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
Managing partners at a New York State Bar Association event said they are facing stiff resistance from attorneys and staff who don’t want to work full-time in the office. The leaders of four of New York’s top law firms said that moving back to the office is essential for creating healthy profits and developing legal … Continued
What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA? I joined the NYSBA several years ago to be involved with the International Section. At around the same time I was appointed to serve on the Committee on Leadership Development. After serving as a member of the CLD for a few years, I was asked to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association announces a new partnership with the legal AI company Querious, offering the program to all members at a discounted rate. Querious is the first Legal Conversational Intelligence™ platform built for the unique demands of legal practice. It uses artificial intelligence to highlight important legal information during client meetings in … Continued
A recent executive order proposing regulatory changes to student loan forgiveness for those who work in public service is having a chilling effect on law students who want to enter public service and those lawyers working in the field. A webinar hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Access to Justice and … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet joined Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and members of the Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division for the annual Civil Legal Services hearing. The event brings together providers from across the state to Albany to report on the status of services for low-income resident such as eviction … Continued
On Sept. 19, 2025, the New York State Bar Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee co-sponsored the 18th Annual Caren Aronowitz Unity Diversity Program. Chialu (Gisele) Brown, Lina Maria Diaz, Judge Helena Heath, Albert Feuer, and Duane Frankson represented the DEI Committee as volunteers. This event was presented by several organizations, including: The Gender Fairness … Continued
Two Family Court judges honored for their service to New York’s children and families instead honored their staff, colleagues and families. The New York State Bar Association recognized Brooklyn Family Court Judge Jacqueline Deane and Oneida County Family Court Judge Paul Deep with the Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child … Continued