School, July 2020

“Forming and Structuring Your Company Like a Boss,” SUNY Startup Summer School, The Research Foundation for SUNY, July 2020

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Moderator, Energy Law Webinar

“New York State Proposes Transformational Economy-Wide Energy Roadmap for Meeting 2030 Targets,” Phillips Lytle Energy Law Webinar, July 2020

Flynn, Puchner, Panelists, Energy Law Webinar

“New York State Proposes Transformational Economy-Wide Energy Roadmap for Meeting 2030 Targets,” Phillips Lytle Energy Law Webinar, July 2020

Honen, Guest Lecturer, Level Upstate Summer Program, July 2020

“Legal Agreements for Gamers,” Level Upstate Summer Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, July 2020

Grasso, Presenter, Labor & Employment Webinar

“New York State’s COVID-19 Travel Quarantines,” COVID-19 Comeback Series, Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, July 2020

James Kevin Wholey, Moderator, West LegalEdcenter Webcast

“Negotiable Hostilities – Part II: Telecom Deals With Foreign Investors in the Current Administration,” West LegalEdcenter Webcast, July 2020

Bozer, Glasgow, Presenters, BAEC Webinar

“Nuts & Bolts and a Survey of Changes in 1983 Jurisprudence over the Last Few Years, Current Judicial and Legislative Developments,” “CLE: Law Enforcement Accountability: Section 1983 and Excessive Force Claims” Bar Association of Erie County Webinar, June 2020

Donathen, Host, BNHRA Legal Update

“New York State is Reopening for Business – What You Need to Know,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association (BNHRA) Legal Update, June 2020

Honen, Guest Lecturer, SUNY Startup Summer School, June 2020

Guest Lecturer, SUNY Startup Summer School, The Research Foundation for SUNY, June 2020

Donathen, Presenters, Labor & Employment Webinar

“New York State Is Reopening for Business: What You Need To Know,” COVID-19 Comeback Series, Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, June 2020

Broadcasts and Podcasts: Reopening & Revitalization

Virtual Executive Forum: Reopening and Revitalization, Buffalo Business First Webinar, May 2020

Bronston, Moderator, WIA Connect (X) All Access

“Deal Making & Asset Acquisition Strategies for Infrastructure Owners,” WIA Connect (X) All Access, May 2020

Phillips Lytle Presents COVID-19 Comeback Webinar Series

“Reopening Safely: Regulations, Guidelines and Strategies,” COVID-19 Comeback Series, Phillips Lytle Webinar, May 2020

Honen, Panelist, BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series

“Leading in the Midst of COVID-19,” BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series, April 2020

Grasso, Mulvehill, Presenters, Labor & Employment Webinar

“COVID-19: Federal and New York State Leave Laws and Related Employment Issues,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, April 2020

Grasso, Mulvehill, Presenters, Labor & Employment, COVID-19 Webinar

“COVID-19: Federal and New York Labor and Employment Laws,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, April 2020

Pizzi, McKenna, Presenters, Banking & Financial Webinar

“SBA Loans: Financial Assistance in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Phillips Lytle Banking & Financial Webinar, April 2020

Honen, Podcast Interview, The Unconventional Path

The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas With Bela and Mike, April 2020

Honen, Panelist, Boot Camp, The Entrepreneurs Network

“Strategies to Help Entrepreneurs Survive the Pandemic,” The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) Boot Camp, March 2020

James R. Grasso, Presenter, Labor & Employment Webinar

“Guidance for Coronavirus in the Workplace,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Webinar, March 2020

Kenneth A. Manning Guest Speaker at University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

“Engineering Impact on Society,“ University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, February 2017, April 2018, March 2019, March 2020

Anna Mercado Clark, Presenter, National Filipino American Lawyers Association

“California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),” National Filipino American Lawyers Association “Off the Clock” Webinar, February 2020

Honen, Mentor, Blackstone Launchpad at UAlbany, February 2020

Mentor Mingle, Blackstone Launchpad at UAlbany, February 2020

Honen, Guest Lecturer, Albany Law School, February 2020

“Financing the Business Transaction: Equity,” Albany Law School, Business Law Survey, February 2020

Honen, Panelist, VentureB, Center for Economic Growth

VentureB Series, Center for Economic Growth (CEG), February 2020

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Speaker, WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable

“Why Climate Change Matters to Your Business,” WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable, January 2020

Prestegaard, Grasso, Speakers, Labor & Employment Legal Updates

“New York State Human Rights Law Update,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Legal Update, December 2019

Mulvehill, Mulvehill, Speakers, Labor & Employment Legal Updates

“Marijuana in the Workplace,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Legal Updates, December 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Presenter, Opentext Cloud Summit

“Migrating Workloads to the Cloud – What to Move and How,” OpenText™ Cloud Summit, December 2019

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Panelist, The Business Council Conference

“New York’s Economy with Carbon Reductions – Do Current Businesses have a Future?” The Business Council’s 2019 Annual Environment Conference, November 2019

David P. Flynn, Speaker, The Business Council Conference

“What is the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA),” The Business Council’s 2019 Annual Environment Conference, November 2019

James D. Donathen, Presenter, BNHRA Monthly Meeting

“Marijuana in the Workplace,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association Monthly Meeting, November 2019

Craig R. Bucki, Panelist, NYSEDC IDA Academy

“New Legislation and the Impact on IDAs,” New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) IDA Academy, November 2019

David P. Flynn, Moderator, NYSEDC IDA Academy

“Energy Policies: Utilizing State and Local Tools to Develop Cleaner and Greener Projects,” New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) IDA Academy, November 2019

Kenneth A. Manning, Moderator, International Trade Day

“Border Improvements Briefing, Workshops & Networking with 50+ U.S. & Canadian Border Officials,” “Can-Am Border Improvements Leadership Briefing,” International Trade Day, November 2019

James D. Donathen, Guest, Western New York at Work, ESPN 1520AM

“Medical Marijuana in the Workplace,” Western New York at Work, ESPN 1520AM

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Moderator, New York Energy Summit

“Investing in Non-Wires Alternatives as a Solution to New York’s ‘Tale of Two Grids’ Challenge,” New York Energy Summit, October 2019

Kernan, Clark and Coren, Presenters, Phillips Lytle Seminar

“How Fiduciaries Can Minimize Litigation Risks with Their Retirement Plans,” Phillips Lytle Seminar, October 2019

