Social Justice in Western New York

Agenda

8:45-9:25 a.m. - Registration & Refreshments

9:30 - Welcome

9:35 a.m. - Opening Remarks

  • Mindy M. Jeng, Executive Director of Pro Bono ServicesNew York State Office of Court Administration

9:45 a.m. – Panel #1: Access to Justice: Considering Impacts on Individuals

  • Catherine McCulle
  • Steven Maffucci
  • Julia Gilgurd
  • Merrick Sadler
  • Moderator: Lisa Bauer, Esq., Assistant Director of Career Services, University at Buffalo School of Law

10:35 a.m. - Break 

10:45 a.m. - Panel #2: Access to Justice: Ideas for Addressing Systemic Deficiencies

  • Jessica Diaz
  • Rimsha Khan
  • Maximillian Tresmond
  • Matthew Smith
  • Moderator: Melinda Saran, Esq., Vice Dean of Student Affairs, University at Buffalo School of Law

11:35 a.m. - Reflections on Ethics Issues in Access to Justice Lawyering

  • Kim Diana Connolly, Vice Dean of Legal Skills & Director of Clinical Legal Education, University at Buffalo School of Law

12:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks