The New York State Bar Association is launching a letter writing campaign urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. “Medical Aid in Dying offers both dignity and compassion to those experiencing a terminal illness,” New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet said. “It ensures that New Yorkers have … Continued
Scientific research shows that a spirit of gratitude leads to increased happiness and better health. A free program co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and the New York Bar Foundation takes a closer look at how a practice of gratitude produces more energy and self-confidence while reducing stress and anxiety. The Nov. 24 … Continued
Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to register for the New York State Bar Association’s Bridging the Gap program on Dec. 9-10 which will be the last of these courses offered fully online. Attorneys can satisfy all of their annual MCLE requirements by attending the two-day program, which is ideal for “bridging the gap” between law … Continued
It’s been more than 50 years since the outside world first saw the horrific, inhumane treatment of disabled children at the Willowbrook State School. The 1972 television expose by journalist Geraldo Rivera led to sweeping changes and sparked the beginning of the disability rights movement. When interviewed about his groundbreaking work in a 2023 documentary, … Continued
A decision by the New York State Court of Appeals in an Ulster County animal abuse case and other developments at the appellate level are the focus of an upcoming New York State Bar Association CLE. The Nov. 12 program, Charging Cruelty: Prosecuting Crimes of Animal Abuse and Neglect, features Jed Painter, general counsel to … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet is speaking out about the need to have U.S. Attorneys vetted by the Senate in a new episode of the Miranda Warnings podcast. In a follow-up to her nationwide OpEd in Bloomberg Law, Sweet details how Congress is giving up its oversight powers by not thoroughly investigating … Continued
To combat opioid deaths, the New York State Bar Association is recommending expanding treatment and prevention, lowering the cost of drugs that treat addiction and increasing the appeal of jobs in the field. The House of Delegates on Saturday approved a report produced by the association’s Task Force on Opioid Addiction, which was appointed by … Continued
Buffalo attorney David Colligan has been named the winner of the Root Stimson Award for his decades of service to the people and parks of Western New York. Colligan supports the burgeoning innovation and entrepreneurial business climate in Buffalo while protecting Western New York’s natural resources. His passions range from helping start-up businesses to encouraging … Continued
The New York State Bar Association continues to speak out against threats to the rule of law. In just the last ten months, the association and its leaders have published nearly two dozen articles and statements on issues ranging from judicial independence to the government shutdown. Oct. 21, 2025 New York State Bar Association Gravely … Continued
A panel of state education leaders assembled by the New York State Bar Association to discuss the issue of media literacy agree that promoting civic readiness is essential, but challenges persist in making the programs available to all students. “Social studies is being marginalized,” said Melinda Person, president of the New York State United Teachers … Continued