The Hudson Valley Homeschool Consortium is headed to the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial State Tournament for the first time in the group’s history, beating out previous state champions Augustine Classical and previous regional winners Albany Academy and Scotia-Glenville high school to win the Region III title. “I think we are really blessed … Continued
The Heschel School’s mock trial team is energized to return to the state tournament for the second time in three years. The Manhattan school recently won the regional title and the New York City Mock Trial title. “How surreal it’s been to start on mock trial as freshmen. I was a paralegal that year and … Continued
Maryann Stallone, the incoming chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, wants to get more people, especially young lawyers, to participate in the section. “If there are individuals who are interested in learning about the section, and want to be involved on panels, or want to be involved in writing articles, I’m happy to … Continued
Setting limits is an important part of reducing anxiety, especially for legal professionals. As part of Well-Being in Law Week, the New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on how attorneys can manage perfectionism, burnout, and fatigue. Jessica Bedziner, a licensed psychologist and owner of Long Island OCD & Anxiety Therapy, led the discussion. … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Faber, past chair of the Tax Section, recollected using the Gettysburg Address to make a point about brevity and effectiveness while testifying before Congress in 1976. “Congress was considering some major tax legislation … Continued
The expansion of large-language-model artificial intelligence has accelerated the global use of conversational AI for commercial purposes. Given the significant opportunities and risks associated with AI, it is not surprising that it caught the regulatory eye. For New York lawyers advising clients with cross‑border operations, the rapid expansion of AI regulation has become an issue … Continued
The Leffell School’s Mock Trial team overcame unique challenges competing in the New York State Bar Association’s regional tournament last month while also observing the Jewish Sabbath, which precludes writing and using technology. In preparation for the tournament, the team and its advisers devised a plan to stay in a hotel within walking distance of … Continued
With the rise of artificial intelligence, remote hiring has entered a new era. Legitimate job candidates use AI tools to polish their resumes, cover letters and job applications; and deceptive candidates exploit AI tools to misrepresent their credentials, skills and experience. Threat actors, including those directed by state-sponsored regimes, leverage AI tools – including deepfakes … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Vincent Chang recalled serving on the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate, and the Task Force on Advancing Diversity. “There was a lot of anguish in the Asian American community and the … Continued
The Massapequa High School Mock Trial team is competing in the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial state tournament for the first time since 2022. That year they competed virtually and this year’s team is excited to travel to Albany to meet the other regional winning teams in person. Massapequa beat out more than … Continued