Conference Agenda

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Complimentary Breakfast and Registration

Welcome coffee and registration check-in

Location: 205 State St
9:30 - 9:45 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Opening address and symposium overview

Sonja Orgias, Esq. - Chief Counsel, NYCEM Location: 205 State St
10:00 - 11:45 AM

Accommodating People with Invisible Disabilities

Addressing the needs of individuals with invisible disabilities in emergency planning, disaster response, and legal protections

Location: 205 State Street

Freedom of Information Law in and after Emergencies

Freedom of Information Law applications in disaster situations, government transparency, and public access to emergency management information

Location: 250 Joralemon Street
12:00 - 12:45 PM

Keynote Address

Keynote presentation on disaster law and emergency management

MaryAnn Tierney - Former Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 3 Location: Brooklyn Law School
12:45 - 1:45 PM

Complimentary Lunch

Networking lunch and refreshments

Location: 205 State St
2:15 - 3:45 PM

Ethics on the Edge: The Evolution of Legal Practice during Disasters Under the Collapse of Federal Emergency Support

Examining ethical frameworks and professional responsibility in disaster law, including attorney ethics, compliance issues, and ethical decision-making in emergency situations

Location: 250 Joralemon Street

Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Response Operations: Considerations in Efficiency, Privacy, and Security

Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and disaster law, including privacy considerations, automated decision-making, and AI applications in emergency management

Location: 205 State Street
3:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Symposium wrap-up and next steps

Traci Wheelwright - Deputy Chief Counsel, NYC Emergency Management Location: Brooklyn Law School