Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the approval of the 2024-25 state budget: Indigent Legal Services Fund “The New York State Bar Association is disappointed with the sweep of millions of dollars from the Indigent Legal Services Fund to the general fund in the 2024-25 budget. … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the approval of the 2024-25 state budget, which includes continued funding to adequately pay 18-B attorneys to represent children and indigent adults: “The New York State Bar Association commends the governor and the legislature for ensuring that the constitutional rights … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to the Medical Society of the State of New York’s decision to support medical aid in dying: “Support for medical aid in dying offers both dignity and compassion for those grappling with what can be a very difficult time … Continued
Leaders of the New York State Bar Association took to Capitol Hill this month to meet with members of the New York delegation. The lobbying effort coincided with the American Bar Association’s Lobby Day on the Hill. The NYSBA delegation — led by President Richard Lewis — discussed several issues and legislative priorities with eight … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about a proposal in the state budget agreement that takes money away from low-income New Yorkers who need civil legal services: “The New York State Bar Association strenuously objects to the transfer of $55 million from the IOLA Fund to pay … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Remla Parthasarathy of the Empire Justice Center with its W. Haywood Burns Award. Named for the civil rights attorney who worked with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and rose to prominence as New York’s first African American law school dean. The award recognizes leaders in social justice and … Continued
One of the most celebrated moments of the artificial intelligence revolution was when ChatGPT’s developer OpenAI announced that the chatbot scored in the 90th percentile on the bar exam and completed the test in just six minutes. But was ChatGPT-4’s stellar performance exaggerated? Eric Martinez, a doctoral student in MIT’s brain and cognitive sciences department, … Continued
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