Category: News Releases

NYSBA President Calls the Selection of Justice Joseph Zayas as Chief Administrative Judge the Perfect Choice for New York

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Chief Judge Rowan Wilson’s selection of Joseph Zayas, associate justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, as chief administrative judge: “Judge Joseph Zayas’ appointment to be New York’s next chief administrative judge is historic. He is the first Latino judge … Continued

New York State Bar Association Opposes Rollbacks of Bail Reform

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about changes to the bail reform law: “The New York State Bar Association in principle opposes rollbacks of the 2019 bail reform law, which was intended to improve fairness in the criminal justice system – particularly for low-level, nonviolent offenders. … Continued

President of New York State Bar Association Praises Caitlin Halligan’s Deep Commitment to Justice

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the state Senate’s confirmation of Caitlin Halligan as associate judge of the state Court of Appeals: “Caitlin Halligan is a gifted attorney with a tremendous breadth and depth of high-level litigation experience. Her ability to analyze issues and come … Continued

President of New York State Bar Association Calls Judge Rowan Wilson’s Historic Confirmation a Significant Milestone

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the state Senate’s confirmation of Judge Rowan D. Wilson as chief judge of the Court of Appeals and the State of New York: “The historic appointment and confirmation of Judge Rowan D. Wilson as New York’s first African-American chief … Continued

Esteemed Worldwide Panelists To Lead Two-Day Symposium on the Metaverse and Decentralized Digital Technology

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The emergence of decentralized digital technology is set to reshape the practice of law, and the New York State Bar Association is helping lawyers and other professionals prepare for the wide-reaching implications. In continuing NYSBA’s efforts to educate and inform, more than 30 worldwide experts in the legal profession and technology industry will offer their … Continued

New York State Bar Association Opposes Rollbacks in Discovery Reform, Calls for Issue To Be Handled Post Budget

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on reports about changes to discovery reform being considered as part of ongoing state budget negotiations: “The New York State Bar Association in principle opposes rollbacks to the 2019 changes to the state’s discovery statutes, which were intended to bring … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Praises Gov. Hochul’s Selection of Judge Rowan Wilson as Chief Judge and Caitlin Halligan as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of Judge Rowan Wilson as chief judge and her announcement that she intends to nominate Caitlin Halligan as associate judge of the Court of Appeals to replace Wilson: “Judge Rowan D. Wilson is brilliant, conscientious, … Continued