C.L.E.W.

This year’s CLEW (Continuing Legal Education Weekend) will be held in-person on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York.

Click here for more information about Mohonk Mountain House.

Stay tuned for updates on the CLE programming and private group activity!

The registration fee includes programming for 10 CLE credits (8 credits in the areas of Professional Practice and 2 credits in Ethics and Professionalism), double occupancy room and the following activities for members and one guest: Friday lunch, Friday evening cocktail party, Saturday breakfast, cocktail party and dinner, and Sunday breakfast.

Further information for the CLEW, including the weekend's agenda and CLEW panelists, will be updated as we approach registration in 2025..

Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle nestled in 40,000 acres of protected forest, overlooking a pristine glacial lake. Founded by the Smiley Family in 1869, it is a National Historic Landmark resort committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability, offering 85-miles of trails, countless activities and award winning farm-to-table cuisine.

On Friday May 30, 2025, the education programs commence at 1:00 pm, with light lunch and refreshments provided, followed by a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. Friday night, guests may gather with friends on their own to sample one of the restaurant venues at Mohonk Mountain House overlooking the Catskills, or even venture into town for a variety of other dining options.

Breakfast is offered on Saturday for attendees, with classes to begin at 8:00 am continuing through noon. In the afternoon, we will have a private group activity at an additional cost, to be updated as we approach registration. Saturday night will be a special ACFA group dinner.

Sunday will commence with a group breakfast, and classes starting at 9:00 am and concluding at 11:00 am.

Attendees are encouraged to review the Mohonk’s website, which provides a wealth of information, and to make independent dining, spa and specialized activity reservations in advance.

CLE Credit Information:
Attorneys who are members in good standing of ACFA will be entitled to ten credits (eight credits in areas of Professional Practice and two credits in Ethics and Professionalism) for attending all CLE presentations. Members admitted in other jurisdictions with CLE requirements should consult with the appropriate bar organization for that jurisdiction. The CLE presentations are non-transitional in nature. The New York State Continuing Legal Education Board has certified AFCA as an accredited provider of continuing legal education in the state of New York. ACFA has a financial hardship policy, the details of which can be obtained by contacting ACFA.

ONLINE REGISTRATION TO OPEN IN 2025.