Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and concerns expressed by attendees, we are postponing our “Food For Thought” Breakfast Seminar scheduled for March 20, 2020 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. Rescheduling will depend upon how the current situation resolves, and will be posted on our website. We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement causes.
Partners Lisa Hutchinson and Anthony Fasano to Present at the 20th Annual School Attorney Law Conference
Partners Lisa Hutchinson and Anthony Fasano will each present at the 20th Annual School Attorney Law Conference held at The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York, from May 29, 2020, to May 31, 2020. Ms. Hutchinson will present “Hidden Champions: Recognizing and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome” on May 30 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This presentation […]
Partner Anthony Fasano to Present a Webinar on the Use of Paper Ballots at Elections
On February 6, 2020, Partner Anthony Fasano will be presenting a webinar entitled, “Paper Ballots? Unintended Consequences of the Presidential Primary Webinar.” The presentation will cover common issues facing school districts that may need to switch from voting machines to paper ballots at their next election. This webinar is sponsored by the New York […]
Guercio & Guercio, LLP Welcomes Three New Partners
Guercio & Guercio, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2020, attorneys Gregory Gillen and Patricia Unz have been promoted to Partner in our Farmingdale office. Additionally, Anthony Fasano has rejoined the firm as a Partner in our Latham office.
Partner Erin O’Grady-Parent elected to Board of Directors of COSA
On March 30, 2019, Partner Erin O’Grady-Parent was elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Council of School Attorneys of the National School Boards Association (COSA). COSA supports school attorneys in their representation of public school boards by providing leadership in legal advocacy for public schools.
41st Annual Summer Conference for the Management Advocates for School Labor Affairs (“MASLA”)
Partner Erin O’Grady-Parent and Anthony J. Fasano recently presented at the 41st Annual Summer Conference for the Management Advocates for School Labor Affairs (“MASLA”). The topic of the presentation was School Security and Employee Rights.
Richard Guercio and Gary Steffanetta have been elected as Fellows of the NYS Bar Foundation
The Board of Directors of the New York State Bar Foundation has elected Partners Richard Guercio and Gary Steffanetta as Fellows of The Foundation. Membership in the Fellows is evidence of professional distinction and constitutes a professional honor. Election as a Fellow recognizes outstanding achievement and dedication to the legal profession.
Christopher Mestecky and Anthony Fasano named to the Super Lawyers 2017 “Rising Stars” list
Partner Christopher Mestecky and Associate Anthony Fasano were named to the Super Lawyers 2017 “Rising Stars” list. Only 2.5% of attorneys in New York Metro area receive this distinction.
Anthony Fasano and a panel of speakers presented to the Education Law Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association regarding Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
On October 18, 2016, associate Anthony Fasano participated in a panel discussion for the Nassau County Bar Association’s Education Law Committee. The panel members discussed the issues that frequently arise when request for student records are made from the family court on school districts.
Ashley Pope presents to aspiring school administrators in The College of Saint Rose’s Center for Integrated Teacher Education Program
On July 9, 2016, associate Ashley Pope presented to current teachers enrolled in The College of St. Rose’s Center for Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) Program for educational leadership and administration on “Knowing When to Contact the School District’s Attorney.” Topics covered included student discipline, bullying, discrimination, harassment, the Dignity for All Students Act, court […]
