John Robinson's Blog, page 18
August 18, 2020
Job Opportunity: Trial Associate | Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Trial Associate (#569)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 3rd-5th year (2015-2017 JD) litigation associate to join the Trial Department in our Minneapolis office. This associate will have the opportunity to work in all phases of business litigation, from pleading through trial and appeal. This position would involve significant responsibility over pending cases, in-court experience and active trial and motion practice. Specifically, this associate will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters:
discovery
oral advocacy
brief writing
depositions
research
trial preparation
The following qualifications are required:
A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Three to five years of business litigation experience
Minnesota bar admission, or the ability to be admitted to the Minnesota bar
Excellent research and writing skills
Strong academic performance
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
Banking and Financial Institutions
Development and Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Healthcare
Technology
Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Adoption Advocate (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
Free Webinar – Workplace Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion in the COVID Era
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
12:00-1:00pm Eastern
The COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous stress on every workplace. From essential workplaces where the work demands have significantly increased to respond to public need or within businesses that have paused because of the pandemic, the impact has been both complex and taxing. With increasing economic concerns and health risks, there has never been a more critical time to focus on enhancing workplace disability inclusion across the employment process. Join Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability and OurAbility (Disability:IN NY) for a 60-minute free webinar offering insights on how employers can successfully continue to move forward with their agendas on disability and neurodiversity hiring, retention and career advancement during these challenging times.
Presenters:
Susanne Bruyere, Ph.D,
Director, Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Andrew Karhan, MPA, Cornell
University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
John Robinson
CEO, Executive Director, OurAbility (Disability:INNY)
Registration Link:
http://register.yangtaninstitute.org/register/index.cfm?event=7686
Topics to be covered:
What questions have emerged regarding people with disabilities, the workplace, COVID-19 and how can employers address them proactively?
What can companies do to sustain affirmative disability and neurodiversity hiring initiatives during this time?
What possible impediments have arisen during the pandemic that are affecting applicants with disabilities, in particular those who are neurodiverse, of which employers should be aware and seek to address?
What are unique considerations in the return to work process and accommodations?
How can employee assistance programs contribute to mitigating the stress on these populations?
Register for this free webinar here:
http://register.yangtaninstitute.org/register/index.cfm?event=7686
August 11, 2020
Job Opportunity: Health Screening Assistant | Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Health Screening Assistant
About the Role…
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company is currently seeking temporary Health Screening Assistants to assist with temperature screenings for associates, vendors, and visitors who are entering the Beech-Nut Nutrition facility. The Health Screening Assistants will administer the test using a no contact forehead thermometer and will record the results. The successful candidate should be comfortable coming into contact with people in taking their temperature and collecting necessary information.
Proper PPE gear will be provided by Beech-Nut.
What You’ll Do…
Administer the test using a no-contact forehead thermometer
Record the results on the designated form
Ensure screening station, equipment, and environment are clean and sanitized
What You’ll Need…
High School Diploma preferred, but not required
Medical field experience including EMT training, HHA certification, or similar experience preferred, but not required
Able to start work immediately
Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid
July 30, 2020
Let’s Get to 7%: What New York State Can Do….
Much like the federal government implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act in 2014, New York State can follow suit and enact 7% requirements in employment. By implementing hiring levels for state contract holders and state agencies, businesses will look to hire more individuals with disabilities. And, most importantly individuals with disabilities in New York State will see more of our own working, creating larger dreams for all of us to achieve.
Susan Scheer of the Institute for Career Development and NYS Assemblymember Harvey Epstein join us in this important conversation
July 23, 2020
Job Opportunity: Dorsey & Whitney LLP | New York Corporate Associate or Staff Attorney
New York Corporate Associate or Staff Attorney (#565)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an associate attorney or staff attorney with at least two years of legal experience to join the Corporate Department in its New York office. The title will depend on the candidates’ credentials and experience. The attorney will have the opportunity to work directly with partners and senior associates on interesting cross-border transactions, general corporate matters and regulatory compliance issues impacting international clients.
The following qualifications are required:
Mandarin Chinese native fluency and English fluency,
U.S. law degree (J.D. or LL.M.) and PRC law degree,
At least two years’ experience in corporate transactional work at a large U.S. law firm or a top Chinese law firm with significant international practice,
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and
Familiarity with corporate law, M&A and private equity practice (knowledge in accounting and capital markets/securities law is a plus, but not required).
