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.

Sovereign Immunity Grounds Do Not Always Apply
In Sue/Perior Concrete & Paving v. Lewiston Golf Course Corporation, (4th Dept. 2013) the court held that “The central question on this appeal is whether defendant Lewiston Golf Course Corporation (LGCC), a corporation formed under the laws of the Seneca Nation of Indians (Nation or SNI), is protected