In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Clark, an attorney in Chautauqua County, fondly recalls bringing his family to New York State Bar Association meetings. “My favorite spot to go for the bar meetings was Cooperstown. There’s nothing quite like … Continued
You cannot control difficult people, but you can control how you respond to difficult people. A New York State Bar Association CLE explained how attorneys can deal with difficult clients and colleagues while protecting their mental health and well-being. More than 500 people attended. Doug Brown, a law firm leadership coach and chief learning officer … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet has submitted formal comments opposing the Attorney General’s proposed rule that would exempt DOJ attorneys from independent oversight by state courts and disciplinary bodies, undermining longstanding ethical safeguards. In a letter to the Attorney General, NYSBA warned that the proposed rule violates federal law. “NYSBA’s position is … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Vivian Wesson, the chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, is proud of how the association is preparing attorneys for the impact of AI. “The biggest … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Sarah Gold recalled meeting U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a Supreme Court admission Program in 2014. “We knew Ruth Bader Ginsburg was coming by because we had set … Continued
By 2029, New York State will completely ban horseshoe crab harvesting, making it the third state to do so after Connecticut and New Jersey. This represents a massive achievement for environmental groups and a model for future conservation efforts. A continuing legal education course explained the significance of horseshoe crabs and what people should know … Continued
Being cautious, aware, and knowing the law are key to keeping out of legal trouble during an immigration protest. A recent New York State Bar Association CLE focused on how bystanders and protesters can follow the law while expressing their dissatisfaction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The speakers were: Molly Biklen, legal director of … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Jill Pilgrim, past chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, reflected on how far the bar association and the legal profession have come in inclusivity and diversity. “The fact that it’s 150 years makes me … Continued
In the wake of a rising number of deportations and arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a seminar so that New Yorkers will know their rights before they encounter ICE. On Jan. 7, an ICE agent shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis, sparking protests in … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Angélicque Moreno, past chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, remembered what inspired her to create the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award. “I’m very proud of creating the RBG Vanguard Award for the Trial Lawyers … Continued