“What is really special about our team is how much trust we have in one another,” says Ward Melville High School Mock Trial captain Ella O’Connor. “We always trust each other to show up to practice, ready to work. We always trust each other during trials to do our best work. We became like family … Continued
Leaders of the New York State Bar Association took to Capitol Hill this month to meet with members of the New York delegation. The lobbying effort coincided with the American Bar Association’s Lobby Day on the Hill. The NYSBA delegation — led by President Richard Lewis — discussed several issues and legislative priorities with eight … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Remla Parthasarathy of the Empire Justice Center with its W. Haywood Burns Award. Named for the civil rights attorney who worked with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and rose to prominence as New York’s first African American law school dean. The award recognizes leaders in social justice and … Continued
On a sunny Saturday in April, 40 young attorneys, many fresh out of law school, are wandering around the Bar Center in Albany. They come from many backgrounds and regions of New York, looking wide-eyed, excited and ready to embark on a five-day rigorous program. By the end of the program, they will learn how … Continued
We are living in a pre-“Matrix” world1 – the version before the super-powerful computer programs in the machine world take over, leaving the humans to live in a simulated reality. Artificial intelligence2 has already taken over the zeitgeist and soon your entire life. At its core, AI, and its progeny generative AI,3 bring the allure of efficiency.4 Need to write a … Continued
As many of us have heard by now, there has been a major amendment to CPLR 2106, Affirmation of truth of statement. Previously limited to lawyers, physicians, osteopaths or dentists, CPLR 2106 can now be used by “any person,” regardless of where they are located. Prior Versions of CPLR 2106 When originally enacted in 1963, … Continued
You’re a member of the New York State Bar Association, and you may wonder what’s next? How can the association help you grow? The Committee on Leadership Development recently held a lunchtime event to answer these questions for new and seasoned members who want to contribute more to the New York State Bar Association. The … Continued
To the Forum: I am an attorney defending my client in a bench trial against allegations of fraud. My client is a well-known public figure, so the case has been closely monitored by the media. My client has been very vocal about his concerns that the judge and his staff are biased against him. And I … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan: “The mission of the New York State Bar Association is to protect the rule of law and to facilitate the administration of justice. That’s why we must condemn in no uncertain terms the unfounded attack … Continued
In recent years, dispute resolution service providers, professional associations and court-annexed ADR programs have launched initiatives to increase diversity, equity and inclusion among dispute resolution practitioners. These programs seek to recruit, train and support members of historically underrepresented communities in the mediation and arbitration fields and provide them with the necessary training and experience to … Continued