Big thanks to Jean Terranova (@JeanTerranova for you Twitter folks) for sending me the Food Law and Policy Career Guide by the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic and Harvard Food Law Society. I think it’s an excellent resource for folks interested in a career in food & agriculture law. The guide briefly notes areas of concentration including agriculture, biotechnology/GMOs, …
Proud Supporter of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois
I was recently asked to speak in support of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois for a radio commercial. As many of you know, my father was an agriculture instructor there for nearly my entire life and I received my associate of science in agriculture there many moons ago. I have many found memories of my experience there. I am …
Licenses, Degrees, and Professional Practices/Businesses in NY Divorce Actions
New York uniquely classifies a spouse’s enhanced earning capacity (a professional degree or license) or professional practice or business as an asset for equitable distribution purposes. In order for enhanced earning capacity or interest in a business or professional practice to be considered during equitable distribution, it must be “marital property.” For example, a license or degree is marital property …
ABA Agriculture Law Subcommittees
As I noted in this previous post, I am the new Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), General Practice, Solo and Small Firm’s Division, Agriculture Law Committee. You can join the Committee and the Discussion List here. I have restructured the subcommittees as follows: 1. Ag ADR: mediation, arbitration 2. Ag Estate/Succession Planning, Family Law, and Taxation: estate planning,succession …
Inducted Into Lake Land College’s Distinguished Alumni Society
As I noted in this previous post, I was inducted into Lake Land College‘s Distinguished Alumni Society this past spring. I received my Associate of Science in Agriculture Science there before transferring to Texas A & M University. I was the first inductee into the Distinguished Alumni Society from the Class of 2000 or later. You can read the press …
Monday Links
I hope all my readers had a nice weekend. After a tough workout, I was able to catch-up on my NetNewsWire Google Reader feed yesterday over a warm cup of coffee. I thought the following posts were worth noting: 1. I have worked as a legal consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization (“FAO”) of the United Nations in Rome. …
Selected as a Distinguished Alumni of Lake Land College
I am very proud to have been selected as a Distinguished Alumni of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. I completed my Associate of Science in Agriculture there over a decade ago. I am extremely humbled to be added on this short list of very impressive alumni. I will be heading home on April 28th to accept the award and …
Lots of Upcoming Events on the Horizon. . .
I’m very excited for a busy winter with agriculture conferences and events. I love being a New Yorker and living in NYC but it is always nice to get a break from the hustle and bustle and be around others that share my passions and interests. Here are a few agriculture events coming up that I will be attending: 1. …