Law360 reported that President Greenberg created a “blue-ribbon” task force to consider whether bar application questions that may discourage law students from seeking mental health treatment should be dropped. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association said Monday it will create a “blue-ribbon” task force…

The New York Law Journal reported that President Greenberg launched a blue-ribbon task force to determine if the state should remove questions about mental health disorders from applications for the bar. (may require subscription) “Time in law school is marked by extreme stress, anxiety, overwhelming expectations and financial uncertainty,” New York Bar Association President Henry … Continued

Bloomberg Law reported that NYSBA’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section updated its social media guidelines. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar has updated its social media ethics guidelines to include more case law and to be a quick resource for attorneys using social media on how to avoid ethical pitfalls. Attorneys should use social … Continued

The Albany Times-Union reported on President Greenberg’s swearing-in by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. (may require subscription) In an Albany ceremony, attorney Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg — who is already promoting several initiatives — took the oath as president of the New York State Bar Association on Thursday evening. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore administered the oath … Continued

The New York Law Journal featured President Greenberg for speaking at the event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New York Court of Appeals’ decision in Braschi v. Stahl Associates Company. (may require subscription) The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts hosted an event on June 3 to commemorate the 30th anniversary … Continued

The Buffalo Law Journal reported on President Greenberg taking over as President and his diversity initiative. (may require subscription) Albany attorney Henry “Hank” Greenberg is the New York State Bar Association’s 122nd president. “It is the highest honor of my professional life to be president of an association with such a proud history of serving … Continued

NPR News mentions Ethics Opinion 749 in regards to tracking software. A military judge has removed the lead prosecutor in the high-profile case of a decorated Navy SEAL accused of war crimes in Iraq. The rare ruling comes a week before the trial is scheduled to begin and after President Trump said he is considering pardons … Continued

Law360 reported that President Hank Greenberg made it a priority for all committees have a chair, co-chair or vice chair from a typically underrepresented group, such as women, people of color, and the LGBT community. (may require subscription) All the New York State Bar Association’s committees, task forces and working groups will have leadership this year that represents the diversity of its members, … Continued

The Daily Record reported that Hank Greenberg is the new president of the New York State Bar Association. (may require subscription) Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg, of Albany, has become the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Greenberg will serve a one-year term as president. He succeeds Michael Miller, of New York … Continued

The New York Law Journal reported that President Greenberg has appointed a diverse chair, co-chair or vice-chair to all 59 of the organization’s committees. (may require subscription) “It is a moral imperative that our profession better reflects the diversity exemplified by our clients, and we can no longer accept empty rhetoric or half-measures to realize … Continued