Christopher S. Auguste will be honored with the 2016 Diversity Trailblazer Award on January 25 at the State Bar’s Annual Meeting in New York City. The award is presented by the State Bar’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. “The diversity pipeline is critical to our mission to increase diversity in the legal profession,” said Rosevelie … Continued

The New York State Bar Association commends Governor Andrew Cuomo for including the concept of paid family leave in his proposed state budget. “The United States is alone among developed countries in failing to guarantee some form of paid family leave for employees to care for ailing family members or a newborn child,” said New … Continued

The New York State Bar Association applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo for supporting measures that will make our streets safer while protecting innocent individuals from wrongful conviction. “Wrongful convictions take a tremendous toll on our society,” said State Bar President David P. Miranda of Albany (Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti). “The New York State Bar Association … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda commends Governor Cuomo for calling for a preparatory commission to develop a blueprint for a possible constitutional convention. “By proposing for a preparatory commission, Governor Cuomo recognizes the importance of the 2017 vote in shaping the future direction of the state,” he said. “We thank him … Continued

Two concepts, both revolutionary to society in their times—social media and the New York State Constitution—are the focus of the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit on January 27 in New York City. The Presidential Summit will be held Wednesday, January 27, from 2—5 p.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. It is the centerpiece of … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s 139th Annual Meeting in New York City will feature discussions on social media, legal ethics, the New York State Constitution, music rights management, crowdfunding, data protection and electronic surveillance in the workplace, human trafficking, mediation and arbitration, manipulation in the financial services industry and other current legal topics. More … Continued

The New York State Bar Association is saddened by the passing of former New York State Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye. “Chief Judge Kaye saw the Judiciary, in her own words, as ‘the guardian for the nation’s fundamental ideals.’ It is a vision that she honored every day during her 25 years on the bench,” … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo with the Association’s ratings for the seven candidates under consideration for associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. The Governor must designate his choice by January 21, 2016. The nominee then must be confirmed by … Continued

Earlier this year, the Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline (“Commission”) initiated a review of the State’s attorney-disciplinary system and recommended promulgation of rules to enhance the system’s efficiency and effectiveness.  In July, New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda presented testimony before the Commission on the issue of discovery … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today announced its state and federal legislative priorities for 2016. State priorities include ensuring adequate funding for the courts, access to justice for the poor, reducing wrongful convictions, raising the age of criminal responsibility and modernizing the state Election Law. Federal priorities include ensuring adequate funding for the federal … Continued