New York State Bar Association Honors Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Sharon Brown, diversity partner at Barclay Damon, will receive the New York State Bar Association's Attorney Professionalism Award. The award recognizes her commitment to integrity, fairness and the highest ethical standards. Brown balances her demanding practice in public finance with…
'Dean of Suffolk Law' To Receive Attorney Professionalism Award
Harvey Besunder entered the bar in December 1967, the same month the Green Bay Packers battled the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Championship later knowns as the “Ice Bowl.” “The Graduate” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” were tops at…
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson To Honor Outstanding Pro Bono Attorneys at New York State Bar Association Law Day Event
The New York State Bar Association is honoring lawyers who have made an exceptional commitment to serving the public good during its 34th Annual President’s Pro Bono Service Awards on Law Day. The association honors attorneys from across the state for volunteering their…
New York State Bar Association Files Amicus Brief To Preserve the Integrity of Attorney Disciplinary Process
The New York State Bar Association filed a motion today to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit urging the court to keep unproven allegations against New York attorneys confidential as they have been for 80 years.…
Profiles in Leadership: Past President David M. Schraver
What made you become involved and stay with the New York State Bar Association? I joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as my local bar association and the ABA, when I was first admitted to the bar.…
NYSBA Report Looks at Challenges for Lawyers Who Want To Serve in Public Office
The New York State Bar Association has issued a report entitled “How an Attorney’s Professional Activities Affect Consideration of the Attorney for Judicial and Political Positions: A Framework for Citizens.”[1] The report addresses the possibility and extent to which a…
Profiles in Leadership: Vivian Wesson
Describe your journey to becoming a NYSBA leader? I became more actively involved in NYSBA in 2013 through an appointment to the Committee on Attorney Professionalism. Marion Fish was the outgoing chair and Lillian Moy was just beginning her term.…
Rochester Attorney and Harris Beach Partner Heidi Schult Gregory Honored With New York State Bar Association’s Attorney Professionalism Award
Heidi Schult Gregory, Harris Beach Rochester Office managing partner, was honored today with the 2024 Attorney Professionalism Award at the New York State Bar Association’s Law Day celebration at the Bar Center in Albany. “Heidi Schult Gregory’s integrity, leadership and…
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson Addresses New York State Bar Association Pro Bono Honorees on Law Day
The New York State Bar Association honored lawyers who have made an exceptional commitment to serving the public good during the 33rd Annual President’s Pro Bono Service Awards on Law Day. Attorneys who volunteer their time and expertise for a…
In a Settlement, Should You Agree Not To Represent Future Clients?
The central purpose of Rule 5.6(a)(2) is simple: to avoid restricting a lawyer settling one case from representing new clients against the same defendant.
