The International Section of the New York State Bar Association bestowed its highest honor, the Distinction in International Law Award, to the co-chair of its chapter in Ukraine, Anna Ogrenchuk, during a virtual program as part of the association’s Annual Meeting. “At a time of personal struggle and her homeland under attack, Anna Ogrenchuk is … Continued
If you’ve walked around New York City recently, you may have heard the rallying slogan of “Women, Life, Freedom,” or, in Persian, “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi.” From Washington Square to Times Square, demonstrations and rallies are calling for support of Iranian women who have, since Sept. 16, been leading a renewed revolution against the fundamentalist Islamic … Continued
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the International Section did what it does best: It put together the best legal minds in international law and got straight to work.
The New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee voted Tuesday to approve a resolution declaring that all citizens of the United States including residents of the U.S. Territories be treated equally and afforded the same rights.
The New York State Bar Association is urging the United Nations to establish a war crimes tribunal to investigate the invasion of Ukraine. “During our nearly 150-year history, the New York State Bar Association has been a champion of the rule of law and human rights. We must establish a tribunal to make certain that … Continued
A New York State Bar Association task force will review the laws and court decisions that have led to second-class citizenship and unequal treatment for American citizens who live in the U.S. territories and make recommendations to create equality.
The New York State Bar Association plans to sign an agreement with the Virgin Islands Bar Association that will set the framework for joint events and continued collaboration between the two organizations.
The New York State Bar Association has added bar associations in Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Barcelona to its international partnerships, and plans to sign an agreement with the Rome Bar Association next week.
In February 2022, the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in General Practice while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.
The NYSBA signed an MOU with the International Association of Young Lawyers today.