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President-Elect Candidate Statement: Susan L. Harper
I hereby declare my candidacy to be the next NYSBA President-Elect. Two decades ago, I watched with great curiosity what the NYSBA and its members accomplish and discovered what I call “the power of us.” I witnessed how our collective…
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President-Elect Candidate Statement: Brian Kerr
We are back and better than ever. The New York State Bar Association is not. The New York State Bar Association has been struggling to stay relevant among drastic alterations in the legal profession and society. Throughout the past several…
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President-Elect Candidate Statement: Michael McNamara
I submit this Statement in support of my candidacy for the position of President-Elect. Thanks to the foresight, dedication and hard work of many leaders, the New York State Bar Association has achieved remarkable financial and operational success in recent…
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New York State Bar Association Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays issued the following statement: “I remember the sky being so blue that day. It was such a beautiful day. I…
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ABA To Honor Pamela McDevitt Posthumously With Award for Excellence in Law Practice Management
The American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division is honoring the New York State Bar Association’s late executive director Pamela McDevitt with its Samuel S. Smith Award. The award recognizes a lifetime of exceptional contributions to the advancement of law practice…
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Experience Vibrant Argentinian Culture at the NYSBA Global Conference 2026 in Buenos Aires
Experience the vibrant culture of Argentina’s capital city while expanding your international practice at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Buenos Aires this October. The NYSBA International Section Global Conference brings together legal professionals, regulators, financial institutions,…
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Expert Witnesses in New York State and Federal Courts: Your Best Case Depends on Knowing the Difference
Experts are a critical part of complex cases, whether in state or federal court. But for parties and practitioners, the timing and scope of expert disclosure, the form of the expert report and the standard for admissibility vary widely depending…
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Legislative Priority Recommendations Are Being Accepted
The New York State Bar Association’s Government Relations Department is still accepting recommendations for state and federal legislative priorities for 2027. If a section or committee would like to submit a recommendation, please click the link below. CLICK HERE TO…
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Understanding Changes to New York State Lawyer Advertising Rules
A recent update to Article 7 of New York’s Rules of Professional Conduct provides new guidance on lawyer advertising, client solicitation, and specialized areas of practice. A recent program, “Ethical Marketing of Your Law Practice: Understanding New York’s New Rules…
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The End of Service via Email and the Tightening of Standards for Schedule A Injunctions
This is a follow up article to one that we previously published: The Need for Reform in Schedule A E-Commerce Lawsuits – New York State Bar Association For years, “Schedule A” cases have become increasingly prevalent, commanding a significant portion…
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