NELP Employment Law Presentation for NYC Small Business Owners
Mara B. Levin and Gabrielle I. Weiss presented Employment Law 101 to small business owners through the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project(“ NELP”) of the City Bar Justice Center. The session addressed the full scope of employment considerations— from hiring and onboarding to compliance and termination— equipping entrepreneurs with practical tools to navigate employment law issues. Since its founding in 2003, NELP has helped New York City micro-entrepreneurs launch and sustain their businesses through accessible legal support.
Philadelphia Refugee Adjustment of Status Clinic with Toll Brothers
More than 20 volunteers from Blank Rome, HIAS-PA, and Toll Brothers came together to support a Refugee Adjustment of Status clinic, helping seven refugee families take critical steps toward permanent residency. Blank Rome and Toll Brothers volunteers partnered one-on-one with families to prepare green card applications, serving clients ranging in age from five to 79. The families represented seven countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Nicaragua, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangladesh, and Burma( Myanmar).
New Jersey Expungement Clinic with JPMorganChase
Through their work at a New Jersey expungement clinic, Thomas P. Cialino and Carly J. Maylath helped clients take important steps toward restoring their futures. Partnering with VolunteerUP, the New Jersey Public Defender, and JPMorganChase, the clinic filed 56 expungements overall, including 10 prepared by Thomas and Carly, reducing legal barriers and opening new pathways to employment and stability.
Pro Bono Speed Networking Event with Turnaround Management Association
Blank Rome hosted a Turnaround Management Association(“ TMA”) New York City Chapter Pro Bono Speed Networking Event that connected small business owners and microentrepreneurs with volunteer mentor attorneys, financial advisers, and lenders for tailored, one-on-one guidance across multiple sessions. Organized in collaboration with TMA, the clinic provided practical advice to help entrepreneurs navigate financial and operational challenges. Mitchell M. Brand, who serves as the Director of the New York City chapter of TMA, led the initiative, reflecting the firm’ s commitment to strengthening local businesses and advancing economic resilience.
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