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The Federal Arbitration Act at 100 and the New York Connection
In 2025 and 2026, we celebrate the centenary of the Federal Arbitration Act and the birth of the American Arbitration Association. These tandem events are no coincidence. These twin celebrations present the rare opportunity to examine the relationship and recognize…
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Looking Back in Search of a More Equitable Future
Over the course of writing this article, I had the honor of participating in a Sankofa ceremony commemorating a Black man who was lynched in the Adirondacks in 1932. His name is lost to history.[1] Rooted in cultural traditions from…
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Kathy Suchocki Appointed Executive Director of the New York State Bar Association
Kathy Suchocki, who has been key to the New York State Bar Association’s success for more than 20 years, has been appointed as the association’s new executive director, a post she has held on an interim basis since the end…
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President’s Report to the House of Delegates: Speaking Out Against Attacks on the Legal Community and Celebrating Association Growth
Good morning: We continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary and especially the recent gains in membership. Due to the hard work of so many people, we are reaping the benefits of the new membership model, realizing historic growth within our…
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Even Solo, You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
In my day-to-day work I meet a lot of attorneys who know they need to plan for their eventual retirement but just don’t have the time or resources to explore their options. Many come from backgrounds at larger firms with…
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New York State Bar Association Supports Right To Counsel for Detained Immigrants
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dramatically increased arrests and deportations. The New York State Bar Association urges passage of legislation that will ensure that immigrants have lawyers to represent them in detention proceedings. On Saturday, the New York State…
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Sharing Our Memories: Anthony Enea
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Anthony Enea, past chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, remembered the successful fight against a law…
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Trial Lawyers Section Chair Stresses the Importance of Connecting With Members
Seth Rosner, chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, believes that the more involved you are with the New York State Bar Association the more valuable your membership becomes. “I didn’t realize how significant being an active member in the bar…
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Don’t Wear a Wrap Dress and Other Valuable Lessons Learned From Chief Judge Judith Kaye
On Jan. 7, we marked 10 years since the passing of Judith S. Kaye, the first woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals and to this day its longest-serving chief judge. During her lifetime, Judge Kaye was…
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H.R. 1’s Sweeping Changes For New York’s Health Care System
On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted the Omnibus Budget and Balanced Budget Act – referred to colloquially as H.R. 1 – a comprehensive federal law that reshapes the financing and administration of Medicaid, state-directed payments, immigrant eligibility for public programs…
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