Author: Jennifer Andrus

New York State Bar Association Honors Lawyers Who are Steadfast in Their Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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

Treasury Official Details 4-Year Plan for Tax Deregulation

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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

Four Attorneys Honored for Commitment to Diversity, Mentorship and Community Service

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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

New York State Bar Association Honors Kareen Zeitounzian for her Commitment To Mentoring Women in Law

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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

New York State Bar Association Commends Governor for Making the Child Abuse Reporting System More Fair

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New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement about the approval of S550-A/A66-A: “Anonymous reporting to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Mistreatment is a flawed policy that harms thousands of New York families each year. The New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted … Continued

New York State Bar Association Commends Governor, Legislature for Supporting Medical Aid in Dying

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Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to the governor agreeing to sign S138/A136 authorizing the Medical Aid in Dying Act: “New York State joins 11 other states in offering a dignified option for the terminally ill. The New York State Bar Association supported this law allowing … Continued