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Events

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:

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.

 

https://cpe.nysscpa.org/product/30756

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