Tristan D. Hujer, Moderator, State of the Region Breakfast

“Cannabis: Strategies for Tackling the Developing Landscape of the Hemp/Cannabis Marketplace,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, October 2019

Kyle W. Mack, Panelist, State of the Region Breakfast

“Cannabis: Strategies for Tackling the Developing Landscape of the Hemp/Cannabis Marketplace,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, October 2019

Richard E. Honen, Moderator, New York State Innovation Summit

“Navigating Start-up Capital,” New York State Innovation Summit, October 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Speaker, IAPP Privacy Security Risk 2019

“Cross-border Data Transfers in a Post-GDPR World: Strategies for Effective Management,” IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. 2019, September 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Presenter, NAPABA, AABANY

“Cybersecurity: 20/20 Hindsight Not Good Enough in 2020,” National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Northeast Regional / Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) Fall Conference, September 2019

James R. Grasso, Presenters, Rochester Chamber of Commerce

“NYS Pay Discrimination Updates: What Employers Need to Know,” Rochester Chamber of Commerce, September 2019

Kimberly R. Nason, Panelist, State of the Region Breakfast

“The Winds of Change in Real Estate Development: What You Need to Know for the Next Decade,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2019

Adam Walters, Moderator, State of the Region Breakfast

“The Winds of Change in Real Estate Development: What You Need to Know for the Next Decade,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Presenter, BNP 2019 Speaker Series

“Cybersecurity: Learn From The Experts,” Buffalo Niagara Partnership 2019 Speaker Series, September 2019

Milan K. Tyler, Moderator, IDA Academy, NYSEDC

“Public Finance: Tools, Resources and Recent Updates,” IDA Academy, New York State Economic Development Council, September 2019

Craig R. Bucki, Panelist, IDA Academy, NYSEDC

“New Legislation and Its Impact on IDAs,” IDA Academy, New York State Economic Development Council, September 2019

Richard E. Honen, Opportunity Pathways Networking Reception

Opportunity Pathways Networking Reception, Albany Law School, August 2019

Richard E. Honen, Speaker BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series

Guest Speaker, BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series, July 2019

Flynn, Panelist, State of the Region, How to Turn Brown into Green

“How to Turn Brown to Green: Transforming Brownfields into Green,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast, June 2019

Iacchetta, Moderator, State of the Region, How to Turn Brown into Green

“How to Turn Brown to Green: Transforming Brownfields into Green,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast, June 2019

Bronston, Moderator, NYSWA Wireless Forum 2019

“Financing the Deployment of 5G and Wireless Infrastructure,” NYSWA Wireless Forum 2019, June 2019

David P. Flynn, Moderator, The Green New Deal

“The Green New Deal: What Does It Mean for Albany’s Businesses?” Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, June 2019

Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Panelist, The Green New Deal

“The Green New Deal: What Does It Mean for Albany’s Businesses?” Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, June 2019

Patrick T. Fitzgerald, Moderator, Opportunity Zones Program

“Opportunity Zones: What is the Impact on Investment and Economic Development in Western New York,” Phillips Lytle Panel Program, May 2019

Benjamin M. Farber, Panelist, Opportunity Zones Panel Program

“Opportunity Zones: What is the Impact on Investment and Economic Development in Western New York,” Phillips Lytle Panel Program, May 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, 75th Anniversary of Korematsu v. U.S.

“The Fight for Justice,” 75th Anniversary of Korematsu v. U.S., Robert H. Jackson Center, May 2019

John G. Schmidt Jr., Panelist at Bar Association of Erie County Event

“Injunction Junction, Stop That Function! A Practitioner’s Guide to Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” Bar Association of Erie County, Federal Practice Committee, May 2019

James Kevin Wholey, Panelist, State of the Region Breakfast

“Global Business Opportunities and Compliance Challenges,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, May 2019

Lowe, Muto, Labor & Employment Spring Seminar, April & May 2019

“Employee Expression – In and Outside the Workplace,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Spring Seminar, April/May 2019

Grasso, Labor & Employment Spring Seminar, April & May 2019

“FMLA and Paid Family Leave: Employee Eligibility & Employer Rights,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Spring Seminar, April/May 2019

James D. Donathen, Labor & Employment Spring Seminar, April & May 2019

“2019 Labor & Employment Law Updates,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Spring Seminar, April/May 2019

Richard E. Honen, Judge, New York Business Plan Competition Finals

New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), April 2019

Ronald S. Shubert, Panelist, WNY Chapter of the Community Assoc. Event

“Mini Law School for HOAs,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, April 2019

Donathen, Harassment Investigation Training Webinar

“Harassment Investigation Training ” Phillips Lytle Webinar, March 2019

Adam S. Walters, Presenter, 30th Annual Local Government Conference

“Zoning and Land Use Law – the Latest and Greatest,” 30th Annual Local Government Conference, March 2019

Richard E. Honen, Speaker, Albany Roundtable’s Civic Luncheon Series

“The Capital Region’s Startup Landscape: What We’ve Done and What We Still Need to Do,” Albany Roundtable’s Civic Luncheon Series, March 2019

Jeffrey B. Schwartz, Presenter at Spark Saratoga Legal Fundamentals Seminar

“Legal Fundamentals: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” Spark Saratoga Legal Fundamentals Seminar, March 2019

James D. Donathen, Amanda L. Lowe, Presenters, “Train The Trainer” Webinar

“Sexual Harassment Prevention: Train The Trainer” Phillips Lytle Webinar, February 2019

Richard E. Honen, Panelist, Albany Law School Open House

“Pathways to the Profession,” Albany Law School Open House, February 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Panelist, Criminal Law Series, Fordham University School of Law

“Women on the Record: Who Speaks & Why,” Criminal Law Series Event, Fordham University School of Law, January 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, Fred T. Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties Event

“Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice,” Fred T. Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties, Asian American Bar Association of New York and Asian Practice Committee of the New York County Lawyers Association Event, January 2019

Anna Mercado Clark, David Lapresi, Panelists at Legaltech

“What’s in Your Smartphone? Mobile Device and Email Investigation Strategies and Stories,” Legaltech^®, January 2019

Lisa L. Smith, Co-Chair, NYSBA Annual Meeting

“Mastering Class Action Lawsuits: All You Need to Know,” New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, January 2019

