The New York Law Journal quoted President Greenberg on the Working Group on Attorney Mental Health and its upcoming report at the House of Delegates meeting. (may require subscription) It’s estimated that fewer than 2% of applicants even answer affirmatively to the question about mental health. But statistics indicate that the population of law school students … Continued
The Albany Times Union mentioned the New York State Bar Association as a potential source for recommending commissioners. (may require subscription) As a nine-member commission irons out a new statewide publicly funded election system, New York’s top election enforcement official, Risa Sugarman, believes those powers should stay in an office similar to her current post.
WAMC published President Greenberg’s latest message on the rule of law. There is an ancient saying: “May you live in interesting times.” This expression is intended to be ironic. It reflects anxiety and fear about current events or perhaps even the future. I think we can all agree that the times in which we live … Continued
Diversity will be front and center at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section’s 2019 Global Conference to be held Nov. 5-8 in Tokyo. Titled “A World of Many Voices, United in Our Diversity,” the conference brings together jurists and leading lawyers from every continent except Antarctica to address cutting-edge legal topics. Hon. … Continued
Bloomberg Law reported on NYSBA’s Ethics Opinion 1175 about clients wishing to withdraw a guilty plea. (may require subscription) Lawyers must respect a client’s wish to withdraw a guilty plea after having explained the risks in doing so, even if the withdrawal would result in a harsher sentence, according to the New York State Bar … Continued
EPISODE SUMMARY: Judge Jonah Triebwasser (Red Hook, NY) joins Michael and Sarah for a discussion about his dual duty as a Town and Village Justice, his path to the law, and his ‘other career’ as a Franklin D. Roosevelt historical interpreter. The 32nd President of the United States then sits down with Michael and Sarah … Continued
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The New York Law Journal mentioned the NYSBA Lawyer Assistance Program for lawyers seeking confidential help. (may require subscription) In a statement on the sentencing of Richard Luthmann, a Staten Island lawyer who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and extortion conspiracy, U.S. Senior District Judge Jack Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York wrote … Continued
I submit this letter as my declaration of candidacy for the position of President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association. My qualifications are based upon my full life’s experiences, including 35 years of law practice, and my demonstrated understanding of and commitment to our Association. After graduation from the University of Michigan Law School … Continued
EPISODE SUMMARY: Ignatius Grande, Director at Berkeley Research Group, joins David to discuss the importance of electronic communication, social media and mobile devices in the life of a lawyer and law firms. Ignatius recounts how much communication technology like WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook Messenger have changed the ways lawyers interact with clients and colleagues. They also … Continued