The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services is launching a new grant program encouraging solo attorneys and law firms to commit time and resources to represent veterans. The program is co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and will provide grants to attorneys or firms in exchange for their representation of veterans who … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and the Law will present a three-part webinar exploring the emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for animals. The series, entitled “The End-of-Life Journey with our Beloved Animals: From Diagnosis to Life After Loss,” offers guidance from veterinarians, animal hospice experts and attorneys … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen M. Sweet issued the following statement on the Governor’s Executive Budget: “As the New York State Bar Association continues to analyze the 2027 Executive Budget proposals, we commend Governor Hochul for strengthening funding for the Judiciary, proposing to ban illegal homegrown firearms (ghost guns), and protecting the integrity … Continued
The New York State Bar Association calls on the Trump Administration to ensure that public sector lawyers — who represent crime victims, children, and numerous and other clients — can benefit from the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, approved a report that details the devastating effect … Continued
Ransomware attacks have evolved into a billion-dollar threat and businesses of all sizes are at risk. Preparing a business for the threat and planning a response was the topic of a panel discussion sponsored by the Local and State Government Law Section at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The panelists represented legal, … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored trailblazing attorneys for their commitment to diversity in the legal profession, mentorship of young attorneys and devotion to community service. The awards were presented Wednesday at the Constance Baker Motley Symposium during the association’s Annual Meeting at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The event recognizes lawyers … Continued
One of the early goals of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson when he took over the state’s highest court was to expand the docket and make quicker decisions. The chief judge spoke about his success doing that at a dinner hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction. The annual … Continued
Speaking to a packed house of over 900 tax attorneys at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Treasury’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Kevin Salinger detailed the Trump administration’s plans to ramp up the deregulation of tax policy in the years to come. “Our goal is to deregulate while strengthening the economy … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will honor four trailblazing attorneys for their commitment to diversity in the legal profession, mentoring young attorneys and devoting their time and talent to community service. Four attorneys will receive awards at the Constance Baker Motley Symposium on Wednesday Jan. 14 during the association’s Annual Meeting at the Hilton … Continued
The Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award is being presented to Kareen Zeitounzian for the work she has done to advance women and the people with disabilities in the legal profession. Kareen is senior counsel in Harris Beach Murtha’s business litigation practice group. She co-chairs the firm’s attorney training committee, which connects female attorneys and lawyers … Continued