The Albany Times-Union reported on President Greenberg’s swearing-in by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. (may require subscription) In an Albany ceremony, attorney Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg — who is already promoting several initiatives — took the oath as president of the New York State Bar Association on Thursday evening. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore administered the oath … Continued

The New York Law Journal featured President Greenberg for speaking at the event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New York Court of Appeals’ decision in Braschi v. Stahl Associates Company. (may require subscription) The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts hosted an event on June 3 to commemorate the 30th anniversary … Continued

The Buffalo Law Journal reported on President Greenberg taking over as President and his diversity initiative. (may require subscription) Albany attorney Henry “Hank” Greenberg is the New York State Bar Association’s 122nd president. “It is the highest honor of my professional life to be president of an association with such a proud history of serving … Continued

NPR News mentions Ethics Opinion 749 in regards to tracking software. A military judge has removed the lead prosecutor in the high-profile case of a decorated Navy SEAL accused of war crimes in Iraq. The rare ruling comes a week before the trial is scheduled to begin and after President Trump said he is considering pardons … Continued

Law360 reported that President Hank Greenberg made it a priority for all committees have a chair, co-chair or vice chair from a typically underrepresented group, such as women, people of color, and the LGBT community. (may require subscription) All the New York State Bar Association’s committees, task forces and working groups will have leadership this year that represents the diversity of its members, … Continued

The Daily Record reported that Hank Greenberg is the new president of the New York State Bar Association. (may require subscription) Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg, of Albany, has become the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Greenberg will serve a one-year term as president. He succeeds Michael Miller, of New York … Continued

The New York Law Journal reported that President Greenberg has appointed a diverse chair, co-chair or vice-chair to all 59 of the organization’s committees. (may require subscription) “It is a moral imperative that our profession better reflects the diversity exemplified by our clients, and we can no longer accept empty rhetoric or half-measures to realize … Continued

Bloomberg Law reported that NYSBA has launched a task force June 3 to explore legal issues surrounding driverless vehicles. (may require subscription) The 17-member panel, consisting of judges and attorneys specializing in everything from insurance law to artificial intelligence, will host hearings and seek comment from industry experts.