President Brown on WHEC To Discuss Historic Supreme Court Nomination
Brown says this historic appointment underscores the importance of diversity and equity.
Author: Brandon
Three-Foot Physical Distancing in Grand Jury Trials Starts Today
Effective today, the courts are implementing three-foot physical distancing for participants in criminal grand jury trials statewide, freeing up additional courtroom space for criminal jury trials.
NYSBA Celebrates Black History Month
The New York State Bar Association is proud to honor and recognize past and current Black civil rights pioneers.
New York State Bar Association Applauds Supreme Court Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Her historic appointment underscores the importance of diversity and equity. The judiciary must reflect the people it serves to be a system of justice.
New York State Bar Association Strongly Condemns Violation of Rule of Law in Ukraine
NYSBA supports our new friends and colleagues in Ukraine and, in this dark hour, NYSBA stands with Ukraine.
Want Diversity in the Legal Profession? Start by Revising Question 26 in the Bar Application
We cannot afford to wait; we cannot afford to lose more minds that would bring our profession fresh perspective and help deliver fair and equal justice to populations that fail to receive it.
Convictions in Ahmaud Arbery Case Make Defendants Accountable for Racial Hatred
As an association that values the rule of law, we applaud the courage of 12 ordinary citizens who removed any doubt that these men acted out of racial animus.
New York State Bar Association Urges Russian Federation To Restore the Rule of Law
The New York State Bar Association condemns the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine as contrary to international law and the rule of law.
Why Ex-Felons Should Serve on Juries – and Why New York Should Lead the Way
The exclusion of all former felons from jury service discriminates against minorities due to their disproportionate representation in the pool of felons.
Eight New Section Chairs Take Office
Eight of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) sections have elevated new chairs this month to oversee efforts to improve laws, address professional development and sponsor continuing legal education courses in a variety of substantive fields.