Legally Bond: Recent Episodes
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In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Beth Kubala, Executive Director of the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC) and teaching professor at Syracuse University College of Law. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and the first woman to serve as a Military Judge at Fort Drum, Beth shares how she continues her commitment to service through higher education - working with law students at the VLC and helping provide legal support to those who have served.
Bond is grateful to all of our veterans and those who are still actively serving in the United States military. Thank you for your service as well as the sacrifices of your families and loved ones!
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Debra Hamilton, founder of Hamilton Law and Mediation and a nationally recognized leader in mediating conflicts involving pets and animals. She’s also the host of the “Why Do Pets Matter?” podcast and a frequent speaker and writer on mediation and animal law.
Deb shares her journey from litigator to mediator, explores emerging legal trends like best-interest standards for animals, and introduces the MAAP Blueprint for planning a pet’s future care. She shares practical tools for resolving emotionally charged disputes with compassion and clarity—offering a roadmap for lawyers, veterinarians, and pet owners alike.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Ralph (Buz) Code. Buz discusses joining Bond this past March after spending 50 years as a founding partner of the Rochester area law firm, Boylan Code LLP, how the trust and estate legal landscape has changed throughout his career and provides advice for any young lawyers looking to grow a trust and estate practice.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, we get a chance to hear from Bond's newest class of associate trainees. Tim Bouffard, Cecilia Brey, Alex Brockhuizen, MacKenzie DiLeo, Grant Haffenden, McKenzie Kestler, Lindsay McCarthy, David Reinharz, Courtney Ryan, Lexi Takashima, Sheila Tapia, Joseph Vogt and Diana Waligora share what advice they'd impart on their 1L selves, why they are excited to be a part of the Bond team and more.
In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond attorney Chip Grieco, co-chair of the hospitality and tourism practice. Chip shares how environmental law led him to liquor licensing, and what hospitality businesses need to know about Section 111-A of New York’s Alcohol Beverage Control Act when applying for outdoor dining permits.
In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with labor and employment attorney Michael Billok about the rich history of Saratoga, New York. As the city prepares for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, considered the turning point of the American Revolution, Mike shares insights on the plans to commemorate the date on local and national levels.
Click here to learn more about Saratoga 250.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Craig Olivo and Ralph Rosella, co-managing members of the newly combined Bond Long Island Office. Craig and Ralph discuss the strategic decisions that brought the Garden City and Melville offices under one roof and the positive impact this move will have on Bond clients in the metropolitan area.
Bond Long Island is now located at 68 South Service Road, Melville, New York 11747.
In this Pride Month episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Christopher Phillips. Chris shares insights on advance planning, the issues that arise when legal protections aren’t in place, and unique considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to protect their assets and preserve their legacy.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Niagara Pride, Inc.
- Pride Center of WNY
- PrideLaw at Center for Elder Law & Justice
- Lambda Legal
- SAGE - Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with labor and employment attorney Hannah Redmond. Hannah, also Bond’s Summer Coordinator, discusses what law students can expect during the Firm’s Summer Law Clerk Program and provides some helpful tips to keep in mind while participating in the OCI process.
In this special Well-Being in Law Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Janet Thompson Jackson, founder of Paraplu Wellness and Well-Law and Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the Faculty of Law at University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
Drawing from her unique background as an attorney, law professor and wellness coach, Janet offers practical wisdom that challenges the profession's glorification of "the grind." She explains how the legal culture of perfectionism and chronic overwork slowly erodes health and human connection, while providing accessible alternatives that don't require radical lifestyle changes.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond intellectual property attorney Fred Price. Fred breaks down the fundamentals of intellectual property law and explains the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright. He also explains what it means to be a registered patent attorney and discusses alternative protection strategies, such as trade dress, when patents aren't available.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Sara Colacino. Sara discusses her labor practice in both the private and public sectors, her work with school districts and her passion for community service.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney and co-chair of the firm’s cybersecurity and data privacy practice group Amber Lawyer. Amber discusses the distinction between data privacy and cybersecurity, provides updates on global and US privacy laws, and the new challenges that are arising from artificial intelligence.
For information on the Honda settlement discussed in this episode, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Suzanne Messer. Suzanne discusses how she "grew up" at Bond, what it means to be a higher education litigator and her experience with class action lawsuits in state and federal courts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond immigration attorney John Riley. John discusses his career path from pianist to South Korean law professor to immigration attorney at Bond to composer. While talking about the unique challenges faced in both the legal profession and musical theater, John shares insights into the extensive, creative process of bringing his musical "A Girl I Know" to the stage in Syracuse with a full orchestra and Broadway talents.
