The Leffell School’s Mock Trial team overcame unique challenges competing in the New York State Bar Association’s regional tournament last month while also observing the Jewish Sabbath, which precludes writing and using technology. In preparation for the tournament, the team and its advisers devised a plan to stay in a hotel within walking distance of … Continued
The Massapequa High School Mock Trial team is competing in the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial state tournament for the first time since 2022. That year they competed virtually and this year’s team is excited to travel to Albany to meet the other regional winning teams in person. Massapequa beat out more than … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is recognizing lawyers who have made an exceptional commitment to serving the public good during its 35th Annual President’s Pro Bono Service Awards on Law Day. The highlight will be a keynote address by Associate Judge Michael Garcia of the New York State Court of Appeals. The Law Day theme this year … Continued
Feelings of anticipation and redemption surround the return of the Ward-Melville mock trial team to the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial State Tournament following a one-year absence. The Suffolk County team prevailed over rival Northport High School this year after a tough loss to Northport last year in the regional final. “Coming off … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored civil legal services champion Rachel Chazin Halperin with its W. Haywood Burns Award for decades of service to Hudson Valley residents. Named for the civil rights attorney who worked with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and rose to prominence as New York’s first African American law school dean, … Continued
In recognition of women’s history month, the New York State Bar Association’s International Section and Women in Law Section teamed up to sponsor an informational program highlighting the impact of Arab women in the legal profession in the Arab Middle East. The program “Voices of Impact: Arab Leading Women Driving Change in the Arab Middle … Continued
Nothing puts a lawyer’s license at risk faster than sloppy billing practices or trust account mistakes. That stark warning kicked off a recent continuing legal education course sponsored by New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management. Over 200 lawyers attended “Practice Essentials: Keeping Time, Getting Paid, and Trust Account Management” taught by … Continued
The New York State Bar Association and a coalition of lawmakers, civil legal service providers and advocates are fighting to protect the Interest on Lawyer Account Fund from political interference. They are supporting proposed legislation that would remove the fund, which provides legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers, from the state budget process. “The Interest … Continued
You sacrifice time with your family and outside interests to put in more billable hours. You take on more projects at work, but you are not tapped for leadership roles. What comes next is a period of questioning of your own value and self-worth. This scenario marked the opening of a recent New York State … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today: “The New York State Bar Association denounces Attorney General Bondi’s proposed regulation that would exempt DOJ attorneys from the normal process of investigation and discipline by independent bar association disciplinary bodies for violations of the rules of professional responsibility. Any … Continued