The New York State Bar Association stands with the people of Ukraine and condemns the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine as contrary to international law and the rule of law.
Hundreds of lawyers watching the heartbreaking news out of Ukraine are volunteering to help those who are looking to escape from the war-torn country.
For most the answer is ‘yes’.
Effective today, the courts are moving to three-feet physical distancing for all judges, court staff and court users in all trial courts, and for all types of cases.
There has been a palpable movement in the courts and in the Legislature to expand damages in cases of emotional pain and anguish and wrongful death.
Former New York State Bar Association President David Miranda has joined the association as its general counsel. He will oversee legal affairs, the Government Relations Department, facilities, and pro bono and lawyer assistance initiatives.
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Proposals to achieve long-overdue reform and simplification of the State’s overly complicated court structure by merging the current 11 trial courts were announced today.
For the #MeToo movement to transcend race, those in leadership positions and influential roles must demonstrate allyship to expand the narrative to include the experiences of women of color whose stories are not getting equal footing with those of white women.
It is impossible to quantify the chilling effect that criminal record screening has on young people who have the necessary talent and ambition to become lawyers but who come from communities that are under-resourced and over-policed, making them less likely to seek to become members of the bar.