Past Events
CNY Landlords Association monthly meeting
Speaking Engagement
Spaghetti Warehouse – 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse NY 13204
Three attorneys from Mackenzie Hughes LLP are invited to attend and speak at the May monthly meeting of the CNY Landlords Association. Ryan Emery will present on the importance of estate planning. John Nichols and Neil Smith will give a presentation on evictions “do’s and don’ts”.
Dinner/social hour at 5:30pm
Meeting and presentations at 7:00pm
Planning for the Future – Outlook for Business Owners
Speaking Engagement
Oh My Darling- The Fitz!, 321 S Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Over the next five years, millions of closely held businesses will be sold in the United States. Our speakers will provide valuable insights and strategies to guide you as you build thriving companies.
During this event, we will discuss the current state of the M&A environment, Private Markets, and readying your company for a future sale.
You will also have the opportunity to network with fellow business owners within your community, foster new relationships, and enjoy food and beverages at The Fitz at Oh My Darling.
Featured speakers include:
- Mary Anne Cody, Partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP
- Bianca Wood, Executive Director National Sales at UBS
- Charles Botchway, Founder and CEO of Madison Street Capital
- Michael Rybicki, CPA, Partner at Goodlander, Swett & Rybicki, CPAs
- James DiCecco, CFA®, CAIA, Vice President at CION Securities, LLC
Moderated and Hosted by UBS Institutional Consulting- Upstate New York, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Nonprofit Fundamentals: Governance for Arts & Culture Orgs Seminar @ Mackenzie Hughes LLP or Virtual
Speaking Engagement
Mackenzie Hughes LLP – Mackenzie Hughes Tower, 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202
12:00 pm
Mary Anne Cody, Esq. and Deven Desai, Esq., of Mackenzie Hughes LLP and Mike Greene, CPA and Joe Greene, CPA of Evans and Bennett LLP, Presenters
Whether you’re new to an administrative role, a seasoned pro looking for a refresher course, or a board member seeking ways to better understand how a nonprofit runs, join us for this special seminar! Registration required for live attendance; recording will be available on CNY Arts’ website for later viewing. View the recording here
Lox, Locks, & Landlords
Speaking Engagement
Mackenzie Hughes LLP – Mackenzie Hughes Tower, 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Neil J. Smith, Esq. & John M. Nichols, Esq., Presenters
Please join us on Tuesday, 10/29, as we review basics, trends, and new laws affecting summary evictions. Light refreshments will be provided.
For those unable to attend, the breakfast will be recorded and later made accessible online.
Closing the Estate – How is it done?
Speaking Engagement
Central New York Community Foundation – 431 E Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Mary Anne Cody, Presenter
In this presentation Mary Anne will outline the steps required to close an estate including the preparation of an estate accounting. She will also describe the methods for closing an estate (by judicial decree or informal settlement). In addition, there will be a broad overview of tax filings that may be required to conclude an estate.
CNY Estate Planning Monthly Meeting: Asset Preservation Planning
Speaking Engagement
Central New York Community Foundation Ballroom – 431 E Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Central New York Estate Planning Council
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Ami Longstreet, Presenter
Ami will discuss asset preservation planning, including the Medicaid rules, transfer of assets, look back and penalty periods, the different rules for community based care and institutional care, spousal refusal and crisis planning.
Estate Planning for Non-Married Partners and Single Parents
Speaking Engagement
Mackenzie Hughes LLP – 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, New York 13202
Central New York Estate Planning Council
11:45 am to 1:30 pm
Jillian McGuire, Presenter
Estate Litigation (and Planning to Avoid It)
Speaking Engagement
Mackenzie Hughes LLP – 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, New York 13202
Central New York Estate Planning Council
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Ryan Emery, Presenter
Syracuse Chapter New York State Society of CPAs – Annual Taxation Conference and A&A Update
Speaking Engagement
Embassy Suites – Syracuse Destiny
Mary Anne Cody will be speaking on Estate Tax updates.
Labor Law Review
Seminar
Drunlins Country Club – Onondaga Room
Mackenzie Hughes labor law attorneys will discuss such issues as dealing with workplace bullies, knowing and understanding your workplace culture, the value of in-house training, enforcing your workplace policies, and providing for an effective reporting mechanism.
Nonprofit Board Governance & Accounting Update
Speaking Engagement
Mackenzie Hughes LLP – 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, New York 13202
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Mary Anne Cody, Presenter
CNY Arts
Capital and CNY Region Bankruptcy Bar Association Annual Meeting 2018
Speaking Engagement
Cooperstown, New York
Anne B. Ruffer will be speaking at this event. The topic of her presentation is “Grandparents, Grand Plans and Unplanned Disasters – The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Elder Law”.
Probate and Administration of Estates
Seminar
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel
Ami S. Longstreet is a chair of this program. It is from 9:00 am through 5:00 pm on October 3, 2018.
Tax Reform and Your Clients
Speaking Engagement
Crowne Plaza Syracuse
Mary Anne Cody, Presenter
Society of Financial Service Professionals
Planning with your Client’s Retirement and Life Insurance
Speaking Engagement
Genesee Grand Syracuse
Mary Anne Cody, Presenter
NYS Bar Association
Electronic Discovery
Speaking Engagement
Washington, DC
Electronic Discovery: Practical Challenges and Working Models for the Modern Day Mediator, Arbitrator and Litigator
Dean J. DiPilato, Moderator
ABA 20th Annual Spring Conference
Washington Hilton, Washington, DC