"A Girl I Know" is debuting at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York on Wednesday, February 12. Click here for tickets and more information about the show.
In this special Empire State Winter Games episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Tracy Smith, Executive Director of the Adirondack Sports Council. Tracy discusses the mission of the Adirondack Sports Council in promoting sports and driving economic growth in New York. She also talks about the 2025 Empire State Winter Games, which will bring over 2,500 athletes to Lake Placid and surrounding areas to participate in over 20 events.
This year, Bond is a proud sponsor of the ESWG Torch Relay. The torch travels over 700 miles across New York State before arriving in Lake Placid where the athlete of the year lights the cauldron to kick off the start of the games during the opening ceremonies on January 30.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a part of Bond's 2025 Countdown to Data Privacy Day. Bond's cybersecurity and data privacy practice group co-chair, Jessica Copeland, speaks with Christine Wiktor, Area Vice President for Gallagher. Christine discusses how cyber insurance is crucial for organizations in today’s digital landscape and provides best practices for responding to cyber incidents and engaging with insurance carriers.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Tina Foster, Executive Director of JustCause. JustCause provides legal assistance to low-income residents of Monroe County. Tina discusses the importance of pro bono work in bridging the access to justice gap and the need for civil legal assistance.
For more information on how to get involved with JustCause, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Gianelle Duby. Gianelle discusses the importance of organization compliance with the New York State sexual harassment prevention and awareness training requirements.
For more information on Bond's online sexual and other workplace harassment prevention training programs, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Rob Manfredo. Rob discusses how he transitioned his practice from corporate litigation to labor and employment with litigation when he joined Bond.
In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney Ryan Cross about his career as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer and his path to Bond.
Bond is grateful to all of our veterans and those who are still actively serving in the United States military. Thank you for your service as well as the sacrifices of your families and loved ones!
For more information on the Albany Law School 2024 Veterans Pro Bono Project being held on November 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., click here.
This special Pro Bono Week episode of Legally Bond is a repost of Kim's conversation with Sal Curran, executive director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York. Sal discusses the impressive reach of VLPCNY as well as the extensive services the staff and volunteer lawyers provide.
Learn more about the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Lindsay McKenna. Lindsay talks about how her willingness to be open to new experiences led her to the trust and estate practice area and discusses how important client relationships are within T&E, especially when navigating emotional situations.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's hospitality and tourism practice group co-chair Jennifer Tsyn. Jen discusses the growing hospitality industry in New York State and the nuances that are involved in liquor licensing.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, we get a chance to hear from Bond's newest class of associate trainees. Alex Casper, Leah Dawit, Ariyana DeWitz, Madison Einhorn, Josiah Elsaghir, Gavin Gretsky, Selin Ince, Jillian Jin, Jéla Paul, Colin Smith, Kymberley Walcott-Aggrey and Jackie Zahn share what advice they'd impart on their 1L selves, why they are excited to be a part of the Bond team and more.
In this special summer series of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond higher education and Title IX attorney and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Thorsness. Kris traveled to the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division. Part four, and the conclusion of this series, is a discussion of the arbitrations Kris oversaw and her overall experience in Paris.
For the CAS decisions discussed in the episode, click below:
Weightlifting
Water Polo
Swimming
Track & Field
In this special summer series of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond higher education and Title IX attorney and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Thorsness. Kris is traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division. Part three of this series is a discussion of what Kris has experienced at the games thus far.
In this special summer series of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond higher education and Title IX attorney and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Thorsness. Kris is traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division. Part two of this series is a discussion of what Kris is expecting to see in Paris as an arbitrator.
In this special summer series of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond higher education and Title IX attorney and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Thorsness. Kris is traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division. Part one of this series is a discussion of Kris's journey to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and how she joined CAS as an arbitrator.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Dr. John Coverdale, President of The Center for Workplace Solutions, as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act which was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964.
For more information about the Civil Rights Act, click here and here.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond team members Laura Ryan, Gabe Oberfield, Christa Vidaver, Bob Lazzaro, Aubrey DeVeau, Sharon Wager and Kris Thorsness as they answer the question "What does Pride Month mean to you?"
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Katie Schafer. Katie discusses workplace investigations and talks about how curiosity is an important quality to maintain for a successful legal career.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business restructuring, creditors' rights and bankruptcy attorney Andrew Rivera. Andrew, who is the Summer Coordinator for Bond's Summer Law Clerk Program, shares advice for law students on how to make the most out of their summer law jobs.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mara Harvey. Mara discusses joining Bond in January, working with the diverse school districts on Long Island, and she provides some practical advice for any law students interested in a school law practice.
