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
The Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award was presented to Kareen Zeitounzian for the work she has done to advance women and people with disabilities in the legal profession. “At a time when steadiness and connection can feel fragile, it is a privilege to be in this room with so many who care deeply about the … Continued
The overwhelming consensus at the presidential summit, the premier event of the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, was that democratic norms are being eroded and the rule of law is under threat. The topic was constitutional failure, what it means for the legal profession, and what citizens can do. The featured panelists were: … Continued