What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA? Back in December of 1978 I attended my first Broome County Bar Association holiday party. I was not yet admitted* and was accompanied by Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. of NY General Counsel Bob Byron, who encouraged me to participate in local bar activities. One of … Continued
The restoration of funding for the Legal Services Corporation, one of the New York State Bar Association’s top legislative priorities, is gaining support among New York’s Congressional delegation. Rep. Grace Meng of Queens spoke out against planned funding cuts to the Legal Services Corporation during a subcommittee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association was honored this week with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Interest programming by the Association of Continuing Legal Education. Members of the NYSBA public interest and marketing departments accepted the award at the continuing legal education conference in Montreal. The award recognizes NYSBA’s 2024 Partnership Conference, which … Continued
The New York State Bar Association announces the release of the newly revised edition of Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York. The 5th edition of this reference book is an invaluable resource for all real estate professionals. Written and updated by many of the leading real estate practitioners and … Continued
Adam Wekstein, the new chair of the Local and State Government Law Section, is planning to expand the legal education programming the section offers. In September, the section is hosting a three-day meeting in Saratoga Springs that will cover several legal issues including the impact of AI on land use and compliance with new freedom … Continued
Keeping people and pets together during a housing crisis is essential for preserving family bonds and reducing trauma. Yet less than 25% of domestic violence shelters accept pets, and homeless shelters follow the same rule. The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals in the Law hosted a continuing legal education course on Supporting … Continued
Burnout is one of those trending words that comes up often when discussing professional wellness. Many lawyers experience burnout due to high stress and the demands of the legal field. Compounding that, the exposure to the trauma of clients can lead to depression and substance use. It’s a similar phenomenon to what is experienced by … Continued
Keeping people and pets together during a housing crisis is essential for preserving family bonds and reducing trauma. Yet less than 25% of domestic violence shelters accept pets, and homeless shelters follow the same rule. On July 10, the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals in the Law is hosting a continuing education … Continued
The new chair of the Criminal Justice Section David Cohn embraces the different viewpoints between his members who take opposing sides in the courtroom. One might see it as difficult, but Cohn views it as a strength and welcomes the discourse. “One of the great things [about our section] is that prosecutors, defense attorneys tend … Continued
The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association has launched a new series of videos. These short takes offer insight and real-life stories about being a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. Attorneys with decades of experience give personal accounts about the impact of the criminal justice system on their clients, crime … Continued