The legal landscape surrounding employee benefits is shifting with the New York State Legislature considering proposed changes to labor law dealing with animal bereavement. A recent continuing legal education course sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and Law looked at legal issues surrounding end of life care for animals and … Continued
Professor Raymond Brescia will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Sanford D. Levy Professional Ethics Award for his lifetime of work in legal ethics and his research on the history and influence of technology in the legal profession. Brescia is the associate dean for research and intellectual life and the Harold R. Tyler chair … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting an event highlighting the advancement of Arab women in the legal profession. Voices of Impact: Arab Leading Women Driving Change in the Arab Middle East, brings together women across several practice areas and jurisdictions to discuss practical strategies for advancement. The virtual program on March 25 – … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson overcame prejudice and pushed America to become a more equitable society. His was a powerful and rhythmic voice of the civil rights movement and the conscience of numerous racial … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section is hosting a workshop on March 11 designed for female attorneys whose hard work and reliability have brought them success but not led to advancement. The course, entitled “Breaking the Manager Ceiling: For women navigating advancement, influence, and visibility in the legal profession,” focuses on … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet submitted testimony to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committees on Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026–27 Executive Budget, offering thoughtful guidance to the Legislature to ensure investments in public safety, legal representation, and court infrastructure are preserved and strengthened. A significant concern is the proposed diversion of hundreds of millions … Continued
Lawrence Garrett is just weeks into his term as the chair of the New York State Bar Association Tax Law Section, and is pleased that he was launched into his tenure by a very successful Annual Meeting program. Over a thousand members attended the annual Tax Section luncheon with its high-profile speaker from the U. … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement upon the governor’s signing of the Medical Aid in Dying act: “The enactment of the Medical Aid in Dying law is a victory for bodily autonomy and dignity for New Yorkers faced with overwhelming and unremitting pain and suffering at the end of … Continued
The New York State Bar Association advocates for state and federal legislation and works tirelessly to promote equal access to justice for all. As part of that mission, the association addresses current events and issues that impact the legal profession and the rule of law. In the last year, President Kathleen Sweet and the association … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement today: “The New York State Bar Association commends Governor Hochul’s Sensitive Locations Protection Act, which safeguards New Yorkers’ constitutional rights from federal overreach. By ensuring that sensitive locations – including schools — are protected from warrantless civil immigration enforcement and establishing a state … Continued