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

“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

“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

In testimony submitted today to the New York State Assembly, New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Michael Miller presented the State Bar’s views on access to the electoral system for New York’s voters. Modernizing voting in order to increase voter participation is a legislative priority of NYSBA. “Voting in the United States is one … Continued

“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

“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

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) today is saddened by the loss of longtime Buffalo attorney Paul Michael Hassett, who served as its president from 2000-2001. “Paul Michael Hassett was a devoted leader of this great Association, having served not only as president, but also as a member of the House of Delegates for … Continued

The New York State Bar Association mourns the tragic murder of eleven worshippers at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Religious liberty is an inalienable right and a hallmark of our Nation.  This vicious and premeditated attack against worshippers in a Synagogue observing their faith strikes at the heart of who we … Continued

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) honored five volunteers and two legal service providers for their commitment to pro bono service at an awards ceremony hosted by the New York County Lawyers’ Association on Thursday night. “Pro bono service volunteers are an invaluable asset to any legal service provider, “said NYSBA President Michael Miller. … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Executive Committee has approved Ethics Best Practice Guidelines for Latin America and the Caribbean. Produced by the Latin American Council of NYSBA’s International Law Section, these ethics guidelines are designed to promote uniformity of ethical commitments and expectations for lawyers and law firms working across national borders in the … Continued