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The Day the Music Died – The John Lennon Story
In-person and Webinar
The Day the Music Died – The John Lennon Story
Start
01/08/2026 - 5:30 PM
End
01/08/2026 - 6:45 PM
COURSE DETAILS
Please note: newly-admitted attorneys must take this class in-person to qualify for CLE credit.
In-person location: NYCLA, 111 Broadway 10th Fl, New York, NY 10006
Join us for a fascinating program about the life and causes of John Lennon — activist, musician, and hero to many — who was murdered outside his home at the Dakota in NYC on the evening of December 8, 1980.
Throughout his life, he championed many political causes and was engaged in multiple legal disputes, including those involving financial mismanagement, ultimately culminating in his legal battle to remain a resident of the United States.
His immigration saga began with deportation proceedings based on a 1968 drug conviction in England. After a four-year legal battle, and through the ingenuity of his legal team, on October 7, 1975, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in his favor, declaring, “The courts will not condone selective deportation based upon secret political grounds.” Less than a year later, he received his green card.
This is a fascinating program you will not want to miss.
Program: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Reception (In-person Attendees Only): 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
IN-PERSON ATTENDEES are invited to stay for a reception featuring the music of John Lennon, as well as refreshments and a chance to mingle and reminisce with fellow attendees and faculty.
FACULTY
Rudolph Carmenaty, Deputy Commissioner, Nassau County Department of Social Services
CLE CREDITS
1.5 NY Credits: 1.5 Skills; Transitional and Non-transitional
GENERAL INFORMATION
To register: click the Register button below. The website will prompt you to log in or create an account to complete the checkout. If you are not a member, please join the membership before completing the checkout to take advantage of the member’s price. Registration closes 30 minutes before the program.
For technical and account-related issues, please get in touch with us at dradjabov@nycla.org
In-person location: NYCLA, 111 Broadway 10th Fl, New York, NY 10006
Webinar Link: After completing the checkout, you will receive a separate email with webinar access instructions. That email will arrive closer to the program start time. If you are still waiting to receive an access email 30 minutes before the program, please email cle@nycla.org.
Course Materials: We will email the link to download course materials 30 minutes before the program starts.
CLE Certificates (if applicable): After verifying your attendance, we will add your certificate to the “Download CLE Certificates” page, which you can access from your “My Account” page.
Tuition Assistance: Tuition Assistance is available by application to qualified attorneys. Click here for application and submission procedure.