Peter A. Bellacosa, Speaker, NYSBA Annual Meeting

“Mastering Class Action Lawsuits: All You Need to Know,” New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, January 2019

Thomas F. Puchner Presenter at 2019 New York State Economic Development Conference

“How to Navigate Solar Energy Projects,” 2019 New York State Economic Development Conference, January 2019

Broadcasts and Podcasts: Canadian Cross Border

“Product Liability and Business Expansion to the U.S.,” Invest Buffalo Niagara Webinar, December 2018

James Kevin Wholey, Guest on The Hard Question with BQ

The Hard Question with BQ, WCGO Chicago, December 2018

Broadcasts and Podcasts: International

“Tariff Talk with Jim Wholey, Former Chief of Staff for Senator Bob Dole,” The Hard Question with BQ, December 2018

Douglas W. Dimitroff Panelist at New Jersey Wireless Association Event

“Model Ordinance for Municipalities from the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC),” New Jersey Wireless Association 4Q Education Event, November 2018

Kenneth A. Manning Moderator at International Trade Day Event

“Can-Am Border Improvements Leadership Briefing,” “Border Improvements Briefing, Workshops & Networking with 50+ U.S. & Canadian Border Officials,” International Trade Day, November 2018

Rich Honen Discusses Startups and More on The Unconventional Path

“Are Lawyers Entrepreneurs?,” The Unconventional Path Podcast, November 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist at 2018 NAPABA Convention, Nov 10th

“From Civil Rights to Cybersecurity: How Racial, Religious, and Political Profiling Led to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and What It Means for You,” 2018 NAPABA Convention, November 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist at 2018 NAPABA Convention, Nov 9th

“Alice in Chinatown: Chol Soo Lee and His Fight for Freedom,” 2018 NAPABA Convention, November 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker at WNY Paralegal Association Meeting

“Data Security and Privacy Important Concepts and Trends,” Western New York Paralegal Association General Membership Meeting, November 2018

William P. Keefer Moderator at Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast

“The Opioid Epidemic and Its Impact on Health Care in Western New York,”Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, October 2018

Thomas F. Puchner, Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Speakers at Waste Mgmt Association

“Distributed Energy Resources: How did we get here and where are we going?,” Air and Waste Management Association Eastern New York Chapter Lunch Meeting, October 2018

Sharon Prise Azurin Presenter at Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar

“It’s Your Duty: Responsibilities of a Not-For-Profit Board Member,”  “Bolster Your Boardroom Knowledge,” Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar, October 2018

Kelly E. Marks Presenter at Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar

“Tax Reform and Philanthropy: How Changes in Federal Tax Law Impact Charitable Giving and Charitable Organizations,”  “Bolster Your Boardroom Knowledge,” Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar, October 2018

Adam Walters Presenter at American Planning Association Annual Conference

“Zoning and Land Use Law – the Latest and Greatest,” New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference, October 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist at NYIT’s Ninth Annual Cybersecurity Conference

“Accelerating Cyber Education and Technologies,” NYIT’s Ninth Annual Cybersecurity Conferenc, September 2018

Richard E. Honen Moderator at Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast

“Beyond Venture Capital: The Deal Economy,”Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, September 2018

Jeffrey B. Schwartz Panelist at Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast

“Beyond Venture Capital: The Deal Economy,” Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, September 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker at Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) Manufacturer’s Council Meeting

“Cyber Security for Manufacturers,” Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) Manufacturer’s Council Meeting, September 2018

Kenneth A. Manning, Amanda L. Lowe, Moderators at Buffalo Business First State of the Region

“How Will Education Supply Meet Business Demand?” Buffalo Business First, State of the Region Seminar, September 2018

Craig R. Bucki Presenter at Phillips Lytle Seminar “From JCOPE to #MeToo”

“New Comprehensive Lobbying and Source of Funding Disclosure Regulations Promulgated by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE),” “From JCOPE to #MeToo: Helping Municipalities Stay Ahead of Today’s Changing Environment,” Phillips Lytle Seminar, August 2018

Adam S. Walters Presenter at Phillips Lytle Seminar “From JCOPE to #MeToo”

“Land Use and Zoning Case Law Update/Community Opposition,” “From JCOPE to #MeToo: Helping Municipalities Stay Ahead of Today’s Changing Environment,” Phillips Lytle Seminar, August 2018

James D. Donathen Presenter at Phillips Lytle Seminar “From JCOPE to #MeToo”

“#MeToo: Preventing and Responding to Workplace Harassment,” “From JCOPE to #MeToo: Helping Municipalities Stay Ahead of Today’s Changing Environment,” Phillips Lytle Seminar, August 2018

Kenneth A. Manning Moderator at Phillips Lytle Seminar “From JCOPE to #MeToo”

“From JCOPE to #MeToo: Helping Municipalities Stay Ahead of Today’s Changing Environment,” Phillips Lytle Seminar, August 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist at OpenText Technology Conference

“Why Lawyers Are Adopting AI Faster Than You,” “Enterprise World 2018,” OpenText Technology Conference, July 2018

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Panelist at Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast

“How Energy Infrastructure Can Further Rochester Economic Development,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast, June 2018

David P. Flynn Moderator at Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast

“How Energy Infrastructure Can Further Rochester Economic Development,” Rochester Business Journal State of the Region Breakfast, June 2018

Sean C. McPhee Panelist for ABA Webinar

“Payments and Sanctions Law – The Intersection of UCC 4a, OFAC Requirements, and Attempts to Garnish Blocked Funds Under Tria,” ABA Webinar, June 2018

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Panelist at Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast

Panelist, “How Will Energy Infrastructure Advance Albany Economic Development?” Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, June 2018

David P. Flynn Moderator Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast

“How Will Energy Infrastructure Advance Albany Economic Development?” Albany Business Review State of the Region Breakfast, June 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker at “A Look Ahead: Ethical Considerations When Dealing with Evolving Regulations and Disruptive Technology”

“A Look Ahead: Ethical Considerations When Dealing with Evolving Regulations and Disruptive Technology,” Phillips Lytle LLP and Stroz Friedberg Seminar, June 2018

Deborah Doxey, Raymond Ruff, Moderators, State of the Region Breakfast

“Western New York Banking Industry Outlook: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities,”Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, June 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Participant in Reenactment of “Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice”

