Ralph E. Lerner, Lecturer

Ralph E. Lerner has lectured throughout the United States for audiences, students, and councils, discussing and educating on every and all topics involving Art and the legal elements involved in its sale, purchase, and distribution. Often speaking at universities, museums, or art conferences, Ralph E. Lerner has remained an expert on the fluctuating legal issues surrounding the fine art world. As a recognized authority and author, Ralph E. Lerner was invited to many of these events in order to speak and educate people about the nuances of the business, as the constantly changing legal landscape requires a deep understanding of both art law and art history as well as acute attention to detail.

His recent lectures include:

44^th Annual Estate Planning Institute, September 2013, New York NY Heckerling Institute, January 2012, Orlando FL Planned Giving Group of New England, March 2012, Boston MA UJA Federation 22^nd Annual Westchester Estate, Tax & Financial Planning, May 2012, White Plains NY University of Basel, June 2012, Basel Switzerland 43^rd Annual Estate Planning Institute, September 2012, New York NY Artelligence, September 2012, New York NY Appraisers Association National Conference, November 2012, New York, NY 5^th Annual Art Litigation and Dispute Resolution, November 2012, New York NY Federal Tax Institute, Atlanta GA, October 2009 AICPA Advanced Estate Planning Conference, Chicago IL, 2008 Cardozo Law School, March 2007 Columbia Law School, October 2007 Harvard Law School, April 1998, NYU Law School, November 2006 Wachovia Estate Planning Institute, Winston-Salem NC, 2006 Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts, Philadelphia PA, April 2000 Christie’s, New York, NY, November 2000 Appraisers Association National Conference, New York NY