New York State Bar Association Issues Statement on Equal Access to Justice
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the bar association’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: “The New York State Bar Association will continue to advocate for ensuring equal access to…
New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Section Honors Jurists for Excellence and Advancement of Diversity
Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary were honored by the New York State Bar Association's Judicial Section for excellence and the advancement of diversity on the bench. New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas…
New York State Bar Association Honors Three Attorneys for Their Impact on the Lives of Women and Young People
The New York State Bar Association honored three attorneys for their work in improving the lives of women and young people through innovative and ground-breaking programs Jan. 15 at its Annual Meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown. “These three…
New York State Bar Association Selects Rebecca Price for Chuck Newman Award
Rebecca Price, the director of the alternative dispute resolution program at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, will be the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Chuck Newman Award. “Her commitment to fostering…
Jeff Zaino on the Future of Arbitration
Jeff Zaino, the vice president of the Commercial Division at the American Arbitration Association, discussed issues ranging from AI to the need to attract diverse talent to arbitration on the latest episode of the "Miranda Warnings" podcast. Zaino explained to…
Strategies To Be a Culturally Effective Lawyer
"Ten Strategies to be a Culturally Effective Lawyer" was the theme of this year's Constance Baker Motley Symposium at the New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting this week in New York City. The Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
New York State Bar Association Honors Attorneys for Pro Bono Work and Efforts To Diversify the Legal Profession
The New York State Bar Association honored three outstanding attorneys for their efforts to diversify the legal profession and provide legal services to those who cannot afford it. The ceremony was part of the Constance Baker Motley Symposium on Jan.…
Two Renowned Members of the Bench To Receive Judicial Section Awards at The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting
Two beloved judges who have dedicated their careers to selflessly improving the lives of New Yorkers will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual…
Corporate Counsel Institute Takes on Workplace Issues
An all-star lineup of chief legal officers from 19 prominent companies discussed a wide variety of topics, including data security, employee mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion at the New York State Bar Association’s 10th Corporate Counsel Institute. The…
Rochester Attorney Honored by the New York State Bar Association for Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession
The New York State Bar Association honored David M. Tang, an attorney committed to diversity in the legal profession, with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award in a virtual celebration on Oct. 3. Tang, a partner at Underberg & Kessler…
