On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays issued the following statement: “I remember the sky being so blue that day. It was such a beautiful day. I was working at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. I went to the deli a block … Continued
Tyler Rexhouse (she/her) is chair of the New York State Bar Association LGBTQ+ Law Section’s Emerging Leaders Committee. In this member spotlight, Tyler discusses the launch of the new Emerging Leaders Committee, sharing plans for statewide networking events and opportunities for law students and new attorneys to step into leadership roles early in their careers. … Continued
The increasing prevalence of mobile sports betting and prediction markets comes with an increase in problem gambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on the rise of mobile sports betting and prediction markets, which detailed how these platforms can feed into problematic gambling behaviors. Katie Mibaum, team leader at the New York Council on … Continued
Repaying student loans is just one part of the larger picture of financial planning. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar discussing the strategies for building solid finances while making payments, and the many factors that affect student loans. More than 170 people attended the program. The panel of financial experts included: Renee … Continued
An increasing number of people require animals to manage physical or mental disabilties. But what does that mean for the workplace? The New York State Bar Association hosted a program to cover what employers should know if employees need a furry companion in the office. More than 180 people attended the webinar. The speakers were: … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is set to host a webinar on mobile sports betting – and what to do if it becomes a problem – on Monday, Aug. 17 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The program, “The New Gambling Landscape: Mobile Sports Betting and Prediction Markets,” is free for all to attend. … Continued
Activists and residents are questioning whether the construction of data centers to power artificial intelligence will make the cost of utilities spiral out of control. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar to discuss these concerns and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order placing a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The panelists were: … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 11 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to help new attorneys plan for the future and figure out a financial plan to manage student loan debt. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average law student graduate owes $137,500 in student loan debt, and roughly 85% of students borrowed to fund … Continued
Approximately 53 million Americans provide unpaid family care for loved ones and 61% of them are also employed full or part time. A recent program, “Helping the Helpers: Balancing Work and Caregiving Without Burning Out,” covered strategies to balance the demands of caregiving with work and personal obligations. The program was led by Emma Soy, … Continued
The increased use of artificial intelligence requires the building of larger and more sophisticated data centers across the country to power the technology. The use of these facilities – housing computing equipment, storage systems and infrastructure to power technology such as data servers, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence – are creating unexpected impacts on the … Continued