Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. and Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations Present:
Surviving the Background Check: Preparing Your Client with a Criminal History Seeking Employment in Facilities Regulated by NYS Department of Health
A Continuing Legal Education Program by Webinar
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Individuals reentering society from incarceration and those with criminal records face many barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment. Attendees of this program will learn about preparing a client with a criminal history record seeking employment in facilities regulated by NY Department of Health to understand the background check process and how to respond to pending or final denials of employment.
This program is appropriate for attorneys and advocates that work with populations with criminal records including human service programs, vocational experts, reentry programs, parole and probation offices, public benefits advocates, legal service attorneys and criminal defense attorneys.
Panelists:
Jason Hoge, Esq., Assistant Wayne County Public Defender, Wayne County Public Defender's Office
Matthew C. Saleh, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate Director, Cornell University Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative
Analiese Vasciannie, J.D., (attorney pending NYS Bar Admission), Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.
*This program is free of charge and open to all advocates and appropriate for newly admitted attorneys.
Registration is required.
We anticipate that 1.5 credit hour of transitional or non-transitional CLE credit will be earned for this program in the area of Professional Practice.
This program is appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Partial credit for the program segments is not permitted.*
If you have any questions about this event please contact Michele Kreamer, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. Tel: (607) 776-4126 or email: mkreamer@lawny.org
To Register CLICK HERE or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ShuN-aZFQhu5TKKXWq4k3A#/registration
