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Woods Oviatt's client Ocelot is helping MCC students to connect and stay connected via the chatbox platform. A chatbox is a virtual advising platform that allows students to ask questions and receive an answer on a range of topics instantly. To read more about it click here: https://bit.ly/2HG0hI8

Congratulations to our colleague Tom Gilman for being named an ICON Honors recipient by the Rochester Business Journal. The ICON Honors awards recognize Greater Rochester Area business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. Tom and the other ICON recipients will be honored during a virtual ceremony on December 7th.

As seen in the Daily Record - As hiring begins post-COVID crisis, employers in some areas of the world are contemplating a new way to help those who have recovered from the virus or who have antibodies gain employment. But an immunity passport raises a number of questions here in the U.S., not the least of which is whether the practice would violate rubrics associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act or other Equal Employment Opportunity laws. ...Click on the link below to read the article from the 9/24/20 Daily Record. Lorisa D. LaRocca, Esq. discusses how the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act also comes into play in these types of decisions. https://bit.ly/363g8ud See more

We are very proud to congratulate our colleague Bob Kessler, who has been named a "Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree" by the Daily Record. This well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes lawyers whose careers have helped shape the legal landscape in the Rochester area and who have shown longstanding commitment to the community. Bob will be honored along with the other award recipients on Nov. 11 at the 2020 Attorneys of the Year virtual celebration.

Congratulations to our colleague David Shaffer for being named a "Leader in Law Honoree" by the Daily Record. The Leaders in Law Award honors attorneys who have shown dedication to the legal profession and selfless, tireless commitment to the community. David will be honored for this well deserved award along with the other award recipients on Nov. 11 at the 2020 Attorneys of the Year virtual celebration.

Congratulations to our colleague Greta K Kolcon, Esq., for being named a Rochester Business Journal 2020 Women of Excellence Honoree. Greta received her award virtually during an event hosted by the Rochester Business Journal on September 9, 2020.

Woods Oviatt is proud to salute our 2021 Best Lawyers in America "Lawyers of the Year". https://www.woodsoviattgilman.com/people/william-g-bauer https://www.woodsoviattgilman.com/people/kelley-ross-brown https://www.woodsoviattgilman.com/people/warren-b-rosenbaum... https://www.woodsoviattgilman.com/people/wiliam-savino See more

Woods Oviatt is pleased to announce that Thirty-Three Lawyers from Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021, including 4 who were named to the Lawyers of the Year list and 5 to the Ones to Watch List. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey of lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Click on the link below to view the list of lawyers who are listed in the 2021 edition and the areas of practice for which they were selected. https://lnkd.in/eRWEADD

Woods Oviatt and Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards have a long-standing partnership. Hazlitt's story is a unique one and we were with them through it all. Watch the video to learn more about their story and how Woods Oviatt helped them navigate through estate planning issues, a business acquistion, human resource issues and more. https://lnkd.in/e9uTDJa

What will the Real Estate World be like Post COVID-19? Join Jim Pronti of Woods Oviatt and Mark Blood of DeJoy, Knauf & Blood as they answer your questions related to how the real estate world will change, and how it may even remain the same, post COVID-19. Submit questions ahead of time via the registration form, or ask through the Q&A portal during the live Happy Hour. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_sQh_1sc0QaOr7aDZ0gCFKw

The votes are in and Rochester Business Journal has released their 2020 Reader Rankings Award winners. Thanks to everyone who voted for Woods Oviatt! Nearly 6,000 nominations were collected during the nomination period in March. The winners were determined by nearly 40,000 votes cast. We are very proud that Woods Oviatt was a ‘top 3’ winner in all the categories listed below. Top winners will be revealed in one industry per weekday from July 20 through July 31. LEGAL SERVICES... Best Civil Litigation Firm Best Estate Planning Best Family Law Firm Best Intellectual Property Firm Best Mediation Firm Best Medical Malpractice Firm Best Real Estate Law Firm

Congratulations to Tammy Klipfel-Garcia, Esq., an Associate in our Default Services Group, and Jamie K. Winnick, Esq., an Associate in our Corporate Department, they were both named 2020 Up & Coming Attorneys by the Daily Record. The Up & Coming Attorneys category honors those who demonstrate professional accomplishment, community service and a strong commitment to the legal profession early in their careers. To be considered, nominees must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or less. Tammy and Jamie will be honored along with the other recipients at The 2020 Excellence in Law Awards ceremony which is scheduled for June 24 at a luncheon and awards reception at the Hyatt.

Webinar: COVID-19 HR Update for Employers Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP and Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP invite you to join us on April 15 at 2:00 P.M. for an overview of important updates related to federal and state sick leave and unemployment policies, including those under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act. We’ll also discuss employer tax credits, and best practices for reducing your workforce and employee morale. Presenters are: Lorisa LaRocca and Danielle Ridgely of Woods Oviatt and David Mandrycky of Insero & Co. Click the link to register for this complimentary webinar: https://zoom.us//r/1615864555227/WN_t5yMtBaSRt-D6Yc6GHv1RQ

Lorisa LaRocca, Esq., a Partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Department, will be the featured presenter for the webinar: SBA 7(a) Loan Program Paycheck Protection Program Loan on April 15 from 10-11 a.m. This program is being provided by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Counsel program and is available for members only. To register click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/719013940308985614 Many organizations have undoubtedly heard abou...t the expanded SBA 7(a) loan program (the Paycheck Protection Program loan). This seminar will outline the eligibility and forgiveness components and considerations , as well as the impact on other financial opportunities that may be available to employers. Following this program you will understand: - Whether your organization is eligible for the program. - How to calculate the total amount of any loan for your entity. - What are allowable uses for the loan proceeds - How to determine the applicable forgiveness percentage for your loan based on actions that you may have already taken in your business (i.e., reductions in force and/or compensation); and - Interaction between the 7(a) loan program and other financial opportunities available to businesses.