Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson overcame prejudice and pushed America to become a more equitable society. His was a powerful and rhythmic voice of the civil rights movement and the conscience of numerous racial … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section is hosting a workshop on March 11 designed for female attorneys whose hard work and reliability have brought them success but not led to advancement. The course, entitled “Breaking the Manager Ceiling: For women navigating advancement, influence, and visibility in the legal profession,” focuses on … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet submitted testimony to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committees on Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026–27 Executive Budget, offering thoughtful guidance to the Legislature to ensure investments in public safety, legal representation, and court infrastructure are preserved and strengthened. A significant concern is the proposed diversion of hundreds of millions … Continued
Lawrence Garrett is just weeks into his term as the chair of the New York State Bar Association Tax Law Section, and is pleased that he was launched into his tenure by a very successful Annual Meeting program. Over a thousand members attended the annual Tax Section luncheon with its high-profile speaker from the U. … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement upon the governor’s signing of the Medical Aid in Dying act: “The enactment of the Medical Aid in Dying law is a victory for bodily autonomy and dignity for New Yorkers faced with overwhelming and unremitting pain and suffering at the end of … Continued
The New York State Bar Association advocates for state and federal legislation and works tirelessly to promote equal access to justice for all. As part of that mission, the association addresses current events and issues that impact the legal profession and the rule of law. In the last year, President Kathleen Sweet and the association … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement today: “The New York State Bar Association commends Governor Hochul’s Sensitive Locations Protection Act, which safeguards New Yorkers’ constitutional rights from federal overreach. By ensuring that sensitive locations – including schools — are protected from warrantless civil immigration enforcement and establishing a state … Continued
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services is launching a new grant program encouraging solo attorneys and law firms to commit time and resources to represent veterans. The program is co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and will provide grants to attorneys or firms in exchange for their representation of veterans who … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and the Law will present a three-part webinar exploring the emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for animals. The series, entitled “The End-of-Life Journey with our Beloved Animals: From Diagnosis to Life After Loss,” offers guidance from veterinarians, animal hospice experts and attorneys … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen M. Sweet issued the following statement on the Governor’s Executive Budget: “As the New York State Bar Association continues to analyze the 2027 Executive Budget proposals, we commend Governor Hochul for strengthening funding for the Judiciary, proposing to ban illegal homegrown firearms (ghost guns), and protecting the integrity … Continued