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New York State Bar Association Commends Gov. Kathy Hochul on Proposal To Eliminate Cap on Supreme Court Justices, Other State of The State Initiatives

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New York State Bar Association President Richard C. Lewis issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State: “Gov. Kathy Hochul has rightly advanced a forward-thinking agenda that prioritizes protecting New Yorkers at a time of great uncertainty and challenges. The New York State Bar Association commends and is allied with the … Continued

Two Renowned Members of the Bench To Receive Judicial Section Awards at The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

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Two beloved judges who have dedicated their careers to selflessly improving the lives of New Yorkers will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize Justice James P. Murphy with its Distinguished Jurist … Continued

‘Titan of Justice’ Judge Edwina Richardson Honored By New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section

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The New York State Bar Association honored New York State’s Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Edwina Richardson with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during its House of Delegates at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday Jan. 20. “I am so deeply grateful,” Judge Richardson said as she received the award. “This honor … Continued

Hundreds of Experts to Examine Wide-Ranging Issues Facing Legal Profession at New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting

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The New York State Bar Association’s 147th Annual Meeting, which will be held from Jan. 16 to 20 at the 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 intelligence, … Continued

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to Receive New York State Bar Association’s Highest Honor

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Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Gold Medal Award, its highest honor, at the association’s black-tie Presidential Gala Jan. 18 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. “Jeh has been a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Richard Lewis, president of the … Continued

Beyond Sandy Hook: The Intersection of Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory, and Gun Violence

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Beyond Sandy Hook: The Intersection of Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Gun Violence is a free event at 1 p.m.  Jan. 10 featuring New York Times journalist and author Elizabeth Williamson and Sandy Hook attorney Monte Frank. Williamson is the author of Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth.  This discussion will focus … Continued