Reenactment of “Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice,” CLE Event, June 2018

Kevin J. Mulvehill, Presenters at “Recent Changes at NLRB” at Rochester Chamber of Commerce Friday HR Briefing

“Recent Changes at NLRB,” Rochester Chamber of Commerce Friday HR Briefing, June 2018

Anna Mercado Clark Presenter at OpenText Enfuse 2018

“Axcelerate in Action: Email Investigation Methods with Hillary Clinton’s FOIA Release,” OpenText Enfuse 2018, May 2018

Adam S. Walters Moderator for Buffalo Business First State of the Region

“The Future of Buffalo Real Estate – Boom or Bust?,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region, May 2018

Thomas F. Puchner Speaker at Phillips Lytle Webinar

“ESCOs: Is Your Company’s Cybersecurity Plan Ready to Be Examined?,” Phillips Lytle Webinar, May 2018

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Speaker at Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable

“Economic and Environmental Sustainability – A Market-Driven Perspective,” Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable, May 2018

Amanda L. Lowe, Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Buffalo Office

“Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2018

Linda T. Prestegaard Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Buffalo Office

“Conducting an Internal Investigation,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2018

Kevin J. Mulvehill, Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Buffalo Office

“NLRB Updates,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2018

James D. Donathen and James R. Grasso Presenters at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Buffalo Office

“#MeToo: Preventing and Responding to Workplace Harassment,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2018

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at IIUSA’s EB-5 Advocacy Conference

“Received a NOID, NOIR, NOIT or RFE? It’s Not the End of the World!” EB-5 Advocacy Conference, IIUSA, April 2018

William P. Keefer and Jeffrey D. Coren Speakers at Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download

“HIPAA Security Rule, HITECH and GDPR for Today’s Practice,” Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download, April 2018

Jeffrey B. Schwartz Panelist at “Arch Tank” at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture

“Arch Tank,” “Entrepreneurship and Architecture,” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture, April 2018

Craig A. Leslie, Panelist, UB School of Law

“#UBLawResponds on the Ground and Moving Forward: Standing with Puerto Rico Throughout Recovery Toward a Resilient Future,” University at Buffalo School of Law Clinical Legal Education Event, April 2018

Sean C. McPhee Panelist at American Bar Association Business Law Section CLE Program

“Payments and Sanctions Law: The Intersection of UCC 4A, OFAC Requirements, and Attachment Attempts,” CLE Program, American Bar Association Business Law Section, April 2018

Ronald S. Shubert Panelist at Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute’s “Pets, People & Parking”

“Pets, People & Parking,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, April 2018

Fitzgerald, Presenter, MS4 Permits (Phase II) and Stormwater Permits

“Legal and Compliance Issues Related to MS4 Permits (Phase II) and Stormwater Permits for Construction Activity,” Western New York Stormwater Conference & Tradeshow, April 2018

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Starting Up a New Venture

“Legal Considerations for Startups,” Starting Up a New Venture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, March 2016, March 2017, October 2017, March 2018, October 2018, April 2021

Alan J. Bozer, Anna Mercado Clark and Jason J. Schroeder Speakers at Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download

“Addressing Government Investigations in Data Security & Privacy Matters and Crisis Situations,”  Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download, March 2018

Anthony J. Iacchetta and Nickolas Karavolas Hosts for Learning Lab at National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) Annual Conference

Learning Lab: Bankruptcy Code and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) Annual Conference, February 2018

David E. Bronston Moderator at City & State’s 2018 Digital New York

“Broadband for All,” Digital New York Summit & Awards, February 2018

James Kevin Wholey Speaker at Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download

“Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS),” Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download, February 2018

James Kevin Wholey, Speaker, Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download

“Top 10 Things to Do This Year for Contract and Policy Review,” Phillips Lytle Monthly Data Security Download, February 2018

Jeffrey B. Schwartz Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture

“Entrepreneurship in Architecture,” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture, February 2018

Richard E. Honen Speaker at Startup Grind Albany Event

“30 Yrs. Educating Upstate NY about Venture Cap & Angel Investing,” Startup Grind Albany, January  2018

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Albany Law School’s Business Law Survey

“Financing the Business Transaction: Equity,” Albany Law School, Business Law Survey, January 2018

Honen, Panelist, WAMC’s The Roundtable Panel, January 2018

The Roundtable Panel, WAMC, January 2018

Kelly E. Marks Panelist at Association of Fundraising Professionals Event

“Tax Reform and Philanthropy: How Changes in Federal Tax Law May Impact Charitable Giving,” “From Naming Rights to Quid Pro Quo: Fundraising Rules You Need to Know,” Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Event, December 2017

Richard E. Honen Judge at FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition 2017

Commercialization Competition 2017, FuzeHub, November 2017

Richard E. Honen Moderator at FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition 2017

“How to Raise Investor Capital Panel,” Commercialization Competition 2017, FuzeHub, November 2017

David E. Bronston Panelist at Wireless Broadband Alliance Wireless Global Congress

“City Real Estate Management for Telecoms Networks,” Wireless Broadband Alliance Wireless Global Congress, November 2017

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Panelist at The Business Council’s 2017 Annual Environment Conference

“Are Environmental Issues Intrinsically Linked to New York’s Energy Policy? – NYS Energy Goals (REV, CES, RGGI),” The Business Council’s 2017 Annual Environment Conference, November 2017

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker on Knowledge Group Webcast

“Where’s Our Flying Car? The State of e-Discovery in 2017 and Beyond,” Knowledge Group Webcast, November 2014

David P. Flynn Moderator at The Business Council’s 2017 Annual Environment Conference

“Is New York’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program Meeting Its Objectives?” The Business Council’s 2017 Annual Environment Conference, November 2017

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Moderator at Phillips Lytle Energy Consulting Seminar

“Distributed Energy Resources: How Did We Get Here & Where Are We Going?,” Phillips Lytle Energy Consulting Seminar, November 2017

Asaf Hahami Presenter at Canadian Digital Media Network “Get There” Program

“Get There,” Canadian Digital Media Network, November 2017

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker at NAPABA Convention

“Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice” Reenactment, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention, November 2017

James D. Donathen Presenter at American Arbitration Association Program

“Perfecting Your Labor Advocacy,” American Arbitration Association (AAA), November 2017

