Local and State Government Law Section

WHO WE ARE

We are the leading association for lawyers specializing in state and local government law and policy. Our members, including those in private practice, academia, the judiciary, and government, rely on us for the most up-to-date expert information on relevant issues and to exchange ideas and best practices for working with government agencies.

Our mission

– Provide a common meeting ground and impartial forum for those members of the Bar who are engaged in dealing with problems in local and state government law in any capacity;

–  Further a better understanding of local and state government law through the holding of meetings and seminars, the making of studies, surveys and analysis and the dissemination of current information concerning judicial decisions, legislation and other matters of interest to attorneys practicing local and state government law;

– Formulate and submit to the members of the Section and the association such reports and recommendations as may be deemed useful to the profession and advisable in the public interest;

– Review pending legislation and promote or oppose the same in the name of the Section (or one of its committees) and, whenever in its judgment necessary or appropriate, initiate legislation;

– Further public interest through the practice of local and state government law; and

– Support access to justice through the promotion of voluntary participation in regional and local pro bono programs.

SECTION BENEFITS

• Continuing Legal Education courses/content – explore a variety of topics of interest to state and local government lawyers
• Up-to-date information on recent impactful legal developments. Check our blog
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunities to write and/or present as a subject matter expert
• Opportunity to participate in any of the Section’s standing committees.
• Access to online case research through Loislaw, a searchable directory of members,
• The Section’s newsletter, Municipal Law Journal,
• Materials and presentations from recent CLE programs.

SECTION CONTENT 

The Local and State Government Law Section leads the way in introducing, monitoring, and evaluating legal developments in local and state government law. Section members address a wide range of legal areas, including municipal law, administrative law, environmental law, land use and real estate at both the federal and New York State level. This diverse membership supports the association’s mission to address and advance issues related to local and state government law. (Local and State Government Law Section – New York State Bar Association (nysba.org)

Please do not contact the Section liaison with a request for legal advice or an attorney referral. You can instead visit our ‘Public Resources’ or ‘Lawyer Referral Service’ page for this type of request.