In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Jill Pilgrim, past chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, reflected on how far the bar association and the legal profession have come in inclusivity and diversity. “The fact that it’s 150 years makes me … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today: “The New York State Bar Association denounces Attorney General Bondi’s proposed regulation that would exempt DOJ attorneys from the normal process of investigation and discipline by independent bar association disciplinary bodies for violations of the rules of professional responsibility. Any … Continued
As we celebrate the New York State Bar Association’s 150th anniversary, we reflect on the issues the association addressed in its formative years and find many of those same challenges continue today. The matters of association membership, dues structure and whether to prioritize issues purely related to the practice of law and our courts, or … Continued
In 1880, Yale faced Harvard under Walter Camp’s newly crafted rules, creating what is now recognized as modern American football. While we cannot know with certainty what motivated those Ivy League students to take the field, it is likely they were animated by the ideals of amateur competition and the desire to transform from boys … Continued
In the wake of a rising number of deportations and arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a seminar so that New Yorkers will know their rights before they encounter ICE. On Jan. 7, an ICE agent shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis, sparking protests in … Continued
The legal landscape surrounding employee benefits is shifting with the New York State Legislature considering proposed changes to labor law dealing with animal bereavement. A recent continuing legal education course sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and Law looked at legal issues surrounding end of life care for animals and … Continued
Professor Raymond Brescia will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Sanford D. Levy Professional Ethics Award for his lifetime of work in legal ethics and his research on the history and influence of technology in the legal profession. Brescia is the associate dean for research and intellectual life and the Harold R. Tyler chair … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Angélicque Moreno, past chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, remembered what inspired her to create the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award. “I’m very proud of creating the RBG Vanguard Award for the Trial Lawyers … 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
The New York State Bar Association is hosting an event highlighting the advancement of Arab women in the legal profession. Voices of Impact: Arab Leading Women Driving Change in the Arab Middle East, brings together women across several practice areas and jurisdictions to discuss practical strategies for advancement. The virtual program on March 25 – … Continued