Sisters in Law: A Century of Achievement at UB Law

Sisters in Law: A Century of Achievement at UB Law

UB North Campus and Buffalo/Niagara Marriott

Thursday, Oct. 21, and Friday, Oct. 22

Thursday, Oct. 21

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Return to Law School

A day-long, informal "open house" will be held in John Lord O'Brian Hall throughout the day. Visitors may sit in on classes and tour the Law School. Sign up to attend a class guest-lectured by an alumna, or just drop by the Law School at your leisure. For further information on attending or teaching a class, call Mary Ann Rogers or Jill Riordan at 716-645-2109.

Noon-1 p.m. Noontime Reception

Faculty Lounge, O'Brian Hall

Sponsored by the Law School Alumni Association

6-8 p.m. Centennial Reception

Center for the Arts Gallery, North Campus

Sponsored by the Western New York Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York and The Women Lawyers of Western New York. Students, alumnae/i, faculty and the entire Law School community are welcome.

Friday, Oct. 22

Centennial Conference

Sisters in Law: A Century of Achievement at UB Law

8:30-9:15 a.m. Registration

Conference Center, Buffalo/Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst.

9:15-9:30 a.m. Welcome from the Dean

R. Nils Olsen, Jr., dean and professor of law

9:30-11:40 a.m. Panel Discussions

Alumnae panelists from various decades will discuss their experiences in law school and since graduation.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon: A Salute to Women in the Judiciary

Ballroom, Buffalo/Niagara Marriott

Honoring our 27 graduates currently serving in judicial posts throughout the country.

Special citations will be presented to:

• Honorable M. Dolores Denman '65, presiding justice, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department

• Honorable Jacqueline M. Koshian '59, justice, New York State Supreme Court, Eighth Judicial District

• Honorable Rose D. La Mendola '55, justice, New York State Supreme Court, Eighth Judicial District

• Honorable Ann T. Mikoll '54, Associate Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Speaker: Honorable Melanie D. Cyganowski '81, U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge Eastern District of New York, Hauppauge.

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Concurrent sessions will be held. Shuttle-bus transportation will be provided from the Marriott to O'Brian Hall for afternoon sessions in the Law School. 3 CLE credits are available for the afternoon program.

Balancing Work and Family

Presenters:

• Cynthia Fuchs Epstein, distinguished professor of sociology, The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York

• Sara Horowitz '89, executive director, Working Today, New York City

• Ann Evanko '79, attorney, Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., Buffalo.

Workplace Rights

Presenters:

• Ginger Schroder '90, attorney, Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C., Buffalo

• Honorable Elena Cacavas '85, administrative law judge, New York State Public Employment Relations Board, Brooklyn.

3:45-5:00 p.m.

Concurrent sessions

Women and Their Money: Procuring It, Preserving It and Passing It Along

Presenters:

• Marjorie Girth, professor, Georgia State University College of Law, Atlanta.

• Laura Hansen Dean, president, Laura Hansen & Associates, Indianapolis.

• Dianne Bennett '75, president, Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Woods & Goodyear, Buffalo.

Access to Health Care

Presenters:

• Shelley B. Mayer '79, vice president of government affairs, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City

• Mary Ann Bobinski '87, assistant professor, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

5:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner Honoring Early Graduates and Trailblazers

(Shuttle bus transportation will be provided from John Lord O'Brian Hall to the Marriott for the celebratory dinner.)

Keynote Speaker: Hillary Rodham Clinton, (invited but not confirmed)

Grand Ballroom, Buffalo/Niagara Marriott