Mashable, the popular social media blog, is touring the US. They must think that they are a rock band.  Nevertheless, the event should be a great networking opportunity. Here are the details:

WHEN
Monday, August 9th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM (August 9th is a Monday, so check)
WHERE
92Y Tribeca
200 Hudson STreet
New York, NY
WHAT ELSE?
Drink Tickets, Light Appetizers and a few surprises!

RSVP POLICY
This is a ticketed event and 21+. Tickets may be purchased at http://summermashnyc.eventbrite.com/

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This week is internet week here in New York City.  MediaPost makes a few recommendations of events that are worth attending.  Here is a list of a few of the events I am planning on attending:

Today: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m – The Hollywood Reporter’s Digital Power 50 Cocktail Reception honoring “50 top executives distinguishing themselves at the intersection of media and technology.”

Wednesday June 9

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. IDGTechNetwork Rooftop Party at 230 Fifth.

8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Thrillist Loft

Let me know what your plans are for Internet Week.  Call me at the Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson at 212-233-0666

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On July 4, we celebrate the entrepreneurs who were our founding fathers who made a difference by bringing social change to America. Unlike July 4, there is nothing particularly unique about the date of March 4.  On that date back in 2006 final contact was attempted with Pioneer 10 by the Deep Space Network. Unfortunately, no response was received.

NYConvergance recently noted that the New York Tech scene has matured. One sign of its maturity is the bevy of tech events in the New York City area.

What could be better than making March 4, 2010 special by spending the evening celebrating the power of entrepreneurs to change the world.  According to the press release:

The event will feature a panel that brings together the nation’s most prominent advocates for both early stage investment and social enterprise.  Fred Wilson, founder of Union Square Ventures, is an advocate for early stage investment and the single most read blogger in the venture capital community.  Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder of the Acumen Fund, a global nonprofit venture philanthropy fund that hat uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty.  They are joined by Roger Ehrenberg, founder of IA Venture Strategies and one of the most active angel investors in New York and Jacob Gray, partner at Murex Investments. The panel will be moderated by Scott Edward Anderson, founder of the greenskeptic.com and a frequent commentator on the FOx Business Netowrk. This rare combination of finance and philanthropy leadership reflects GoodCompany Ventures’ unique mission to help social entrepreneurs develop scalable, for-profit businesses to address unmet social needs.

Here are the details:

Date:   March 4, 2010

Time:  6-8 PM

Location:

Green Spaces NY
394 Broadway
5th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Cost: $35

For more information: GoodCompany Ventures

Drop me a line and let me know if you are planning to attend.  I would love to meet up with you!

The Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson is not affiliated with the above event.  If you have any questions regarding legal issues concerning entrepreneurship, contact the Law Office of Frederic R. Abramson at 212-233-0666.

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Tuesday January 26, 2010

05:15 PM to 07:45 PM Cleantech Corridor and the NY Technology Council: “Powering the Nation: Opportunities and Challenges for Smart-Grid Investors” Blank Rome LLC Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Ave 24th Fl. NYC, NY. Directions: Get to Grand Central Station and cross teh Stret on Lexington Ave. and get into our landmark Chrysl. Energy + telecommunications + information technology – three major technology markets are working together to bring a sea change to the power industry. Dress is Business. $40. You may join Cleantech Corridor and be eligible to attend. Hors d’oeuvres.

Wednesday, Jan 27 2010

07:30 AM to 12:00 PM WSTA: “How to Securely Leverage Cloud Computing” The Westin New York at Times Square 270 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036. This seminar examines Cloud Computing as a solution with objectivity. It will be a meeting of the minds of those who understand and work on the the space. Dress is Business. $395. For Bernardo’s List readers $195. WSTA Members- no charge. WSTA Affiliates- $150.00. Beverages, Cold Buffet. RSVP: annmarie.vanpelt@wsta.org 732-530-8808

08:20 AM to 10:00 AM Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: “MCC Quarterly Green Business Networking Event” American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. Directions: 132 West 32nd St New York, NY. $15. RSVP: events@manhattancc.org 212-473-7875

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I will be speaking tomorrow about Blogging at Social Media for Lawyers II tomorrow at New York Law School.

Here is an outline of the topics I will be discussing:

1. Chris Anderson, Free and it relation to legal blogs;
2. Chris Brogan, Trust Agents and how it relates to how lawyers write on the web.
3. Why blogs are powerful;
4. How to get started with your blog;
5. Discussion of WordPress, themes and widgets;
6. Thoughts on what to write on your blog;
7. Ideas on how to draw traffic.

For more: https://www.gothammediaventures.com/commerce/orderform.php?id=60

Social Media:

Social Media for Lawyers II (CLE)

Social media has become a part of the legal landscape. An understanding of Twitter, Face Book, Linkedin and blogs have become critical for understanding clients and their issues as well as emerging as a potent form of marketing and valuable research tools. These sessions will offer a unique and highly target look at social media. A panel of legal experts who have become leaders in the social media arena will offer hands on sessions as well as leading sessions on the inherent risks, limitations and potential vulnerabilities and liabilities of these social media tools.

Session 2: Blogs, Facebook, Linkedin For Lawyers

Registration is available for one or both sessions, and a total of 6 CLE credits will be available, pending accreditation by the CLE Board of the NYS Bar. Financial assistance for these seminars is available upon request.

Registration: For Day 2 Only: $75

Panelists:

Frederic Abramson, Esq. Attorney, Blogger, Social Media Practioner

Deena Burgess, Esq. An attorney specializing in issues relating to social media and technology as well as the representation of entrepreneurs

T.C. Coleman, Esq. Lawyer, Marketing Strategist, Blogger, CEO Upward Action LLC

Roman Fichman, Esq.Frederic Abramson, Esq. Attorney, Blogger, Social Media Practioner

Michael Grygiel, Esq. Chair, Media and First Amendment Law Practice, Hiscock & Barclay; Chairman, NYS Bar Association’s Committee on Media Law

Ronald Minkoff, Esq. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, LP; In 2009, he was named a New York-area “Super Lawyer” for Professional Liability

Eric Robinson, Esq. Staff Attorney, Media Law Resource Center; Blogger, Citizen Media Law Project

Cameron Stracher, Esq. Professor of Legal Writing and Publisher, Law Review, New York Law School; Author; Fmr. Litigation Counsel, CBS

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The Silicon Alley Insider and Microsoft Bizstart are teaming up for an open-bar networking bash in NYC.

Microoft Bizstart

Who’s attending?  VC’s, Entrepreneurs and yours truly for the Startup 2009 conference.

Date:  June 3, 3009

Time:  7-9 pm

Cost: $30

Purchase tickets:    http://bit.ly/15DgW2

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