Past Events

Hodgson Russ Partner David Wilks spoke on the panel “Navigating the Fog: Strategic Responses to USCIS Employment-Based RFEs and Denials” at the 39th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference.

Hodgson Russ attorneys Patricia Heer, Michael Boncardo, and Emily Petermann presented at Southern Tier West’s Fall Planning & Zoning Training, “Helping Communities Prepare for Emerging Land Use and Development Challenges.”

Hodgson Russ Partners Pietra Zaffram and Edmund Russell and Associate Benjamin Clarke presented “Continuing Disclosure, Common Pitfalls, and Municipal Debt” as part of the New York Government Finance Officers’ Association’s Brass Tacks of Government Finance webinar.

Hodgson Russ Partner Henry Zomerfeld presented “The Legal Landscape of Short-Term Rentals” at the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council Fall Local Government Workshop.

Hodgson Russ Partner Roopa Chakkappan served as a program co-chair of the New York State Bar Association Health Law Section Fall Meeting, during which she spoke on the panel “Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Through the Lens of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.”

Hodgson Russ Partner Jennifer Brevorka presented “The Consequences of Silence: Prosecuting and Defending Franchise Omission Claims” at the 49th Annual American Bar Association Forum on Franchising.

Hodgson Russ Partner Jennifer Brevorka spoke on the panel “Restrictive Covenants and Injunctive Relief” at the Ontario Bar Association’s 25th Annual Franchise Law Conference.

Hodgson Russ partners Henry A. Zomerfeld and Daniel A. Spitzer recently spoke at the NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section Fall Meeting 2026.

Hodgson Russ Partner Nathaniel Lucek presents "Your U.S. Company: How to Incorporate, Operations After Formation, and What These Choices Mean" on May 5, 2026 at the U.S. Readiness Program in Leuven, Belgium. 

Hodgson Russ Partner Jennifer Brevorka moderated “The Cross-Border Stress Test: Is Your System Ready to Scale” at the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchise Law Day.

2026 NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Update: A Detailed & Thorough Analysis is a one-hour webinar designed to provide tax professionals with a comprehensive overview of New York City's newly implemented pied-à-terre tax. Presented by Hodgson Russ Partners Joe Endres, Craig Reilly, and Elizabeth Pascal, Esq., the program examines the tax's scope, eligibility requirements, valuation methodology, calculation procedures, and available appeal mechanisms.

Hodgson Russ Partner Zabrina Reich participated in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) webinar, Navigating Travel and Entry in a Climate of Rapid Change.

As federal immigration policy continues to evolve, employers, healthcare providers, and immigrant families face increasing uncertainty regarding work authorization and access to essential benefits. On August 7, Hodgson Russ partners Roopa R. Chakkappan and Chelsea N. Latta presented the webinar, Immigration Policy Update: TPS, Work Authorization, and Health Care Coverage, providing attendees with a timely overview of recent developments affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and immigrant communities.

Hodgson Russ Partner Michael D. Zahler Presents "Surrogate’s Court Roundup" at Schenectady Bar Association Seminar

Hodgson Russ Senior Associate Emma Savino presented a webinar on state tax considerations for nonresident and mobile workers, including nexus triggers, withholding rules, and income allocation.

Hodgson Russ partner Marla Waiss presented at the RBC Family Office Services Conference on cross-border insurance planning involving U.S. persons, covering key tax, estate, and citizenship considerations.

Hodgson Russ attorney Julia Ji participated in a Vaughan M&A Club panel discussing the M&A deal lifecycle, including transactional risk and legal considerations affecting deal certainty.

Hodgson Russ Partner Nathaniel Lucek presents "Your U.S. Company: How to Incorporate, Operations After Formation, and What These Choices Mean" on May 5, 2026 at the U.S. Readiness Program in Leuven, Belgium. 

Hodgson Russ partner Henry Zomerfeld presented “The Power and Limits of Eminent Domain: A Case Law Update” to the Bar Association of Erie County’s Appellate Practice and Eminent Domain Committees.

Hodgson Russ partner David Wilks was invited back to Rochester Institute of Technology on April 27 to present to its international student population on navigating U.S. immigration.

Hodgson Russ attorney Patricia Heer attended the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, serving as a panelist on "Working Toward a Harmonized Regulatory System"on April 14, 2026.

Join Hodgson Russ attorneys David Wilks and Marla Waiss as they discuss what you need to know about U.S. immigration and tax in 2026. This will include questions you may have about crossing the border, U.S. residency rules, and related U.S. tax compliance.

Hodgson Russ Partner Nathaniel Lucek and Ben Troch of International Management Solutions host “Navigating U.S. Business: Legal & Tax Drop-In Session” on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

This year, Hodgson Russ continues its annual Labor & Employment Conference as a hybrid event. Join our attorneys as they provide insight into some of 2025's most critical issues.

The Hodgson Russ IP Litigation Practice is excited to launch "It's LIT | An IP Litigation Series." This webinar series will be hosted in 1-hour sessions on a quarterly basis. 

Hodgson Russ Attorneys Mark Klein, Joseph Endres, and K Craig Reilly present "NYS Budget Bill/Hot Audit Issues" at the NCCPAP 2025 Accounting and Tax Symposium on November 19 & November 20, 2025.

Hodgson Russ Attorney Mark Klein presents "Changing Domicile: Dealing with Tax Mobility" at the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference on November 17, 2025. 

Hodgson Russ Attorney Mark Klein presents "The SALT Mine: Digging Into the Surprising Application of State & Local Taxes" at the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference on November 17, 2025. 

Hodgson Russ Partner Thomas Berkman participates as a panelist for “Purpose of SEQRA and Its Impact on Decision-Making Processes” at the SEQRA 50th Anniversary Conference on November 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Hodgson Russ Attorney Timothy Noonan presented "State & Local Tax Updates - NYS, NYC, NJ & CT" at the FAE Learning Center for the NYSSCPA. 

Hodgson Russ Attorney Joseph Endres presented a "NYS Tax Update" for the NYSSCPA - Westchester/Rockland Chapters on November 4 and November 5, 2025. 

Hodgson Russ Partner Christine Bonaguide was a featured panelist at the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce 2025 Niagara Economic Summit. 

Hodgson Russ Attorneys James Bandoblu, Brian Krastev, and Joseph Tantillo presented a “NYS Tax Update” at the Foundation for Accounting Education of NYCPA Southern Tier Chapter Taxation Conference on October 29, 2025.