Late-night meetings in an Albany boarding house. Shaping global justice and reform across generations. Such are the stories that are born of the New York State Bar Association’s 150-year history and reflect a continuous commitment to elevating the profession and protecting the rule of law. A new display in the New York State Museum and … Continued
In his 2026 State of the Judiciary address, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson delivered a critique of the structural failures embedded in New York’s Family Court system—naming poverty, racial disproportionality, excessive caseloads, and systemic underinvestment as defining challenges. In doing so, he explicitly referenced the New York State Bar Association’s 2022 Report and Recommendations on Racial … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is working with the Commercial Division Advisory Council to provide economic benefits to NYSBA members and the State of New York. NYSBA President Kathleen Sweet discusses these joint efforts. Q: To put this conversation in context, remind us about your priorities as NYSBA president. A: My principal goal is … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is bringing together leaders from education, the law, the judiciary, politics, and the media to explore the critical role of media literacy in protecting democratic values. “Misinformation and digital manipulation can shape public opinion,” said Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association. “The convocation will highlight … Continued
The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates on Tuesday approved a resolution from the ABA’s Standing Committee on Gun Violence and the New York State Bar Association urging that gun owners who don’t report the theft or loss of their firearms face stiff civil or criminal penalties. New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet this week launched a campaign to stave off cuts to the Legal Services Corporation by mobilizing the association’s members. At the end of May, the White House proposed to eliminate the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), jeopardizing essential legal protections for children, families, veterans, and seniors. According to … Continued
Newly admitted attorneys will have to take skills classes in person, the NY State CLE board announced, revoking a concession that was made to keep attorneys safe during the COVID pandemic. The pandemic-related changes expire on June 30, but newly admitted attorneys can continue to take live, simultaneous classes by web and videoconference until Dec. … Continued