“The current policy of separating minor migrant children from their parents as part of U.S. border policy is cruel and heartless child abuse, it is inhumane, and it is un-American. “Many of these children have already suffered and this policy imposes a completely avoidable trauma. Additionally, the forced separation of the children from their parents … Continued

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) House of Delegates voted on June 16 to create a Women in Law section, building on the work of NYSBA’s long-time Committee on Women in Law. The actions were taken at the Bar Association’s quarterly meeting in Cooperstown, New York. The House of Delegates also approved a report … Continued

Judge Kathie E. Davidson and Betsy Ruslander have been honored with the 2018 Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare, given by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Children and the Law. The awards, presented on June 6 at the State Bar Center in Albany, recognize those who … Continued

“On behalf of the leadership and members of the New York State Bar Association, I commend the State Assembly for passing legislation today to reform New York’s law on criminal discovery. By taking this step now, the Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to seeking important changes to our criminal justice system. We urge our state … Continued

Michael Miller of New York City (Law Office of Michael Miller) has become the 121st president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Miller was sworn in at a ceremony June 4 in New York City with NYS Chief Judge Janet DiFiore administering the oath. Some 160 distinguished members of the judiciary and bar … Continued

New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Sharon Stern Gerstman today called on the Governor and state Legislative Leaders to act before the end of the legislative session on reform of New York’s discovery law in criminal justice matters. “We urge that you recognize the critical need for significantly enhancing discovery in criminal justice matters … Continued

In an intense competition before a packed courtroom in the James T. Foley Federal Courthouse in downtown Albany, students from Goshen Central High School, Orange County, edged out the team from Brooklyn Technical High School, Kings County, to win the 2017–2018 New York State High School Mock Trial Tournament. It was Goshen High School’s fourth … Continued

Albany, NY—The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that James R. Barnes, Esq., Burke & Casserly, P.C., Albany has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Fellows. The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation are distinguished members of the bench and bar who are recognized for outstanding professional achievement, dedication to the legal … Continued

Members of the Family Law Section Executive Committee, l to r:  Rosalia Baiamonte, Esq., Vice-Chair; Eric A. Tepper, Esq., Chair; Mitchell Y.  Cohen, Esq., Immediate Past Chair; and Joan Casilio Adams, Esq., Secretary The Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association has contributed a gift of $10,000 to The New York Bar … Continued

The New York State Bar Association celebrated Law Day by honoring attorneys and law firms from around the state with 2018 President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. State Bar President Sharon Stern Gerstman presented the 17 awards on May 1 at the Bar Center in Albany. President-elect Michael Miller, co-chair of the President’s Committee on Access … Continued