Mr. Catalano is a member of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the Labor & Employment Law Section. He is also a member of the Broome County Bar Association and is Co-Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Section. Mr. Catalano began his legal career in the Binghamton area when he
served as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York while in law school. He later served as a law clerk in the Buffalo Regional Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Office, served as student judicial law clerk to the Honorable John F. O’Donnell (S.J.C., 8th
District), and served as a law clerk, and later as an associate, with another local law firm. He joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2014.
Mr. Catalano represents employers in drafting employment agreements, counseling employers on wage and hour issues and department of labor regulatory compliance. He also represents employers in litigation matters such as contract grievance and arbitration, General Municipal Law 207 matters, contract negotiation, and interest arbitration. In addition to his regular work, he regularly authors and edits articles for the New York Employment Law Letter, a monthly publication that helps employers understand new laws, regulations, and court cases.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.