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Registration for Main Conference |
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Introduction and Welcome Alyson Mathews, Esq., Co-Chair 2023 Annual Sagamore Conference Program and First Vice President, NYSASA
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8:40 - 9:30 a.m.
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“Jeopardy” – Anticipating the Defense in Employee Disciplinary Hearings The presentation will provide a look at employee disciplinary hearings from the viewpoint of the attorney defending the employee. Beginning with the psychology of the accused employee at the outset of the process and continuing through the final steps of the hearing process, the focus will be on what defenses to anticipate and how to better prepare for a disciplinary case. The panel will review the effective use of settlements, the behind-the-scenes process of representing an employee, cases that may be cited against you, and pitfalls to anticipate. Anthony J. Brock, Esq., The Law Office of Anthony J. Brock Heather M. Cole, Esq., Partner, Ferrara Fiorenza PC |
9:30 - 9:40 a.m.
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Break |
9:40 - 10:30 a.m.
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“Win, Lose or Draw” – Student Athletes’ Profiting Off of Name, Image & Likeness In October of 2021, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) revised its amateur athlete rule to permit student-athletes to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Student-athletes now may use their NIL to monetize their athletic fame by receipt of compensation, endorsements, or gifts of monetary value, “ . . . provided there is no school team, school, Section, or NYSPHSAA affiliation.” The panel will review the rule, its implications, and best practices for school districts. Pamela D. Bass, Esq., Partner, Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petrigrow & Mayle, LLP Neelanjan Choudhury, Esq., Partner, Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petrigrow & Mayle, LLP |
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
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“$100,000 Pyramid” – Best Practices for Ensuring that Your Clients Build Solid IEPs and Navigating the Ins and Outs of Impartial Hearings School attorneys are uniquely positioned to help their clients build solid IEPs that will stand up in an impartial hearing. The panel will review common mistakes in drafting IEPs and how to address them in an impartial hearing. The panelists will also provide an overview of the various procedural and substantive issues involved in impartial hearings including the approach that parents take. Lakshmi Mergeche, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP Tara L. Moffett, Esq., Partner, Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC |
11:20 - 11:30 a.m.
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Break |
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
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“Match Game” – Identifying and Resolving Mental Health Issues Among Students and Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and, at times brought to light, mental health issues among students and staff. The panel will provide an overview of the legal considerations at play including The Red Flag Law, Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Human Rights Law. Candace J. Gomez, Esq., Member, Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP Monica R. Lenahan, Esq., Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP |
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NYSASA Annual Meeting for Members Election of NYSASA Directors and Officers and approval of NYSASA’s Legislative Agenda |
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Lunch (included with registration) |
1:45 - 6:30 p.m.
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Take advantage of resort activities |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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Reception and Barbeque (included with registration) |
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