The New York State Bar Association voted Saturday to urge the state Legislature to approve a Constitutional Amendment that would allow voters to decide if a limit on the number of state Supreme Court justices should be removed. The New York State Legislature approved the Constitutional Amendment on Thursday but for it to go on … Continued
The New York State CLE Board has extended the deadline for the changes to format restrictions applicable to newly admitted attorneys for Skills CLE credit and the approval of all Accredited Providers to offer CLE programs in certain non-traditional formats through December 31, 2024. For more information, go here.
Good morning. It’s great to be here on behalf of the tens of thousands of New York State Bar Association members. I am honored to be among today’s distinguished guests including: Our Chief Judge Rowan Wilson Barbara Underwood, Solicitor General of New York, on behalf of Attorney General Tish James And First Deputy Chief Administrative … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan: “The mission of the New York State Bar Association is to protect the rule of law and to facilitate the administration of justice. That’s why we must condemn in no uncertain terms the unfounded attack … Continued
The Israel and New York State bar associations signed an agreement to work together on areas of mutual interest such as fighting for judicial independence, combating hatred and defending the rule of law. The New York State Bar Association has signed more than 30 such agreements — formally known as memorandums of understanding — with … Continued
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson praised the New York State Bar Association and asked for the association’s advice and guidance in working with the court system to shape the law. During an address to the House of Delegates at its Annual Meeting in New York City, Wilson said, “We need to rely on you and you … Continued
Recalling a time when New York’s Court of Appeals heard hundreds of cases and was viewed as one of the most prestigious in the country, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson vowed to return the court to its former glory. “I would like to get back to that,” he said. Wilson was the keynote speaker at a … Continued
Two beloved judges who have dedicated their careers to selflessly improving the lives of New Yorkers will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize Justice James P. Murphy with its Distinguished Jurist … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Commission on Legislative, Judicial & Executive Compensation approval of its report for increased judicial salaries: “Judicial compensation reflects the value that we place upon the critical work that our judges perform. A properly funded judiciary is the foundation of … Continued
The job of New York’s chief administrative judge is equal parts problem-solver, relationship-builder and collaborative consensus-builder. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, ensuring that things run smoothly at some 300 courthouses statewide, managing a $3.3 billion annual budget, boosting the morale of a 15,000-member non-judicial workforce still regrouping after the COVID … Continued