Examples of Past DANY Events:  

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Annual Golf, Tennis & Beach Outing  -  July 22, 2024

Golf & Tennis:  Inwood Country Club, Inwood, NY

Beach Day:  Inwood Beach Club, on the ocean, Atlantic Beach, NY

Evening Reception for All Guests:  Inwood Country Club, Inwood, NY

DANY is pleased to offer this sequel to our greatly enjoyed July 2023 outing, with the same excellent experience and reasonable pricing as last year.  Complete participation options and other details are available through the web link that follows this summary;  some of the most pertinent information is as follows:

• Full breakfast with omelet and nova stations, 10 am - 11:30 am;   golf range opens at 9:30 am
• Golf scramble tournament with 11:45 am shotgun start and two carts per foursome
• Barbecue lunch and refreshments on the golf course
• Prizes for longest and most accurate drives, closest to the pin, hole-in-one and putting
• Cocktail reception at 5:15 pm, with open bar throughout the dinner reception as well
• Dinner reception 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm including skirt steak, swordfish, chicken, ribs & sundaes
• Non-Golfers can enjoy tennis, the beach club, and cocktail and dinner receptions 

Check out the 200+ images of great times from our outing here in July 2023;
please click on this link:
Images from Inwood CC and the July 2023 DANY outing there

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Golf and Bowl with DANY at Chelsea Piers -
Presented by the Young & New Lawyers Committee
June 27, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.

This highly enjoyable annual event was provided for New York lawyers of all experience levels, and especially those admitted for less than ten years.  They came to network and learn more about DANY and valued sponsor iMedView, who once again graciously supported this complementary event.  For details as to what was advertised, click here:  Chelsea Piers Golf & Bowl Event Link

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Annual Spring Awards Celebration  -  May 30, 2024 
The View at Battery in Lower Manhattan

On this gala evening occasion, DANY presented achievement awards to esteemed recipients, as follows: 
Civil Justice Award  -  Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals
Distinguished Jurist Award  -  Hon. Joseph E. Capella, Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, NY Supreme Court, Bronx County
Conway Award  -  Andrea M. Alonso, Esq., Partner, Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff

This event also included a lively CLE course by Hon. George Silver (retired) and Hon. Adam Silvera, titled "Successful Defense Strategies for a Productive Mediation"  -  one credit for NY attorneys both new and experienced.  Attorneys unable to attend the Awards Celebration in-person were able to attend this CLE virtually, free of charge for DANY members, and $50 for non-members.  

A photo set showing the great times that all enjoyed, is expected to be available here in the future.

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Complimentary CLE and Dinner  -  
How to Admit Evidence at Trial   
May 2, 2024 (evening) at Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY
Jointly offered with ABOTA / NYC Chapter  

Presenters:

Stephen B. Toner  -  Partner, McGivney, Kluger Clark & Intoccia, P.C.
Dr. Kevin Toosi  -  Biomechanical Engineer, BioEx Consulting  

One CLE credit in Skills for both new and experienced NY attorneys

Details:  Event Flyer

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CLE & Knicks Game

NY Knicks  vs. Indiana Pacers

February 1, 2024

Defense Association of New York (“DANY”) has been granted CLE accreditation by the New York Office of Court Administration, and will provide the following program:

“Weathering the Storm an Overview of the Storm in Progress Doctrine”

1 Hour CLE - 1.0 Credit will be granted in Professional Practice

Appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys

Presenters: 

Karl E. Daniel, Esq. - Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP

Brianna Carroll, Esq. - Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP

5:00 p.m.  - 1 hour CLE at 2 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001, (across the street from MSG)  

7:30 p.m.  – NY Knicks  vs. Indiana Pacers - Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, New York 10001

Sec 213, Row 16, Seat 7-23,  Sec 213, Row 17, Seats 10-23, Sec 213, Row 23, Seat 4-22

Sponsored by:  Bio Ex, Counsel Press, ExamWorks, Imedview and US Legal.

