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 Centr…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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 t…

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 ov…

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 t…

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 …

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 Oly…

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?"De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Katherine Schafer. Katie discusses workplace investigations and talks about how curiosity is an important quality for a successful legal career.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mara Harvey. Mara discusses joining Bond in January 2024, 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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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. Ashleigh and Amy discuss the importance of mental well-being in the legal profession and explain tha…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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 ex…

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 in…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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 Lon…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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 a…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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…

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 Serv…

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…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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…

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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…

With the OCI process in full swing, this week's episode of Legally Bond is a repost of Kim's conversation 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. Legally Bond will be back with br…

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 path to Bond, including her most recent role with the New York City Department of Education, and discusses her extensive experience working to support students with disabilities.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond real estate attorney Matthew Lamstein. Matt discusses his commercial real estate practice and reflects back on the Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid's combination with Bond - one year later.De către Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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.…