NYSBA Invites In-House Counsel to Program on NY State Commercial Division
11.9.2026
The New York State Bar Association is inviting in-house counsel to get an inside look at the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court this month.
The program will be presented by the Commercial Division Advisory Council via Zoom at 1 p.m. Nov. 18. It is designed to promote the advantages of litigating commercial disputes in New York.
New York has made several improvements to the Commercial Division to meet the needs of the business community. The changes are making litigation faster, more predictable and cost effective.
The program feature perspectives from three Commercial Division justices as well as attorneys who have tried cases in the division.
Leaders from business and government will also speak at the event including:
- James Katz, deputy secretary for New York State Economic Development.
- Hope Knight, president and CEO of Empire State Development.
- Heather Mulligan, president and CEO, the Business Council of New York State.
- Mei Lin Kwan-Gett, deputy general counsel, Citigroup.
- Michael Leahy, vice president, deputy general counsel, AIG.
New York State Bar Association members are encouraged to register by sending an RSVP to ggrissett@kelleydrye.com.