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VIRTUAL 5K

RUN TO 2024

TO BENEFIT: 

AND THE

DANY

SCHOLARSHIP

FUND

January 1, 2024 to February 24, 2024

The Defense Association of New York is proud to announce the DANY Virtual 5k Run to 2024.  Let’s get 2024 off to a good start!  We want to bring everyone together virtually for a few good causes – Girls Rule the Law, The Food Bank for New York City and The DANY Scholarship Fund.   You will have two months to complete a 5 kilometer (about 3.10 miles) run or walk.   You can run or walk anywhere you want, inside or outside, as long as you complete the distance.  You do not have to finish in one run or walk, or even in one day.  You just have to finish the total distance between January 1, 2024 and February 24, 2024.   

If you want to enter the competitive race, you need to submit your time, date of completion and age.   The results may be posted after the race is completed. 

If you don't want to enter the competitive race, simply sign up and finish the distance.

This race is open to anyone – DANY members, their family members, our sponsors, our sponsors’ family members, or anyone else who wants to sign up and get some exercise!  Invite your family and friends!  The race is open to all ages.

Just make sure that you don’t run on any unsafe roads or areas that have been closed off to the public.  And please follow any other requirements set forth by any local, state or federal guidelines.  This is a virtual run only – so please do not gather as a crowd in any one location at the same time.**

If you want to submit any photographs of you or your family members participating in the 5k Run to 2024, we would love to receive them and will post them to our website after the race is over. 

All participants will receive a shirt after the race.   Proceeds from the race will benefit The Food Bank for New York City and the DANY Scholarship Fund. If you don’t want to participate in the run or walk, but still want to make a donation to Girls Rule the Law, The Food Bank for New York City or the DANY Scholarship Fund , you can do that from the registration page too. 

We look forward to seeing you all soon!  Don’t forget to register for this by February 20, 2024.  After February 20, 2024, registration will be closed. 

And a big thank you to our race sponsors, we could not do this without you!

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Op Ed in the December 4, 2023 Edition of the Albany Times Union - President, Thomas E. Liptak, and Board Chair, Claire Rush, Ask Governor Hochul to Veto Grieving Families Act

Wrongful death bill would cause legal and economic turmoil

Before the year ends, Gov. Kathy Hochul faces a decision with far-reaching implications. A bill passed by both houses of the Legislature would recklessly broaden the scope of liability in wrongful death lawsuits. It represents a seismic change that extends beyond the standard practices of other states. As written, the bill could have severe repercussions for our state's economy, our health care systems and our bedrock legal principles.

The ramifications are too significant to ignore: Gov. Hochul vetoed similar legislation earlier this year. She should veto this bill, too.

Despite some minor changes, the latest version of the bill continues to suffer from the same critical flaws that led Gov. Hochul to reject the previous proposal. Although lawmakers claim there will be no fiscal impact on the public or private sectors, medical professionals, small businesses and local governments warn that the bill will set off a cost crisis. Likewise, the Legislature insists that the proposed legislation would bring New York in line with 47 other states. This representation ignores that the bill under consideration is vastly more expansive than similar laws anywhere else.

An analysis by Milliman Inc., an internationally respected data analytics firm, forecasts significant increases in insurance costs across all sectors, from critical government services to health care providers to individual car insurance premiums. This economic burden will be shouldered by every New Yorker.

Under this bill, courts and juries will be left to interpret abstract concepts without clear guidelines to fairly assess and distribute damages. Such vagueness risks creating a system where awards are arbitrary and inconsistent. This ambiguity would not only undermine the fairness of the legal process but also would add to the already-substantial backlog in our courts.

What’s more, the retroactive application of the law as proposed in the bill will subvert long-standing legal principles and lead to a flood of appeals, creating chaos in the judicial system.

Perhaps most critically, any subsequent amendments aimed at mitigating its unintended consequences may be unconstitutional. Article I, Section 16 of the state constitution safeguards the right to recover damages for injuries resulting in death. Any post-enactment amendments could set off a constitutional crisis, making it imperative to get the legislation right the first time.

