I was 40 years old when depression first struck. I was a trial lawyer and managing partner at my firm. From the outside, I was successful: a high-paying career, interesting work, a great family, and lots of friends. From the inside, however, something was terribly wrong. There was a deep sadness that wouldn’t go away. … Continued

Imagine this: you run a boutique law firm with an engaged client base and public visibility. It is hit with an employee discrimination lawsuit, landing your firm’s name in the news and across social media outlets with hundreds of mentions in a matter of weeks. Some of what is published truthfully reports on the situation, … Continued

Thirty years ago, a 28-year-old jogger named Trisha Meili was beaten, raped and left for dead in New York City’s Central Park, and it wasn’t long before five teenagers-African-American and Hispanic, dubbed by the press as the Central Park 5-were arrested, tried and convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. It wasn’t until 2002 when … Continued

“Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” – Anonymous ancient proverb, wrongly attributed to Euripides. Quoted as a “heathen proverb” in Daniel: A Model for Young Men (١٨٥٤) by William Anderson Scott When we go to law school many of us dream of a career in Big Law. We dream of … Continued

Scott Karson’s deeply held belief in the power of the law and the responsibility of lawyers can be summed up in one simple sentence that he delivers with confidence and resolve: “Lawyers are the guardians of justice.” Guardians protect and defend, Karson notes, and lawyers do that every day for their clients. Karson believes that … Continued

Ever since Hank Greenberg was sworn in as the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association, it has been nonstop activity, including at the highest levels of government. Greenberg kicked off his presidency by announcing groundbreaking public policy initiatives that garnered widespread media attention pertaining to rural justice, attorney wellness, diversity in the … Continued

Hank Greenberg was sworn in as NYSBA’s 122nd president in June and launched several groundbreaking public policy initiatives for the coming year. Here is a quick look at six of these important initiatives. Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles and the Law This task force, led by Dean and Professor of Law Aviva Abramovsky, of University … Continued

Information overload is a fact of life these days, but there are definite advantages to using social media in your law practice. Here are five ways the New York State Bar Association’s social media can help you. 1) NYSBA is your digital home. We currently have an active social media presence on Twitter (@nysba), Facebook (NYSBA), … Continued

Legal luminaries like Benjamin N. Cardozo, and even former U.S. presidents like Dwight D. Eisenhower, all share a common bond special to the New York State Bar Association – they delivered addresses at Annual Meeting dinners. From 1877 to 1995, the Annual Dinner was the flagship event for NYSBA, sometimes drawing more than 1,000 people. … Continued