Taa Grays, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to the ruling in Civil Rights Corps v. LaSalle: “The United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in Civil Rights Corps v. LaSalle ruled last week that the public has a presumptive, First Amendment right of access to … Continued
At the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section and Labor and Employment Law Section Spring Meeting on Friday April 24, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson delivered a historical and thoughtful reflection on the development of alternative dispute resolution and its growing importance in modern legal practice. Judge Wilson situated ADR within a long arc … Continued
Kathy Suchocki, who has been key to the New York State Bar Association’s success for more than 20 years, has been appointed as the association’s new executive director, a post she has held on an interim basis since the end of 2025. She takes over for Pamela McDevitt who led the association for nine years … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet was joined by President-Elect Taa Grays, former association presidents T. Andrew Brown and Stephen P. Younger, NYSBA Executive Committee member and American Bar Association Governor Vincent Chang, and NYSBA Federal Policy Consultant Hilary Jochmans during ABA lobby days. They met with Representatives Jerry Nadler, Laura Gillen, Adriano … Continued
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