NYSBA President Calls Latest White House Directive an Assault on the Legal Profession
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning the administration’s latest threat to the legal profession: “A fundamental principle of our American legal system is that attorneys have a duty to be…
President’s Message: Time for Change: Future Attorneys in New York Need a Rigorous Exam To Be Better Prepared
As we’ve come to realize, it is indeed demanding to practice law given the fact that our work has a dramatic impact on the quality of our clients’ lives and the welfare of our state’s residents. In New York, this…
Four Bar Associations Prevent Illegal Seizure of Millions of Dollars From Civil Legal Services Fund
Four bar associations reached an historic settlement with New York State to help ensure that needy New Yorkers have lawyers when facing civil court battles – such as a parent’s fight for custody of a child or a plea to…
New York State Bar Association Decries President Trump’s Executive Order Denying Citizenship to Children Born in the United States
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration: “The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is unequivocal. It grants citizenship to every baby born in the…
President Domenick Napoletano Speaks to Members
Dear Colleagues: It is wonderful to be here again at the New York Hilton Midtown. I hope you have enjoyed the 2025 Annual Meeting and that the superlative CLE Programs, moving awards ceremonies and engaging social and networking events have…
New York State Bar Association Commends Governor for the Expansion of E-Filing in State Trial Courts
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing a bill that allows the chief administrative judge to institute e-filing in any of the state’s trial courts: “This…
New York State Bar Association Disappointed in Governor’s Veto of Death Gamble Bill
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S7576A/A9143, which would allow a judge’s family to receive state-paid death benefits if a judge dies while in office: “The…
New York State Bar Association Thanks Gov. Hochul and Legislature for Providing Clarification on Out-Of-State Notarizations
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the out-of-state notarization bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul: “We appreciate that the bill signed by Gov. Hochul provides much needed clarity on out-of-state notarizations.…
New NYSBA Task Force on Opioid Addiction Is Making Headway
Opioid addiction is a public health crisis that affects all walks of life. This crisis is most devastating in marginalized communities that lack the resources to provide users with appropriate care. What is needed is a comprehensive program to ensure…
New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta,…