In its current form, this bill undermines the principles of fairness and due process in our legal system. While the intent to modernize the law is commendable, the method proposed here is deeply flawed. As such, we urge Gov. Hochul to veto this bill.

It's crucial that we take a more balanced approach, one that considers all stakeholders and the long-term implications. We cannot afford to make a hasty decision that will have devastating and potentially irreversible consequences.

Thomas E. Liptak is president of the Defense Association of New York. Claire F. Rush is chair of the Board of Directors.

The Defense Association of New York

cordially invites you to attend the

2023 FALL AWARDS AND
PAST PRESIDENTS CELEBRATION

ON

Thursday, November 9, 2023

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Honoring

THE HONORABLE GERALD LEBOVITS

Supreme Court, New York County

Presented with the Defense Association of New York

                         Judicial and Academic Excellence Award

and

TIMOTHY CAPOWSKI, ESQ.

Kahana Feld LLP

Presented with the Defense Association of New York

                             John J. Moore Writing Award

and additionally

The Past Presidents of DANY

Location: TheView at Battery Park - 1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  -  Elegant Cocktail Dinner Party
                                    with Hors D’oeuvres and Entrée Stations

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DANY CLE:  October 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.  -  one evening, two courses:

Cybersecurity for Lawyers  -  Yes, You are a Target

1.0 CLE Credit Hours:  Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General

Data Protection for Lawyers  -  You Owe It to Your Client

1.0   CLE Credit Hours:  Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – Ethics

  Sponsor:  Core BTS – An NRI Group Company

                                    Click on “Core BTS” above, to learn about its cybersecurity products and services

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DEFENSE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK

In collaboration with the Bronx County Bar Association

CLE & Yankees Game

Blue Jays v. Yankees

September 21, 2023

Defense Association of New York (“DANY”) has been granted CLE accreditation by the New York Office of Court Administration, and will provide the following program:

“Closing Cases Through Inter-Company Arbitration”

1 Hour CLE - 1.0 Credit will be granted in Skills

Appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys

Presenter:  Andrea Alonso, Esq. - Partner at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley

5:15 p.m.  - 1 hour CLE at Supreme Court, Bronx County - 851 Grand Concourse- Room 600, Bronx, NY.   Food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the CLE.

7:05 p.m.  – Toronto Blue Jays v. New York Yankees - Seats in sections 228, Row 8, 9 & 10.

DANY & BCBA Members - $85.00

Non-Members - $95.00

Sponsored by: Orange Bank & Trust Company

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Annual Golf, Tennis & Beach Outing  -  July 24, 2023

Golf & Tennis:  Inwood Country Club, Inwood, NY
                                   Past Host of the US Open and PGA Championship

Beach Day:  Inwood Beach Club, on the ocean, Atlantic Beach, NY

Evening Reception for All Guests:  Inwood Country Club, Inwood, NY

Registration Details FYI:  Click Here

DANY was pleased to offer this sequel to our greatly enjoyed July 2022 and October 2021 golf outings, now with some nice non-golfer options too.  We welcomed back tennis players to engage in a casual play format.  Beach lovers enjoyed a day at Inwood CC’s beach club in Atlantic Beach, including access to its swimming pool and the Atlantic Ocean.  Tennis players had the option to enjoy this beach club as well.  Golfers spent their day on the historic Inwood CC course that was entertaining as ever, with the club celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bobby Jones U.S. Open victory there.  A barbecue lunch was offered to golf and tennis players.  And, many guests enjoyed a pre-activity breakfast, as well as evening cocktail and dinner receptions, in very pleasant settings and with quite reasonable pricing.  Photos of the July 2023 outing are available as part of the advertising for the July 2024 outing;  see also the numerous LinkedIn posts --  it was a great time!  See also the link below for other past outing images.

Click Here:  Images from Inwood CC and the 2022 and 2021 DANY outings there

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Thank you for participating in the dany 5k Run to 2023!

