HIA-LI Trade Show Breakout Session: From Hired to Fired
2019-05-30 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY, 11717, United States
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP attorneys Gregory S. Lisi, Elbert F. Nasis & Lisa M. Casa will be leading this session.
Topics of discussion will include:

proper/legal interviewing
Federal, State and City laws
onboarding, including use of employee manuals and required anti-sexual harassment training
wages and overtime
termination of at-will employees
post-termination considerations and the use of severance agreements

The Land of Labor Law: Shifting the Risk
2019-06-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Litigation Partner Peter B. Skelos will be speaking at this CLM Long Island conference.
The conference will be followed by a discussion on trial v. mediation. In addition to his law firm practice, Hon. Skelos (Ret.) is a highly-regarded neutral on NAM’s (National Arbitration and Mediation) New York Metro roster.

Collaborate With Edge Leadership Conference
2019-06-19 13:30 - 20:30 | Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) is committed to moving the needle closer to women’s leadership parity. In collaboration, we will shift the paradigm and start the change.
FDT Land Use & Zoning Partners Andrea Tsoukalas Curto and Judy Lynn Simoncic will be presenting a workshop, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: How Successful Women Negotiate,” from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Their workshop will include an assessment, which will help you understand the kind of negotiator you are and how to improve your negotiation skills. Andrea and Judy will share the tools needed to empower you to be a successful negotiator in the workplace.
#CollaborateWithEdge #WomenSupportingWomen

Cornerstone Labs Thinktank Series: The Due Diligence Checklist
2019-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Partners Andrea Tsoukalas Curto and Robert B. Moy will be panelists on Cornerstone Labs’ second roundtable discussion titled, “The Due Diligence Checklist.”
Cornerstone Labs Thinktank Series will feature intimate roundtable discussions focusing on trend-setting topics that are relevant to real estate industry professionals.

Gerard R. Luckman to be a Panelist at 9th Annual SJU School of Law Student-Alumni Career Conference
2019-09-06 12:30 - 17:00 | St. John’s University Law School, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY, 11439, United States
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Partner Gerard R. Luckman will be a panelist at St. John’s University School of Law’s Ninth Annual Student-Alumni Career Conference. He will serve on the Corporate, Securities, Bankruptcy & Tax Law panel, which will be moderated by Professor Christine Lazaro. Students will receive practical career advice in various practice areas.

Danielle E. Tricolla Hosts Ellevate "Coffee Chat n Go" Meeting
2019-10-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, The OMNI, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 1010, Uniondale, NY, 11553, United States
Danielle E. Tricolla is an associate in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Litigation practice group. She is also a member of Ellevate’s Long Island chapter.
The October meeting topic will be, “Channeling Your Inner Diva.” Network over a cup of coffee with Ellevate members and other dynamic women interested in joining Ellevate. These breakfasts will be in small group settings.
About Ellevate Network
Ellevate Network is a community of professional women committed to helping each other succeed. We use the power of community to help you take the next step in your career.

Webinar: The Cost of Silence: Sexual Harassment Claims in the #MeToo Era
2019-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Gregory S. Lisi, Esq. and Lisa M. Casa, Esq., attorneys in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Employment & Labor practice group, will explore the ever-changing landscape of sexual harassment law following the #MeToo movement.
This program will explore:
(a) the changing standards to prove sexual harassment;
(b) limitations on confidentiality in employment agreements and sexual harassment; and
(c) limitations on arbitration of sexual harassment claims.

Peter B. Skelos to Present "Inside the Mind of a Mediator" Webcast
2019-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Peter B. Skelos, a partner in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Litigation practice group, will be presenting a NAM (National Arbitration Mediation)-sponsored Law.com webcast titled, “Inside the Mind of a Mediator: Avoiding Impasse and Maximizing Outcomes in Mediation.”
Although mediation resolves most disputes, some mediations end in impasse. Such disappointments can usually be avoided and positive resolutions achieved when advocates are armed with knowledge of common mediation pitfalls, and develop negotiation skills that can enhance mediation outcomes.
The webcast will cover key issues in dispute resolution, with a focus on how to maximize outcomes, as well as avoid impasse in mediation.
In this webcast, you will learn:
– Tips on maximizing outcomes in mediation
– Strategies to avoid impasse in negotiations
– Best practices on working with your mediator
– Practical guidance on crafting mediation briefs and presenting opening statements
– Common ethical issues, concerns and last-minute surprises that may arise in mediation and how to mitigate them

Monday Night Football Networking Event
2022-09-12 19:00 - 21:15 | Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, The OMNI, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 1010, Uniondale, NY, 11553, United States
This invite-only event is to kick off the official Monday Night Football season at our fun football-themed networking event, jointly hosted by Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Long Island General Counsel Network (LIGCN) and the Association of Corporate Counsel-New York City (ACC-NYC).

Legal Update: Marijuana in the Workplace
2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join Lisa M. Casa to learn about how the legalization of marijuana may affect your handbook, remote workers and company offsites.
Some questions we will explore include:

Does my company need to accommodate marijuana use during work hours?
How to realistically approach alcohol and marijuana on company offsites?

