The Wheatley High School team in Nassau County’s East Williston School District is savoring its victory over county rival Clarke High School in neighboring East Meadow. The win in the Region VII championship secures the team a spot in the state tournament in Albany later this month. Wheatley’s attorney adviser, former prosecutor David Schwartz, praises … Continued
The Mock Trial team at the High School of American Studies at Lehman College is returning to the state tournament for the first time since winning the state title four years ago. In early April, the New York City team beat Brooklyn Tech to secure the Region V Mock Trial title. In 2021, the team … Continued
The Great Hall at the Bar Center in Albany was filled to capacity for the 2025 Pro Bono awards, which bring judges and lawyers from across the state to celebrate service to others. Law Day is celebrated annually on May 1 to recognize those attorneys committed to doing legal work for no compensation. The theme … Continued
Prompted by the growing need for international cooperation, the New York State Bar Association is entering into a partnership with the European Association of Lawyers. “This is a moment to strengthen transatlantic ties between our two associations and to stand up for the rule of law, which must be protected at home and abroad,” said … Continued
At the opening of the Family Defense Conference in Albany on Thursday, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson laid out his agenda for reforming the Family Court system. The conference is a joint effort of the New York State Bar Association and the Indigent … Continued
Prompted by the growing need for international cooperation, the New York State Bar Association is entering into a partnership with the European Association of Lawyers. “This is a moment to strengthen transatlantic ties between our two associations and to stand up for the rule of law, which must be protected at home and abroad,” said … Continued