While many attorneys both new and experienced find rich and fulfilling careers joining an existing law firm, many also make the bold decision to branch out and build their own law firm from scratch. Starting your own business can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-racking. It requires careful planning and commitment to get off to a … Continued
Should I be fortunate enough to be elected the 125th President, building on the forward-thinking of my predecessors, I promise to serve the needs of our membership and the community at large; continue efforts to define NYSBA’s brand and value; optimize technology to deliver member value; and enhance diversity and inclusion throughout the Association and the legal profession.
No other candidate has dedicated one’s association service more to successfully fostering our younger generation.
I seek the Presidency of the Association so that I can use my lifetime of experience to serve our profession. If elected, I will be a tireless advocate for, and a faithful servant of, this Association and its members.
Former Court of Appeals Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick will chair the State Board of Law Examiners, which prepares and administers the bar examination for the admission of attorneys in New York, the Court of Appeals announced today. “We are fortunate to have someone of Judge Ciparick’s ability and experience to serve in such an important … Continued
Parents are living in the most difficult time with respect to making decisions about what’s the safest way for your children to become educated, whether you continue to live in your home and be educated there or go to school. Everyone has their heart in their throat.
In an era of constant breaking news cycles highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic and the racial justice movement, NYSBA President Scott M. Karson has acted fast to get the association’s message out to the media and its membership. During the first quarter of Karson’s presidency, he has issued numerous statements ranging from racial justice and … Continued
For a lawyer, trying to sign up a client should feel like you’re helping someone and not like you’re selling a car. Being a salesperson is not sleazy; it is necessary if you want to make a living, said Carol Schiro Greenwald at the recent CLE Webinar, “Presenting Your Best ‘You’ To Your Best Prospects.” … Continued
The New York State Board of Law Examiners has released details about the Oct. 5-6 remote bar exam. The remote exam, which will be the same as the content of the Uniform Bar Exam, will consist of one Multistate Performance Test item, three Multistate Essay Examination questions, and 100 Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) questions divided … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to rethink almost every aspect of modern life – particularly when it comes to education. Schools at all levels – from pre-K and elementary through college – are struggling to determine how to operate safely in the new normal. This unprecedented situation has also presented a host of legal … Continued