Events

Michael “Mickey” Quinlan served as the honorary event chair of the 2025 Sunburst Gala, benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO). This inspiring event celebrates inclusion and raises crucial funds to support individuals with Down syndrome, with this year’s gala raising over $145,000!

Mickey and his wife, Mo, are proud parents to two sons and a beautiful daughter, Riley, who has Down syndrome. Their family has been actively involved with DSANEO for over two decades and Mickey dedicated nine years to serving on the organization’s board.

The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and communities. They are the primary resource in Northeast Ohio for families and communities regarding Down syndrome, and they work to promote the acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment of all individuals. They envision a community where people with Down syndrome have limitless opportunities and the ability to pursue their dreams.

Tony Coyne, Mansour Gavin President and Managing Partner, will be honored at the Irish American Archives Society’s annual Walks of Life Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 8.

The Walks of Life Awards recognize Cleveland citizens of Irish heritage who have made outstanding contributions to their communities in their respective fields. The Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by the late Thomas F. Campbell, a history professor at Cleveland State University, established the award to celebrate individuals whose achievements exemplify dedication and service.

Since its inception in 1997, the Walks of Life Awards have honored a diverse group of distinguished recipients, including educators, civic and labor leaders, clergy, journalists, business executives, healthcare professionals, first responders, and philanthropists.

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

The Cleveland Association of Paralegals (CAP) is hosting a complimentary CLE Lunch and Learn!

Join us Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom for an insightful session on Special Needs Trusts presented by Daniel J. McGuire and Natalie Browning of Mansour Gavin LPA.

This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge or refresh your understanding of Special Needs Trusts—and earn 1-hour of free CLE credit!

Event Details:
Topic: Special Needs Trusts
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

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Meeting ID: 845 0496 3183
Passcode: Special

Don’t miss out on this valuable session—reserve your spot today!

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

Brendon Friesen and Tatyana Pishnyak will be representing Mansour Gavin at the Legal Netlink Alliance’s (LNA) annual Fall Meeting in Dallas, TX October 25-28.

Program topics include the following:

• The Importance of Succession Planning at Every Level: How to Strategically Build Levels in your Firm
• From the Courtroom to the Boardroom: Winning Big by Utilizing Emotional Intelligence Knowledge and Strategies
• Hey ChatGPT, What are the Legal Issues Surrounding Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace?
• What is New in Employment Law: Legal Update for Law Firms and Their Clients
• Care for the Whole Business: How Focus on and Knowledge of Your Client’s Industry and Business Will Benefit the Development of Your Legal Strategies
• Issues Facing Law Firms Today and How to Create and Implement Targeted Solutions
• What Every Civil Lawyer Needs to Know About Criminal Law

We’re looking forward to coming together with other countries throughout the world to meet some of the most brilliant legal minds!

LNA is a global alliance of carefully selected, mid-sized, general practice, independent law firms. Mansour Gavin was selected to join LNA in the fall of 2014. Brendon is vice-president of LNA US and Tatyana serves on their membership committee. Firms that are selected for membership represent a high level of quality and integrity and the network’s membership of first class law firms gives clients’ access to quality legal representation virtually anywhere in the world.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Dan McGuire will be presenting at National Business Institute’s “Trusts in Ohio From A to Z: The Ultimate Pros and Cons Guide to Top Wealth Planning Techniques” online seminar on Monday, August 14, 2023. Dan will be discussing main trust principles and other trust structures and issues.

About the Course

Planning your clients’ financial future and legacy is diverse and complex, with a unique tool for every unique client situation. In this fast-paced comprehensive program, our faculty will guide you through the plethora of trust options and give you a straightforward, incisive analysis of when and how each can be used for maximum effect. Explore the goals, functions, administration hurdles, and tax implications of the top trusts in the practice. Register today!

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. Comprised of 19 lawyers, the firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Dan McGuire will be presenting at National Business Institute’s “Ohio Probate and Trust Administration: Creditor Claims, Distributions, Tax Issues” course on June 5 where he will be discussing “Trust Taxation Issues.”

Working through issues that arise through probate and trust administration can be daunting. Are you well-equipped with the tools you need to succeed? This insightful course will take you through steps in probate administration, including information on creditor and debt issues, tax and more. You will also get valuable insight on trust administration, including the handling of accounting, distributions and taxes. Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your probate and trust administration skills – register today!

Tony Coyne and Diane Calta will be presenting at the Ohio Eminent Domain Conference titled Land Use & the Constitution: An Advanced Course in Condemnation Law on May 11-12. Experts in the appraisal, legal, engineering, and right-of-way fields will be presenting. Tony is also serving as the program’s co-chair.

Registration and additional conference information can be found here. 

 

Tatyana Pishnyak is taking part in a free legal clinic and resource fair for Ukrainians affected by war on March 30^th from 12pm – 3pm.

Pokrova Parish Banquet Hall
6812 Broadview Road
Cleveland, OH 44134

Consultations and legal advice will be provided for free for a range of legal issues. First come, first served.

Tatyana and her husband are from Ukraine, where their family and friends still reside.

Diane Calta will be presenting at this week’s Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association New Lawyer Bootcamp, which focuses on satisfying client fund management, law practice management, and professional conduct. Diane will be discussing “Managing Your Practice.”

Additional details can be found here.