Legally Bond

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. 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond intellectual property attorney Fred Price. Fred breaks down the fundamentals of intellectual property law and explains the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright. He also explains what it means to be a registered patent attorney and discusses alternative protection strategies, such as trade dress, when patents aren't available.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Sara Colacino. Sara discusses her labor practice in both the private and public sectors, her work with school districts and her passion for community service.  

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney and co-chair of the firm’s cybersecurity and data privacy practice group Amber Lawyer. Amber discusses the distinction between data privacy and cybersecurity, provides updates on global and US privacy laws, and the new challenges that are arising from artificial intelligence.

For information on the Honda settlement discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Suzanne Messer. Suzanne discusses how she "grew up" at Bond, what it means to be a higher education litigator and her experience with class action lawsuits in state and federal courts.