Practice Area: Criminal Law

Profiles in Leadership: David Cohen

The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles. In these profiles, we examine the paths to leadership, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews will encourage all members of all backgrounds to pursue positions … Continued

David Louis Cohen Seeks President-Elect Position at NYSBA

I view participation in bar association activities as an integral part of my professional life. It is a responsibility that comes with being a practicing attorney. Working with lawyers from all parts of the state and all types of practices to better the profession and to improve the delivery of legal services is a way … Continued

New York State Bar Association Announces Plan To Help Over-Scheduled Lawyers

The New York State Bar Association is providing immediate relief to its members as the demands of 24/7 lawyering upend the delicate work/life balance that is so essential to attorney well-being. Domenick Napoletano, president of NYSBA and a solo practitioner in Brooklyn, announced Tuesday that the association has amassed a library of 20 automated forms … Continued

New York State Bar Association To Host Program To Aid Human Trafficking Victims, Connect Lawyers With Pro Bono Opportunities

Human trafficking – labor that is forced through fraud or coercion – is often hidden in plain sight. From 2007 to 2021, the New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking identified 2,137 victims in the state including more than 500 minors. About two-thirds were exploited for sexual acts while the rest engaged in … Continued

NYSBA Commends Governor, Legislature for Protecting Constitutional Rights of Children, Indigent Adults

Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the approval of the 2024-25 state budget, which includes continued funding to adequately pay 18-B attorneys to represent children and indigent adults: “The New York State Bar Association commends the governor and the legislature for ensuring that the constitutional rights … Continued