Jessica Lee, a Manhattan attorney who has combined her passion for entertainment with a successful legal career, has been awarded the State Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award for 2015. The award, presented by the association’s Young Lawyers Section, honors attorneys in practice for fewer than 10 years who have demonstrated outstanding service to both … Continued

The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association has recognized Chief Administrative Judge A. Gail Prudenti with its 2015 Stanley H. Fuld Award. The award, named for the late chief judge of the state Court of Appeals, was presented on January 28 during the Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in New … Continued

Author and Distinguished Professor Roy D. Simon has been honored with the 2015 Sanford Levy Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics. The award was presented at the Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City January 28. It is presented to an individual or institution that, in the opinion … Continued

Thomas J. Maroney of New York City (Maroney O’Connor) was presented with the John E. Leach Memorial Award during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting January 28. The award recognizes outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the legal profession as a member of the bar association’s Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law (TICL) Section. … Continued

Tracy Richelle High is the recipient of the 2015 Diversity Trailblazer Award, presented by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion of the New York State Bar Association. High received her award on January 26 during the State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to … Continued

Judith S. Kaye, former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, is the 2015 recipient of the Distinction in International Law and Affairs Award, given by the New York State Bar Association’s International Section. The award recognizes those who have made a major contribution to international peace, understanding and democracy. Kaye received … Continued

The New York Bar Foundation has been selected by VCG Governance Matters as one of five finalists for the Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership. The Foundation competed with non-profit organizations of all sizes from the tri-state communities of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for the award. “We are delighted to have … Continued

Statement on Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility From Glenn Lau-Kee, President of the New York State Bar Association “The New York State Bar Association has long supported raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18. We look forward to studying Governor Cuomo’s proposal. “Every child accused of a nonviolent felony deserves a second chance. … Continued

The New York State Bar Association is seeking $5 million in state funding for the creation of a legal services center in Albany to enhance the availability of legal services to low income individuals. “With the state’s surplus, there is now an opportunity to make a one-time investment that could be very meaningful in terms … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee today issued the following statement: “Justice Eugene M. Fahey has distinguished himself as an appellate jurist. The New York State Bar Association, in 2012, 2013 and twice in 2014, found him to be “well qualified” to serve on the Court of Appeals. “We commend Governor Cuomo for nominating him.” … Continued