The New York State Bar Association is honoring Judge James P. Murphy of Onondaga County, Judge Lawrence S. Knipel of Kings County and Justice Douglas J. Hayden of Nassau County at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. The three judges will receive the Outstanding Jurist Award for their contributions to the legal profession, … Continued
Ariel Weinstock – who died a year after suffering a traumatic brain injury – will receive an attorney professionalism award from the New York State Bar Association. His father, Benjamin, the mayor of Cedarhurst, will accept the award on Ariel’s behalf at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. “I hope this award commemorating … Continued
To the Forum: I am a recent law school graduate who was admitted to practice just a few weeks ago. I began my first job as a lawyer soon after taking the bar exam at a small family law firm in New York City that participates in a lot of pro bono work. Being that … Continued
Rebecca Price, the director of the alternative dispute resolution program at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, will be the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Chuck Newman Award. “Her commitment to fostering diversity and developing mentoring programs is evident in the growing use of mediation in our … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of former President Jimmy Carter: “The New York State Bar Association mourns the passing of Jimmy Carter at 100 years old. Our longest-lived president leaves a long legacy of service to this country and its citizens. From his … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of the association’s former president Justin Vigdor: “Justin Vigdor’s contributions to the city of Rochester and the state of New York are immeasurable. He served on countless non-profit boards, demonstrating through his good deeds how much difference younger … Continued
Abid Shamdeen (center) in a refugee camp in Serres, Greece, where he met with refugees from Iraq seeking asylum in Europe. Photo courtesy Abid Shamdeen. Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive crime, the far-reaching effects of which are difficult to convey through numbers. While it is estimated that there are more than 25 million … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S206B/A1432C, which lifted the ban on felons serving on a jury: “All New Yorkers deserve a chance at redemption. It is wrong to deny the rights of citizenship to felons who have paid their debts … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895-B/A6789-B): “The Stop Hiding Hate Act will require social media companies to disclose what actions they are taking to put an end to the spread of hate on their … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, which will be held from Jan. 14 to 17 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, promises to be a dynamic and informative event. Experts in a multitude of fields will gather to tackle the biggest challenges facing the legal profession – including artificial … Continued