Mission Statement The Task Force will examine the causes and effects of the homelessness crisis including, but not limited to, the ways in which that crisis is affected by the criminal justice and healthcare systems, with focus on legal and policy considerations in New York State. The Task Force will explore ways in which the … Continued

Mission Statement The Task Force on Medical Aid in Dying shall review the legal, ethical, health and public health, and broader policy considerations concerning medical aid in dying, including legislative proposals in New York and issues that may be related to the design as well as implementation of any such proposals if enacted by the … Continued

The Dispute Prevention Committee is a new committee that has been formed in recognition of the growing interest among legal, risk management and business communities to identify potentially disruptive issues early on and design mechanisms to address them before they impair projects and business relationships. The Committee aims to cultivate a forum to support business … Continued

Resolution to Form Committee on the Selection of Judges for the Court of Appeals It is resolved that: The New York State Bar Association Executive Committee approves the appointment of a Special Committee on the Selection of Judges for the Court of Appeals in response to concerns raised in recent weeks over the appointment of … Continued