This special episode of Legally Bond is inspired by the recent 2024 Bond Attorneys' Meeting which brought together over 200 attorneys from across all of Bond's offices, Kim talks with Bond attorneys Colin Leonard, Amber Lawyer, Kevin Cope, Matthew Lamstein, Laura Purcell and Lou DiLorenzo as they share their thoughts on what makes Bond great.
In this special Well-Being in Law Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Ashleigh Frankel, Co-Founder of The WiseMind Co. and practicing attorney, and Amy Johnston, Clinical Director at Urban Wellness, a mental health organization in Chicago. Ash and Amy discuss the importance of mental well-being in the legal profession and explain that integrating rest ethic is vital to the sustainability of the work ethic required for today's hustle culture.
Learn more about The All Rise Initiative, founded by Ashleigh and Amy, here.
Episode resources:
- Institute for Well-Being in Law: Well-Being In Law Week
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business and transactions attorney Sam Burgess. Sam discusses what it means to be a transactional attorney and how he developed his practice of working with entities owned by professionals such as physicians, dentists, physical therapists, and design professionals.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Hannah Redmond. Hannah talks about how she was able to create a practice that leverages her interest in both labor and employment law and litigation.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond collegiate sports attorney Michael Sheridan. Mike discusses the recent injunction against the NCAA's enforcement of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rules.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney and Deputy Managing Member of the Rochester office Jennifer Schwartzott. Jen talks about her litigation practice as well as her recent appointment as co-chair of Bond's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Katie McGraw. Katie talks about how she became a litigator despite initially being interested in tax law, and how she developed her trust and estate litigation practice.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim and producer Kate Femia celebrate the podcast's third anniversary! They discuss how much Bond has changed since starting the podcast in March 2021 and what 2024 looks like for the firm - and the podcast.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorneys Candace Gomez, Kate Reid and Sara Visingard. Candace and Kate, who co-chair the firm's school law practice group, discuss the recent expansion of the practice group which brought Sara and five of her colleagues to the Bond Buffalo and Rochester offices. Additionally, Sara explains how the collaborative nature of the firm's practice groups has made for a seamless transition to Bond.
Learn more about the recent attorney growth of the school law practice group, here.
In honor of Women's History Month, this episode of Legally Bond is a reposting of Kim's conversation with Girls Rule the Law Founder and CEO Mirna Santiago. Mirna talks about the positive impact Girls Rule the Law has on middle school and high school girls, and how important discussions of diversity, equity and inclusion continue to be.
For more information on Girls Rule the Law and how you can get involved, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Erin Torcello. Erin talks about the cyclical nature of labor and employment law and her leadership roles at the firm including becoming a part of Bond's Management Committee this year.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Jessica, who is chair of Bond's AI Committee, discusses AI governance and how the use of generative AI tools will impact the legal field.
To register for the AI Summits mentioned in this episode, click on the links below:
NYC, March 5
Long Island, March 6
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business and transactions attorney Elizabeth Morgan. Liz discusses the broad scope of a general corporate and transactional law practice and offers advice for law students.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's Management Committee Chair and litigation attorney Brian Butler. Brian talks about what his new firm role entails and provides a look into the year ahead at Bond.
In Legally Bond's first episode of 2024, Kim speaks with Bond environmental and energy attorney Kevin Bernstein. Kevin talks about his tenure as Chair of Bond's Management Committee, the nuances of energy law and what he is most looking forward to as he returns to his practice full-time.
After 43 episodes in 2023, the Legally Bond team is taking a break for the holidays! Kim and Kate reflect on the year and look ahead to 2024. We will be back with all things law in the new year. We hope you and your families have a great holiday season.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's Deputy General Counsel – Conflicts Tess McLaughlin. Tess discusses how she came to Bond's Office of General Counsel from complex commercial litigation and what it means to be a lawyer for a law firm.
In this episode of Legally Bond honoring Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Liza Magley. Liza talks about how her commitment to community service has become an integral part of her career and her family legacy of board service with the Loretto Foundation.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with commercial litigation attorney Mark Berman. Mark discusses his current practice, his past and current roles with the New York State Bar Association and his initiatives with technology and the law.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Mario Ayoub. Mario discusses artificial intelligence and the potential impacts on business as well as the risks associated with the use of AI.
In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Michael Billok and Ryan Marquette about their military careers and paths to Bond.
Bond is grateful to all of our veterans and those who are still actively serving in the United States military. Thank you for your service as well as the sacrifices of your families and loved ones!
