The New York State Bar Association will honor Syracuse attorney George Lowe for his many years providing pro bono representation to people in prison, tenants facing eviction, clients in complex Family Court cases and other vulnerable people. Lowe will receive the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award from the association’s 50+ Section on Tuesday, Jan. 13, … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement about the House of Representatives passing an appropriations measure that includes funding for the Legal Services Corporation: “For decades, the New York State Bar Association has supported the work of the Legal Services Corporation and has steadfastly advocated for its funding. Civil legal … Continued
It has been a busy year for the New York State Bar Association’s Government Relations, and we look forward to 2026’s Legislative Session to continue to build on our successes. Among the successes was the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act. After a report by the Task Force on MAID was adopted … Continued
Introduction Artificial intelligence has led to significant improvements in efficiency and innovation across industries. AI helps firms automate tasks, analyze large amounts of data quickly, and generate information which saves time, reduces costs, and improves accuracy. Yet these developments are undermined by a troubling trend of companies misrepresenting or falsely advertising their AI capabilities through … Continued
It is with deep sadness that we share that Pamela McDevitt, Executive Director of the New York State Bar Association, has passed away after a short illness. “Pam had an unwavering commitment to justice,” said Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association. “She never wanted to bring attention to herself, but she … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will honor Chief Magistrate Judge Thérèse Wiley Dancks with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during a meeting of its governing body at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday, Jan. 16. Judge Dancks is a United States Magistrate judge for the Northern District of New York. … Continued
“Meet George Jetson….” And with those famous three words, “The Jetsons” premiered on Sept. 23, 1962. The cartoon gave us a glimpse into our near distant future through the lens of George Jetson, a working father who spent a one-hour per day, two-day work week as a “digital index operator” for an atomic supercomputer.[1] Although … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement about the approval of S550-A/A66-A: “Anonymous reporting to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Mistreatment is a flawed policy that harms thousands of New York families each year. The New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S5083/A5898: “The veto of the ‘Death Gamble Bill’ by Gov. Hochul is unfair to judges and their families. Excluding them from a benefit that is available to other state workers is an injustice.” About the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is recognizing six retiring Appellate Court justices for their years of outstanding public service. Chief Judge Rowan Wilson of the Court of Appeals and the State of New York will deliver a keynote address at the event. Several associate judges of Court of Appeals will also be at the … Continued