REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 19th annual Citywide Seminar on Ethics in New York City Government — presented by the Center for NYC Law and the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board.
When
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Where
185 West Broadway (between Worth & Leonard Streets), Auditorium
Credit
4 Ethics CLE credits
Non-credit option also available
Cost
$30 general registration fee
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