New York Personal Injury Attorneys BlogJeffrey B. Bloom to Speak on Medical Malpractice at NYSBA Bridging the Gap 2026
Jeffrey B. Bloom, a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Bridging the Gap continuing legal education program, taking place October 22–23, 2026.
On Friday, October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Bloom will present “Medical Malpractice | Key Skills in Client Counseling”. His presentation will provide newly admitted attorneys with practical guidance on client counseling in medical malpractice litigation.
Sharing Decades of Medical Malpractice Litigation Experience
An accomplished New York medical malpractice attorney, Jeffrey B. Bloom has extensive experience representing patients and families affected by medical negligence and catastrophic injuries.
Medical malpractice litigation presents unique challenges, particularly when counseling clients who may be coping with devastating injuries, permanent disabilities, or the loss of a loved one.
Effective client counseling requires attorneys to explain complex medical and legal issues, evaluate potential claims, manage expectations, and guide clients through the litigation process.
Bloom’s participation in this program reflects his commitment to sharing his experience with the next generation of attorneys and helping them develop the practical skills essential to effective client representation.
About the NYSBA Bridging the Gap Program
The NYSBA Bridging the Gap program is a two-day continuing legal education course designed to help newly admitted attorneys transition from law school to the practical realities of practicing law in New York.
The October 22–23 program offers 16.0 MCLE credits, including:
- 7.0 credits in Areas of Professional Practice
- 6.0 credits in Skills
- 3.0 credits in Ethics
The program features experienced attorneys and legal professionals presenting on medical malpractice, artificial intelligence, professional ethics, client counseling, and other subjects essential to legal practice.
Bloom’s Friday morning session carries 1.5 MCLE Skills credits.
Newly admitted attorneys can satisfy their annual New York MCLE credit requirements by completing the full two-day program, subject to applicable CLE attendance and credit rules.
Attorneys interested in attending can find additional information and register for the October 2026 NYC program.
A Continuing Commitment to Legal Education and Trial Advocacy
Founded in 1919, Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has established a longstanding reputation for representing victims of serious personal injury and medical malpractice throughout New York.
The personal injury law firm‘s attorneys regularly participate in continuing legal education programs, trial advocacy seminars, and professional conferences, sharing their litigation experience and courtroom knowledge with members of the legal profession.
Jeffrey B. Bloom’s participation in the NYSBA Bridging the Gap program reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to legal education, professional excellence, and the development of future generations of trial attorneys.
