New York State Bar Association Honors Lawyer Wellness Pioneer with its Ray of Hope Award
The New York State Bar Association honored Eileen Travis with its Ray of Hope Award for her extensive work helping lawyers overcome substance use and mental health issues. She is the founder and executive director of the New York City…
Trauma and the Trial Lawyer
Recently, I received a panicked call from a young man on a bridge contemplating suicide. He had been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for years and his mental health was not improving. Even now when I think about him…
New York State Bar Association Commends Gov. Kathy Hochul on Proposal To Eliminate Cap on Supreme Court Justices, Other State of The State Initiatives
New York State Bar Association President Richard C. Lewis issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State: “Gov. Kathy Hochul has rightly advanced a forward-thinking agenda that prioritizes protecting New Yorkers at a time of great…
Capital District Lawyers Helping Lawyers Group Honors Attorney With Ray of Hope Award
David Keehn, an attorney with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, received the Ray of Hope Award in recognition of the significant contributions he has made to lawyer well-being. Keehn is a past co-chair of Capital District Lawyers Helping Lawyers,…
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…
Understanding ADHD and Its Impact on Your Practice
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly known, is not only a childhood condition. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and stays into adulthood, although symptoms may change over time. The challenges for adults,…
NYSBA Recommends Reducing Reliance on Prisons and Courts as the Primary Treatment for People With Mental Illness
The legal system needs to move away from its role as the primary treatment for people with mental illness, the New York State Bar Association recommends in a report. In the report, the Task Force on Mental Health and Trauma…
New York State Bar Association Recognizes Legal Professionals for Commitment to Mental Health and Recovery
The New York State Bar Association honored former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Sarah “Sallie” Krauss and William “Bill” Keenan for their commitment to the association’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which supports lawyers and legal staff dealing with mental illness and…
NYSBA Recommends Reducing Reliance on Prisons and Courts as the Primary Treatment for People With Mental Illness
The legal system needs to move away from its role as the primary treatment for people with mental illness, the New York State Bar Association recommends in a report approved by its Executive Committee. In the report, the Task Force…
Let’s Get Physical: Get Moving for Attorney Well-Being
New York prides itself on being a sophisticated jurisdiction. Its transactional lawyers structure deals that are cutting edge. Its litigators craft novel arguments that are considered by learned courts. New York law governs contracts throughout the world. Now through the…
