Month: January 2019

Let the ‘Voice of Lawyers’ Be Heard

The New York Law Journal published President Hank Greenberg’s article on the importance of a lawyer’s voice and the rule of law. (may require subscription) Henry M. Greenberg, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Now more than ever, the voice of lawyers must be heard. Our clients and communities need our wisdom. … Continued

What We Do: Service to the Public and the Profession

The New York Law Journal published Immediate Past President Miller’s call to members to celebrate NYSBA’s mission. (may require subscription) Michael Miller, President of the New York State Bar Association, calls upon members to celebrate the NYSBA’s mission: Service to the public and the profession.

Judiciary Requests 2 Percent Spending Increase From Cuomo, NY Lawmakers

The New York Law Journal quoted Immediate Past President Miller on the proposed attorney registration fee increase. (may require subscription) Michael Miller, President of the New York State Bar Association, calls upon members to celebrate the NYSBA’s mission: Service to the public and the profession.

January 11, 2019: State Bar’s Annual Meeting Agenda to Include Panels on #MeToo, Wrongful Prosecutions, Whistleblower Laws, Cannabis Law, Single Payer Healthcare, Data Protection Rules and Much M

The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) 142nd Annual Meeting in New York City January 14-18 will include programs on #MeToo movement, wrongful prosecutions, whistleblower laws, cannabis law, pros and cons of a single-payer healthcare system, empowering communities to generate solar power, the effects new data protection rules are having in the U.S., and state … Continued

January 8, 2019: State Bar Honors Senior Lawyers and Young Lawyers for Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono and Public Service Work

The Senior Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will recognize Ronald C. Mayer, Esq., of New York and Shirani B. Ponnambalam, Esq. of Bedford with the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award on January 17 at the NYSBA Annual Meeting. This award is presented to members of NYSBA age 55 or older who have provided outstanding … Continued