Describe your journey to becoming a NYSBA leader? I became more actively involved in NYSBA in 2013 through an appointment to the Committee on Attorney Professionalism. Marion Fish was the outgoing chair and Lillian Moy was just beginning her term. I knew immediately that I had joined the right committee. Lillian included me in the … Continued
Members of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Animals and the Law hosted a podcast to educate the community on grant funding available for animal shelters and rescue organizations. The New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund is available for municipal and non-profit animal shelters and for non-residence based non-profit rescues to help defray some … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Kubala, U.S. Army (ret.) as its Veteran Advocate of the Year for her extensive outreach on behalf of veterans and active duty servicemembers. As executive director of the Veterans Legal Clinic at Syracuse University, she trains young lawyers to use their skills to have a … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of a bill that would have removed burdensome record keeping rules on non-electronic notary acts: “For more than a century, New Yorkers commissioned as notaries public have been able to effectively implement their responsibilities … Continued
New York State trial lawyers are taking a break from the courtroom to honor Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas for being a “guardian of the law.” They are also recognizing two Supreme Court justices. The chief administrative judge will receive the Betty Friedlander Award for Trial Excellence on Jan. 16 during the New York State … Continued
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