In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Clark, an attorney in Chautauqua County, fondly recalls bringing his family to New York State Bar Association meetings. “My favorite spot to go for the bar meetings was Cooperstown. There’s nothing quite like … Continued
You cannot control difficult people, but you can control how you respond to difficult people. A New York State Bar Association CLE explained how attorneys can deal with difficult clients and colleagues while protecting their mental health and well-being. More than 500 people attended. Doug Brown, a law firm leadership coach and chief learning officer … Continued
Every day the gap grows. There are the firms that adopt AI across every workflow and there are the firms that don’t. Those that do are tripling attorney capacity and resolving cases 60+ days faster. Those that don’t, are not. If you’re looking to join those that do, here are three proven tactics top plaintiff … Continued
Tara Anne Pleat’s previous role as chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section provided her with unique insights that she is aiming to integrate into her new position as chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section. Among her goals for the upcoming year is to implement more efficient internal communication practices that … Continued
President Kathleen Marie Sweet is encouraging members to take action and submit comments on the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposed rule, “Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys,” before the April 6 deadline. The input and expertise of our members will play a significant role in shaping the rulemaking process … Continued
During the Gilded Age, New York witnessed the meteoric rise of organized membership associations. Women of that era established their own associations to unite, excite and bring about changes to the law, their rights and their roles in society as individuals, wives, mothers and workers. At gatherings over tea and conventions, the activists of the … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet has submitted formal comments opposing the Attorney General’s proposed rule that would exempt DOJ attorneys from independent oversight by state courts and disciplinary bodies, undermining longstanding ethical safeguards. In a letter to the Attorney General, NYSBA warned that the proposed rule violates federal law. “NYSBA’s position is … Continued
The New York State Unified Court System is hosting an Introduction to Practice in New York Courts and Judicial Career Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The program, which is being held at New York City Civil Court, 111 Centre St., will offer the opportunity to learn about legal jurisdiction, … Continued
In my day-to-day work I meet a lot of attorneys who know they need to plan for their eventual retirement but just don’t have the time or resources to explore their options. Many come from backgrounds at larger firms with 401(k) plans and assume that because they now practice alone, they don’t have access to … Continued
Nothing puts a lawyer’s license at risk faster than sloppy billing practices or trust account mistakes. That stark warning kicked off a recent continuing legal education course sponsored by New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management. Over 200 lawyers attended “Practice Essentials: Keeping Time, Getting Paid, and Trust Account Management” taught by … Continued