President Kathleen Marie Sweet is encouraging members to take action and submit comments on the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposed rule, “Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys,” before the April 6 deadline. The input and expertise of our members will play a significant role in shaping the rulemaking process … Continued
During the Gilded Age, New York witnessed the meteoric rise of organized membership associations. Women of that era established their own associations to unite, excite and bring about changes to the law, their rights and their roles in society as individuals, wives, mothers and workers. At gatherings over tea and conventions, the activists of the … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet has submitted formal comments opposing the Attorney General’s proposed rule that would exempt DOJ attorneys from independent oversight by state courts and disciplinary bodies, undermining longstanding ethical safeguards. In a letter to the Attorney General, NYSBA warned that the proposed rule violates federal law. “NYSBA’s position is … Continued
The New York State Unified Court System is hosting an Introduction to Practice in New York Courts and Judicial Career Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The program, which is being held at New York City Civil Court, 111 Centre St., will offer the opportunity to learn about legal jurisdiction, … Continued
In my day-to-day work I meet a lot of attorneys who know they need to plan for their eventual retirement but just don’t have the time or resources to explore their options. Many come from backgrounds at larger firms with 401(k) plans and assume that because they now practice alone, they don’t have access to … Continued
Nothing puts a lawyer’s license at risk faster than sloppy billing practices or trust account mistakes. That stark warning kicked off a recent continuing legal education course sponsored by New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management. Over 200 lawyers attended “Practice Essentials: Keeping Time, Getting Paid, and Trust Account Management” taught by … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Vivian Wesson, the chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, is proud of how the association is preparing attorneys for the impact of AI. “The biggest … Continued
The founding of the New York State Bar Association 150 years ago came alongside a host of notable events. The United States celebrated its 100th birthday that year, yet scarcely a decade before it was unclear whether the nation would survive. That same year, to secure a victory for Rutherford B. Hayes in the election … Continued
The New York State Bar Association and a coalition of lawmakers, civil legal service providers and advocates are fighting to protect the Interest on Lawyer Account Fund from political interference. They are supporting proposed legislation that would remove the fund, which provides legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers, from the state budget process. “The Interest … Continued
Donald Gerace, the new chair of the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, has a full schedule on tap for the upcoming year between increasing membership and putting on top-notch programming. He emphasized during a recent interview that the section is appealing to many attorneys because of the broad subject matter that its programming and … Continued