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's Chief Marketing Officer Katie Toomey. Katie discusses her journey to Bond and provides some insights on how the marketing team works with attorneys on relationship building and communication skills to grow their practices.
In this special Pro Bono Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Liza Magley, Liz Morgan, Andrew Rivera, Hannah Redmond and Elizabeth Heifetz and staff members Aubrey DeVeau and Macy Missigman. Bond attorneys and staff devote time each year to pro bono representation and to serving in our communities, on the boards of more than 100 entities, including legal aid societies, volunteer lawyers projects and various other civic organizations.
Learn more, here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond higher education attorney Jane Sovern. Jane talks about joining Bond after over 20 years with The City University of New York and the experience she's gained as Interim General Counsel for The Juilliard School and Brooklyn Law School. She also discusses her newest role as President of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and the importance of pro bono work.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's cybersecurity practice group about the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Bond attorneys Amber Lawyer, Jessica Copeland, Mario Ayoub, Shannon Knapp and associate trainee Victoria Okraszewski discuss the firm's practice group and why it's important for organizations and individuals to always remain vigilant against cyber-attacks.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a reposting of Kim's conversations with Monica Barrett, Blaine Bettinger, Doretta DiCola, Bob Lazzaro, Laura Ryan, Jennifer Tsyn and Sharon Wager who are all members of the Bond Pride group. These discussions highlight the importance of celebrating LGBTQ History month.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney John Godsoe. John discusses the nuances of his employee benefits and executive compensation practice.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, we get a chance to hear from Bond's newest associates and associate trainees. David Burgio, Christopher Corona, Christopher Cruz Sierra, Connor Ingerson, Connor Johnson, Ryan Marquette, Victoria Okraszewski, Camisha Parkins, Katherine Ramos and Paige Roseman share what advice they'd impart on their 1L selves and why they are excited to be a part of the Bond team.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond litigation attorney Collin Carr. Collin talks about his litigation practice as a fourth-year associate and the importance of pro bono work.
With the OCI process in full swing, this week's episode of Legally Bond is a repost of Kim's conversation with Bond legal recruiter Kelly Capozzi. Kelly gives some great advice for law students and laterals looking to apply to a law firm and discusses Bond's M. Catherine Richardson Clerkship Program.
To learn more about the clerkship program, which aims to bring a meaningful law firm experience to aspiring law students from historically excluded communities who bring diversity to the legal profession, click here: bsk.com/careers.
Legally Bond will be back with brand new episodes on Monday, September 11.
With the OCI process in full swing, we are reposting this episode of Legally Bond with Bond litigation attorney Liza Magley. Liza talks about her summer coordinator role on the firm's Recruitment Committee and provides tips on how law students can prepare for the on-campus interview process.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond labor and employment attorney Alyson Mathews. Alyson discusses how her interest in first amendment work led her to her current labor and employment practice, and she explains how she utilizes the New York State Bar Association and other professional organizations to develop connections.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mia DeLane-Gurley. Mia talks about her past work with the New York City Department of Education and discusses her extensive experience working to support students with disabilities.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond public finance attorney Matthew Wells. Matt discusses his practice, his role as chair of the firm's recruiting committee and gives advice on how to navigate the on-campus interview process.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Daniel Pautz. Dan talks about Bond's newest office in his hometown of Elmira, New York.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond real estate attorney Matthew Lamstein. Matt discusses his commercial real estate practice and the Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid's combination with Bond - one year later.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond labor and employment and higher education attorney Peter Jones about the recent Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard, which reverses a long line of decisions on whether race can be a deciding factor in admissions for higher education.
In this special Title IX anniversary episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond higher education attorney Kris Thorsness. Kris discusses her Title IX practice which focuses on athletics regulation, specifically gender equity in athletics. As a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic rowing team in 1984, Kris also talks about how her career as an elite athlete helps her current Title IX practice and roles with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
This special episode of Legally Bond in recognition of Juneteenth, Kim speaks with Professor Paula Johnson, Syracuse University College of Law professor and co-founder of the Cold Case Justice Initiative. Professor Johnson discusses her own path toward her career in social, racial and economic justice activism as well as her co-founding of CCJI. Through the stories of Frank Morris and Wharlest and Exerlena Jackson, Professor Johnson talks about how CCJI was formed, and the important legacy work the program continues to do today in pursuit of justice for the families.
For more information on CCJI and to donate, click here.
To view the Peabody-nominated documentary American Reckoning discussed in the episode, click here.
