Brooklyn legal professionals converge for three key CLE sessions

In its continuing effort to provide relevant continuing education for local attorneys, the Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) has rolled out a trio of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions.

Spanning two days, from Monday, Oct. 16 to Tuesday, Oct. 17, the sessions targeted a range of subjects. On Monday, attorneys could first immerse themselves in “Serving a Diverse Population in Real Estate,” a discourse emphasizing the nuances of property transactions in a multicultural society.

This was followed by a deep dive into “Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias for the Surrogate’s Court Practitioner”, a critical conversation for those navigating the intricacies of probate and estate administration.

The sessions concluded on Tuesday with “False Arrest 101: Can you take that ACD and still sue?”, shedding light on the procedural and strategic considerations of potential litigation after an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.

Serving a Diverse Population in Real Estate

This vital CLE lecture was presented by Keith Madden, a seasoned professional with over 15 years in the real estate domain who currently serves as vice president and underwriting counsel at Stewart Title Insurance Company.

The seminar started with a brief overview of when and why the diversity credit became a requisite for legal professionals. In the following segment, Madden highlighted multiple court cases, emphasizing the urgent need for anti-discrimination laws and their enforcement.

The focus then shifted to the Federal Fair Housing Act, underlining its objective to prohibit…