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Upcoming Events, Education and Outreach |
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We invite you to attend our varied events. The focus of our events are based on education and outreach. It's our hope that these events will help educate the community on how we all can foster racial and ethnic harmony in our own neighborhoods. For further information about these events, call or send an e-mail as instructed for each event.
| | October | | 1 | Lunch and Learn Series 112 East Post Roadm 3rd floor conference room White Plains, NY 12:30 - 2 p.m. If you’ve been treated unfairly, subjected to discrimination, or if you just want to learn more about Westchester County’s Human Rights Law, sign up to attend this series, scheduled for three upcoming Thursdays. These sessionswill present the full scope of the Human Rights Law protections and remedies, which include equitable relief, monetary damages and possibly attorney’s fees. Sessions are offered Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Light refreshments will be served and participants can attend one or all of the sessions. RSVP by calling the Human Rights Commission at (914) 995-7710. Read our flyer. | | | | | 15 | Senior Law Day Westchester County Center White Plains, NY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This program is open to seniors, adult children, caregivers and professionals who work with mature adults. Legal and financial experts will give free advice on topics ranging from elder law to wills vs. trusts, smart gifting to children and grandchildren and age discrimination in the workplace at the 10th annual Senior Law Day. The 13 workshops – including a session in Spanish – will be led by elder law attorneys, certified financial planners and professionals from agencies that serve seniors and their families.
In addition, from noon to 1 p.m., lawyers and certified financial planners will offer free, one-on-one, 15-minute consultations. These appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required for the workshops and pro bono sessions by Oct. 6. Call (914) 813-6400 to sign up. Individuals who enroll in the pro bono sessions must also confirm their reservations on the day of the event. A continental breakfast and parking will be free. | | | | | | November | 19 20 | Donald N. Silverman Moot Court Competition Supreme Court - Westchester County 111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains Time: TBD The Moot Court competition is sponsored by the Westchester County Human Rights Commission. |
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