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  The Two Ds - Divorce and Death: A Discussion on What You Need to Know

  Jacqueline Newman, Stuart Riemer, and Vivien Naim

  Lawyers advise clients through god times and hard times. Navigating divorce and death are difficult in any circumstance and have become more prevalent as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to hear answers to tough questions that can help make the two Ds more manageable for you and your clients.

  Speakers:

  Jacqueline Newman ’99

  Managing Partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP, and Author of The New Rules of Divorce – Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health and Happiness

  Stuart Riemer ’04

  Managing Director and Financial Advisor at Treasury Partners

  Moderator:

  Vivien Naim ’88

  Commercial Litigator and Bank Regulatory Counse

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  Where Do We Go from Here? A Conversation with Professor Ekow N. Yankah and Jason Starr ’10

  Ekow N. Yankah and Jason Starr

  We have all been profoundly impacted by the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, and countless other lives lost due to police brutality, systemic injustice, and racial prejudice.

  In times such as these, we must recommit to our values of diversity and inclusion, take a stand for equal justice under the law, and demand reform of the criminal justice system.

  Please join us, “Where Do We Go From Here?”: A Conversation with Professor Ekow Yankah and Jason Starr ’10 by Zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020.

  The topics will include:

  · Turning “Black Lives Matter” Into Policy;

  · What We Can Do Individually; and

  · What We Can Do As Lawyers Collectively.

  Speakers:

  Professor Ekow Yankah

  Jason Starr ‘10

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  Thriving During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Cardozo Women

  Isabelle Kirshner, Jaclyn Metzinger, Jodi Morales, Jenna Powers, Parvin Aminolroaya, and Carrie Maylor DiCanio

  Join us with your favorite glass of wine or cocktail for a conversation with some of Cardozo’s alumnae leaders and hear how they are overcoming recent challenges in their respective fields.

  Speakers:

  Isabell Kirshner ’81

  Partner, Cayman & Rosenberg

  Jaclyn Metzinger ’08

  Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

  Jodi Morales ’07

  President & Founder, The Law Office of Jodi Morales

  Jenna Powers ’04

  Director, Global Talen Operations, Amazon

  Moderators:

  Parvin Aminolroaya ’08

  Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP

  Carrie Maylor DiCanio ’08

  Shareholder, Anderson Kill

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  Navigating Labor & Employment Law in the Time of COVID-19

  Connie Chen, Rebecca Hirschklau, Brian Polivy, and Daniel Kovel

  This webinar will address the impact of COVID-19 in the field of labor and employment law.

  Since this global pandemic hit the United States, all aspects of employment have been disrupted, and uncertainty about the future of the American workplace lies in its wake. Our employment experts are here to help you navigate this new landscape by answering questions related to the pandemic's impact on the workplace.

  The discussion will include topics such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA); the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; family and sick leaves; unemployment benefits; furloughs, layoffs, and workshare programs; health and safety protocols; re-opening guidelines and return to work issues.

  Speakers:

  Connie Chen ’04

  Principal, Jackson Lewis

  Rebecca Hirschklau ’07

  Senior Legal Counsel, Employment, Ethics & Compliance, Capgemini

  Brian Polivy ’15

  Associate, Kane Kessler

  Moderator:

  Daniel Kovel ’11

  Co-Chair, Cardozo Labor and Employment Alumni Practice Group

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  Cardozo Mentor Virtual Cafe

  Josh Sohn, Shanice Naidu-Jimenez, Ursula Day, and Eric Hochstadt

  Join alumni mentors as they provide live answers to commonly asked student questions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Speakers:

  Josh Sohn ’97

  Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

  Shanice Naidu-Jimenez ’15

  Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department

  Ursula Day ’86

  Law Firm of Ursula B. Day

  Moderator:

  Eric Hochstadt ’03

  Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Mentor Program Co-Chair