In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Lauren Sharkey, past chair of the Young Lawyers Section, recalled presenting the proposal to remove mental health-related questions from the state bar application. The New York State Bar Association feared that these questions were … Continued
Maryann Stallone, the incoming chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, wants to get more people, especially young lawyers, to participate in the section. “If there are individuals who are interested in learning about the section, and want to be involved on panels, or want to be involved in writing articles, I’m happy to … Continued
Setting limits is an important part of reducing anxiety, especially for legal professionals. As part of Well-Being in Law Week, the New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on how attorneys can manage perfectionism, burnout, and fatigue. Jessica Bedziner, a licensed psychologist and owner of Long Island OCD & Anxiety Therapy, led the discussion. … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Faber, past chair of the Tax Section, recollected using the Gettysburg Address to make a point about brevity and effectiveness while testifying before Congress in 1976. “Congress was considering some major tax legislation … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Vincent Chang recalled serving on the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate, and the Task Force on Advancing Diversity. “There was a lot of anguish in the Asian American community and the … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. John Feerick, dean emeritus at Fordham Law School, remembered when he learned he would be honored with the Gold Medal Award in 1996. “I was stunned when I was asked to receive the Gold … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Patricia Shevy, past chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section, remembered how the COVID-19 pandemic changed programming. “Back in the beginning, we had CLE programs throughout the state. So, there would be speakers … Continued
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dramatically increased arrests and deportations. The New York State Bar Association urges passage of legislation that will ensure that immigrants have lawyers to represent them in detention proceedings. On Saturday, the New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Committee on Immigration … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Anthony Enea, past chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, remembered the successful fight against a law that criminalized advising clients on transfers of assets to qualify for Medicaid, otherwise known as … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Oliver Young helps develop the case that is presented to the 4,000 high school students who participate in the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial Competition each year. One of his fondest memories … Continued