Past Events

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.

Hodgson Russ Partner Marla Waiss presents “U.S. Tax & Tariff Update”  with Rob Kreklewetz on October 28, 2025, at the Ontario Tax Conference.

Hodgson Russ Partner David Wilks participated as a panelist for “”The Gambler”: TN Visa Strategies in 2025 – Playing Your Cards Right at the Border vs. with USCIS” for the AILA Midsouth 2025 Conference.

"Navigating the Legal Landscape: Tax-Exempt Organizations in Today’s Climate" webinar* brought to you by the Hodgson Russ Real Property Tax and Tax-Exempt/Nonprofit team.

Join David Wilks, Immigration Partner at Hodgson Russ, to discuss the recent executive order (EO) regarding proposed changes to the H-1B visa process and fees, and how those changes may affect businesses and individuals.

Hodgson Russ Partner Michael Zahler presents "Family Matters - Until You're Left Out: Litigation with Disinherited Relatives" for the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting. 

Hodgson Russ Partner David Wilks presented "Hot Topics" with Jeff Joseph, AILA President, Alexis Axelrad, AILA President-Elect, and Jessica Jensen, Elected Director on AILA's Board of Governors. They discussed the changes to the USCIS payment system and changes to third-country national processing at consulates abroad.

On September 25, 2025, Kinsey O'Brien participated in a panel discussion at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Upstate New York Chapter Conference in a session titled, "A Rose by Any Other Name: What's In and What's Out for DEI in 2025." 

Hodgson Russ Attorneys John Godwin and Kinsey O'Brien presented an Annual Legal Update to the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association.

Attorneys Kinsey O'Brien and James Zawodzinski, Jr. attended the 2025 Minority Corporate Counsel Association Pathways Conference in Washington, D.C.

Hodgson Russ Partner Nathaniel Lucek served as emcee for the Lithuanian consulate in NYC and the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce during United Nations week for an event with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda. 

Patrica Heer spoke on a unique simulcast panel last week as part of this year's Science in the City International Conference, hosted by Medical Resource Association, Inc.

Hodgson Russ hosted its annual Fall Associate Welcome Reception on September 10, 2025. Managing Partner Benjamin Zuffranieri extended a warm welcome and introduction to the firm’s 2025 associate class.

The Intermediate State and Local Taxation Conference presents in-depth analysis of complex problems state and local tax professionals regularly encounter and provides attendees with practical skills and strategies to manage these issues.

What you've come to know as the Hodgson Russ Summer Tax Series is now a new webinar series hosted in partnership with the NYSSCPA.

Businesses with multistate activities face considerable compliance challenges for state tax purposes -- especially with regard to sales tax and nexus.

This program will address applying residency tax rules to commuters, occasional visitors, and full-time residents of the various states.

Hodgson Russ Partner Britta McKenna was invited to speak at the 27th Annual STEP Canada National Conference in Toronto on June 17, 2025.

Hodgson Russ Partner Andrew Freedman was invited to speak at the 2025 New York State Judicial Summer Seminar. He participated in a panel discussion, “Schooling from the Bench: Effectively Addressing Custody and Education Related Concerns in Orders and Agreements.”