10 Things You May Not Know About T. Andrew Brown
President T. Andrew Brown has led an interesting life that includes playing football, starting his own law firm, and taking on leadership roles at NYSBA. But do you really know him? Let’s find out.
Month: June 2021
NYSBA Removes Rudy Giuliani From Its Membership
As soon as the news broke late last week that attorney Rudolph Giuliani had been given an interim suspension from the practice of law in New York, the New York State Bar Association removed him from its membership. “The New York State Bar Association is immediately removing Rudy Giuliani as a member of our association … Continued
Court System Prepares to Resume In-Person Arraignments Statewide
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, during her weekly coronavirus update Monday, announced the resumption of in‐person day arraignments in the New York City Criminal Court in Manhattan today, to be followed by Kings County on Tuesday, July 6, and in Bronx, Queens and Richmond Counties on July 12. DiFiore also said that with the expiration of … Continued
As in the U.S., Battle for Marriage Equality in Japan Takes Place on Many Fronts
As the spotlight focuses on Tokyo for the Summer Olympics, Japanese LGBTQ activists are hoping that the attention will hasten reforms and protections that will allow marriage equality. It may be shocking to some to learn that Japan is the only member of the G7 countries not to allow civil unions or same-sex marriage. The … Continued
CasePrepPlus: June 25, 2021
New York State Bar Association Removes Rudy Giuliani From Its Membership
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President T. Andrew Brown issued the following statement today regarding the membership status of attorney Rudolph Giuliani. “The New York State Bar Association is immediately removing Rudy Giuliani as a member of our association because of his suspension from the practice of law. Nothing means more to us than … Continued
Overcoming Adversity To Achieve Success
Race and racism bear out in every major facet of American life. I want to be able to speak to that – not only from the vantage of race, but also on behalf of those other populations who suffer similar injustices. There is much work to be done.
Breaking Down Barriers to LGBTQ Equality in the U.S. and Japan
The New York State Bar Association’s International and LGBTQ Law sections will discuss marriage equality and anti-discrimination protections in the United States and Japan Thursday in celebration of Pride month.
Nineteen Supreme Court Justices Return
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said that 19 certificated Supreme Court justices have returned following last year’s controversial decision to deny the certification applications of 46 Supreme Court justices for budgetary reasons.
NYSBA Signs MOU With Philippine Bar Association
The New York State Bar Association has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Philippine Bar Association (PBA) – the oldest voluntary national organization of lawyers in the Republic of the Philippines – during a virtual event June 17. The agreement – officially called a memorandum of understanding (MOU) – formalizes the ongoing relationship between … Continued