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The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) held its annual “Passing of the Gavel” ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights, where Mario Romano was officially installed as the association’s new president. The event, a longstanding tradition, brings together past BRLA presidents to offer their support and advice to the incoming l...

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Scali Rasmussen Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA). The IALA, a Los Angeles-based bar association, was founded in 1977 as an organization of Italian American lawyers through a generous donation from Frank Sinatra. They are known for outstandi...

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On Thursday, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn hosted its 52nd annual Judges Night at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island where it highlighted the good work the local judges do for the community and celebrated the collegiality between the bench and the bar. There are no speeches or awards given out during the event. Instead, it’s an o...

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Services are pending for Malcolm J. Romano, an attorney for 41 years, who died Wednesday at age 78. Romano was not known to be in ill health, other than what one friend of his described as a “broken heart.” He was deeply affected by the passing of his wife, Mary Romano, on Sept. 12, 2016. The attorney was inducted into the Italian American Lawyers...

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The Columbian Lawyers Association (CLA) paid tribute to Brooklyn attorney Dean Delianites, who just wrapped up a year as president of the group, during the gala Installation Dinner Dance held at El Caribe Country Club in Mill Basin on Friday, June 9. In addition, Delianites passed the gavel to the organization’s new president, Linda Locasci, a trad...

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The Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, honored Justice Joseph Maltese with the 52nd annual Rapallo-Scalia Award in front of more than 500 people during a luncheon at the Plaza in Manhattan on Friday. "Today is all about Justice Joseph Maltese," said Marianne Bertuna, president of the Columbian Lawyers Association, First Depar...

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The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn got a taste of intellectual property — Italian style — during its monthly meeting in Dyker Heights on Tuesday courtesy of past President Bruno Codispoti. “Bruno is a business attorney focusing in corporate, real estate and intellectual property matters. He is the past president of this wonderful organiz...

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The Italian American Lawyers Association has lined up four deans, one interim dean and an associate dean from the area's six leading law schools to speak at tomorrow's dinner meeting.The event will be held at Casa Italiana, 1051 N. Broadway, just north of Chinatown. The bar opens at 6 p.m., with dinner following at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Dean Vic...

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It has been the proud tradition of the Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) to award an annual scholarship to an exceptional law student. On average, approximately 15 to 20 applications are received each year. All applicants receive a one year membership in our organization at no charge. This year, IALA will be offering a scholarship in the...

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Founded in 1977, and currently chaired by Senior Appellate Attorney Rebecca A. Delfino, the Italian American Lawyers Association is committed to foster social and professional connections among lawyers and judges, as well as to promote and participate in community activities.   Reflecting the authentic Italian spirit, the Association is extr...

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