In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Thomas Newman, chair of the Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction from 1981 to 1985, reflected on the longtime debate on the caseload of the Court of Appeals. “Before 1985, the court was hearing … Continued
As the incoming chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Tammy Lawlor is ready to welcome new and returning attorneys. “I’m looking to make it a really successful year,” said Lawlor. “With the new model under the Bar Association, we’ve had an influx of membership… We want to capitalize on that and welcome … Continued
Overcoming burnout includes changing and challenging negative thought patterns, as well as finding joy. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on identifying the causes of burnout and breaking out of it. Sammy Catone, a former litigator who owns a professional coaching practice in Buffalo, led the program. After eight years of practicing … Continued
Jim Dering plans on getting on feedback from members as he starts his term as the new chair of the Health Law Section. “To work with the Health Law Section’s other officers and Executive Committee, as well as others, in continuing to advance the section’s efforts to best serve existing members and attract new ones,” … Continued
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