June 5, 2015
Partner William Mulligan Addresses Fordham Law School Alumni – Westchester-Putnam Chapter
Partner William H. Mulligan, Jr. was invited to introduce Professor Constantine Katsoris at the recent 58th Annual Alumni Dinner of the Fordham Law School Westchester-Putnam Chapter Dinner in Bronxville, NY on June 1. Professor Katsoris was one of two professors presented with this year’s Gov. Malcolm Wilson Distinguished Alumnus Award. Mr. Mulligan, a former President of the Chapter, spoke...Read MoreJune 4, 2015
Bleakley Platt Attorneys are Commencement Speakers at Area High Schools
Managing Partner Peter Bassano will be the commencement speaker for the White Plains High School graduation on June 25 at the County Center. Mr. Bassano served on the White Plains School Board of Education from 2002 to 2015, and devoted years of service to guiding the school district through changes and challenges. Attorney Mary Anne Wirth was the commencement speaker at her alma mater, Maria...Read MoreJune 3, 2015
Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Janet Linn Spoke at NYC Bar Program
On June 16, Partner Janet Linn spoke at a program presented by the NYC Bar’s Committee on Women in the Legal Profession, titled “Managing Your Intellectual Property Career.” She was joined by Uli Holubec, Senior Legal Editor, Intellectual Property & Technology, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, Judy McCool, Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, Home Box Office, Inc. and moderator Ayala...Read MoreJune 2, 2015
Estate Planning Partner Frances Pantaleo Spoke at Hudson Valley Regional Dementia Conference
Partner Frances Pantaleo was among a distinguished group of speakers at the first annual Hudson Valley Regional Dementia Conference, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, June 9 at the Double Tree Tarrytown. This full day conference was designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family members, caregivers and professionals who provide support and...Read MoreJune 1, 2015
Estate Planning Partner Frances Pantaleo Quoted in Westchester Magazine
Partner Frances Pantaleo was interviewed for an article in the June issue of Westchester Magazine on planning for incapacity. She recommends that everyone, not just seniors, think beyond wills and trusts and have documents prepared to allow designated individuals to make medical and financial decisions, and to gain access to medical records. For information about these and related issues,...Read MoreMay 4, 2015
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Katrine Aliha Beck has become a member of the firm.
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Katrine Aliha Beck has become a member of the firm. Her practice focuses on general liability claims, municipal law matters and commercial disputes. Her clients include individuals; small businesses; public and private corporations; property managers; condominium and co-op boards; and insurance carriers. Ms. Beck received her J.D. from Albany Law...Read MoreMay 4, 2015
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Michael G. Lewis has become a member of the firm.
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Michael G. Lewis has become a member of the firm. He has a multi-faceted practice focusing on environmental, real estate and litigation matters. Mr. Lewis was the former Chief Legal Officer for LUKOIL North America and has served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. Mr. Lewis received his J.D. from New...Read MoreApril 4, 2015
Bleakley Platt’s Janet Linn Speaks at the NYC Bar Center on Patent Litigation at the International Trade Commission
On April 9, 2015, Partner Janet B. Linn spoke at the NYC Bar Center on the topic “Patent Litigation at the International Trade Commission.” Ms. Linn spoke as a member of the faculty of a CLE program sponsored by the New York City Bar Association designed for attorneys who do not practice patent law but seek to understand the scope, acquisition and enforcement of patent rights....Read MoreMarch 4, 2015
Bleakley Platt Partner Frances M. Pantaleo to Co-Chair CLE Program “Utilizing SNT’s for Persons with Disabilities”
Partner Frances M. Pantaleo is statewide Co-Chair of an upcoming Continuing Legal Education program “Utilizing SNT’s for Persons with Disabilities” which is being offered at six sites throughout New York State by the New York State Bar Association. In addition to co-chairing the program, Ms. Pantaleo is the author of the program materials regarding the drafting of Supplemental Needs Trusts...Read MoreFebruary 2, 2015
Bleakley Platt Partner Janet Linn quoted in IP Law 360
On January 21, 2015, Janet Linn, an intellectual property litigation partner at Bleakley Platt, was quoted in IP Law 360. Ms. Linn commented on the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Sandoz, Inc. (Jan. 20, 2015), deciding the appropriate standard of appellate review of the factual findings underlying the district court’s claim construction in a...Read MoreFebruary 1, 2015
Bleakley Platt Proudly Sponsors Food Bank for Westchester
The Food Bank for Westchester held its annual Valentine’s Day “Take Heart Against Hunger” Dinner on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Tappan Hill Mansion. Bleakley Platt was delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s dinner which raised over $200,000. The Westchester Food Bank is the backbone of Westchester County’s emergency food distribution network, acquiring, warehousing and...Read MoreJanuary 21, 2015