VIRTUAL 5K RUN TO 2023

Due to all of the generous efforts of the participants and sponsors, we were able to raise $1,200 to donate to the Food Bank for New York City - which translates to 6,000 meals to those in need!  Thank you so much and see you next year for the Virtual Run to 2024! 

For more information on the Food Bank for New York City please visit:  Food Bank for New York City

Thanks Again to Our Sponsors: 

Daniel J. Hannon & Associates, Inc.

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Thank you for participating!

Golf and Bowl with DANY at Chelsea Piers  -  June 28, 2023

This complimentary annual event along the Hudson River in New York City is graciously sponsored by iMedView, and presented by the Young and New Lawyers Committee.  All attorneys are welcome to attend, especially those with less than 10 years of experience.  



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Thank you for participating!

2023 DANY Awards Celebration  -  May 31, 2023 

DANY held its Spring Awards Celebration on May 31, 2023 at The View at Battery Park, finely positioned along New York Harbor in lower Manhattan.  The event was a  three hour cocktail and dinner reception hybrid --  with multiple cocktail, appetizer and entrée stations, and the freedom for guests to sit and circulate as they pleased.  A one hour NY ethics CLE course by Mark Longo, preceded the festivities.

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DANY SENDS GOVERNOR RATINGS OF CANDIDATES
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE OF COURT OF APPEALS

On April 4, 2023, the Defense Association of New York's President, Claire Rush, Esq., sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul with DANY's ratings for the nominees under consideration for Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals.  To assist with the appointment process, DANY's Judiciary Screening Committee reviewed each nominee's background, decisions and/or writings.  The Committee then conducted personal interviews with the nominees via Zoom on April 4, 2023.  A copy of the letter appears below:

Letter to the Gov. Ct of Appeals nominees 4-4-23.pdf

Special thanks to the members of the Judiciary Screening Committee: Andrew Zajac; Claire Rush; Steven Dyki; Patrick Kenney; Margaret Klein; Tom Liptak; Brendan Fitzpatrick; Ann Marie Esposito; Robert Rigolosi; Orla Thompson and Teresa Klaum. 

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PRESIDENT CLAIRE RUSH IS QUOTED IN NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL ARTICLE RE: GOVERNOR HOCHUL'S VETO OF WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

New York Law Journal Article re: Wrongful Death Veto

The link to the New York Law Journal Article is above.   Below is one portion of the article:

Bill opponent Claire Rush, president of the Defense Association of New York, said the bill as drafted was fatally flawed.

“What I’ve said all along is that the Defense Association, and I’m sure the healthcare industry and hospitals and municipalities, would all welcome the opportunity to work with the legislature and the other groups to craft an amendment to the wrongful death statute that would address everyone’s concerns and due process rights,” Rush said Monday. “But the bill that was submitted for signature to the governor was incredibly one-sided.”

She continued: “It provided a right to recovery for people that wouldn’t have a right to recover under laws of intestacy. It just flies in the face of how our estate, powers and trusts law is set up.”

Rush added that the retroactivity provisions “were just blatantly unconstitutional, in my mind.”

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PRESIDENT CLAIRE RUSH IS QUOTED IN NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE RE: GOVERNOR HOCHUL'S VETO OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

NY Times - Hochul Wrongful Death Veto

DANY President Claire Rush is quoted in this New York Times story and welcomes the opportunity to have DANY work with the legislature in New York "to craft a fair law" for all sides regarding New York's wrongful death statute.

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL VETOES WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

On January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act.  A link to a copy of Governor Hochul's veto is below. 

