Category: News Releases

December 28, 2018: Statement from State Bar Association President Michael Miller on the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on the Administration of Justice

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“The federal government shutdown poses grave dangers to the administration of justice, and the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) urges the President and members of Congress to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that the judiciary is sufficiently funded during the current budget impasse. “While federal courts remain operational, there is still confusion … Continued

December 11, 2018: State Bar President Michael Miller Honored with New York County Lawyers Association President’s Medal

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New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Michael Miller was presented with the Boris Kostelanetz President’s Medal by the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) on Monday night. The award recognizes a NYCLA member with a distinguished record of dedication to the legal profession. “NYCLA has played a big role in my life both professionally … Continued

November 30, 2018: State Bar Association Presents Haywood Burns Award to Esmerelda Simmons of the Center for Law and Social Justice

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The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) hosted the 2018 Haywood Burns Award Ceremony and Symposium at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City on Wednesday night, recognizing the work of individuals who have contributed to New York State while upholding the ideals of former CUNY Law Dean Haywood Burns. The event concluded with … Continued

November 21, 2018: Statement from State Bar Association President Michael Miller Regarding the Importance of an Independent Judiciary

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“We join in and applaud U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’s spirited and forceful defense of an independent judiciary earlier today. An independent judiciary is an essential element of any democracy.  It is fundamental to the rule of law and the idea that no one is above the law.” About the New York State … Continued

November 20, 2018: Statement from State Bar Association President Michael Miller Regarding Violent Attacks on Attorneys in the Philippines

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“The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) remains steadfastly committed to the rule of law and fundamental principles of justice in New York, across the United States and around the world. To that end, we are extremely concerned by the news that 34 lawyers have been killed in the Philippines since Rodrigo Duterte became president … Continued

November 6, 2018: Statement from Bar Association President Michael Miller on the Election of Letitia James as Attorney General of New York State

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“History has been made tonight in New York State with the election of Letitia James as New York State’s first African-American Attorney General and the first woman ever elected to the position. The New York Attorney General is one of the most influential justice and law enforcement positions in the country. The members of the … Continued

Nov. 1, 2018: Statement from Bar President Regarding Recent Demonstration by NY Court Officers at Which the Office of Court Administration was Referred to as the ‘Organized Crime Association’

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“We can hardly believe it is necessary to say this, but apparently it is: Ethnic slurs have no place in the public discourse. When the term ‘organized crime’ is used in connection with an Italian-American, the meaning is as obvious as it is offensive. Respect and civility are hallmarks of our judicial system — especially … Continued