I hereby declare my candidacy to be the next NYSBA President-Elect. Two decades ago, I watched with great curiosity what the NYSBA and its members accomplish and discovered what I call “the power of us.” I witnessed how our collective voice could alter public policy and the law, expand access to justice, transform lives, and … Continued
We are back and better than ever. The New York State Bar Association is not. The New York State Bar Association has been struggling to stay relevant among drastic alterations in the legal profession and society. Throughout the past several decades, the rates of voluntary bar association membership have declined, while the rates of drug … Continued
I submit this Statement in support of my candidacy for the position of President-Elect. Thanks to the foresight, dedication and hard work of many leaders, the New York State Bar Association has achieved remarkable financial and operational success in recent years despite very challenging conditions. Because of the strong foundation that we have built, I … Continued
On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays issued the following statement: “I remember the sky being so blue that day. It was such a beautiful day. I was working at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. I went to the deli a block … Continued
The American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division is honoring the New York State Bar Association’s late executive director Pamela McDevitt with its Samuel S. Smith Award. The award recognizes a lifetime of exceptional contributions to the advancement of law practice management. It is the division’s highest honor and will be presented posthumously during the ABA … Continued
Experience the vibrant culture of Argentina’s capital city while expanding your international practice at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Buenos Aires this October. The NYSBA International Section Global Conference brings together legal professionals, regulators, financial institutions, industry leaders and insiders from across the Americas to examine the evolving regulatory, governance, and … Continued
Experts are a critical part of complex cases, whether in state or federal court. But for parties and practitioners, the timing and scope of expert disclosure, the form of the expert report and the standard for admissibility vary widely depending on whether the case is in New York Supreme Court, the Commercial Division or U.S. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Government Relations Department is still accepting recommendations for state and federal legislative priorities for 2027. If a section or committee would like to submit a recommendation, please click the link below. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PRIORITY FOR NYSBA Please keep in mind: The proposal must be supported by … Continued
A recent update to Article 7 of New York’s Rules of Professional Conduct provides new guidance on lawyer advertising, client solicitation, and specialized areas of practice. A recent program, “Ethical Marketing of Your Law Practice: Understanding New York’s New Rules on Lawyer Advertising,” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, outlined the updates. The … Continued
This is a follow up article to one that we previously published: The Need for Reform in Schedule A E-Commerce Lawsuits – New York State Bar Association For years, “Schedule A” cases have become increasingly prevalent, commanding a significant portion of federal dockets. Schedule A cases refer to defendants identified collectively in “Schedule A,” instead … Continued