New York bar admission is preferred.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
– Banking and Financial Institutions
– Development and Infrastructure
– Energy & Natural Resources
– Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
– Healthcare
– Technology
Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
– Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
– Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
– 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
– Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
– Adoption Advocate (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
Job Opportunity: Suny RF | AP Specialist
About The Research Foundation for SUNY:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.
Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge economy.
Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students and staff to research, innovate, and solve the world’s most pressing problems.
The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through the administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth.
The RF is committed to diversity, inclusion and a working environment that enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, unleashes everyone’s full potential and fuels innovation. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and ethical behavior.
Visit www.rfsuny.org and connect with the us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn about SUNY at www.suny.edu.
ADDITIONAL CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As a learning organization, the RF encourages all employees to continue to grow and develop professionally. At the RF Central Office, employees are offered many opportunities for learning and development, including Professional Development Planning, a 12-month Mentoring Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Job Rotation, DiSC Profile Behavioral Assessment, Employee Engagement Teams, Job Skills Training, and an Employee Wellbeing Team.
Job Description:
FUNCTION & SCOPE:
Under the general direction of the Accounts Payable/Purchasing Manager, perform diversified clerical and accounting duties such as processing of vendor check activity, distribution of vendor checks, and input of invoices for payment. Job functions are performed within established procedures under general guidance and supervision.
DUTIES:
Responsible for the review and distribution of the daily AP vendor checks. This includes monitoring the email box Vendchecks and handling special check requests.
Input and monitor accounts payable invoices in the Oracle Accounts Payable module for all corporate office activity, campus activity and any affiliated activity. Obtain supporting documentation from campuses and gather second signatures for all payments over $100K.
Monitor the Vendchecks mailbox for incoming campus wires. Process wires in the AP module and run Visual Compliance on all foreign wires and checks.
Modify payment batches as requested by campuses (pulling payments, changing routing of payments, etc.).
Process P-card reconciliation charges.
Perform stop/cancel/reissues of payments as requested.
Assist with providing AP training to campus and Central Office staff.
Contribute to and participate in Internal Controls process for accounts payable and purchasing.
Performs a variety of administrative assignments, including filing, mailings, answering phones, mail sorting and preparing FedEx/UPS requests.
Contribute to a work environment that fosters teamwork and cooperation; where employees can prosper; find rewards in their efforts; and, be continuously challenged to improve the performance of the organization. Represent the Finance Office with a positive professional image.
Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable/Purchasing Manager.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree or 5 or more years progressive experience in clerical functions including experience in accounting or accounts payable. Working knowledge of Excel and Word software applications desirable.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:
1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter
After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload additional documents including a cover letter.
Returning Applicants – Login to your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.
July 22, 2020
NY ABLE and Opportunity for NY with Disabilities
There is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities in New York State to protect certain financial assets. The NY ABLE account is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to save. Jenna McClosky, Outreach Coordinator for NY ABLE and has been with the program for two and a half years. Jenna started with NY State in 2015 and was working in the non-profit field for several years prior to that. Jenna joins us on our podcast for a great conversation. For more information, please feel free to contact us or NY ABLE.
July 3, 2020
Journey Along the Erie Canal | 1st Mile Challenge 2020
Today, we talk to Jean Mackay of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor about the inspiration for the 1st Mile Challenge and where it is going in the future. Doug Hamlin and Andrea Robinson share about why we cycle and who inspires us through the years!
Since 2013, Journey Along the Erie Canal has grown to include thousands of individuals with disabilities, community leaders, and allies who meet John and his team, cheer them on, and even cycle alongside them.
In 2021, John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Inc, will handcycle all 360 miles from Buffalo to Albany to raise awareness of the needs of people with disabilities.This year John and his team to invite people with disabilities and their families and friends to join them for the 1st Mile Challenge, as part of the Canalway Challenge.
June 18, 2020
Podcast: Two Poets Talking Entrepreneurship for People with Disability
Stephen Kuusisto and Bob Herz join Our Ability’s John Robinson Talking about building an entrepreneur program at Syracuse University for individuals with disabilities. As we know, individuals with disabilities are wonderful problem solver’s. Some of those problems can be solved through building new businesses, new technology and what better place than at Syracuse. We explore through our past shared experiences a new vision for entrepreneurship.
June 11, 2020
Podcast: Self Advocate Joseph Damiano
Joseph Damiano of Western New York talks about disability, self advocacy and connecting through technology during this time of COVID-19…
