Human trafficking – labor that is forced through fraud or coercion – is often hidden in plain sight. From 2007 to 2021, the New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking identified 2,137 victims in the state including more than 500 minors. About two-thirds were exploited for sexual acts while the rest engaged in … 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
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 presented Kristen Popham, a champion of women and disability rights, with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship during its House of Delegates meeting April 6 in Albany. Popham is a second-year student at Columbia Law School. She ranks in the top 2% of her class, serves as podcast editor … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will present Kristen Popham, a champion of women and disability rights, with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship during its House of Delegates meeting April 6 in Albany. Popham is a second-year student at Columbia Law School. She ranks in the top 2% of her class, serves as podcast … Continued
What happens when political speech causes friction and disputes in the workplace? What rights do employees have when speaking about current events on social media? Many businesses and employers are struggling with these issues due to the recent conflict in the Middle East. An upcoming New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Course, “’Free … Continued
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at a New York State Bar Association Civics Convocation designed to explore how to ensure New Yorkers understand what the U.S. Constitution guarantees and how our democracy works. After delivering her remarks virtually to an audience at the Bar Center in Albany on May 9, Justice … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget, which moves $100 million from a fund that pays for low-income New Yorkers to get civil legal services, to the general fund: “The New York State Bar Association strenuously objects to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s misguided … Continued
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson was feted at a black-tie Presidential Gala January 18th at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City where he received the New York State Bar Association’s highest honor, the Gold Medal Award. “I’ve tried to be a good member of the New York State Bar,” Johnson … Continued