The New York State Bar Association has named Pamela McDevitt as its next executive director. She currently is the director of the Law Practice and Technology Group at the American Bar Association (ABA). “After an extensive and broad search, we are delighted to welcome Pamela McDevitt back to the Association as executive director,” said State … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued the following statement about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nomination of Rowan D. Wilson as an associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals: “Rowan D. Wilson would bring to the Court of Appeals his expertise in complex commercial litigation as well as his commitment … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued the following statement about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nomination of Rowan D. Wilson as an associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals: “Rowan D. Wilson would bring to the Court of Appeals his expertise in complex commercial litigation as well as his commitment … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued the following statement about the public-private immigration legal defense project outlined in Governor Cuomo’s State of the State message: “Too many immigrants face immigration proceedings without legal representation. They face high stakes, including possible detention and deportation. “The New York State Bar Association has long … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued the following statement about the criminal justice agenda outlined in Governor Cuomo’s State of the State message: “Enacting reforms that increase the age of criminal responsibility, avoid wrongful convictions and enhance the quality of indigent criminal legal defense services would represent major steps toward reforming our criminal … Continued