Earn CLE credit while learning how to serve Social Security claimants and Indigenous communities. Newly admitted & experienced attorney’s welcome. This is an in-person event, and registration is required.

Join us for a half-day CLE program designed to bring together legal professionals from across the North Country region and learn how they can help bridge the Justice Gap with effective advocacy in rural communities, legal issues impacting tribal members, and Social Security claimants.

Topics include:

• Social Security Administration’s process for determining eligibility, practical strategies for developing evidence, snd representing clients in SSA hearings and appeals.
• How to provide pro bono legal services in a culturally humble and competent manner.
• Recognize the interplay of State and Federal Civil Procedure when assisting members of SRMT.

Presented by:

• Michael J. Telfer, Managing Attorney, LASNNY
• William Holland, Senior Attorney, LASNNY
• PJ Herne, Senior Attorney, LASNNY
• Kristie Walsdorf, Chief Judge of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
• Marlene Morales, Advocacy Director, LASNNY
• Nic Rangel, Executive Director, LASNNY

Sponsored by: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, St. Lawrence County Bar Association, NYSBA DEI Committee, and LASNNY.