On March 28, 2018, AABANY, APALA-NJ, KALAGNY, Bank of America, Venable LLP and AmTrust Title Insurance Company co-sponsored a CLE program entitled “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.” This 2 Credit CLE and Networking Event was attended by over 75 Attorneys.  The CLE panel was moderated by Margaret Ling, Co-Chair of the AABANY Real Estate Committee. Panelists included: 

  • James Thanasules, New York State Chief Counsel of AmTrust Title Insurance Company; 
  • Ralph Dengler, IP Partner of Venable LLP; and 
  • Sung Hwang, Tax partner of Venable LLP. 

Thanks to Bank of America for sponsoring the delicious buffet and Venable for providing the venue. Thanks to all the speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and thanks to all the attendees for participating in this CLE and networking event.

Pictured in the group photo above from left to right: Sung Hwang of Venable LLP; Mathew McLaughlin of Venable LLP; James Thanasules of Amtrust Title Insurance Company; Cary Chan, AABANY Real Estate Committee Co-Chair; Margaret Ling, AABANY Real Estate Committee Co-Chair; Karen Kim, KALAGNY President; Ralph Dengler of  Venable LLP; Chau Huynh of Bank of America; and Jack Chan, APALA-NJ President-Elect. 

The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency CLE program was very well received and the AABANY Real Estate Committee will be planning part 2 for 2018.