In Legally Bond's 100th episode, Kim talks with Bond attorney Andy Bobrek. Andy talks about his stint as Legally Bond's guest host last summer and provides important updates on recent NLRB memorandums.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Sal Curran, executive director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York. Sal discusses the impressive reach of VLPCNY as well as the extensive services the staff and volunteer lawyers provide.
Learn more about the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, here.
In this special episode, Kim and the podcast's producer Kate Femia reflect on the second year of Legally Bond (a few months late!) and discuss what to expect in the year ahead.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Nihla Sikkander. Nihla talks about her practice, her role as co-chair of the NYSBA Committee On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion and what Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to her.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Louis Orbach. Lou discusses his trademark litigation practice and role as chair of Bond's pro bono committee.
In this Well-Being in Law Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Amy Johnston who is the Clinical Director at Urban Wellness, a mental health organization in Chicago. Amy provides some helpful tips on small changes you can implement to really help your mental well-being, and she discusses the All Rise Initiative and New York State Bar Association Women in Law Section program that is launching on May 17.
Learn more about the All Rise: Well-Being For Lawyers program, here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond property attorney Sarah Wheeler. Sarah discusses how clerkships during and after law school prepared her for her current practice and how property law touches every practice within the firm.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's trust and estate practice chair Thomas Bezigian. Tom discusses his day-to-day as a trust and estate attorney as well as his time as an adjunct professor in Armenia.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Gregory Reilly. Greg, who is co-chair of the firm's class and collective action litigation practice, discusses the rules and procedures behind class actions.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Tom Rinaldi. Tom discusses how he made a career switch from teaching to the law and how important community involvement is to Bond Naples.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Girls Rule the Law Founder and CEO Mirna Santiago. Mirna talks about the positive impact Girls Rule the Law is having on middle school and high school girls, and how important discussions of diversity, equity and inclusion continue to be.
For more information on Girls Rule the Law and how you can get involved, click here.
In honor of the annual NCAA basketball tournament kicking off last week, this episode of Legally Bond is a discussion between Kim and Bond collegiate sports attorney Kyle Skillman. Kyle explains how being a college student-athlete helps his legal practice and gives an overview of the recent NIL rule.
In this special Women's History Month episode, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Suzanne Messer and Hilary Moreira. Suzanne and Hilary are the chair and deputy chair of the Bond Women's Initiative and they discuss how the WI's programming is used to help Bond's women attorneys grow professionally at all stages of their careers.
Learn more about the Bond Women's Initiative, here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Kristen Smith. Kristen discusses her career before law school, her practice at Bond and her unique opportunity to serve the City of Syracuse as Corporation Counsel from 2018 to 2022.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond intellectual property attorney Terria Jenkins. Terria discusses how her career led her to intellectual property, more specifically trademark and copyright, and how she joined Bond from Kodak.
For the intellectual property practice group newsletter discussed in this episode, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Colin Leonard. Colin discusses the difference between labor and employment law, the role of attorneys in union negotiations and his time as Bond's recruiting chair.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorneys Seth Gilbertson and Lisa Feldman about the New York State pay transparency law that was signed on December 21, 2022.
To read the info memo discussed in this episode, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business and transactions attorney Dustin Dorsino about the cannabis regulations released in November and when Upstate New York could see the first legal recreational cannabis sales.
In this special World Data Privacy Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Mario Ayoub about the Epic Games settlement.
For the full article discussed in this episode, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Shannon Knapp. Shannon discusses what to expect during Bond's fourth annual countdown to World Data Privacy Day.
After 41 episodes in 2022, the Legally Bond team is taking a break for the holidays! We will be back with all things law in the new year. We hope you and your families have a great holiday season.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond environmental attorney and firm managing member, Kevin Bernstein. Kevin discusses how Bond grew from a small, local Syracuse firm in 1897 to a firm with offices across 5 states in 125 years.
To view the firm's 125th anniversary video, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond legal recruiter Kelly Capozzi. Kelly gives some great advice for law students and laterals looking to apply to a law firm and discusses Bond's M. Catherine Richardson Clerkship Program.
To learn more about the clerkship program, which aims to bring a meaningful law firm experience to aspiring law students from historically excluded communities who bring diversity to the legal profession, click here: bsk.com/careers.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Brian Butler. Brian talks about the impact the $100B Micron investment is going to have on Central New York.
Learn more about Bond's semiconductor industry group, here: bit.ly/3H8HBxh.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the seventh Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Amber Lawyer. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
This interview was recorded on Halloween and featured a special introduction where Amber and Jessica Copeland dressed up as, and discussed, two pivotal Torchbearers to the legal community, Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Finger Lakes Community College Adjunct Professor and Paralegal/Legal Studies Program Coordinator Tomas Gonzalez. Tomas discusses the FLCC Paralegal/Legal Studies Program and the important role paralegals have in the success of a law firm.
In this special Veteran's Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with incoming Bond associate and New York Army National Guard Major Ryan Marquette. Ryan, who is currently deployed overseas, discusses his military career and his path to Bond.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks to Bond real estate attorney Jim Morey. Jim discusses managing Bond Naples, his real estate practice and the newly formed Hurricane Ian Task Force.
In this Pro Bono Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorneys Jeremy Sher and Travis Talerico. Jeremy and Travis discuss the case behind their 2022 U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York Pro Bono Awards.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Monica Barrett, Blaine Bettinger, Abigail Cummings, Doretta DiCola, Bob Lazzaro, Laura Ryan, James Taglienti, Jennifer Tsyn and Sharon Wager who are all members of the Bond Pride group. These discussions highlight the importance of celebrating LGBTQ History month.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Shannon Knapp. Shannon discusses Cybersecurity Awareness Month, continuing education as a cybersecurity attorney, and her family’s historical involvement with the LaFayette Apple Festival.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the sixth Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with retired Bond environmental attorney Virginia Robbins. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Stephanie Hoppe Fedorka and Andrew Rivera. They discuss the newly formed ARRIBA, an upstate New York committee of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, as well as what National Latinx Heritage Month means to them.
To sign up for the ARRIBA listserv, please email Stephanie at sfedorka@bsk.com.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond property attorney Kevin Pole. Kevin discusses his commercial real estate and commercial lending practice as well as his role as chair of the firm's associate committee.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's Chief Operating Officer Bryan Donohue. Bryan discusses his career path from being a CPA to the COO of a law firm, and his take on the business of law.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim gets a a firm update from Bond managing member and environmental and energy attorney Kevin Bernstein.
In this episode of Legally Bond, guest host Andrew Bobrek speaks with Bond Collegiate Sports Attorney Richard Evrard and discuss the impact of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) on colleges and universities in athletics.
In this episode of Legally Bond, guest host Andy Bobrek speaks with higher education attorney Sandra Casey about the OCR Title IX rules.
In this episode of Legally Bond's Back to Campus summer series, guest host Andy Bobrek speaks with Bond attorney Joanna Silver discuss the Title IX regulations and how it relates to higher education.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with School Law practice attorney Candace Gomez. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private lives, community service and/or educational experiences.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Jeffrey Scheer discusses the cannabis industry in New York State.
In this episode of Legally Bond, guest host Andy Bobrek speaks with business attorneys Chip Grieco and Jennifer Tsyn on the effects of the pandemic in the hospitality industry, particular focused on breweries.
In this episode of Legally Bond, guest host Andy Bobrek speaks with Bond Business and Transactions attorney Jeffrey Gleason. Jeff discusses gaming laws and regulations in New York State.
In recognition of Juneteeth, this is a reposting of the special episode of Legally Bond on Structural Racism and the Law. In this episode, Kim speaks with Professor Paula Johnson, co-founder of the Cold Case Justice Initiative about legislative actions and systems that have been put in place to maintain racial inequity and suppression of Black and BIPOC communities. Professor Johnson discusses why identifying, understanding and working to change these systems is critical to racial equality and actions that can be taken to promote change and to be actively anti-racist in our daily lives.
*This episode was recorded on March 5, 2021.
As a kick-off to Pride Month, we are reposting this special episode of Legally Bond. Christopher Riano, Esq. will provide an engaging presentation on the history of marriage equality along with a discussion of current issues of relevance, such as the implications to the LGBTQ community of the Fulton case at the Supreme Court.
The book “Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws,” co-authored by William N. Eskridge, Jr. and Mr. Riano, explores the religious, political, administrative, and constitutional features of the debate and considers the different angles of its dramatic history, including its foundations in the Black civil rights movement and the debate within the LGBTQ community about whether marriage rights should be a priority. It offers a thoughtful history of how the nation wrestled with an important question of moral and legal equality.
On the heels of its combination with New York City-based Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson in 2021, Bond, Schoeneck & King is pleased to announce that, effective June 1, 2022, the lawyers of Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, a Long Island-based law firm, will join Bond. With this latest combination, Bond will add offices in Melville, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida, resulting in Bond having 15 offices in five states and 275 lawyers.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with Financial Institutions Regulatory practice attorney Dori Bailey. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private lives, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way - and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with New York State Office of Court Administration Judicial Wellness Coordinator Daniel Lukasik. Dan talks about how his own personal experiences as a trial attorney led to teaching the importance of well-being in the law.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the fourth Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with labor and employment attorney Kristen Smith. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney James Rooney. Jim discusses the history of Bond in Buffalo, managing an office during a pandemic and his labor negotiations work.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond's Chief Marketing Officer Kathleen Leach. Kathleen discusses how her career went from sales to marketing, the Bond marketing team and where she sees legal marketing going in the future.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Monica Barrett and Peter Jones. Monica discusses university and college combinations and student unions, and Pete gives an update on the NLRB memo on the employee status of college athletes.
