Past Events

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 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.”  

David Wilks discussed practical advice and strategies for F-1 students and those on OPT/STEM in navigating the current immigration climate. 

On April 16, 2025, Hodgson Russ had the honor of presenting on Interviewing Strategies at the Asian Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA) event.

Christopher Doyle will join a panel discussion at the 2025 ABA-IPT Advanced State Income Tax Seminar.

Join us to learn from and meet with the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials, discussing the latest federal, state, and local tax policies and more.

Our partners Dan Spitzer, Amy D'Ambrogio, and Henry Zomerfeld presented at the 2025 Association of Towns Annual Meeting and Training School in New York City.

This webinar will cover nexus rules and nexus-triggering events along with protections under Public Law 86-272 which restricts a state from imposing a net income tax on interstate sales of tangible, physical goods.