In a celebration of National Pro Bono Week, the New York State Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association and the Office of Court Administration honored 23 attorneys for their work on behalf of needy New Yorkers. The honorees donated their time and expertise in many practice areas including child support and custody, tenant landlord … Continued
The latest evolution of the internet, known as Web3, will disrupt all aspects of the legal profession, from drafting contracts and filing documents to storing records and establishing trademarks. As corporate leaders, government entities and philanthropic organizations embrace this technology, tech-savvy attorneys who understand the implications will be rewarded with enormous opportunities to expand their … Continued
A highlight of NYSBA’s biannual Partnership Conference is the presentation of the Denison Ray and Phil Dailey awards recognizing excellence in the civil legal services field. “These awards honor the people who work hard every day to bring civil legal services to those in need, who might otherwise face a life-altering crisis without your assistance,” … Continued
Legal Services providers discussed the difficulties clients have had navigating government safety net programs — especially during the pandemic — and how lawyers can help. Speaking at NYSBA’s biannual Partnership Conference, the panel of experts reported that the pandemic related government shutdown impacted subsidized nutritional programs, Social Security benefits and emergency housing. Applying for temporary … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Iranian government’s violent attacks against peaceful protesters: In recent weeks, there have been increasing reports that the Iranian government and its Morality Police have violently arrested and attacked peaceful protesters in Iran, many of whom are women, students, … Continued
More than 400 lawyers from across the state descended on Albany’s Capital Center for NYSBA’s two-day biannual Partnership Conference, which focused on immigration, refugee and elder law, food insecurity, housing and the impact of long-term COVID. It was the first time the conference was held since 2018 and it gave speakers a chance to focus … Continued
How will the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court handle the upcoming cases in the fall 2022 term? What are the ripple effects still being felt following the Dobbs decision last June? The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month. The full episode is available below, on … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to grant certiorari in Fitisemanu v. United States: “The court’s disappointing decision misses the mark and forgoes a significant opportunity to usher in a new era that separates this nation from racist policies … Continued
Richard J. Washington is a solo practitioner in labor & employment law and criminal defense. He entered private practice following a career in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. He is active in the NYSBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Cannabis Law Section. You are a member of both the Diversity, Equity Inclusion Committee, … Continued
Billable hours are at the heart of any successful law firm, but far too many attorneys still treat tracking and billing for those hours as an afterthought. Keeping track of your time doesn’t need to be difficult. With the right approach and software tools, attorneys can spend less time tracking their hours while increasing the … Continued