Craig R. Bucki Speaker at New York State Bar Association’s 41st Annual Civics and Law Related Education Conference

Keynote Presentation, 41st Annual Civics and Law Related Education Conference, New York State Bar Association, October 2017

Amanda L. Lowe Presenter at NYSBA CLE Event

“Conducting SCPA 1404 Discovery,” NYSBA CLE Event, October 2017

James D. Donathen and James R. Grasso Present at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop

“New York State Paid Family Leave Benefits Law – Are You Ready?” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop, October 2017

Rana Jazayerli Moderator at IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum

“EB-5 Project Due Diligence: A Growing List of Material Considerations Any Reasonable Investor Would Want to Know,” IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum, October 2017

Richard E. Honen Panelist at New York State Writers Institute Event

“The First Amendment & Free Speech Under Attack,” “Telling the Truth in a Post-Truth World,” New York State Writers Institute Event, October 2017

Adam S. Walters Presenter at State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Seminar

“Overview of the SEQRA Process,” State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Seminar, Phillips Lytle LLP, October 2017

Kimberly R. Nason Presenter at State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Seminar

“Addressing Climate Change Issues in the SEQRA Context,” State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Seminar, Phillips Lytle LLP, October 2017

Sharon L. Wick Speaker at New York Surrogate’s Association

“The Proposed New York Trust Code: History, Structure and Changes to New York Law,” New York Surrogate’s Association, October 2017

Gregory L. Peterson Moderator at Robert H. Jackson Center CLE Event

“Best Practices – Supreme Court of the State of New York,” “An Inside View: Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division Fourth Judicial Department,” September 2017

Kenneth A. Grossberg Presenter at NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting

“Inheritance Rights of Posthumously-Conceived Children and Posthumous Issues,” NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting, September 2017

Holly A. Beecher Provides Introductory Remarks at NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting

Introductory Remarks, NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting, September 2017

Benjamin M. Farber Presenter at NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting

“Drafting Effective Shareholder and Operating Agreements for the Closely-Held Business and Pitfalls that May Arise for Estates in the Absence of Such Agreements,” NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting, September 2017

Richard E. Honen Speaker at StartUp Tech Valley Season 5 Kick-off

“Welcome Remarks,” StartUp Tech Valley Season 5 Kick-off, September 2017

Gregory L. Peterson Speaker at 11th International Humanitarian Law Dialogs

“Changing Times: New Opportunities for International Justice and Accountability,” 11th International Humanitarian Law Dialogs, August 2017

Dennis W. Elsenbeck Panelist at University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

“What I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known in Graduate School,” New Graduate Student Professionalism Orientation, University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, August 2017

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at 2017 San Francisco EB5 Investment Immigration Convention

“Current Source of Funds Issues and the Effect of Local Laws Governing Transactions,” 2017 San Francisco EB5 Investment Immigration Convention, July 2017

James D. Donathen Presenter at Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA) Event

“Labor and Employment Law Under President Trump,” “Breakfast with a Legal Twist,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association, July 2017

James R. Grasso Presenter at Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA) Event

“New York State Paid Family Leave,” “Breakfast with a Legal Twist,” Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association, July 2017

Ronald S. Shubert Panelist at Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

“Legal Issues and Insurance,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, June 2017

Linda T. Prestegaard Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“How to Hire, Fire, and Manage Employees to Minimize Your Legal Liability,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2017

Kevin J. Mulvehill, Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“The Bermuda Rectangle of Employee Leaves: The Interaction Between FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and New York Paid Family Leave,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2017

James D. Donathen Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Labor and Employment Law Under President Trump,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2017

James D. Donathen and James R. Grasso Panelists at Buffalo Business First Power Breakfast

Buffalo Business First Power Breakfast on the New York State Paid Family Leave Program, June 2017

Angela Z. Miller Moderator at 14th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference

14th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, Monroe County Bar Center for Education and Erie Institute of Law, June 2017

Erin C. Borek Presenter at Niagara Frontier Corporate Counsel Association CLE Event

“Whistleblowers at the Gates!,” Niagara Frontier Corporate Counsel Association CLE Event, June 2017

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s REVEAL Summer Accelerator Program

“The Legal Workshop,” REVEAL Summer Accelerator Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, June 2017

Anna Mercado Clark Presenter at Asian American Bar Association of New York CLE Event

“This Land Is Our Land: Oyama v. California,” Asian American Bar Association of New York CLE Event, May 2017

Rana Jazayerli Speaker at Empire State Development Global NY Event

“Immigration issues,” An Exploration of the Finger Lakes and Western NY: FDI, Education and Tourism Opportunities, Empire State Development Global NY Event, May 2017

Fitzgerald, Presenter, Environmental Law: Our Rights to Water, CLE

“Clean Water Act Citizen Suits,” Environmental Law: Preserving Our Rights to the Water, Bar Association of Erie County (BAEC) CLE Event, May 2017

Honen, Panelist, WAMC’s The Roundtable Panel, May 2017

The Roundtable, WAMC Radio Show, May 2017

Ronald S. Shubert Speaker at Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

“Board Leadership Development,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, November 2016 and April 2017

Kevin J. Mulvehill, Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“The Bermuda Rectangle of Employee Leaves: The Interaction Between FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and New York Paid Family Leave,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2017

James R. Grasso Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“How Healthy Is Your Wellness Program?,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2017

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at IIUSA’s 10th Annual EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference

“Advanced Source and Path of Fund Issues in a FATCA and Post-Panama Papers World,” IIUSA’s 10th Annual EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference, April 2017

James D. Donathen Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Labor and Employment Law Under President Trump,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2017

Linda T. Prestegaard Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“How to Hire, Fire, and Manage Employees to Minimize Your Legal Liability,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, April 2017

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at Third Global Trade and Investment Forum

“Growth Opportunities with Foreign Capital,” Third Global Trade and Investment Forum, April 2017

Richard E. Honen Moderator at StartUp Tech Valley Event

Richard E. Honen Moderator at UVANY

“Growing Businesses Through Acquisition,” UVANY, March 2017

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist at “Pathways to Success from Diverse Perspectives”

“Pathways to Success from Diverse Perspectives,” Fordham University School of Law, March 2017

