The New York State Bar Association today extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Lawrence E. Walsh, an influential attorney, judge and adviser who died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the age of 102. Mr. Walsh – perhaps best recognized as independent counsel to the Iran-Contra investigation from 1986-1993 – was a leader … Continued

As the state budget deadline approaches, the New York State Bar Association urges lawmakers to consider how the lives of thousands of children are affected by a shortage of Family Court judges, who hear cases about child abuse, adoption, foster care, paternity, financial support and custody. “Sadly, children’s lives are put on hold while too … Continued

Forest Hills High School in Queens is the statewide champion of the “We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution” competition, the national academic contest on the U.S. Constitution. This is the second year in a row Forest Hills High School won the competition. The team will represent New York in the national finals to … Continued