Venue
New York Law School
185 West Broadway New York, NY 10013, USA
Virtual Tour: https://www.nyls.edu/
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Founded in 1891, NYLS is an independent law school located in Tribeca—the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. Campus is steps from the courts, government agencies, Wall Street businesses, law firms, and tech companies. NYLS proudly embraces the city as its classroom and has adopted the motto "We are New York’s law school." NYLS offers full-time and part-time J.D. programs, as well as an LL.M. in Taxation program. The School enrolls around 1,100 students.
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From early in NYLS’s history, the School has welcomed people of all backgrounds, and its graduates have distinguished themselves as builders, icons, and visionaries. Early alumni were among the founders or name partners of several prominent law firms, including Proskauer, Davis Polk, Jackson Lewis, Milbank, and Paul, Weiss; others achieved historic firsts in law, business, and government. Today, alumni serve in all levels of the judiciary, in large and small law firms, as global leaders in industry, and as national and local elected officials.
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During 2015 and 2016, NYLS celebrated its 125th Anniversary, a tribute to its rich history and a look ahead to its vision for the next 125 years. During 2019, NYLS’s Evening Division celebrated its 125th year.
2024 Symposium Program
At-A-GLANCE
Address For All Program Events:
New York Law School
185 West Broadway New York, NY 10013, USA
Friday, September 27
5:00 – 8:00 pm - Reception New York Law School Rooftop Terrace & Lounge
Saturday, September 28
8:00 – 8:30 am - Bagel Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am - Welcome Indigenous Blessing Chenae Bullock
8:45 – 9:00 am - Introduction to Symposium Judge Mary Celeste (ret.)
9:00 – 10:00 am - Keynote Dominique Mendiola, Senior Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue's Marijuana Enforcement Division and Natural Medicine Division. Ten Year Anniversary Colorado Recreational Marijuana Law: Lessons Learned
10:00 – 11:30 am - Breakout Session 1
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Panel Cannabis Uses and Risks Linda Hill, (Moderator) Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Russell Kamer M.D.
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Panel Cannabis Legislation & Regulations Karmen Hanson (Moderator), Melissa Moore, Dominique Mendiola, (Pending State Legislator/Regulator), Victoria Pretti
Plenary Grab & Go Lunch Panel 11:30 – 1:30 pm - Panel Oral Fluid Testing for Safer Roads: You be the Judge Dr. Marilyn Huestis, Steven Epstein (Moderator), Chuck DeWeese, Michael Naughton, Judge Dineen Riviezzo
1:30 – 2:30 pm - Plenary Facilitated Reports & Discussion from Breakout Session 1
2:30 – 2:45 pm - Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm - Breakout Session 2
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Panel Fireside Chat: Navigating the Green Rush – Starting a Cannabis Business Rich Farley, Hannah Weiser (Moderator), Colby Piper, Andrew Cooper
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Panel Cannabis & Social Equity: Righting the Wrongs Scheril Murray-Powell, Rob Mejia (Moderator),Tahir Johnson, Richard Washington, Tim Brown Jr
Sunday, September 29
8:00 – 8:30 am - Bagel Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 am - Keynote Dr. Joseph Rosado
"High” Stakes: Navigating Cannabis Addiction in Adolescence
9:30 – 11:00 am - Breakout Session 3
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Panel Cannabis & Vets Dr. Sarah Trocchio, Eileen Fisher, Commander Shannon Sander, Judge Marcia Hirsch, Judge Mary Celeste (ret.) (Moderator)
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Panel Tribal Cannabis, Sovereignty, and Commerce: Protecting Tribal Interests in the US and Beyond Mary Jane Oatman (Moderator); Judge Peter Boome, Chenae Bullock, Robert Pero
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Panel Legal Status of Hemp & Psychedelics Joshua Bauchner (Moderator), Professor Dustin Marlan, Senator Deon Tedder, Susan Thau
11:00 – 1:00 pm - Grab & Go Box Lunch - Plenary
The Pros and Cons of Rescheduling/De-Scheduling Marijuana David Holland (Moderator), Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Kevin Sabet, Professor Robert Mikos
1:00 – 2:30 pm - Breakout Session 4
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Panel Cannabis and Immigration Law Marie Mark (Moderator), Nithya Nathan-Pineau, Professor Talia Peleg
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Panel Drug Recognition Expert Testimony: How it is Treated in the Courtroom Deena Ryerson, Steven Epstein, Joseph Turoski, Judge Scott Pearson (Moderator)
