In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Beth Kubala, Executive Director of the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC) and teaching professor at Syracuse University College of Law. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and the first woman to serve as a Military Judge at Fort Drum, Beth shares how she continues her commitment to service through higher education - working with law students at the VLC and helping provide legal support to those who have served. 

Bond is grateful to all of our veterans and those who are still actively serving in the United States military. Thank you for your service as well as the sacrifices of your families and loved ones!

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Debra Hamilton, founder of Hamilton Law and Mediation and a nationally recognized leader in mediating conflicts involving pets and animals. She’s also the host of the “Why Do Pets Matter?” podcast and a frequent speaker and writer on mediation and animal law.

 Deb shares her journey from litigator to mediator, explores emerging legal trends like best-interest standards for animals, and introduces the MAAP Blueprint for planning a pet’s future care. She shares practical tools for resolving emotionally charged disputes with compassion and clarity—offering a roadmap for lawyers, veterinarians, and pet owners alike. 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Ralph (Buz) Code. Buz discusses joining Bond this past March after spending 50 years as a founding partner of the Rochester area law firm, Boylan Code LLP, how the trust and estate legal landscape has changed throughout his career and provides advice for any young lawyers looking to grow a trust and estate practice. 

In this special episode of Legally Bond, we get a chance to hear from Bond's newest class of associate trainees. Tim Bouffard, Cecilia Brey, Alex Brockhuizen, MacKenzie DiLeo, Grant Haffenden, McKenzie Kestler, Lindsay McCarthy, David Reinharz, Courtney Ryan, Lexi Takashima, Sheila Tapia, Joseph Vogt and Diana Waligora share what advice they'd impart on their 1L selves, why they are excited to be a part of the Bond team and more.

In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond attorney Chip Grieco, co-chair of the hospitality and tourism practice. Chip shares how environmental law led him to liquor licensing, and what hospitality businesses need to know about Section 111-A of New York’s Alcohol Beverage Control Act when applying for outdoor dining permits.

In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with labor and employment attorney Michael Billok about the rich history of Saratoga, New York. As the city prepares for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, considered the turning point of the American Revolution, Mike shares insights on the plans to commemorate the date on local and national levels.

Click here to learn more about Saratoga 250.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Craig Olivo and Ralph Rosella, co-managing members of the newly combined Bond Long Island Office. Craig and Ralph discuss the strategic decisions that brought the Garden City and Melville offices under one roof and the positive impact this move will have on Bond clients in the metropolitan area. 

Bond Long Island is now located at 68 South Service Road, Melville, New York 11747.

In this Pride Month episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Christopher Phillips. Chris shares insights on advance planning, the issues that arise when legal protections aren’t in place, and unique considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to protect their assets and preserve their legacy.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Niagara Pride, Inc.
• Pride Center of WNY
• PrideLaw at Center for Elder Law & Justice
• Lambda Legal
• SAGE - Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with labor and employment attorney Hannah Redmond. Hannah, also Bond’s Summer Coordinator, discusses what law students can expect during the Firm’s Summer Law Clerk Program and provides some helpful tips to keep in mind while participating in the OCI process.

In this special Well-Being in Law Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Janet Thompson Jackson, founder of Paraplu Wellness and Well-Law and Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the Faculty of Law at University of Groningen in the Netherlands. 

Drawing from her unique background as an attorney, law professor and wellness coach, Janet offers practical wisdom that challenges the profession's glorification of "the grind." She explains how the legal culture of perfectionism and chronic overwork slowly erodes health and human connection, while providing accessible alternatives that don't require radical lifestyle changes.