Kevin J. Mulvehill Speaker at Monroe County Bar Association Center for Education Event

“Defending An Employment Discrimination Complaint Before An Administrative Agency,” Monroe County Bar Association Center for Education Event, March 2017

David E. Bronston Moderator at On Technology Forum

“Incorporating the Internet of Things into New York,” On Technology Forum, March 2017

Anthony J. Iacchetta Speaker at National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) Annual Conference

“Servicing Essentials: How Tax Lien Servicers Can Avoid the Same Pitfalls Made by the Mortgage Servicing Industry,” National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) Annual Conference, March 2017

Adam S. Walters Panelist at Business First Power Breakfast on the Green Code

“How the Green Code Will Shape Future Developments in Buffalo,” Business First Power Breakfast on the Green Code, February 2017

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Siena College’s Seminar in Entrepreneurship

“Legal Considerations for Startups,“ Siena College, Seminar in Entrepreneurship, February 2017

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Albany Law School’s Business Law Survey

“Financing the Business Transaction: Equity,” Albany Law School, Business Law Survey, February 2017

David P. Flynn Panelist at Business Council of New York 2016 Annual Environment Conference

“What is REV and the CES? An Update on State Energy Policy,” Business Council of New York 2016 Annual Environment Conference, November 2016

Amanda L. Lowe Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop

“Beware the Second Circuit’s ‘Cat’s Paw’ Decision: Expanded Liability for Discrimination and Retaliation,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop, November 2016

James R. Grasso Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop

“Preparing for the New ‘White Collar’ Overtime Salary Requirements,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop, November 2016

James D. Donathen Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop

“In Case You Missed It: A Look at the EEOC’s New Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Workshop, November 2016

Kenneth A. Manning Panelist for The Knowledge Group Webcast

“Class Action Settlements: Hot Topics in 2016 and Beyond,” The Knowledge Group Webcast, October 2016

Kenneth A. Grossberg Presenter at NYSBA CLE

“Probate and Administration of Estates,” NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section CLE Program, October 2016

Rana Jazayerli Presenter IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum

“Issue Spotting in EB-5 Legislation for Investors,” Invest In The USA (IIUSA) EB-5 Industry Forum, October 2016

Rana Jazayerli Panelist The Knowledge Group Webcast

“EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program’s Likely Renewal: What Your Firm Should Be Aware Of,” The Knowledge Group Webcast, September 2016

David P. Flynn Moderator ACORE U.S.-Canada Renewable Energy Forum

“North American Renewable Energy, Infrastructure and Climate Policies,” ACORE U.S.-Canada Renewable Energy Forum, September 2016

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Clarkson University’s Entrepreneurship

“Business Formation Best Practices,” Clarkson University, Entrepreneurship, September 2016

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Ithaca College’s Entrepreneurial Innovation

“Protecting Your Ideas,” Ithaca College, Entrepreneurial Innovation, August 2016

Richard E. Honen Presenter at REVEAL Summer Accelerator Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Presenter, “Founders’ Agreements,” REVEAL Summer Accelerator Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, July 2016

Anna Mercado Clark Presenter at 16th Biennial Filipino American National Historical Society Conference

“‘Justice Denied’: A Reenactment Of Wards Cove Packing Co. V. Atonio (1989),” 16th Biennial Filipino American National Historical Society Conference, June 2016

James D. Donathen and Amanda L. Lowe Presenters at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Avoiding Retaliation and Other Unlawful Discrimination Claims in 2016: What You Need to Know,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2016

James R. Grasso Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2016

Kevin J. Mulvehill Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Conducting Background Checks and Drug Testing Workforce Lawfully,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2016

Linda T. Prestegaard Presenter at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“NLRB and the Employee Handbook: Does the Company Handbook Comply?” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, June 2016

James Kevin Wholey Speaker at Upstate New York Trade Conference

“Specialized Export Compliance Topics,” Upstate New York Trade Conference, June 2016

Richard E. Honen Moderator at UVANY Venture Forum

“Getting Funded,” UVANY Venture Forum, June 2016

Richard E. Honen Presenter at Stocchetti Summer Accelerator Program

“Legal Considerations for Startups,” Stocchetti Summer Accelerator Program, June 2016

William J. Brown Presenter at 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference

“Equitable Mootness: Judicial Rumblings,” 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, June 2016

William J. Brown Presenter at 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference

“Section 523(a)(2)(A) – Circuit Split and Other Interesting Section 523 Issues,” 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, June 2016

William J. Brown Presenter at 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference

“The Intersection of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Bankruptcy Code,” 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, June 2016

Kevin J. Mulvehill Presenter at Rochester Chamber of Commerce

“Drug Testing Your Workforce Lawfully,” Rochester Chamber of Commerce Friday HR Briefing, June 2016

William J. Brown and Angela Z. Miller Speakers at 13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference

13th Annual Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, Monroe County Bar Center for Education and Erie Institute of Law, June 2016

Honen, Panelist, WAMC’s The Roundtable Panel, May 2016

The Roundtable, WAMC Radio Show, May 2016

Richard E. Honen Guest Speaker New Visions STEM Class, RPI

“Technology and the Law,” Questar III New Visions STEM Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,  May 2016

Anna Mercado Clark Panelist Fordham Law School Event

“Pathways to Success from Diverse Perspectives,” Fordham Law School Event, April 2016

David P. Flynn Keynote Speaker at Eighth Annual Student Forum on Sustainable Development

Eighth Annual Student Forum on Sustainable Development: Inclusive Economic, Environmental and Social Growth, April 2016

Ronald S. Shubert Panelist at Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

“How to Deal with Difficult Situations,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Event, April 2016

James D. Donathen Panelist at Western New York Safety Conference

“OSHA Case Studies – the Do’s and Don’ts,” Western New York Safety Conference, April 2016

Richard E. Honen Guest Lecturer at Albany Law School’s Tech Valley Center of Gravity

“The Legal Workshop: Understanding Term Sheets,” Albany Law School, Tech Valley Center of Gravity, March 2016

David E. Bronston Speaker at 2016 Smart Mobility Summit

“The Hetnet Conundrum,” 2016 Smart Mobility Summit, March 2016

Alan J. Bozer Presenter at Chonnam National University College of Law

“The Great Writ of Habeas Corpus,” Chonnam National University College of Law, March 2016