GFA-Veto.pdf

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DRI JOINS DANY IN ASKING GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO VETO WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

On January 13, 2023, The DRI Center for Law and Public Policy sent a letter to Governor Hochul asking her to  to veto the bill that would amend the wrongful death statute to allow for claims to be brought by an unlimited amount of "close family members" (who are not defined by the bill).  The Center believes that it is "unwise to create uncertainty about who may participate in the damages awarded in a wrongful death statute" and correctly points out that no other state allows participation by someone merely considered a "close family member."  The Center also believes that expanding the statute of limitations may result in evidence being lost or destroyed and harms the interests of both plaintiffs and defendants.  A copy of the letter can be found at the link below:

dri-center-letter-in-support-of-dany.pdf

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martin luther king jr. day  -  january 16, 2023

The Defense Association of New York remembers Dr. King's life and legacy today and urges all people to work towards his dream of justice and equality for all.

DANY ASKS GOVERNOR TO VETO WRONGFUL DEATH BILL

Below is a link to a New York Law Journal Article from December 14, 2022.  DANY has asked Governor
Hochul to veto the bill that would amend the wrongful death statute to allow for claims to be brought
retroactively by an unlimited amount of "close family members" (who are not defined by the bill) for  "disorder caused by grief or anguish" (also not defined) caused by the death of a decedent.  

Defense Bar Group Asks Governor to Veto Wrongful Death Bill

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DANY Sends Governor Ratings of Candidates
For Chief justice of court of appeals

On December 7, 2022 the Defense Association of New York's President, Claire Rush, Esq., sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul with DANY's ratings for the seven nominees under consideration for Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals.  To assist with the appointment process, DANY's Judiciary Screening Committee reviewed each nominee's background, decisions and/or writings.  The Committee then conducted personal interviews with the nominees via Zoom on December 7, 2022.  A copy of the letter to Governor Hochul is attached here:

DANY Letter to Gov Hochul re Chief Judge Screening Results cfr.pdf

Special thanks to the members of the Judiciary Screening Committee: Andrew Zajac, James Begley, Anne Marie Esposito, Orla Thompson, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Klauber, Robert Rigolosi, Steven Dyki, and Claire Rush. 

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Thanks for attending

CLE  -  April 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Eminent CLE presenter David Paul Horowitz, Esq. and his law firm partner, Katryna Kristoferson, provided a two NY CLE credit course titled “CPLR Update 2023.”  An impressive volume of materials accompanied their informative presentation on this topic of critical importance to civil litigators.  This course had a virtual format.

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Thanks for attending

CLE  -  March 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

The aofrementioned David Paul Horowitz, Esq. and his law firm partner, Katryna Kristoferson, provided an engaging one NY CLE credit course titled “Implicit Bias: Just Deal With It!  This was an opportunity for NY attorneys to meet their biennial requirement of at least one hour of legal education in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category.  This course proceeded with a virtual format.

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Thanks for attending

CLE  FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Defending Exaggerated Economic Damages Claims                   

Speaker:

Thomas Michael Laquercia, Esq.  -  Partner, Laquercia LLP

Panelist:  

Patrick A. Gaughan, Ph. D -  President, Economatrix Research Associates, Inc.

To Join DANY: Visit http://www.defenseassociationofnewyork.org/page-769847

DANY President: Claire F. Rush

DANY President-Elect: Thomas E. Liptak

CLE Committee: Teresa A. Klaum and Bradley J. Corsair, Chairs;

Steven R. Dyki, Heather Wiltshire Clement and Eileen E. Buholtz

Sponsored by:

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Thank you for attending

2022 DANY Awards Banquet

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Honoring

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY CANNATARO

Acting Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals

Presented with the Defense Association of New York Civil Justice Award

THE HONORABLE ADAM SILVERA

Supreme Court, New York County, Administrative Judge, Civil Matters

Presented with the Defense Association of New York Outstanding Jurist Award

THE HONORABLE SYLVIA HINDS RADIX

Corporation Counsel, The City of New York

Presented with the Defense Association of New York Outstanding Public Service Award

JAMES S. FIEDLER, ESQ.

Acting General Attorney, The New York State Insurance Fund

Presented with the James S. Conway Award for Outstanding Service to the Defense Community

Location: TheView at Battery Park - 1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004

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Continuing Legal Education   

September 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.  (2 credits)

Coverage Developments for the Insurance Defense Attorney

Presented By:
-  Julian D. Ehrlich,  DANY Past President,  Senior VP Claims / Construction Services Group,  AON
-  Darrell John,  Managing Partner,  Conway Farrell Curtin & Kelly P.C.
-  Jennifer A. Ehman,  Senior Litigation Manager,  Merchants Mutual Ins Co.
-  Rona L. Platt,  U.S. General Counsel,  Accelerant

To Join DANY Visit: http://www.defenseassociationofnewyork.org/page-769847

One year of free membership for attorneys / law firms in the Third and Fourth Departments! Attorneys who join DANY by 9/30/22 are eligible for a free 1 year  membership in DRI. 

Sponsored by: 

DANY President: Claire F. Rush

DANY President-Elect: Thomas E. Liptak

CLE Committee: Teresa A. Klaum and Bradley J. Corsair, Chairs;

Steven R. Dyki, Heather Wiltshire Clement and Eileen E. Buholtz

Two CLE Credits will be granted in Professional Practice to New York attorneys who attended the entire presentation and state the announced course codes in an affirmation (see link below) submitted by email to  danyexecdir@gmail.com. http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/affirmation_sample.pdf.

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The Defense Association of New York

Downstate Golf Outing

Monday, July 18, 2022

Inwood Country Club

Past Host of the US Open and PGA Championship

Thank you participants and supporters for the great outing   -  see the photos below and in the link here -- 
see you again on July 24, 2023!

Click here:  Images from Inwood CC and the 2022 and 2021 DANY outings there

   


   July 18, 2022  -  Battalion of DANY golfers, before their successful round

      

     

For pre-event details, click here:
  Golf Outing Details

To see the July 2022 outing flyer and photos from our
October 18, 2021 outing at Inwood CC, click here:
July 2022 Outing Flyer and October 2021 Outing Recap

To see our October 18, 2021 outing photos
from Inwood CC on LinkedIn, click here:
October 18, 2021 Outing Photos, Part I
October 18, 2021 Outing Photos, Part II
October 18, 2021 Outing Photos, Part III
October 18, 2021 Outing Photos, Part IV
October 18, 2021 Outing Photos, Part V

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Tampa Bay Rays v. Yankees  -  August 17, 2022 at 7:05 p.m.

This sixth annual Yankees game gathering was co-presented with the TICL section of NYSBA.  Persons attending saw the Tampa Bay Rays v. New York Yankees.  Seating was in Section 226 (see sample view below), rows 2-7 -  with special pricing of just $65 per seat!  We were pleased to offer these seats to both members and guests of the presenting bar associations -  invitees were invited to come with clients, family and friends.  As always, sponsors, members and guests are thanked for their support. 

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Golf and Network at Chelsea Piers

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

Presented by DANY's Young Lawyers Committee

Sponsored by

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Bulletin Board  - 
Employment Opportunities,
Other Bar Association Events

If you are a DANY member who wishes to list a job or event opportunity here, please contact Brad Corsair at 917-363-5698 or Bradley.Corsair@aig.com.

Opportunity at Kennedys  (posted 1/30/24)

Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US 2022, and maintained our rankings in Chambers USA 2022 for Insurance and Insurance: Dispute Resolution, is seeking Mid-level Associates with solid defense litigation experience to join its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious lawyers to join a growing, competitive law firm with a diversified global practice.

Candidates should have a strong litigation background.

The annualized salary range for this role is $120,000-$145,000. However, this is contingent upon level of experience, practice group, location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Required experience

• 2-5 years' defense litigation experience
• Ability to interact with clients, draft pleadings and discovery demands, conduct depositions, perform legal research and draft dispositive motions
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Substantive familiarity with the rules and procedures of the New York Courts is a must
• Must be licensed to practice in New York
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey a plus

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support in order to submit your application to Kennedys. 

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

At Kennedys, we develop careers in an innovative global environment. Life at Kennedys is exciting, fast paced and varied and we believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.  We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority.  We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work.  Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

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