The New York State Bar Association is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 11 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to help new attorneys plan for the future and figure out a financial plan to manage student loan debt. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average law student graduate owes $137,500 in student loan debt, and roughly 85% of students borrowed to fund … Continued
The increased use of artificial intelligence requires the building of larger and more sophisticated data centers across the country to power the technology. The use of these facilities – housing computing equipment, storage systems and infrastructure to power technology such as data servers, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence – are creating unexpected impacts on the … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara: “‘In the framework of our Constitution, the President’s power to see that the laws are faithfully executed refutes the idea that he is to be a lawmaker.’ Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is calling for the establishment of clear procedures for emergencies and delays during the bar exam. On Saturday, the New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Young Lawyers Section regarding the administration of the bar exam. “The bar exam standard protocols … Continued
Kathy Suchocki, who has been key to the New York State Bar Association’s success for more than 20 years, has been appointed as the association’s new executive director, a post she has held on an interim basis since the end of 2025. She takes over for Pamela McDevitt who led the association for nine years … Continued
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dramatically increased arrests and deportations. The New York State Bar Association urges passage of legislation that will ensure that immigrants have lawyers to represent them in detention proceedings. On Saturday, the New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Committee on Immigration … 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
In the wake of a rising number of deportations and arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a seminar so that New Yorkers will know their rights before they encounter ICE. On Jan. 7, an ICE agent shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis, sparking protests in … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson overcame prejudice and pushed America to become a more equitable society. His was a powerful and rhythmic voice of the civil rights movement and the conscience of numerous racial … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella: “The firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella is an insult to separation of powers and the administration of justice. The President and the Attorney General have demonstrated, yet again, that only loyalists and … Continued