Bring your questions relating to this new complex legal landscape.

Lisa M. Casa is an associate in the Employment and Labor practice group. She concentrates her practice in the areas of employment and labor law, sexual harassment and discrimination law, overtime and failure to pay wages law, union/management issues, and litigation.

FDT Diversity Fellowship Program
2023-02-01 | The OMNI, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale, NY, 11553, United States
About FDT’s Diversity Fellowship Program
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP actively recruits qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to foster an inclusive workplace to best serve our clients. As part of this commitment to diversity and attracting top candidates, the firm is proud to offer the Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Diversity Fellowship Program.
FDT’s Diversity Fellowship Program provides a deserving individual with a paid legal clerk position (full-time or part-time) in our Uniondale, NY office. Additionally, the recipient is awarded a $2,000 academic scholarship to be applied toward his/her law school tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
We are proud to be dedicated to our mission of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, creating an environment that fosters mutual respect among all of our employees.

Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include all of the following criteria:

Enrollment with good standing status as a second-year (Juris Doctor) student at an ABA-accredited law school
A record of academic achievement that demonstrates great promise for a successful career in the legal profession, including the remainder of law school
Meaningful contribution to the diversity of his/her law school student body and – upon entering the legal profession – the legal community
Cannot be a recipient of a similar diversity award from any other law firm for the same period of time
Commitment to FDT (Summer 2023): Spending at least eight consecutive weeks (fulltime) or twelve consecutive weeks (part-time) with the firm
U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States

Eligible Applicants to Provide:

Resume
Personal statement of no more than 500 words

Describe your interest in FDT and the Diversity Fellowship Program. Share how you plan to contribute to the diversity of FDT and the Nassau County legal community

Writing sample
Undergraduate transcript and law school grades (upon availability)
Two professional or academic references

Please provide contact information, relationship to individual and authorization to contact individuals

Selection Process:
A selection panel will evaluate and choose all Diversity Fellows

Panel to consist of FDT’s Chair of the Diversity Committee and members of the Diversity Committee

Timing:

February 1, 2023: Submission Deadline
Late February – May 2023: Interviews + Selection process
June 2023: Fellowship begins

Terms and Conditions:

FDT’s scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s law school and will be applied to the 2023-2024 school year tuition
FDT reserves the right to terminate the scholarship at any time if the recipient is no longer eligible to remain at his/her law school or has misrepresented information in his/her application

For more information about this Program and/or to submit application materials, please contact Julie Allegretti, Marketing Manager (jallegretti@forchellilaw.com or 516-812-6212).

Members of racial, ethnic and other minority groups are encouraged to apply. Although disclosure of financial circumstances is not required, a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be taken into account.

REI:SBU Spring Luncheon "Building Future Green Infrastructure into Today's Real Estate Developments"
2023-03-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Heritage Club at Bethpage, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the upcoming REI:SBU Spring Luncheon “Building Future Green Infrastructure into Today’s Real Estate Developments”

The Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects: Land Use and Zoning Law 101
2023-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The OMNI, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale, NY, 11553, United States
Come join us for an evening with Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq. and Gianni V. Sbarro, Esq. as they walk you through the basics of land use and zoning law which will include the following topics:

The importance of zoning due diligence
How to present an area variance and use variance application
What is a special use permit and conditional use permit?
What is the subdivision process in Nassau County?

Register here.
Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq., Partner
Andrea concentrates her practice in land use, zoning, environmental and municipal law. She represents clients in the development of commercial and residential properties and has an extensive track record of success with, and before, municipal boards and agencies on significant projects throughout Long Island. Andrea has obtained approvals for multifamily housing, senior and assisting living communities, minor and major subdivisions, hotels, restaurants, auto dealerships, gas stations, urgent care and medical offices, office buildings, as well as shopping centers with big box retailers and supermarkets. She has also obtained approvals for industrial sites serving the booming ecommerce sector on Long Island.
Andrea earned her J.D. from New York Law School and her B.A. from Hofstra University.
Gianni V. Sbarro, Esq.
As a member of the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group, Gianni represents commercial and residential clients on a local, regional, and national basis, concentrating on complex land use and zoning matters, including diligence and applications for discretionary approvals with governmental agencies.
Gianni earned his M.S. in Real Estate from New York University (Schack Institute of Real Estate); his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his B.S. from Fairfield University.

Long Island Builders Institute 2023 EXPO
2023-03-30 09:30 - 14:00 | Melville Marriot, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, 11747
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, March 30th.
The Long Island Builders Institute 2023 EXPO is going to be an amazing event. Don’t miss it.
Expo Highlights:

New Products & Services
Professional Advice from the Experts
Home & Commercial Contractors for any Project
Everything You Need for Your Home & Business
Over 95 Exhibitors
Speak with Town Building & Planning Officials
New Homes, Rentals, Remodeling

Click here for more

ADDAPT Long Island Business Development Town Hall
2023-03-31 08:00 - 10:30 | The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
ADDAPT INVITES YOU TO OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOWN HALL
Friday, March 31st, 8:00am to 10:30am
The Cradle of Aviation Museum,
Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530
Featured Speaker: Congressman Nick LaLota, 1st CD, Member House Armed Services Committee
Vice Admiral John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Robert Sopp, EVP/GM of AAR Corporation.
Donna Linke-Klein, Senior Product Line Director BAE Systems.
Walker Potts, Executive Director of The Naval & Maritime Consortium.

