Rensselaer County Bar Association

Free Supreme Court E-Filing Training
2021-07-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2021-06-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-05-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | NY
The Statewide E-Filing Resource Center is offering free Supreme Court E-Filing virtual trainings on May 19, June 16, July 14 and August 18, 2021.
Pre-registration is required. Attorneys can receive 2 free CLE credits. For further information and to register for the training, please see the NYSCEF Supreme Court E-Filing Training flyer.

2021 Annual Membership Meeting Notice
2021-06-10 12:30 - 13:30 | NY
Dear Rensselaer County Bar Association Members,
This year our Annual Meeting and Election of Officers will be held virtually via Zoom. Please join us on June 10, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. via the link below to vote on the slate of officers and board members.
https://zoom.us/j/98327931749?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 983 2793 1749
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial In 1-646-876-9923
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Rensselaer County Bar Association, Article XI-Elections, A(1), the Nominations Committee of the Association has proposed the following slate of candidates for the Officer positions of the Association and the At Large members of the Executive Committee:
Jennifer C. Shatz, President
Scott M. Morley, First Vice-President
Linda B. Johnson, Second Vice-President
Jaime B. Thomas, Third Vice-President
Anne L. Von Fricken-Coonrad, Treasurer
Tara A. Kersey, Secretary
Michael J. Derevlany, Immediate Past President
Dana L. Salazar
Jessica B. Mocerine
Olivia T. Karis-Nix
Edward O. Spain
James E. Prout
Richard D. Ceresia
Kevin B. Glasheen
Sincerely,
Michael J. Derevlany, President
Anne L. Von Fricken-Coonrad, Secretary

CLE Mortgage Foreclosure: Representing a Homeowner in a Settlement Conference
2020-12-03 10:00 - 14:30 | Online Webinar
Presented by the Legal Aid Society and
Co-Sponsored by the Rensselaer County Bar Association
Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please see flyer for registration details.

Annual Meeting
2020-06-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom / Online
This year our Annual Meeting and Election of Officers will be held via conference call. Please join us on June 11, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. via the below conference call number to vote on the slate of officers and board members.
Dial in #: 701-802-5117
Access Code: [REDACTED]
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Rensselaer County Bar Association, Article XI-Elections, A(1), the Nominations Committee of the Association has proposed the following slate of candidates for the Officer positions of the Association and the At Large members of the Executive Committee:
Officers:
Michael J. Derevlany, President
Jennifer C. Shatz, First Vice-President
Scott M. Morley, Second Vice-President
Linda B. Johnson, Third Vice-President
Jaime B. Thomas, Treasurer
Anne L. Von Fricken-Coonrad, Secretary
Dana L. Salazar, Immediate Past President
At Large Members:
Jessica B. Mocerine
Olivia Karis-Nix
Edward O. Spain
James E. Prout
Richard D. Ceresia
Kevin B. Glasheen

Annual Dinner & Meeting
2020-06-10 - 2020-06-11 | Franklin Terrace, 126 Campbell Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States

Free E-Filing Training via Skype
2020-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2020-05-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-04-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2020-04-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2020-03-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2020-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-02-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2020-02-19 09:00 - 10:00 and 2 more dates | NY
The New York State Courts E-Filing Resource Center is offering free one hour online Training Sessions via Skype for Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court. Learn how to e-file documents from your office or personal computer.
The Surrogate Court sessions will be held at 10 a.m. on 1/15/20; 2/19/20; 3/18/20; 4/15/20; and 5/13/20. The Supreme Court sessions will be held at 10:30 a.m. on 1/16/20; 2/20/20; 3/19/20; 4/16/20 and 5/14/20. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to the website at www.nycourts.gov/efile and click on the “Register for Training” link.

