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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.

We are proud to announce that our firm has been awarded ten Tier 1 rankings and one Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers©. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the expertise and dedication of our team across a broad range of practice areas.
 
Tier 1 Rankings:
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
 
Tier 2 Rankings:
Real Estate Law
 
Best Law Firms is a leading legal industry ranking organization that determines its placements through a comprehensive evaluation process, including feedback from both clients and peers. We are honored by this recognition, which reflects our commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us.

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