Law Firm News

Girvin & Ferlazzo Participates in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge!

On May 17, 2018, a team of attorneys from Girvin & Ferlazzo participated in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany. About the CDPHP Race The challenge consists of a 3.5-mile race through Empire State Plaza in Albany. Thousands of participants compete each year, walking and running with their co-workers throughout the center of the…

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NYCASE Summer Institute Presentation

Girvin & Ferlazzo is proud to announce that attorney Karen S. Norlander, special counsel to Girvin & Ferlazzo, will be presenting at the 16th Annual NYCASE Summer Institute on July 16-18 2018. Education Law Presentation Information Karen will present with Jay Worona, Deputy Executive Director and Counsel to the New York State School Boards Association,…

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Tara Moffett and Upcoming Special Education Law Presentations

Tara Moffett, Partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, practices in the area of education law in the Albany area. She frequently presents on topics related to special education law and the current issues affecting students with disabilities. Read more about Tara’s upcoming legal presentations and the ones she has already given in the Albany area this…

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Scott P. Quesnel to Present on Human Business Law at NBI

On March 12, 2018, Scott P. Quesnel, a Partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, will give a presentation at the National Business Institute (NBI) entitled, “Human Business Law From Start to Finish.” Given the increased salience of employment-related litigation and sexual harassment suits, it is more important than ever for employers to mitigate risk and keep…

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Tara Moffett will be presenting at a Continuing Legal Education program hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Disability Rights

On December 13, 2016, Tara Moffett will be presenting at a Continuing Legal Education program hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Disability Rights entitled “Disabilities in the Legal Profession”.  The program is being presented live in New York city, and will be simultaneously webcast for individuals who could not attend in…

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Tara Moffett will be moderating a discussion, “IDEA Meets Bullying- A Changing Landscape in Special Education Liability”

On October 28, 2016, Tara Moffett will be moderating a discussion, “IDEA Meets Bullying- A Changing Landscape in Special Education Liability” with two other special education attorneys at the New York State School Boards Association’s 20th Pre-Convention School Law Seminar at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center.  This discussion will focus on a…

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Tara Moffett will be co-presenting to the WSWHE BOCES CSE Chairpersons

On October 20, 2016, Tara Moffett will be co-presenting to the WSWHE BOCES CSE Chairpersons at their monthly meeting about the New York Statewide Special Education Task Force and Regional Special Education Task Force programs, including a review of the collaborative video, “Communication Matters,”  which features Directors of Special Education, CSE Chairpersons, Advocates and Parents…

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Scott P. Quesnel, Esq., SPHR Will Be Featured Panelist On Administrative Law for the Albany County Bar Association

Scott P. Quesnel, Esq., SPHR will be a featured panelist for the Albany County Bar Association event entitled “Best Practices for Working in New York State Administrative Law” on October 13, 2016. Mr. Quesnel, who has extensive experience in both the public and private practice of administrative law, will be the sole private practitioner joined…

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Jay E. Girvin, Esq. to Give Presentation on Minimum Wage & Overtime Issues at NYCOM’s Upcoming Fall Training

Jay E. Girvin, Esq. to Give Presentation on Minimum Wage & Overtime Issues at NYCOM’s Upcoming Fall Training on September 14, 2016 Founding member of Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC, Jay E. Girvin will present at the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials’ (“NYCOM”) Fall Training Seminar at the Hilton Hotel in Saratoga…

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Adjunct Professors for Sage Graduate School’s Esteves School of Education

Jay E. Girvin, Esq. and Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Esq. Continue in their Roles as Adjunct Professors for Sage Graduate School’s Esteves School of Education Jay E. Girvin, Esq. and Patrick J. Fitzgerald  of Girvin and Ferlazzo, P.C., will be co-teaching the course “Law, Policy, Values: Decisions, Planning and Change”, at Sage Graduate School’s Esteves School…

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