In 2025 and 2026, we celebrate the centenary of the Federal Arbitration Act and the birth of the American Arbitration Association. These tandem events are no coincidence. These twin celebrations present the rare opportunity to examine the relationship and recognize the central contribution of visionary and strategic New York lawyers to today’s vastly expanded world … Continued
Over the course of writing this article, I had the honor of participating in a Sankofa ceremony commemorating a Black man who was lynched in the Adirondacks in 1932. His name is lost to history.[1] Rooted in cultural traditions from the Akan people of Ghana, Sankofa ceremonies emphasize the importance of reconnecting with the past … Continued
Good morning: We continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary and especially the recent gains in membership. Due to the hard work of so many people, we are reaping the benefits of the new membership model, realizing historic growth within our sections and a surge in overall membership. Membership in each section has grown by at … Continued
In my day-to-day work I meet a lot of attorneys who know they need to plan for their eventual retirement but just don’t have the time or resources to explore their options. Many come from backgrounds at larger firms with 401(k) plans and assume that because they now practice alone, they don’t have access to … Continued
Seth Rosner, chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, believes that the more involved you are with the New York State Bar Association the more valuable your membership becomes. “I didn’t realize how significant being an active member in the bar association could be until I got involved,” Rosner said. “We all have competing interests for … Continued
On Jan. 7, we marked 10 years since the passing of Judith S. Kaye, the first woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals and to this day its longest-serving chief judge. During her lifetime, Judge Kaye was recognized and lauded for her brilliant legal mind and innovative executive skills and in death … Continued
On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted the Omnibus Budget and Balanced Budget Act – referred to colloquially as H.R. 1 – a comprehensive federal law that reshapes the financing and administration of Medicaid, state-directed payments, immigrant eligibility for public programs and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.[1] The law marks the most significant restructuring of federal … Continued
Will Reiss, the new chair of the Antitrust Law Section, said in a recent interview that diversifying the section and increasing membership go hand in hand. “We really want to encourage our younger members to take advantage of the opportunities we are offering by having them take the initiative on developing and becoming involved with … Continued
Judith S. Kaye passed away on Jan. 7, 2016. Her death caused a statewide lament. Flags flew at half-mast on government buildings. The media paid homage to her life and legacy. Fifteen hundred people crowded into Lincoln Center to attend her funeral. Lawyers and laypersons alike – some who had never met Judith Kaye – … Continued
Every day the gap grows. There are the firms that adopt AI across every workflow and there are the firms that don’t. Those that do are tripling attorney capacity and resolving cases 60+ days faster. Those that don’t, are not. If you’re looking to join those that do, here are three proven tactics top plaintiff … Continued