Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today regarding the death of John Lewis. “The death of John Lewis, a luminary in the Civil Rights movement, is a terrible loss for our nation. I had the privilege of hearing him speak at the 1963 March on Washington, … Continued
On Friday, July 10th, President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone, who was convicted in 2019 of several charges, including witness tampering and lying to a congressional committee. Trump’s decision drew harsh criticism from law enforcement and legal community. New York State Bar Associaton (NYSBA) President Scott M. Karson released a statement early Monday condemning the President’s decision.
Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today regarding the New York State Board of Law Examiners decision to cancel the September bar exam. “In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on … Continued
“In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on how best to proceed. The class of 2020 has been dealt a difficult hand and many graduates are experiencing stress and strain over the uncertainty surrounding the bar exam, a grim job market, and staggering student debt.”
Lawful and civil protests should be valued as a peaceful and productive questioning of our values and ways. They should be encouraged, not thought of as counter to the soundness of society.
As a solo practitioner, Leona Krasner said there’s an adage that the practice of law is 1/3 of the time is spent finding clients, another 1/3 of the time is spent doing the work and the last 1/3 is chasing to get paid.
Hon. Karen Peters and Libby Coreno, the co-chairs of the NYSBA Attorney Well-being Task Force join the show to talk about their path on how they became involved in this area of the law, how cultural expectations have led to unhealthy work habits in the legal profession and how the Task Force will examine the factors that negatively impact the health and well-being of the legal community
Topic: Attorney website to assist pro se litigants; marketing of legal services Digest: An attorney may, under certain conditions, establish a separate business through a website to assist pro se litigants with filings through an automated system where the business will not be providing individualized legal advice or advertising a law firm’s legal services. If … Continued
We are now at an inflection point in American history. We appear ready for a paradigm shift that will address our nation’s original sins of slavery and subjugation. We are well beyond a teachable moment. Now is the time for action.
The most important thing you can do when connecting with people is to be curious.