Law Day Events

On Thursday, May 1, 2008, students at Shaker Junior High School will celebrate Law Day with a panel discussion on the topic of "The Rule of Law." The panel will discuss students' rights in school versus rights in the greater community, specifically focusing on freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection from unlawful search and seizure.

Student panelists have been working since November by reading United States Supreme Court decisions to gain a deeper understanding of the issues, developing essential questions, and writing thirty-second responses to each question. They also wrote letters to local dignitaries to invite them to serve as expert panelists.

Honored guest panelists include:
-Albany County District Attorney David Soares -United States District Court Judge Randolph Treece -Defense Attorney Lee Kindlon -North Colonie Central Schools attorney David Morris News Channel 13 (NBC) Anchorwoman Lydia Kulbida will serve as moderator.

The panel discussion will begin at 12:30pm in the Shaker Junior High School auditorium. The program will begin with a brief welcome by Principal Russell B. Moore. Then, each guest will introduce himself or herself.

Then, the moderator will ask the essential questions. Students on the panel will each have thirty seconds to respond to the question. Then, each of the honored guest panelists will respond. The program will end at approximately 2:00pm.

Shaker Junior High School is located at 475 Watervliet-Shaker Road; Latham, NY 12110.

Bronx County Community Law Day: Event Flyer

Bronx County Community Law Day
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 12pm to 2pm
Bronx Housing Court
1118 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456

There will be Resource Tables, Free Legal Information and Free Refreshments

Other Sponsors:
Association of Small Claims Arbitrators
The Legal Referral Service of the City of New York The Bronx Borough President's Office

On April 25, 2008, the Albany County Bar Association will host the Fourteenth Annual Law Day Run Against Domestic Violence held at Washington Park in Albany. This event is not only fun for all who participated, but helps raise precious funds to assist victims of Domestic Violence here in the Capital District. Last year, over 300 runners participated in our Run, and based on the numerous inquires made we are anticipating that approximately 500 attorneys and members of the general public will participate this year. Due to the generosity of many sponsors in the past, we were able to raise far in excess of $20,000 to benefit local shelters and agencies offering costly and much-needed assistance to victims of domestic violence. Assisting the victims of domestic violence is a very important mission, one to which the ACBA feels very committed.

14th Annual: Law Day 5K Run/Walk

On May 14, 2008, the Town of Babylon Youth Court will be presenting a mock trial written and produced by the staff and youth members. The trial is loosely based on the Shrek movie series, Prince Charming vs. The Estate of King Harold. The cause of action is breach of contract relative to the rightful heir to the throne. The kids will all be in costume.

Law Day affords us the opportunity to share the extraordinary commitment our members have made to our community and serves well as a team building exercise. The families and local elected officials will be enlightened as well as entertained.

Claire McKeon
Deputy Director
TOB Youth Bureau
631.422.7660
claireamckeon@optonline.net

The New York County Lawyers' Association's Supreme Court Committee celebrates its 25th Law Day Luncheon and the 50th Anniversary of Law Day nationwide at Cipriani restaurant, 55 Wall Street, on Friday, April 18 at 11:30 AM. The Capozzoli Gavel Award will be presented to the Appellate Division, First Department.