In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Harriet Newman Cohen, who serves on the executive committee of the Family Law Section, recalled when her fellow bar members helped her husband during a medical emergency. “My husband fainted during a section meeting. … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella: “The firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella is an insult to separation of powers and the administration of justice. The President and the Attorney General have demonstrated, yet again, that only loyalists and … Continued
Last December, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act. The law phases out commercial harvests of horseshoe crabs, with a full ban by 2029. The New York State Bar Association is hosting a webinar to explain why there is a ban and what attorneys should know about it. Horseshoe crabs are a keystone … Continued
Balancing the obligations of caregiving and career takes knowing how to set boundaries and manage expectations. At a seminar presented by the New York State Bar Association, panelists discussed ways lawyers can manage the demands of their professional and personal responsibilities. Kimberly Bonds Grocher, a licensed mental health professional and executive coach, was the main … Continued
As more attorneys incorporate artificial intelligence into their practices, courts around the world are figuring out how to account for this technology while being aware of its risks. The New York State Bar Association hosted a global seminar for judges to share tips and strategies on handling AI in the courts. The speakers were: Judge … Continued
Many professionals face the pressure of taking care of young children and elderly parents in addition to their demanding workloads. The New York State Bar Association is hosting a free seminar on the challenges of caring for loved ones while navigating high-pressure careers. “Thriving in the Chaos: Mastering the Professional-Caregiver Balance” will take place on … Continued
How are federal executive orders limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives affecting LGBTQ+ attorneys? A seminar hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Law Section delved into this question, as well as how LGBTQ+ attorneys can navigate this changed environment. The speakers were: Dena DeFazio, counsel at Barclay Damon. Louis DiLorenzo, co-managing member … Continued
When representing people with trauma, it is important to understand that they may act in ways that seem illogical or tell their story nonlinearly. A seminar presented by the Elder Law and Special Needs Section at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting explained how traumatic events affect memory recall, and how attorneys can … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Chief Magistrate Judge Thérèse Wiley Dancks with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during a meeting of its governing body at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday, Jan. 16. Judge Dancks is a United States Magistrate judge for the Northern District of New York. She … Continued
Artificial intelligence can help civil legal service organizations by increasing productivity and reducing administrative burdens. The New York State Bar Association released a series of recommendations for organizations looking to utilize AI technology. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report on Friday with these recommendations from its President’s Committee on Access to … Continued