Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Panelists discussed critical issues in police oversight in the State of New York, including the authority of civilian oversight boards, disclosure of disciplinary records after the repeal of § 50-a, and the special-duty doctrine. Panelist also discussed the implications of recent court decisions and potential statutory reforms. Click to access the video recording and program materials.

The panel discussion was moderated by Barbara Graves-Poller, Esq. — Corporation Counsel, City of Kingston, NY

Panelists included:

• Tyler Nims — Chief, Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office, Office of the New York State Attorney General
• Michael Sisitzky — Assistant Policy Director, New York Civil Liberties Union
• Nairobi Vives, Esq. ’12 — Chair, Albany Community Police Review Board, City of Albany, NY
  

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Panelists explored the legal and ethical implications of the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in government operations. Panelists also discussed the future of AI governance at the state level to ensure appropriate use and outcomes, transparency, accuracy, and the prevention of harmful, unintended consequences. Click to access the video recording and program materials.

The panel discussion was moderated by Prof. Patrick A. Woods ’12 — Deputy Director of the Government Law Center and Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School

Panelists included:

• Prof. Cary Coglianese — Edward B. Shils Professor of Law, Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Penn Program on Regulation at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
• Glinnesa D. Gailliard, Esq. ’07 — General Counsel and Director of Legal, Risk & Compliance at the New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC)
• Michele Jones, Esq. ’04 — Chief Risk and Data Privacy Officer at the New York State Office of Information Technology Services
• Robert T. Reilly, Esq. ’93 — General Counsel for New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and former Associate Counsel for the Civil Service Employees Association, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Panelists examined the latest developments in the redistricting process that began in 2022. Panelists discussed the statutory and constitutional bases for drawing new district maps, legal challenges to redistricting maps, and the future of redistricting in New York State. 

The panel discussion was moderated by Richard Rifkin, Esq. — Legal Director at the Government Law Center at Albany Law School

Panelists included:

• Susan Lerner, Esq. — Executive Director at Common Cause New York
• Esmeralda Simmons, Esq. — Founding Executive Director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College and former member of the Districting Commission of the City of New York
• Prof. Jeffrey M. Wice — Adjunct Professor of Law and Senior Fellow at the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Panelists examined the constitutional, legal, and practical issues related to the powers of the Governor of New York State in the state budget process. The program also explored gubernatorial budgetary powers in other states.

The panel discussion was moderated by Robert Megna — President of the Rockefeller Institute of Government (SUNY)

Panelists included:

• Prof. Mikhail Ivonchyk — Assistant Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany (SUNY)
• Shontell Smith, Esq. — Partner and Head of New York Practice, Tusk Strategies
• Kathryn Vesey White — Director of Budget Process Studies, National Association of State Budget Officers

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