Master respectful legal advocacy in a polarized world. Learn to navigate high-stakes situations with integrity, fostering productive professional relationships.
Now more than ever before, it is critical to learn the difference between dialogue, debate, and discussion.
Join our Academy leadership panel for this course on how to effectively use dialogue to foster civility, understanding, and collaboration.
Through expert discussions, participants will learn to:
This course goes beyond theoretical concepts, providing actionable advice and illustrative anecdotes from seasoned legal professionals. Equip yourself with the skills to enhance your professional reputation, foster collegial relationships, and contribute to a more civil and effective legal landscape.
The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
Partner at Bonina & Bonina, P.C.
Andrea is managing partner of Bonina & Bonina, which handles medical malpractice, product liability, and other complex personal injury litigation. She has obtained an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, is the past president of the Brooklyn Bar Association and a current Foundation Trustee, and she is the incoming President for the Academy.
Founding Partner of Belluck Law LLP
Joe is a founding partner of Belluck Law and has a national reputation for excellence in mesothelioma, truck accidents, and other serious injury litigation. He was appointed to the NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct, is a trustee of The State University of New York (SUNY), and he serves on the Academy's Board of Directors as Vice President of the 1st Department.
Partner at Schwartzapfel Law
Chris is a partner at the Schwartzapfel Law Firm focusing on negligence cases with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, where he routinely returns multi-million dollar recoveries. He has been named a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers' "Top 100", and he serves on the Academy's Board as Vice President of the 2nd Department.
Attorney at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.
Mike is an attorney at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka in Auburn, NY. He has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in the fields of personal injury litigation and professional malpractice litigation in the Syracuse Metropolitan area multiple times by Best Lawyers in America, and he serves on the Academy's Board of Directors as Vice President of the 4th Department.
Founder of Sarnoff Group LLC
David is the founder of Sarnoff Group LLC. A Certified Executive Coach with ACC certification from the International Coaching Federation, he also provides leadership training, workshop facilitation, and keynote speaking. As a former attorney, he is uniquely positioned to understand the mindset, demands, and challenges of attorneys at all levels.
