⚖️✨ The 2nd Annual Bench & Bar Social! ✨⚖️ Network w/ judges, attorneys & colleagues. 🎓 BAEC members: FREE CLE on AI: Friend or Foe? (limited to 60) 🎟️ Tickets $75 🔗 Register: bit.ly/benchandbar2

📘 Pre-orders are open for the 2025–2026 Directory of Attorneys & Courts for the Eighth Judicial District! Stay up-to-date with WNY’s legal community. Order now: eriebar.org/directory #WNYLaw #LegalDirectory

⚖️ Save the Date! Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Arbitrator Training (Virtual, Free) 📅 Oct 20 & 21, 2025 | 9AM–12:30PM CLE credits for attorneys. 📩 Interest? Email [email protected] (subj: Training)

📢 The 71st Tax Institute is back! 🗓 Dec. 5, 2025 | Buffalo Marriott Niagara + Virtual Earn 8.0 CPE & 8.0 CLE credits while connecting with CPAs & tax attorneys. Register now 👉 bit.ly/71taxinstitute

Thank you! Bond Schoeneck & King, Brown Chiari, Duke Holzman Photiadis & Ritter, Harter Secrest & Emery, Hodgson Russ, Nixon Peabody, Charles J. Sellers & Co., Northwest Bank, Connors LLP, Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller, Ahrens Bar Association Marketplace

📚 Update on NYS Civil Practice & Procedure 2025! 🗓 Nov. 19 | 1–4pm | 3.0 CLE credits 📍 BAEC, Sun Room Auditorium Get the latest CPLR updates with Brian Gwitt & Bill Savino. 👉 Register: bit.ly/2025NYSCivil Sponsored by Counsel Press

This Labor Day, we honor the dedication, hard work, and contributions of workers across every profession. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday!

September is #SuicidePrevention Month, but support is here year-round. 💙 📌 Resources: suicidepreventionecny.org 📌 Lawyer wellbeing: eriebar.org/lawyerwellbeing #BAEC #MentalHealthMatters

📢 Save the Date! Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Arbitrator Training 🗓 Oct 20–21, 2025 | 9 AM–12:30 PM | Virtual ✅ CLE credit for attorneys ✅ Open to attorneys & non-attorneys Registration opens in Sept: [email protected] More info ➡️ nycourts.gov/feedispute

We’re excited to welcome our 2025–2026 Erie County Bar Foundation Campaign Chair, Michael F. Perley of Hurwitz Fine PC! An accomplished trial attorney and respected leader, Mr. Perley brings decades of experience to this role. Congratulations, Michael! 🎉

📢 Live Pro Bono CLE via Zoom! Challenging Unlawful Detention of Non-Citizens in U.S. District Court 📅 Wed, Sept 24 | ⏰ 12–1:30 PM 👨‍⚖️ Presenter: Aaron Aisen, Esq. (VLP) Earn CLE credit + help expand access to justice for noncitizens in WNY. Register ➡️ tinyurl.com/VLP924

Honored to co-host the UB Law School Luncheon with @MonroeCtyBar! Always a privilege to meet future legal professionals + share the Bar’s role as a resource. Best of luck to the new law students starting their journey!

📢 Save the Date! Rising to the Bench: Asian American Perspectives from the Judiciary 📅 Nov. 17, 2025 | Buffalo, NY Panel + networking hosted by the BAEC & AAJANY. 🔗 Registration opening soon!

The BAEC has a number of programs and resources available to our members, dedicated completely to helping with mental health. We are here to support you. Our confidential services are available to you and your household. Visit eriebar.org/lawyerwellbeing to connect with someone.

⚖️✨ The Second Annual Bench & Bar Social is less than 2 weeks away! ✨⚖️ Network with sitting & retired judges from the Federal & 8th Judicial District Courts. 🎓 Free CLE for BAEC members (first 60 registrants!) 🎟️ $75 | Register: bit.ly/benchandbar2

⚖️ Courtroom Modernization Training ⚖️ 📅 Oct. 3, 2025 | 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 📍 25 Delaware Ave., Buffalo Learn about new tech upgrades: audio/video, evidence presentation, video streaming, assistive listening & more. Space limited—RSVP: [email protected]

Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸 Today, the BAEC launches new Rule of Law initiatives. When you took your Attorney’s Oath, you pledged to defend the Constitution, protect rights, and uphold justice. Read our latest Bulletin to learn more: bulletin.eriebar.org/view/435255436/

📅 Save the Date for the BAEC Annual Awards Celebration! Honoring: Cheryl Meyers-Buth, Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo, Hon. Patrick H. NeMoyer, Michael F. Perley, BAEC LGBTQIA+ Committee & Sarah M. Washington.sq. ✨ An evening of recognition, community, cocktails & food

CLE Alert! Join us Nov. 6 (12–2pm) at BAEC for Flanders v. Goodfellow: Changing Law at the Court of Appeals. ⚖️ Hosted by the BAEC Appellate Practice & Negligence Committees. ✨ Earn 2.0 CLE credits. Register 👉 bit.ly/goodfellowcle

Get your flu shot at the BAEC Flu Shot Clinic! 📅 Oct 8 | 🕗 8–10AM 📍 438 Main St, 6th Fl, Buffalo ✅ $0 copay w/ most insurances 👉 Schedule: bit.ly/baecflu Stay healthy this season!