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
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a program on the ethical use of artificial intelligence for high-stakes client conversations. AI can be used to streamline and enhance client services without compromising confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, or professionalism. It can flag potential legal issues, list questions, and summarize conversations in real time. The webinar, “AI … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a program for attorneys preparing for the challenges of retirement. “Retirement is a significant change. The goal is to provide practical advice to ease that transition,” said Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association. “We can all benefit from the strategies that will be … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet sent a letter June 26 to New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, expressing “our opposition to the proposed provision in the Senate’s reconciliation legislation that would condition state access to federal broadband funding on a prohibition of state-level regulations of artificial intelligence.” “In 2020, the … Continued
What should be done when a lawyer starts to forget important information? What happens when that interferes with representing clients or running a firm? Does that mean it is time to stop practicing law? The New York State Bar Association tackled the difficult issue of aging-related cognitive decline in lawyers and the effects on the … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship: “The U.S. Supreme Court did not rule today on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship but on the right of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions pausing the administration’s Executive Orders. The … Continued