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The Firm is proud to recognize the talent and dedication of these accomplished lawyers. @Christine Amara and @David Falk have demonstrated a deep understanding of the law, passion for delivering outstanding legal services, and a commitment to the Firm’s core values.  Please join us in congratulating Christine and David on their promotion to partner.

The course will be presented via Zoom and live at 85 Broad Street, New York, New York on January 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
 
Course Description: This CLE program explores the intersection of AI and professional responsibility, focusing on how attorneys can ethically integrate AI tools into their practice while complying with the rules of professional conduct. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how to maintain competence, protect client confidentiality, communicate effectively, and ensure reasonable fees in an AI-driven environment.
 
1.2 New Jersey credits; 1.0 New York credits; and 1.0 Puerto Rico credits
Please email Director of Human Resources, Colleen Boyle, to register for this CLE Course  Cboyle@shermanatlas.com

Jonathan’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, where he represents banking and financial institutions, public and private corporations, and other commercial clients in litigation involving a wide range of business disputes.

Prior to joining the firm, Jonathan served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv, and the Honorable Robert J. Mega, P.J.Ch., in Union County, New Jersey. In these roles, Jonathan gained substantial experience managing complex business litigation, insurance fraud, and foreclosure matters, and played a key role in facilitating high-volume motion practice and mediating civil disputes to settlement.

In this issue:

• Federal District Court in Texas Finds FTC’s Noncompete Ban Unlawful
• New York Second Department Reverses Trial Court’s Denial of Motion to Dismiss Foreclosure Complaint on Statute of Limitations Grounds

In this issue:

• Life Insurance Funded Buy-Sell Agreements Should Be Reviewed in Light of United States Supreme Court Decision in Connelly v. United States
• Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline is Approaching
• Do You Need to Make a Substantial Gift Between Now and the End Of 2025 to Take Advantage of The Current Fedferel Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Before It’s Reduced in Half at the End of 2025?

In this issue:

• New York Second Department Affirms Denial of Motion for Summary Judgment in Foreclosure Action Due to Failure to Demonstrate Compliance With RPAPL 1304
• New York Second Department Reverses Trial Court’s Denial of Motion to Dismiss Third-Party Complaint Against Guarantor