New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee today called on the Legislature to approve the Office of Indigent Legal Services’ request for $20 million to address heavy caseloads and services in counties not affected by the Hurrell-Harring settlement. He also lent Association support to the agency’s request for $8 million to provide counsel to … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee today commended Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman for offering thoughtful proposals in his annual State of the Judiciary address. “Chief Judge Lippman has outlined a number of promising innovations to expand access to justice for all New Yorkers,” said Lau-Kee of New York City (Kee & Lau-Kee). Indigent … Continued

“We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the victims of this horrific event as well as to their families and friends,” New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee said today. “The State Bar’s Committee on Mass Disaster Response is ready to assist as required by this incident,” he added. “It is important for … Continued

The New York State Bar Association has honored two judges for their dedication to judicial excellence on the bench. The awards were presented January 30 in New York City during the Judicial Section luncheon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, former presiding justice of the First Department, is the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Jurist Award. The award … Continued

The New York County Lawyers’ Association and the New Rochelle Bar Association have been honored with the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders Innovation Awards for their outstanding public service. The awards recognize how bar associations adapt to the needs of their members and the community at large by introducing innovative programs, ideas and … Continued