Anna Mercado Clark Speaker at CLE

“2015 FRCP Amendments: Everything You Need to Know,” FALA and AABANY CLE, March 2016

Richard E. Honen Speaker Albany Law School

The Legal Workshop: Founders’ Agreements, Albany Law School, March 2016

Douglas W. Dimitroff Panelist at AGL Conference

“Cell Towers: Still the Infrastructure Work Horse; What Else is in the Works?” Above Ground Level Media Group (AGL) Conference, March 2016

James R. Grasso and James Kevin Wholey Presenters at Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar for Government Contractors

“The Changing Labor and Employment Landscape,” “What Government Contractors are Facing in 2016,” Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar, March 2016

James Kevin Wholey Presenters at Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar for Government Contractors

“New Regulatory and Legislative Developments in Washington that will Impact Government Contractors in the New Year,” “What Government Contractors are Facing in 2016,” Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar, March 2016

David E. Bronston and Bruce T. Frankiewich Presenters at Northeast DAS and Small Cell Association Webinar

“New NY Broadband Grant Program,” Northeast DAS and Small Cell Association Webinar, February 2016

James Kevin Wholey Moderator at DC Alternative Investment Consortium

“The Politics of Finance: 2016 Elections and the Markets,” DC Alternative Investment Consortium, January 2016

Robert M. Greene Presenter at Western New York Planned Giving Consortium

“Governance of Investments in The Not-For-Profit Corporation – Or Why You Can’t Do What You Think You Can,” Western New York Planned Giving Consortium, January 2016

Sharon L. Wick Speaker at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

“Planning for Business Owners,” Vistage Worldwide, Inc., January 2016

Kelly E. Marks Presenter at Association of Fundraising Professionals Western New York Chapter (AFP-WNY) Professional Advancement Session

“Charitable Giving Insights All Fundraisers Should Know: Important Advice and Topics Your Donors May be Hearing,” Association of Fundraising Professionals Western New York Chapter (AFP-WNY) Professional Advancement Session, December 2015

David P. Flynn, James K. Wholey, Speakers, Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster Event

“The Growing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market,” Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster Event, December 2015

Benjamin M. Farber Legal Expert at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s HelpDesk Event

SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s HelpDesk Event, December 2015

James D. Donathen to Present at the National Business Institute’s Employment Law: 2015 Comprehensive Guide Seminar

“Drafting Must-Have Policies for Today’s Handbooks,” National Business Institute’s Employment Law: 2015 Comprehensive Guide Seminar, November 2015

Michael B. Powers Presenter at The Historical Society of the N.Y. Courts and SUNY Buffalo Law School

“Western New York Women Pioneers in the Law: A Celebration,” The Historical Society of the N.Y. Courts and SUNY Buffalo Law School Event, November 2015

Sharon L. Wick Speaker at Estate Analysts of Western New York

“Retirement Plans and IRAs (New Rollover Rules and RMD),” Estate Analysts of Western New York, November 2015

Richard E. Honen Speaker at The Entrepreneurs Network

“Negotiating Term Sheets for Equity Financing,” The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) Growth Strategies & Resources to Execute Boot Camp, October 2015

Gregory L. Peterson Presenter at Harry S. Truman Library

“President Truman and Robert H. Jackson: The Legal Legacy of the Nuremberg Trial,” President Harry S. Truman Library Event, October 2015

David E. Bronston Panelist at the HetNet Expo

“Ask the HetNet Experts,” HetNet Expo, October 2015

James D. Donathen Panelist at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

“HR Issues Relating to Nonprofit Mergers and Other Affiliations,” Employee Relations Association of Western New York and United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Event, October 2015

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at IIUSA 5th Annual EB-5 Market Exchange

“Investor Source of Funds, Pre-Immigration Tax Planning & Post-Immigration Tax Compliance,” October 2015

David P. Flynn Moderator at The Business Council of New York State’s 2015 Annual Environment Conference

“The Clean Power Plan,” The Business Council of New York State’s 2015 Annual Environment Conference, October 2015

Rana Jazayerli Panelist at the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Construction & Risk Management Summit

“EB-5 Risk Management,” Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Construction & Risk Management Summit, October 2015

James Kevin Wholey Speaker at Cybersecurity Conference

“On the Front Lines: New Risks and Knowledge,” “Cybersecurity Today: New Players, New Risk, New Knowledge,” October 2015

David L. Principe, Presenter, WTC Buffalo Niagara’s Global Business Administration

“Legal Aspects of International Trade,” World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara’s Global Business Administration Program, October 2015

Sharon Prise Azurin and Kelly E. Marks Present at Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar

“The Nonprofit Revitalization Act–A Year Later,” “This Is Not Your Father’s Board of Directors,” Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar, October 2015

Sharon Prise Azurin and Kelly E. Marks Present at Phillips Lytle Not-For-Profit Seminar

“Duties and Responsibilities of a Not-For-Profit Board Member,” “This Is Not Your Father’s Board of Directors,” Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar, October 2015

Benjamin M. Farber Presents at the Northeast DAS & Small Cell Association Toronto Workshops and Social

“Cross Border Practice – What to Consider When Seeking to Expand Across the Border,” Northeast DAS & Small Cell Association Toronto Workshops and Social: The Art of Development, September 2015

Jeffrey B. Schwartz Presenter at Startup Boot Camp

“Everything You Need to Know for Building a Successful Company,” Startup Boot Camp, September 2015

Richard Honen Speaker at IP, Trademark & Copyright Workshop

“Understanding the Fundamentals of Licensing in the Context of Raising Capital from the U.S. Perspective,” IP, Trademark & Copyright Workshop, September 2015

William P. Keefer and Lisa McDougall Participate on Panel for Erie Institute of Law Event

“Legal, Medical and Ethical Aspects of End-of-Life and Palliative Care and Planning: What Every New York Lawyer Needs to Know,” Erie Institute of Law Event, September 2015

Sharon Prise Azurin is a Panelist for Erie Institute of Law Event

“Clinical, Social and Ethical Issues in Palliative Care and Life–Sustaining Treatment,” “Legal, Medical and Ethical Aspects of End-of-Life and Palliative Care and Planning: What Every New York Lawyer Needs to Know,” Erie Institute of Law Event, September 2015

