The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is calling on the United States government to end inhumane treatment of immigrant children immediately, reunite children with their parents and families, and provide basic necessities, such as medical care and proper nutrition, to all children in its custody. NYSBA’s call for action is outlined in a resolution, which … Continued
For their dedication in helping low-income New Yorkers gain access to quality legal services, a public defender and the executive director of a legal services organization were among those honored with awards by the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Mandated Representation. John J. Evans, a senior assistant public defender in Dutchess County; … Continued
NYSBA President Henry M. Greenberg and Committee on Families and the Law Chair Susan Lindenauer delivered the following testimony at a June 19 public hearing of the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services on financial eligibility for appointment of assigned counsel in family matters. The New York Bar State Bar Association has a … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) House of Delegates approved a resolution urging the Governor and state Legislature to establish a right to counsel in immigration proceedings as a statutory requirement under New York law. The measure, which was adopted at NYSBA’s House of Delegates meeting June 15 in Cooperstown, comes as research has … Continued
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary state bar association in the country, announced a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the crisis of local journalism in the digital age and make recommendations on how New York State, the legal and business sectors can protect local news and define the future of local media … Continued
Initiative Will Examine Bar Application to Ensure Mental Health Treatment Does Not Negatively Impact Admission New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Henry M. Greenberg has announced the establishment of a blue-ribbon multidisciplinary task force that will review the state’s bar application questionnaire to ensure mental health treatment will not be a deterrence to gaining … Continued
Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg will be sworn in as the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) today at a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Bar Center in Albany. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore will administer the oath of office during the ceremony. Greenberg has already announced several groundbreaking initiatives since becoming president … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Henry M. Greenberg released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that it is planning to eliminate federally-funded legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children: “We strongly condemn this plan, which undermines the rule of law, and we urge leaders in Washington to work together … Continued
Legal Leaders will Explore the Widespread Impacts Autonomous Vehicles Will Have Law, Lawyers and Courts The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary state bar association in the country, announced a groundbreaking initiative to study and understand the seismic impact that autonomous vehicles will have on our legal system and society, and make recommendations … Continued
All 59 NYSBA Committees Will be Chaired, Co-Chaired or Vice-Chaired by Women, People of Color or Other Individuals Who Represent Diversity New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Henry M. Greenberg announced today that all 59 NYSBA committee, task forces and working groups will be chaired, co-chaired or vice-chaired by women, people of color or … Continued