As a solo practitioner, Leona Krasner said there’s an adage that the practice of law is 1/3 of the time is spent finding clients, another 1/3 of the time is spent doing the work and the last 1/3 is chasing to get paid.

We are now at an inflection point in American history. We appear ready for a paradigm shift that will address our nation’s original sins of slavery and subjugation. We are well beyond a teachable moment. Now is the time for action.

The most important thing you can do when connecting with people is to be curious.

Seven new members have joined NYSBA’s executive committee and new leaders have taken over the association’s committees and sections. Congratulations to the new chairs, co-chairs, vice-chairs and Executive Committee members. Thank you for your willingness to serve. New Committee Chairs Animals and the Law Ashlee Cartwright, Chair Pine Island The Salvation Army Charis B. Nick-Torok, … Continued

The civil rights movement of the 1960s has informed my thinking to this day. It is why all these years later it infuriates me to see the scourge of racial bigotry and the egregious inequities in how people of color are treated in our criminal justice system and society at large.