NYSBA Adopts 2022 Legislative Priorities
Lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 2022 Legislative Session, as is the New York State Bar Association’s Department of Governmental Relations.
Month: November 2021
The Evacuation of Afghanistan: How Lawyers Can Help
Jan Brown, a New York City attorney, told more than 200 lawyers attending a New York State Bar Association CLE on the legal response to Afghanistan that the success of the program depended on everyone volunteering.
How NYSBA Helped Secure the Right to Clean Air and Water for New Yorkers
When he was president of NYSBA in 2015, David Miranda formed a committee on the state constitution in anticipation of a public question on whether New York should hold a constitutional convention. NYSBA backed the idea but several prominent environmental groups opposed it, fearing a rollback of environmental protections in the wake of President Donald … Continued
New York State Bar Association Task Force Begins To Unravel the Impact of COVID-19 on New Lawyers and Law Students
Technology and remote learning have provided more flexibility and a new way of achieving a work/life balance for new lawyers and law students, participants at a discussion on the post-pandemic future of the profession said at a forum Wednesday night. Prior to COVID-19, Sophia Terrassi, an associate at Ingerman Smith, said “The practice of law, … Continued
CasePrepPlus: November 5, 2021
Veteran Prosecutors Doubt Elizabeth Holmes’ Defense Strategy
“I don’t think gender played any role,” said Carrie H. Cohen of Morrison & Foerster, when asked if she felt gender influenced the federal fraud case being brought against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes
How OCA Plans To Move Dockets Forward
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the courts cannot and will not use the public health crisis as an excuse for mounting backlogs.
Member Spotlight: Helen Naves
NYSBA is such a diverse and friendly community open to lawyers from all over the world who want to be integrated and connected to their peers. It’s a place to learn about the law, which is constantly evolving and to share professional experiences.
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