“We can hardly believe it is necessary to say this, but apparently it is: Ethnic slurs have no place in the public discourse. When the term ‘organized crime’ is used in connection with an Italian-American, the meaning is as obvious as it is offensive. Respect and civility are hallmarks of our judicial system — especially … Continued

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) today is saddened by the loss of longtime Buffalo attorney Paul Michael Hassett, who served as its president from 2000-2001. “Paul Michael Hassett was a devoted leader of this great Association, having served not only as president, but also as a member of the House of Delegates for … Continued

The New York State Bar Association mourns the tragic murder of eleven worshippers at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Religious liberty is an inalienable right and a hallmark of our Nation.  This vicious and premeditated attack against worshippers in a Synagogue observing their faith strikes at the heart of who we … Continued

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) honored five volunteers and two legal service providers for their commitment to pro bono service at an awards ceremony hosted by the New York County Lawyers’ Association on Thursday night. “Pro bono service volunteers are an invaluable asset to any legal service provider, “said NYSBA President Michael Miller. … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Executive Committee has approved Ethics Best Practice Guidelines for Latin America and the Caribbean. Produced by the Latin American Council of NYSBA’s International Law Section, these ethics guidelines are designed to promote uniformity of ethical commitments and expectations for lawyers and law firms working across national borders in the … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Michael Miller issued the following statement today: “Throughout its 141-year history, the New York State Bar Association has been staunchly committed to the rule of law and fundamental principles of justice, including an independent and impartial judiciary, equal treatment for all under the law, and the right of every … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Michael Miller issued the following statement today: “To preserve the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court, the New York State Bar Association joins the American Bar Association’s call for an FBI investigation into recent allegations prior to the U.S. Senate taking any further action on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination for … Continued

An artificial intelligence panel that includes Sophia the Robot and a keynote address from the Rt. Hon. Richard Wagner, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, highlight the New York State Bar Association’s International Section Seasonal Meeting at the InterContinental Hotel in Montreal, Canada Oct. 23-26. On Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., a … Continued

With the federal government’s fiscal year set to end on September 30, New York State Bar Association President Michael Miller called on Congress to pass appropriations legislation to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) at $410 million. LSC is an independent non-profit corporation established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal … Continued