Highlights of the first day of training on Thursday, July 20th

• MAP updates from Herman DeJesus (Director of Lending for the Center for New York City Neighborhoods)

• Ethics session (2 CLE credits)

• Update on the future of the HOPP Program

• Roundtable forum – discussion amongst legal service advocates

• Networking dinner (included) at 6:30 PM

Highlights of the second day of training on Friday, July 21st

• Break-out sessions – pick the topics that most interest you! Click here for session details. http://support.empirejustice.org/site/DocServer/07-21-2017_Session_Descriptions.pdf?docID=4064

 • Reverse mortgages – defenses and workouts

• The pros and cons of unbundled legal services and litigant self-help

• Avoiding pitfalls with social media and attorney conduct on-line (1 CLE ethics credit)

• In-depth training on service of process issues and traverse hearings

• Overview of estate administration process

• Using Chapter 13 Bankruptcy as a tool to combat foreclosure

Registration Information: Registration for the entire program is free! Dinner and a cash bar will be provided after Thursday’s forum. Breakfast will be provided before the training on Friday.

We have reserved a block of rooms for Thursday, July 20th at the Radisson Albany. The room rate is $99.00 Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-333-3333. When calling, remember to ask for the Empire Justice Center block of rooms so that you get the discount. Room reservations must be made no later than July 7, 2017.

When registering, you will need to indicate which break-out sessions you would like to attend on Day 2 of the training, as well as if you plan to attend the optional dinner on Thursday night. If you require a special accommodation to attend this training, please contact Michelle Peterson, Sr. Training Manager at Empire Justice Center, no later than July 6th with your request. Michelle can be reached via e-mail at mpeterson@empirejustice.org.

This training is co-sponsored by Empire Justice Cneter and Legal Services NYC and is made possible by the New York State Attorney General Homeownership Protection Program. To register to attend, CLICK HERE! http://support.empirejustice.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=105623

 *Empire Justice Center has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board. Sessions are both transitional and non-transitional and is appropriate for both new and experienced attorneys.