Network with National and Local Industry Leaders. Hear presentations on the State of LI’s Aerospace & Defense Industries.

HIA-LI: Emerging Industries Series, Part 1: Cannabis
2023-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Long Island Cares Center for Community Engagement, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY, 11788, United States
We are proud to sponsor this event presented by the HIA-LI. Join us and panelist, Danielle E. Tricolla, a Partner in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Litigation practice group and co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis practice group on April 11th for “Emerging Industries Series, Part 1: Cannabis”

CIBS Retail Committee Meet & Greet
2023-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | South Shore Mall, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, NY, 11706, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of LI (CIBS) Retail Committee Meet & Greet with Mason Asset Management.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Golf Classic
2023-05-01 | Meadow Brook Club, 500 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, NY, 11753, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Golf Classic

ACLD Foundation Poker for a Purpose
2023-05-03 17:30 - 22:00 | Heritage Club at Bethpage, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the 5th annual ACLD Foundation Poker for a Purpose fundraiser at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

CIBS Real Estate Roundtable
2023-05-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Damianos Realty Group, 100 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY, 11788, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the CIBS Real Estate Roundtable.
Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq., Partner in FDT’s Land Use & Zoning practice group presented on The Importance of Early Stage Zoning Due Diligence When Purchasing or Leasing Commercial Property for the educational table topics.

Nassau County Bar Association 123rd Annual Dinner Gala
2023-05-13 18:00 - 23:00 | Long Island Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, 11553, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the upcoming Nassau County Bar Association’s 123rd Annual Dinner Gala.

Planning Makes Perfect: Strategies to Avoid a Crisis
2023-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual, United States
Care Answered presents: Planning Makes Perfect: Strategies To Avoid A Crisis
on Wednesday, May 17 at 3:00 pm
With speakers:
Nicole Christensen, MS, BCPA,
President, Care Answered

Stephanie M. Alberts, Esq. Partner,
Forchelli, Deegan and Terrana LLP
Click here to watch the recording.

Smithtown Chamber Business After Hours
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Whisper Vineyards, 485 Edgewood Ave., St James, NY, 11780, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the upcoming Smithtown Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at Whisper Vineyards.
All are welcome.
Please register with the Chamber, click here.

Long Island News, Tax Talk Radio Show (103.9FM): 5 Common Misconceptions About a Will
2023-05-19 15:00 - 15:30 | LI News Radio, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779, United States
Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, Tax Trusts & Estates partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP joins “The Main Street Code for Financial Success,” hosted by Neil Himmelstein of Main Street Planning Group for a discussion on the “5 Common Misconceptions About a Will.”
Click here to listen to the recording from the LIVE broadcast on 103.9 L.I. News Radio
Also available on Audacy, click here

ICSC LAS VEGAS
2023-05-21 - 2023-05-23 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
We are thrilled to be heading back to Las Vegas to network with the industry’s best at the ICSC!
If you would like to meet with FDT’s legal team at the Las Vegas Convention Center, please message us.
Be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn: John V. Terrana, Daniel P. Deegan, Judy L. Simoncic, William F. Bonesso, Donald F. Leistman, and Daniel S. Dornfeld
To learn more about the event, click here.

Long Island News, Tax Talk Radio Show (103.9FM): Common Estate Planning and Litigation issues including fiduciary appointments, life insurance and Trusts
2023-06-02 15:00 - 15:30 | LI News Radio, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779, United States
Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, Tax Trusts & Estates partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP joins “The Main Street Code for Financial Success,” hosted by Neil Himmelstein of Main Street Planning Group for a discussion on the Common Estate Planning and Litigation issues including fiduciary appointments, life insurance and Trusts.
Click here to listen to the recording from the LIVE broadcast on 103.9 L.I. News Radio
Also available on Audacy, click here

Collaborate With Edge 6th Annual Leadership Conference
2023-06-06 11:00 - 18:00 | Melville Marriot, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, 11747
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) is committed to moving the needle closer to women’s leadership parity. In collaboration, we will shift the paradigm and start the change.

#CollaborateWithEdge #WomenSupportingWomen

Cleary School for the Deaf 32nd Annual Golf Classic
2023-06-12 | Engineers Country Club, 55 Glenwood Road, Roslyn Harbor, NY, 11576, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the Cleary School for the Deaf 32nd Annual Golf Classic! The event will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Engineers Country Club.

CIBS 26th Annual Real Estate Dinner
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Club at Bethpage, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the CIBS 26th Annual Real Estate Dinner.

Vision Long Island 2023 Smart Growth Awards
2023-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
FDT proudly sponsors the Vision Long Island 2023 Smart Growth Awards.
