Legally Bond

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney James Rooney. Jim discusses the history of Bond in Buffalo, managing an office during a pandemic and his labor negotiations work.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Monica Barrett and Peter Jones. Monica discusses university and college combinations and student unions, and Pete gives an update on the NLRB memo on the employee status of college athletes. 

In this special episode, Kim and the podcast's producer Kate Femia reflect on the first year of Legally Bond and discuss what to expect in the year ahead.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership's Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Karen Brown. Karen discusses some common misconceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and some of the BNP's DEI programs.

This episode of Legally Bond is a repost of Kim's conversation with Bond attorney Jennifer Boll in honor of International Women's Day on March 8. Jen discusses her unique practice of corporate, tax, and estate and business succession planning matters as well as her role leading the Bond Women's Initiative.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Mary Ellen Donnelly. Mary Ellen discusses being a part of a law firm combination during the pandemic and her employment discrimination litigation work.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Edward Hourihan. Ed discusses his role as managing member of the firm's Rochester office as well as his intentional and purposeful growth of the office through talent acquisition and client development. 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Andy Bobrek. Andy discusses the recent mask mandate and OSHA court decisions and provides an update on New York's paid leave for COVID.

In this special World Data Privacy Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Amber Lawyer about security and privacy risk management in vendor contracts.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Jessica discusses what to expect during Bond's third annual countdown to World Data Privacy Day.

In this special role reversal episode of Legally Bond, Kim is interviewed by Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Jessica Copeland. Kim talks about how her career led up to her current role as Bond's Attorney Professional Development and Diversity Officer and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected diversity & inclusion efforts. 

After almost 40 episodes in 2021, the Legally Bond team is taking a break for the holidays! We will be back with all things law in the new year. We hope you and your families have a great holiday season.

In the past three years, New York State has recognized an increasing number of protections for employees on the basis of gender identity and expression.  In this special episode of Legally Bond, Bond labor and employment attorney Theresa Rusnak covers relevant topics to help employers create a safe and productive working environment for all employees, including guidance on correct pronouns, restro...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond school law attorney Mariam Mahmood-Qureshi. Mariam talks about her path to school law and provides insight into special education law. 

This special episode of Legally Bond is a recording of the third Bond Torchbearer Spotlight interview with litigation attorney Sharon Porcellio. The Torchbearer Spotlight showcases the many ways Bond women lead and inspire others in their law practice, private life, community service and/or educational experiences. Bond women light the way – and we want to applaud and honor those efforts.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond health care attorney Gabriel Oberfield. Gabe, who joined Bond this fall, discusses his previous roles in public interest, public service and association work. His experience in areas such as crisis management, transformation strategy, operations, government relations and cybersecurity together allow Gabe to deliver multidisciplinary perspective...

In this special Veteran's Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney and U.S. Army JAG Corps Captain Mara Afzali. Mara discusses her path to the law, how she decided to join the U.S. Army Reserve and the parallels between private practice and the JAG Corps.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Richard Weber. Rick talks about leading the firm's toxic tort and environmental litigation practice group, how his passion for music parallels his legal career and bringing together other members of Bond Syracuse to form the VagaBONDS. For information on the VagaBONDS upcoming Rockin' the Redhouse performance on No...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Adam Mastroleo. Adam discusses the New  York HERO Act and provides an update on vaccine mandates at the state and federal levels.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Jennifer Schwartzott. Jen describes her unique practice representing health care and school district clients, why she values service to her community and taking on a new role with the firm. 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Louis DiLorenzo and school law attorney Sara Richmond about Bond's newest office opening in Westchester County. The Westchester office has been a longtime goal for Lou, and he discusses how the decision to expand came about. Additionally, Sara describes the benefits the new location has for Bond clients. 

In this special episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond labor and employment attorney Peter Jones about the recent memo issued by the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel on employee status of players at academic institutions.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Ryan Keleher. Ryan discusses his path to litigation and Bond, how his business background helps him as a lawyer and offers tips on how to best network and build connections.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Amber Lawyer. Amber discusses how the EU's GDPR impacts the US, China's new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness month.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond business and transactions attorney Jeffrey Gleason. Jeff discusses the evolution of gaming in New York and the legalization of online sports betting.