This week Christine Vogel took part in a mentoring program sponsored by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. The evening included one-on-one mentoring and networking for SUNY Buffalo Law students. The event included attorneys from various sectors including solo practice, public interest, government, court system and judiciary, in-house and corporate counsel, business and not for profits, higher education, and others. The event was a huge success and Christine was excited to meet with students to discuss potential career paths. This was a unique opportunity for Christine to educate students regarding personal and professional growth opportunities. Christine looks forward to participating in the future, while encouraging other attorneys to take part in the chance share their knowledge and experience.

Fall Was The Result Of Elevated Related Risk
In, NICOMETI v. THE VINEYARDS OF FREDONIA, LLC (June 2013) the Fourth Department held that contrary to the contention of defendants, the Supreme Court properly concluded that plaintiff’s fall was the result of an elevation-related risk for which Labor Law § 240 (1) provides protection.