The New York State Bar Association joins the entire nation and legal community in mourning the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. “We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to everyone whose lives have been devastated by this despicable act of violence,” said State Bar President Sharon Stern Gerstman. “It is time to seriously consider … Continued

Sharon Stern Gerstman, president of the New York State Bar Association, today issued the following statement encouraging support of The New York Bar Foundation’s disaster relief fund:  “Over the past several weeks, we have watched as hurricanes brought destruction to Houston, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and—most recently and intensively—Puerto Rico. Rebuilding needs will be … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today called on New Yorkers to “vote yes” on a referendum to authorize a Constitutional Convention to re-think how state government operates. “Our state Constitution is broken. It is badly in need of repair,” said Association President Sharon Stern Gerstman. “New Yorkers deserve better. You can make a difference. … Continued

The Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the American College of Civil Trial Mediators (ACCTM) have announced the winners of the first NYSBA/ACCTM National Championship Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Student Writing Competition. The winner of the $10,000 national competition is Sarah Benzidi, an LL.M student from Harvard Law School. … Continued

The New York State Bar Association and The New York Bar Foundation have sponsored a new website called the Immigration Pro Bono Portal that connects volunteer attorneys with legal service organizations from around the state that serve immigrant communities. “The goal is to assist attorneys in finding pro bono volunteer opportunities helping low income immigrant … Continued

Sharon Stern Gerstman, president of the New York State Bar Association, today issued the following statement about the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: “The New York Bar Association urges Congress to act promptly to protect young immigrants affected by the phased-in termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. … Continued

The New York State Bar Association and The New York Bar Foundation are seeking donations to help provide legal services to Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. In a related development, the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order August 29 allowing out-of-state lawyers to offer pro bono assistance to Hurricane Harvey victims for a … Continued