In this special episode, Kim and the podcast's producer Kate Femia reflect on the first year of Legally Bond and discuss what to expect in the year ahead.
In honor of the NCAA basketball tournament and women's history month, Kim speaks with Bond collegiate sports attorney TaRonda Randall. TaRonda discusses how her time as a student-athlete led to her passion for collegiate sports law.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership's Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Karen Brown. Karen discusses some common misconceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and some of the BNP's DEI programs.
This episode of Legally Bond is a repost of Kim's conversation with Bond attorney Jennifer Boll in honor of International Women's Day on March 8. Jen discusses her unique practice of corporate, tax, and estate and business succession planning matters as well as her role leading the Bond Women's Initiative.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Mary Ellen Donnelly. Mary Ellen discusses being a part of a law firm combination during the pandemic and her employment discrimination litigation work.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Edward Hourihan. Ed discusses his role as managing member of the firm's Rochester office as well as his intentional and purposeful growth of the office through talent acquisition and client development.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Andy Bobrek. Andy discusses the recent mask mandate and OSHA court decisions and provides an update on New York's paid leave for COVID.
In this special World Data Privacy Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Amber Lawyer about security and privacy risk management in vendor contracts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Jessica discusses what to expect during Bond's third annual countdown to World Data Privacy Day.
In this special role reversal episode of Legally Bond, Kim is interviewed by Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Kim talks about how her career led up to her current role as Bond's Attorney Professional Development and Diversity Officer and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected diversity & inclusion efforts.
After almost 40 episodes in 2021, the Legally Bond team is taking a break for the holidays! We will be back with all things law in the new year. We hope you and your families have a great holiday season.
In the past three years, New York State has recognized an increasing number of protections for employees on the basis of gender identity and expression.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Bond labor and employment attorney Theresa Rusnak covers relevant topics to help employers create a safe and productive working environment for all employees, including guidance on correct pronouns, restroom usage, religious objections and more. Theresa also provides an overview of the legal landscape under federal and state law as applicable to matters of gender identity and expression in employment.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mariam Mahmood-Qureshi. Mariam talks about her path to school law and provides insight into special education law.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the third Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with litigation attorney Sharon Porcellio. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond health care attorney Gabriel Oberfield. Gabe, who joined Bond this fall, discusses his previous roles in public interest, public service and association work. His experience in areas such as crisis management, transformation strategy, operations, government relations and cybersecurity together allow Gabe to deliver multidisciplinary perspective and context to Bond clients.
In this special Veteran's Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney and U.S. Army JAG Corps Captain Mara Afzali. Mara discusses her path to the law, how she decided to join the U.S. Army Reserve and the parallels between private practice and the JAG Corps.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Richard Weber. Rick talks about leading the firm's toxic tort and environmental litigation practice group, how his passion for music parallels his legal career and bringing together other members of Bond Syracuse to form the VagaBONDS.
For information on the VagaBONDS upcoming Rockin' the Redhouse performance on November 5, click here.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Adam Mastroleo. Adam discusses the New York HERO Act and provides an update on vaccine mandates at the state and federal levels.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Jennifer Schwartzott. Jen describes her unique practice representing health care and school district clients, why she values service to her community and taking on a new role with the firm.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Louis DiLorenzo and school law attorney Sara Richmond about Bond's newest office opening in Westchester County. The Westchester office has been a longtime goal for Lou, and he discusses how the decision to expand came about. Additionally, Sara describes the benefits the new location has for Bond clients.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond labor and employment attorney Peter Jones about the recent memo issued by the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel on employee status of players at academic institutions.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Ryan Keleher. Ryan discusses his path to litigation and Bond, how his business background helps him as a lawyer and offers tips on how to best network and build connections.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Amber Lawyer. Amber discusses how the EU's GDPR impacts the US, China's new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness month.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business and transactions attorney Jeffrey Gleason. Jeff discusses the evolution of gaming in New York and the legalization of online sports betting.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond collegiate sports attorney Richard Evrard. Rick shares his path to sports law and how the recent decision of the Baylor University Title IX case helped further define the boundaries of the NCAA's jurisdiction on campuses.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Ayanna Thomas. Ayanna talks about how the updated COVID-19 guidance will impact the 2021-2022 school year.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Bradley Hoppe. Brad talks about Bond's trade secret protection audit, President Biden's recent executive order regarding non-competes and being a Steelers fan in Bills country.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond higher education attorney Philip Zaccheo. Phil talks about how colleges and universities had to pivot their entire operations when the pandemic started in March 2020, the changes to Title IX requirements that followed shortly after and offered his thoughts on vaccine mandates.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond government relations attorney Caitlin Anderson about New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Caiti discusses how this change in administration will impact New York businesses and what differences she expects once Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul takes office in 12 days.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond government relations attorney Caitlin Anderson. Caiti talks about how she became the firm's trusted source for all COVID-19 updates from Albany and her licensing work with breweries.
