On Jan. 7, we marked 10 years since the passing of Judith S. Kaye, the first woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals and to this day its longest-serving chief judge. During her lifetime, Judge Kaye was recognized and lauded for her brilliant legal mind and innovative executive skills and in death … Continued
On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted the Omnibus Budget and Balanced Budget Act – referred to colloquially as H.R. 1 – a comprehensive federal law that reshapes the financing and administration of Medicaid, state-directed payments, immigrant eligibility for public programs and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.[1] The law marks the most significant restructuring of federal … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Oliver Young helps develop the case that is presented to the 4,000 high school students who participate in the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial Competition each year. One of his fondest memories … 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
Will Reiss, the new chair of the Antitrust Law Section, said in a recent interview that diversifying the section and increasing membership go hand in hand. “We really want to encourage our younger members to take advantage of the opportunities we are offering by having them take the initiative on developing and becoming involved with … Continued
When was the last time you saw a film at a movie theater? Most likely it has been some time. The film industry has seen movie attendance decline due to competition from other forms of entertainment. A recent seminar by the New York State Bar Association delved into the state of movies and what the … Continued
In recognition of women’s history month, the New York State Bar Association’s International Section and Women in Law Section teamed up to sponsor an informational program highlighting the impact of Arab women in the legal profession in the Arab Middle East. The program “Voices of Impact: Arab Leading Women Driving Change in the Arab Middle … Continued
Judith S. Kaye passed away on Jan. 7, 2016. Her death caused a statewide lament. Flags flew at half-mast on government buildings. The media paid homage to her life and legacy. Fifteen hundred people crowded into Lincoln Center to attend her funeral. Lawyers and laypersons alike – some who had never met Judith Kaye – … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Clark, an attorney in Chautauqua County, fondly recalls bringing his family to New York State Bar Association meetings. “My favorite spot to go for the bar meetings was Cooperstown. There’s nothing quite like … Continued
You cannot control difficult people, but you can control how you respond to difficult people. A New York State Bar Association CLE explained how attorneys can deal with difficult clients and colleagues while protecting their mental health and well-being. More than 500 people attended. Doug Brown, a law firm leadership coach and chief learning officer … Continued