The New York State Bar Association honored Eileen Travis with its Ray of Hope Award for her extensive work helping lawyers overcome substance use and mental health issues. She is the founder and executive director of the New York City Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which provides free, confidential help to thousands in the legal … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is honoring Judge Anne-Marie Jolly and attorney Judith Gerber for their work to reform the Family Court and juvenile justice system. Judge Jolly, the administrative judge of the New York City Family Courts, and Gerber, the Buffalo chief legal aid attorney, will receive the Howard A. Levine Award for … Continued
New York City attorney Amanda Lyons has been named the winner of the Root Stimson Award for her commitment to children and families in need. Lyons is exceptional in both her professional and personal life. She rose quickly through the ranks of her law firm, working as a paralegal by day and attending law school … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Sophisticated Trusts and Estates Institute is a world class event where attorneys learn all the latest developments in their field. The Institute is being held on Nov. 19 at Rockefeller Plaza in midtown Manhattan. This signature New York State Bar Association event began in 2003 as a two-day event … Continued
Hundreds of civil legal service attorneys attended the New York State Bar Association’s Partnership Conference at Albany’s Capital Center in October. If you could not attend, you can now view more than a dozen continuing legal education courses from the event on demand. The event offered more than two dozen programs and panels educating lawyers … Continued
Whether your firm is looking to automate routine tasks or streamline traditionally time-intensive operations, AI empowers legal professionals to reclaim time and focus on higher-value activities, like delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. Below are four AI-powered strategies that help law firms overcome common challenges and boost efficiency. Challenge 1: Sifting Through Lengthy Documents Are you … Continued
Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce spoke forcefully in support of common-sense regulation and an improved registration process for cryptocurrency at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Appearing by video conference, Peirce outlined the flaws in the current regulatory regime, calling it too focused on enforcement without support for … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles. In these profiles, we examine the paths to leadership, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews will encourage all members of all backgrounds to pursue positions … Continued
Opening Session Focuses on Immigration Law For 30 years, the New York State Bar Association has supported civil legal service providers with training and networking opportunities during its biennial Partnership Conference. The 2024 conference brought together 500 providers discussing important issues including education, access to health care, immigration and affordable housing. “The availability of affordable … Continued
There is no denying the impact Muhammad Ali had on the sport of boxing, yet a recent essay by a past president of the New York State Bar Association, T. Andrew Brown, details how his career and his willingness to hold firm to his beliefs changed much more than a sport. Brown also provides a … Continued