In this special episode of Legally Bond, Christopher Riano, Esq. will provide an engaging presentation on the history of marriage equality along with a discussion of current issues of relevance, such as the implications to the LGBTQ community of the Fulton case at the Supreme Court.
The book “Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws,” co-authored by William N. Eskridge, Jr. and Mr. Riano, explores the religious, political, administrative, and constitutional features of the debate and considers the different angles of its dramatic history, including its foundations in the Black civil rights movement and the debate within the LGBTQ community about whether marriage rights should be a priority. It offers a thoughtful history of how the nation wrestled with an important question of moral and legal equality.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney Jennifer Boll. Jen discusses her unique practice of corporate, tax, and estate and business succession planning matters as well as her role leading the Bond Women's Initiative.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with retired Bond attorney Virginia Robbins. Ginny talks about being the first woman on the Bond Management Committee, her environmental law practice and her current role as Interim Assistant Dean of Career Services at the Syracuse University College of Law Office of Career Services.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond managing member and environmental and energy attorney Kevin Bernstein. Kevin talks about his role as managing member of the firm, leading a firm through the COVID-19 pandemic, and his busy environmental and energy practice.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the second Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with litigation attorney Mara Afzali. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Liza Magley. Liza talks about her summer coordinator role on the firm's Recruitment Committee and provides tips on how law students can prepare for the on-campus interview process.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond patent attorney Blaine Bettinger. Blaine discusses his most recent paper on Investigative Genetic Genealogy, how his interests in genetics and genealogy fit in with his patent law practice, and what Pride Month means to him.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Theresa Rusnak. Theresa discusses LGBTQ+ terminology and the laws that protect gender identity in the workplace.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Rebecca Kimura. Rebecca discusses how new EEOC COVID-19 vaccination guidance impacts employers and the trend of mass arbitration.
This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the inaugural Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with higher education attorney Monica Barrett. The spotlight focuses on women attorneys formerly or currently at Bond in all stages of their careers. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences.
Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Brian Butler. Brian talks about what litigation looked like during the pandemic and the future of technology in the courts.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business attorney Jeffrey Scheer. Jeff discusses the recent legalization of marijuana in New York and offers suggestions for those interested in cultivating their own business within the industry.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Kate Reid. Kate talks about how she made the jump from litigation to school law and the New York school board elections which take place on May 18.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond collegiate sports attorney Michael Sheridan. Mike shares how he went from being a public defender to working in college sports and offers some tips for anyone interested in making the same career change.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Professor Paula Johnson, co-founder of the Cold Case Justice Initiative about legislative actions and systems that have been put in place to maintain racial inequity and suppression of Black and BIPOC communities. Professor Johnson discusses why identifying, understanding and working to change these systems is critical to racial equality and actions that can be taken to promote change and to be actively anti-racist in our daily lives.
*This episode was recorded on March 5, 2021.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Louis DiLorenzo. Lou describes the process of writing the New York State Bar Association’s landmark guide on New York employment law and his unique path to becoming a labor and employment attorney.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Jessica talks about how a math major found her niche in data privacy and the importance of mentorship in the legal field.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Andy Bobrek. Andy discusses the year ahead in labor and employment law and provides insight on how Bond pivoted as a firm during the pandemic.
In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Cressida Dixon. Cressida talks about being named Monroe County’s first female public administrator and the importance of balancing professional and personal passions.
Bond, Schoeneck & King is proud to announce the launch of “Legally Bond,” a weekly podcast on all things law and those who practice hosted by Kim Wolf Price.
Tune in to hear Bond attorneys (and special guests) not only dissect what’s new but also analyze the nuance of what’s happening across the full spectrum of legal practices, from bankruptcy to tax law. No topic too big, no question too small. We hope to cover it all.