Held monthly from February through May, each Warren M. Anderson Breakfast Seminar features a panel of experts who address legal aspects of a policy issue pending before the New York State Legislature. The programs are held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor on the 3rd Floor of the New York State Capitol.
2019 Program Dates & Topics
(The order of programs are subject to change)
*Note: This topic has been changed from "Nonconsensual Pornography"
May 14, 2019: What's Needed for Rural Renewal?
Registration
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All sessions are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Registration is requested.
For more information, contact Jordyn Conway at 518-445-3207 or jconw@albanylaw.edu
About Warren M. Anderson
Warren M. Anderson was a distinguished alumnus of Albany Law School and a former member of the Government Law Center Advisory Board. Having served in the New York State Senate for 35 years, he is known for his leadership during his tenure as President Pro Tem and Majority Leader from 1973 to 1988.
Warren Anderson began his legal career as an assistant county attorney in Broome County of New York. He then joined the law firm of Hinman, Howard & Kattell, where he practiced law up until his death in June 2007. Throughout his career he received numerous honors and awards.
Past Anderson Programs
2018 Programs
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February 13: Bail: Are There Better Alternatives?
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April 3: State Power Over Immigration Law
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April 24: Self-Driving Cars: Preparing for the Autonomous Vehicle
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May 15: The Janus Case and Public Sector Unions: Where Jurisprudence Meets Politics
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2017 Programs
February 14: Cybersecurity: Protection, Regulation and Privacy
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April 4: Homelessness and Housing in NYS
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April 18: Repealing the ACA: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
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May 2: The Path to a Constitutional Convention
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2016 Programs
February 23: Criminal Justice and Young Offenders: Is raising the age a viable option?
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April 5: The SAFE Act and Beyond: What is the role, if any, for state and local government in the regulation of firearms?
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April 19: Increasing Voter Turnout: How do we make democracy work?
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May 3: From Paris, France to Paris, New York: What is the role for state and local government in addressing climate change?
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2015 Programs
February 24: Emerging Issues in State-Based Immigration Reform Immigration Reform CLE Materials
Immigration Reform Resources Watch VideoApril 7: Health Crises, Natural Disasters, and Civil Unrest: Are We Prepared? Health Crises, Natural Disasters, & Civil Unrest CLE Materials Watch VideoApril 21: Unchaining Local Government: Opportunities in New York State Unchaining Local Government CLE Materials Watch VideoMay 5: Wrongful Convictions: Causes and Cures Wrongful Convictions CLE Materials
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2014 Sessions
February 11: Municipal Finance
April 8: Infrastructure Funding
April 29: Campaign Finance
May 20: Education Reform and the Common Core
2013 Sessions
February 26: Gun Control in New York
April 9: Regulating Not-for-Profits in New York"
April 23: The State Energy Highway: What's Ahead for the State, Consumers and Industry?
May 14: Home Rule: The 50th Anniversary of Article 9 of the State Constitution
2012 Sessions
February 28: Hydrofracking - Balancing the 3 E's - Environment, Energy, and Economic Development
March 27: Casino Gaming in New York
April 17: Government Reform"