Law Day Ceremony and Cocktail Reception Welcoming New Members
2020-05-01 08:30 - 09:30 | Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States

Annual Memorial Service
2020-03-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Recognizing deceased members of the Bar:

Robert J. Armstrong
Abraham E. Bolgatz
Jonathan Gradess
Hon. Michael H. Melkonian
James J. O’Reilly
John J. Sweeney

Judges Dinner Honoring Rensselaer County Family Court Judge Elizabeth M. Walsh
2020-02-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Franklin Plaza
This year’s Judges Dinner is honoring Rensselaer County Family Court Judge Elizabeth M. Walsh.
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Clic to download the 2020 Judges Dinner Invitation and Response Card

The Rosenberg Trial
2019-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | James T. Foley Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom on 4th floor, 445 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Members of the Judiciary and the community will be playing the roles of those involved in the Rosenberg trial.
Reception to follow.
Please see attached flier for more details: The_Rosenberg_Trial_Flyer

Free CLE Program: "An Overview of the Intersection of Immigration, Criminal & Family Law in New York State"
2019-10-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Rensselaer County Courthouse, Jury Assemble Room
CLE Credit: 1.5 Professional Practice, .5 Ethics
Please RSVP by October 21, 2019 to Beth Muller at info@renscobar.org
Please see attached course announcement and brochure for more details:

Brochure
Course_Announcement_-_Immigration

Courthouse Artwork Restoration Committee's Annual Jones Award Dinner
2019-10-16 - 2019-10-17 | Franklin Plaza
This year the Bar Association will honor Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq. and Richard F. Reilly, Jr., Chief Clerk Rensselaer County Courthouse.
To become a member of the Honorary Committee please see the attached correspondence.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
5:00 p.m. Tour of Rensselaer County Courthouse
6:00 pm – Cocktail Hour, Cash Bar
7:00– Dinner
Franklin Plaza Ballroom
4 Fourth Street (Downtown Troy)
Troy, NY I2I80
Cocktail Attire
RSVP by October 9, 2019
See attached invitation:

2019_Artwork_Gala_Invite

Free E-Filing Training
2019-10-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Third Judicial District Office, 2500 Pondview, Castleton, NY, 12033, United States
CLE Credits: 1.0 Professional Practice and 1.0 Law Practice Management
Please see attached flier for registration information:

Annual Dinner Honoring 50-Year Members
2019-06-06 16:30 | Franklin Terrace, 126 Campbell Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
5:30 p.m. cocktail hour
6:30 p.m. dinner
Honoring the following 50 year Members:

Brian C. Baker, Esq.
Charles F. Carletta, Esq.
Hon. George B. Ceresia, Jr.

Download Invitation

Law Day
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-01 | Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Please join the Bar Association for a day full of events
9:30 a.m.
Rensselaer County Courthouse
Principal Speaker Christian F. Hummel, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Presentation of High School Mock Trial Awards
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Rensselaer County Courthouse
CLE Free to all Members in good standing
“Rensselaer County Local Court Practice 2019”
2 CLE credits
4:30 p.m.
Reception welcoming new members to the Association
The Ruck, 104 3rd Street, Troy, NY
$25.00 per person, cash bar
See attached invite for full details.

Schenectady County Bar Association Trusts and estates/ Elder Law CLE
2019-04-04 07:00 - 14:30 | Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY, 12302, United States
7.0 CLE credits
Download schedule & registration form.
RSVP by March 25, 2019.

Landlord Tenant Training
2019-03-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Presented by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY & the Rensselaer County Bar Association
CLE Credits:
2.0 hours of Professional Practice;
1.0 hour of Skills;
See attached flier for details & registration.

Memorial Service
2019-03-03 - 2019-03-04 | NY

Annual Judges Dinner Honoring Court of Claims Judges
2019-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Plaza
Dinner to honor Court of Claims Judges Michael H. Melkonian and Henry F. Zwack
6:00 p.m. cocktails and 7:00 p.m. dinner
RSVP by January 31, 2019
View Invitation
View RSVP Card
