Profiles in Leadership: Kim Wolf Price
6.12.2025
What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA?
I joined the NYS Bar Association when I was a law student and attended my first annual meeting as a new associate – and of course the Com Fed luncheon was part of that. It was apparent to me very quickly that the practical educational opportunities and networking opportunities provided by NYSBA would enhance my career.
Which past or present NYSBA leader inspires you and why?
Once I decided that I wanted to become even more engaged, I turned to the NYSBA Presidents: Glenn Lau Kee, Dave Miranda, and Claire Gutekunst. I am grateful to each of them for taking the time to speak with me about becoming more engaged and providing me with leadership opportunities. Their intense belief in our profession and the association was critical to my development. And luckily, I can still call on any of them for advice. And of course, the Hon. Cheryl Chambers. I have served on the Committee on Diversity Equity and Inclusion with her for many years and I am honored to now work with her at part of The New York Bar Foundation board. Her boundless capacity to better our profession inspires me.
Describe your journey to becoming a NYSBA leader?
It started with someone asking if I’d like to help. That first ask was about reviewing resumes at an Annual Meeting for what was then the Lawyers in Transition Committee. From there, I worked with the chairs and committee, along with wonderful Kathy Suchocki of NYSBA and eventually I chaired that committee for three years. I am proud to have been a member of the Committee on Women in the Law when our then chair, Susan Harper (NYSBA Treasurer) asked the HOD to convert our committee to a section. I was lucky to have been part of that transition and eventually, to chair the Women in Law Section. I am still active in the section and am now the Chair of the Attorney Well-Being Committee. I’ve also been lucky enough to serve on several task forces over the years.
How have you grown as a NYSBA leader?
This is a great question. I hope that I have become a better listener and make people feel included and heard. I’m also really enjoying being at the part of my career when I can open doors to leadership for other people.
How do you describe your leadership style?
Collaborative, inclusive and decisive.
What leadership skills do you find most useful when working with NYSBA members?
Active listening. Thoughtful discussion. An open door.
Did mentorship or advocacy help you succeed as a leader?
The mentorship of many wonderful leaders and members of the bar, including Eileen Millet and the Hon. Deborah Karalunas, has been critical to helping me grow and succeed as a leader.
How do you determine which goals to set and work on as a NYSBA leader?
For Sections, this is the critical work of the Executive Committees. And for both sections and committees, it is listening to your members and keeping up to date on changes in law and policy that impact your members.
What are your leadership strategies for working with NYSBA members?
One key leadership strategy is encouraging the future leaders of the association. It is inviting people in and giving them opportunities for real, substantive input. Membership is no longer a passive process, and it is on all of us in any leadership role at NYSBA to work towards building our ranks to make sure this important work continues to get done.
What do you see as the greatest challenge for the legal profession in the next five years and how have you tried to address that challenge as a NYSBA leader?
As lawyers, we were trained to believe that the rule of law and precedent are sacred. We never questioned that. We now must work more intentionally to effectuate the oath we all take – and that is to uphold the constitution of the State of New York and the United States. This is not a time to be passive about the role the law plays in the advancement of civil society.
What mark of leadership do you wish to leave as a legacy at NYSBA?
Diligent. Hard Working. Welcoming. Focused on sustaining and building this great organization.
What advice would you give to future leaders?
Reach out to leaders you admire for advice and mentorship. Believe in yourself. Together, we can continue the vital work of NYSBA.
