New York State Bar Association today urged the state Senate to confirm Michael J. Garcia as an associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. “Mr. Garcia possesses strong skills that we believe will serve him well as an associate judge,” said Vincent E. Doyle, past president of the State Bar Association, who … Continued

David P. Miranda addresses Nation’s Bar Association Presidents in San Diego Speaking at the plenary session of the National Council of Bar Presidents meeting in San Diego on Saturday, New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda said the legal profession and organized bar must find ways to resolve the unmet legal needs of the … Continued

The New York State Bar Association strongly urges the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association to reject a resolution on provision of legal services by nonlawyers, because “we cannot lose sight of the core values of our profession and our commitment to the ethical standards that define our profession.” During its meeting in San Diego next … Continued

Sharon Stern Gerstman of Buffalo was named president-elect designee of the 74,000-member New York State Bar Association. The House of Delegates, the Association’s governing body, elected Gerstman during the 139th Annual Meeting in Manhattan. She begins a one-year term as president-elect on June 1, 2016 and will become president on June 1, 2017. Current President-elect … Continued

Eight New York State Bar Association section chairs assumed office during the Association’s Annual Meeting Jan. 25–30. They are: Lisl Dunlop, Antitrust Law SectionLisl Dunlop of New York City is a partner in the New York office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, where she advises U.S. and multi-national companies in the media, technology and … Continued

“LawHUB™” will be unveiled to Association members at Annual Meeting at its 139th Annual Meeting, the New York State Bar Association today unveiled phase one of a new, web-based application called LawHUB™, which streamlines all of its legal content, research, and practice management tools onto members’ smartphones, tablets and computers. The State Bar Association is … Continued

The New York State Bar Association has recognized Court of Appeals Judge Eugene F. Pigott, Jr., New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton and six attorneys for their outstanding contributions to the criminal justice community in 2015. Four of the award winners were honored by the Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section January 27 during … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement: “We commend the state Senate for voting to confirm Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. “Ms. DiFiore’s breadth of experience, intellect and collegiality will serve her well as she leads the Court of Appeals. As both … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today urged the state Senate to confirm Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. “Ms. DiFiore has had a long and distinguished career as a public servant,” Miranda testified today at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Albany. He cited her career … Continued