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Panel Cannabis & the Workplace David Holland, Scheril Murray Powell, David Sergi (Moderator), Lisa M. Casa
2:30 – 2:45 pm - Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm - Breakout Session 5
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Panel Perspectives on Cannabis and Driving: Users, Law Enforcement, and Employers Dr. Thomas Marcotte (Moderator), Linda Hill, Katie Mueller, Joseph Abrusci
Panel Pathways for Aspiring Cannabis Lawyers Rob Mejia (Moderator), Nicole Ramon Daniel Johnston, Andrew Cooper
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Panel Reports Session 3-5 and The Wall Facilitated by Jenny Leis
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4:00 –4:15 pm - Plenary: Closing
Book A Courtesy Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Tribeca
SYMPOSIUM GROUP RATE:
Thursday September 26-30, 2024
KING: $259 + 14.75% Taxes + $3.50 Daily Occupancy
2 Double Tribeca View $279 + 14.75% Taxes + $3.50 Daily Occupancy
CUTOFF DATE: August 27, 2024
A stay at Hilton Garden Inn New York/Tribeca places you in the heart of New York, within a 15-minute walk of New York University and One World Trade Center. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Madison Square Garden and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Broadway. In New York (Manhattan)Make yourself at home in one of the 151 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.A stay at Hilton Garden Inn New York/Tribeca places you in the heart of New York, within a 15-minute walk of New York University and One World Trade Center. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Madison Square Garden and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Broadway.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Moxy NYC Downtown
SYMPOSIUM GROUP RATE:
Thursday September 26-30, 2024
STANDARD QUEEN: $309 + 14.75% Taxes + $3.50 Daily Occupancy
CUTOFF DATE: August 27, 2024
Located in the heart of New York’s Financial District, Moxy NYC Downtown features a 5,000 sq. ft. bar and lounge space, serving coffee, cocktail and food, complete with old school arcade games and a basketball court. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are offered at the property. All rooms are equipped with a 50'’ flat-screen TV, and automated lighting, temperature and shade control. Each room has a private bathroom, with a bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. The rooms also come with a desk and seating area, hairdryer, iron and safe. One World Trade Center is 2625 feet from the accommodations while Fulton Street underground station is 361 feet away. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 22 mi from the property.
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Millenium Downtown New York
SYMPOSIUM GROUP RATE:
Thursday September 26-30, 2024
SUPERIOR KING: $339 + 14.75% Taxes + $3.50 Daily Occupancy
CUTOFF DATE: August 27, 2024
The Millennial Downtown is located in lower Manhattan, features a business and fitness center. It is within 492 feet of the WTC Oculus, The World Trade Center – Path Station and subway stations. All guest rooms feature a mini-bar, flat-screen cable TV and coffee maker. Select rooms offer views of the Hudson River, the Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge. Liquid Assets is our lobby bar that offers cocktails every evening and live music on Thursdays. Grab & Go Breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the lobby bar. The One World Observatory and St. Paul's Chapel of Trinity Church are within 1056 feet from the property. City Hall and Wall Street are within 2641 feet of the property.
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Holiday Inn Express Times Square
SYMPOSIUM GROUP RATE:
Thursday September 26-30, 2024
KING: $275 + 14.75% Taxes + $3.50 Daily Occupancy
CUTOFF DATE: August 26, 2024
Our New York City hotel boasts a great location in Midtown and close to Times Square. Located a short walk from Times Square attractions, the Holiday Inn Express Times Square offers comfortable accommodations near New York’s biggest attractions. With Times Square and Broadway outside our door, you'll find it easy getting to and from your New York City destinations. Within walking distance of our Manhattan hotel, you can find a wealth of attractions. Just a block from our New York City hotel in Times Square and Broadway theatres. Other well-known New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Broadway, and Central Park are within a few blocks of our hotel in Manhattan.
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