Month: December 2020

Member Spotlight: Sandra Rivera

Rivera is the principal at Rivera Law in Albany where she counsels for-profit and non-profit businesses on state regulatory, legislative and procurement matters. What is your practice area? I practice in the areas of government relations, municipal law and business transactions. What is your role within NYSBA? I am a member of the House of … Continued

State Court System Suspends All Nonessential In-Person Appearances

Good evening Members, Due to the recent coronavirus resurgence statewide, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced today that all nonessential in-person appearances are being temporarily suspended and only a small number of in-person essential and emergency matters will be heard in criminal, family, and housing court.  Additionally, in-person staffing levels are being reduced to 40% or … Continued

Environmental Racism: How Lawyers Can Help Close the Climate Gap

Recognizing the expanding climate gap, researchers and activists have called for climate justice regulations and policies that will close this gap. Climate change measures deemed most effective at closing the climate gap are those based on giving – giving identity, equity, relief, roles and voice to these exposed groups. Lawyers are uniquely trained and skilled to achieve these objectives.