Ronald S. Shubert to Guest on Radio Program

“You & The Law: Condos,” WBFO Radio Program, September 2015

Richard E. Honen Speaking Engagement

“Financing The Transaction: Equity,” Albany Law School, Business Law Survey, September 2015

Amanda L. Lowe Presenter at Phillips Lytle Campus Accountability Summit

“What to Do When a Sexual Assault Has Been Alleged,” Phillips Lytle Campus Accountability Summit, April & August 2015

Richard E. Honen Speaking Engagement

“Protecting Your Ideas,” Ithaca College, Entrepreneurial Innovation,  August 2015

Richard E. Honen Speaking Engagement

NY EXCEL CLEANTECH Program, Skidmore College, August 2015

Benjamin M. Farber Presents at Albany Law School

“Protecting the Company: Working with Outside Parties,” Clean Tech Talks, Albany Law School, June 2105

Ronald S. Shubert Participates in Panel Discussion for the Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

“How to Deal with Difficult People,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Event, June 2015

James Kevin Wholey to Moderate Roundtable Discussion in Rochester

“International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR),” 2015 Upstate New York Trade Conference, June 2015

Rana Jazayerli to Speak at EB-5 Summit

“Current EB-5 Trends,” EB-5 Summit For Attorneys and Developers, June 2015

Benjamin M. Farber Speaks at The Business Council of New York State’s 2015 Annual Conference on State Taxation

“Income Tax Treatment of Pass Thru Entities,” The Business Council of New York State’s 2015 Annual Conference on State Taxation, June 2015

Rana Jazayerli to Speak at KPMG

“EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as an Alternative Form of Financing,” “New Opportunities for New York City Real Estate Developers: Affordable Housing, Financial and Incentives,” June 2015

Alan J. Bozer is a Panelist for NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Seminar

“Discovery Proceedings for Trusts and Estates Practice,” NYS Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Seminar, May 2015

David P. Flynn to Moderate “Renewable Energy Manufacturing Opportunities in Upstate NY” at UVANY Event

“Renewable Energy Manufacturing Opportunities in Upstate NY,” Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY) Event, May 2015

David P. Flynn to Moderate “Financing for Renewable Energy Deals” at UVANY Event

“Financing Renewable Energy Deals,” Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY) Event, May 2015

James Kevin Wholey Presenter for the Inaugural Meeting of the DC Alternative Investment Consortium (DCAIC)

Inaugural Meeting of the DC Alternative Investment Consortium (DCAIC), May 2015

William J. Brown and Angela Z. Miller to Participate in Panel Discussion at Bankruptcy Conference

Western New York Bankruptcy Conference, Monroe County Bar Center for Education and Erie Institute of Law, May 2015

Douglas W. Dimitroff and Rana Jazayerli Panelists at Cross Border Business Strategies Event

“Legal, Immigration, Accounting/Tax and Banking,” Cross Border Business Strategies Event, May 2015

Kimberly Nason to Speak at Erie Institute of Law Event

“Shining a Light on Solar Project Development in New York State,” “Environmental Law: the Light, the Dark, and the Grey,” Erie Institute of Law Event, May 2015

Timothy W. Hoover and John G. Schmidt Jr. Serve on Panel of Fraud Awareness Seminar

“Fraud Awareness: The First Step in Fraud Prevention – What’s Your Plan?” Dopkins & Company LLP, KeyBank and Phillips Lytle LLP Seminar, April 2015

Douglas W. Dimitroff to Moderate Panel Discussion at the 2015 PCIA Infrastructure Show

“Examining Opportunities and Challenges of Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” 2015 PCIA Infrastructure Show, April 2015

David J. McNamara to Speak at Law Exchange International Event

“Law Firm Expansion,” LawExchange International, April 2015

John G. Schmidt Jr. Spoke at the Erie Institute of Law Event

“The Litigator’s Considerations in Accessing ADR,” “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the Commercial Division,” Erie Institute of Law Event, April 2015

Kevin J. Mulvehill and Linda T. Prestegaard are Featured Speakers at the Rochester Business Alliance

“Top Trending Issues in Wage and Hour Law,” Rochester Business Alliance Business Briefing, April 2015

Rana Jazayerli to Speak at EB-5 Summit

EB-5 Summit for Attorneys and Developers, April 2015

David E. Bronston to Moderate Panel Discussion for FCBA Event

“Communication and Utility Networks – Reliability and Emergency Preparedness,” Federal Communications Bar Association Event, March 2015

David H. Kernan Present at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Is Your Wellness Program Healthy?,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, March 2015

Kevin J. Mulvehill Presents at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Top Trending Issues in Wage and Hour Law,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, March 2015

James R. Grasso and Amanda L. Lowe Present at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“Strategies for Preventing FMLA Leave Abuse,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, March 2015

James D. Donathen Present at Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar

“NLRB Update: Why the NLRB’s Recent Activity Matters to You,” Phillips Lytle Labor & Employment Law Seminar, March 2015

Thomas F. Puchner Participates in Law Seminars International Event

“Environmental Laws and Their Impact on Deployment of Wireless Facilities,” Second Annual Comprehensive Conference on Legal Developments for Deployment of Local Wireless Facilities, Law Seminars International, February 2015

David P. Flynn to Speak at The Air & Waste Management Association Seminar

“New York’s Green Bank: Funding The Renewable Energy Future,” “Environmental Policy: Who’s Driving the Bus?” The Air & Waste Management Association Seminar, February 2015

Rana Jazayerli to Speak at I-9 Violations Webcast

“The management of I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) Violations,” “I-9 Violations: Too Hot to Handle” Webcast, January 2015

Rana Jazayerli Took Part in Panel Discussion for Second Annual Las Vegas EB-5 Conference

“Heightening Due Diligence in the EB-5 Program,” Second Annual Las Vegas EB-5 Conference, January 2015

Richard E. Honen Speaker on The Roundtable Radio Show Broadcast on Northeast Public Radio WAMC

“Good and Bad Economic Indicators,” Northeast Public Radio WAMC, January 2015

William P. Keefer to Speak at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’

“Federal Anti-Kick Back and Sunshine Laws,” University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ Legal and Management Luncheon, January 2015

Frankiewich, Presenter, Utilities Technology Council

Presenter, “Joint Use/Pole Attachment Issues – Current Status: An Attacher’s Perspective,” Utilities Technology Council, May 2012