The Attorney Emeritus Program is celebrating 15 years of helping New Yorkers in need. A reception honoring the attorney-volunteers and host organizations of this pro bono program will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Albany Law School. Those interested in attending can register at this link. The New … Continued
Same-sex couples have a lot to consider when separating – especially if they started their relationship before states enacted marriage equality laws. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a Continuing Legal Education course on the challenges facing same-sex couples as they try to end relationships and figure out dividing property and child custody. … Continued
Attorneys working at startups must be creative, resourceful, and thoughtful – as they are often the first legal hire. But they have the chance to build the future of their company and create a unique role. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a program discussing what attorneys working at startup companies can expect. … Continued
Recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods are creating uncertainty for companies in both Brazil and the United States. Increases on the cost of exporting goods has left industries scrambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar discussing the rapidly changing landscape of trade and commerce and how companies and governments are responding. The … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a global conference in October in Hamburg, Germany, that will feature speakers from all over the world including Cairo, Athens, Tokyo, Milan, Lisbon, Seoul, Glasgow, Kyiv, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Paris, Montréal, and Toronto. U.S. lawyers from Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Richmond and Washington, D.C., … Continued
Attorneys looking to retire and sell their practices have a lot to consider. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar to discuss the many factors that go into the successful sale of a law firm, including the personal and financial aspects. Darren Wurz, a financial strategist, managing partner at Wurz Financial Services, … Continued
Artificial intelligence tools can help during interactions with clients, but attorneys must make sure the programs used are private and secure. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar delving into the promise and pitfalls of using AI tools for client meetings. More than 430 people attended. The speakers were: Alexander Paykin, principal … Continued
Kathy Suchocki, associate executive director of the New York State Bar Association, was installed as president of the Association for Continuing Legal Education at ACLEA’s annual meeting this past weekend in Montreal. Suchocki, ACLEA’s president-elect for the past year, ascended to the presidency following a successful year implementing the New York State Bar Association’s new … Continued
For lawyers, transitioning from a busy career to retirement takes planning, preparation, and finding meaningful ways to spend time. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a discussion on the emotional challenges of retirement, and how attorneys can create a sense of purpose after their legal careers. The speakers were: Ann Lapinski, retired director … Continued
Describe your journey on becoming a NYSBA leader. I was admitted to practice in 1975, but it wasn’t until 1990 that I first joined the Asian American Bar Association of New York, first serving on its board and then as its president. I also became a member of the New York County Lawyers Association and … Continued