On a sunny Saturday in April, 40 young attorneys, many fresh out of law school, are wandering around the Bar Center in Albany. They come from many backgrounds and regions of New York, looking wide-eyed, excited and ready to embark on a five-day rigorous program. By the end of the program, they will learn how … Continued
Patricia (Tricia) Shevy was always in the right place to become active within the New York State Bar Association. Afterall, she was raised in Watervliet, N.Y., a mere 10-minute drive from the Bar Center, although her journey to chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section has featured several stops. Shevy has exemplified her motto … Continued
We are living in a pre-“Matrix” world1 – the version before the super-powerful computer programs in the machine world take over, leaving the humans to live in a simulated reality. Artificial intelligence2 has already taken over the zeitgeist and soon your entire life. At its core, AI, and its progeny generative AI,3 bring the allure of efficiency.4 Need to write a … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is advising lawyers to ensure that artificial Intelligence does not put attorney-client privilege at risk at a time of increasing security concerns about confidential information being disclosed by the technology. The report from the association’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which was approved by its governing body, the House … Continued
The New York State Bar Association presented Kristen Popham, a champion of women and disability rights, with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship during its House of Delegates meeting April 6 in Albany. Popham is a second-year student at Columbia Law School. She ranks in the top 2% of her class, serves as podcast editor … Continued
Dear Colleagues: During my term, we have taken significant steps toward addressing the practical concerns of our members and our profession. It has been a collaborative effort made possible by the unmatched professionalism and dedication of my colleagues, many of whom are here today, and for that, I thank you. Our primary objective has been … Continued
As many of us have heard by now, there has been a major amendment to CPLR 2106, Affirmation of truth of statement. Previously limited to lawyers, physicians, osteopaths or dentists, CPLR 2106 can now be used by “any person,” regardless of where they are located. Prior Versions of CPLR 2106 When originally enacted in 1963, … Continued
You’re a member of the New York State Bar Association, and you may wonder what’s next? How can the association help you grow? The Committee on Leadership Development recently held a lunchtime event to answer these questions for new and seasoned members who want to contribute more to the New York State Bar Association. The … Continued
To the Forum: I am an attorney defending my client in a bench trial against allegations of fraud. My client is a well-known public figure, so the case has been closely monitored by the media. My client has been very vocal about his concerns that the judge and his staff are biased against him. And I … Continued
When I first began my presidential tenure, I viewed it as an opportunity to address practical issues that are a priority to attorneys and the profession itself. I recognized that I had an ambitious agenda. That has proven to be prophetic as the past 10 months have flown by. The Association’s leadership team and I … Continued