The 29th Annual Ellen P. Hermanson Memorial Symposium

Oct 21, 2025 5:30PM—8:30PM

Location

Greenberg Traurig, LLP One Vanderbilt Avenue New York, NY 10017

Cost $0.00

Categories

“Hot Flashes & Cool Revelations: Dispelling Myths About Hormone Replacement Therapy & Breast Cancer”

Join us for a “mock” podcast with Co-Hosts Hon. Linda Capitti, Hon. Aija Tingling, and Krystina Garda, Esq., to explore a new perspective on HRT and breast cancer risk. Medical experts will discuss the latest data, the risk and benefits as well as alternative treatments for menopause and perimenopause while our legal experts will explain the regulatory framework and potential legal implications involving the sale, promotion and prescription of unregulated health products.


Event Details:

Registration: 5:30 PM

Program: 6:00 PM

Reception: 7:30 PM


Legal Speakers:

Caroline Brancatella, Esq. | Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig

Danielle Tangorre, Esq. | Partner, Robinson + Cole

Medical Speakers:

Dr. Ruth Oratz | Clinical Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Dr. Yael Zack | Oncology & Hematology of White Plains Hospital

Melissa Ferrara, MS, FNP-BC | Associate Medical Director, Maze Women’s Sexual Health


Podcast Producers: Rian Silverman, Amy Carlin & Virginia Trunkes

Symposium Planning Committee: Hon. Linda Capitti | Hon. Jim Clynes | Rian Silverman | Amy Carlin | Hon. Abena Darkeh | Krystina Garda | Isiris Isaac | Hon. Judy Kim | Hon. Joan Lefkowitz | Hon. Anna Mikhaleva | Meredith Miller | Parthena Psyllos | Tamara Stack | Hon. Aija Tingling | Virginia Trunkes


CLE Materials:

Attendees to earn 1.0 CLE (Professional Practice) credit;

CLE credit will be provided by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association.