New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement: “We commend the state Senate for voting to confirm Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. “Ms. DiFiore’s breadth of experience, intellect and collegiality will serve her well as she leads the Court of Appeals. As both … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today urged the state Senate to confirm Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. “Ms. DiFiore has had a long and distinguished career as a public servant,” Miranda testified today at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Albany. He cited her career … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Andrew Cuomo for nominating Michael J. Garcia as an associate justice of the state Court of Appeals. “A law clerk to former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, Garcia has distinguished himself as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District … Continued

Christopher S. Auguste will be honored with the 2016 Diversity Trailblazer Award on January 25 at the State Bar’s Annual Meeting in New York City. The award is presented by the State Bar’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. “The diversity pipeline is critical to our mission to increase diversity in the legal profession,” said Rosevelie … Continued

The New York State Bar Association commends Governor Andrew Cuomo for including the concept of paid family leave in his proposed state budget. “The United States is alone among developed countries in failing to guarantee some form of paid family leave for employees to care for ailing family members or a newborn child,” said New … Continued

The New York State Bar Association applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo for supporting measures that will make our streets safer while protecting innocent individuals from wrongful conviction. “Wrongful convictions take a tremendous toll on our society,” said State Bar President David P. Miranda of Albany (Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti). “The New York State Bar Association … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda commends Governor Cuomo for calling for a preparatory commission to develop a blueprint for a possible constitutional convention. “By proposing for a preparatory commission, Governor Cuomo recognizes the importance of the 2017 vote in shaping the future direction of the state,” he said. “We thank him … Continued

Two concepts, both revolutionary to society in their times—social media and the New York State Constitution—are the focus of the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit on January 27 in New York City. The Presidential Summit will be held Wednesday, January 27, from 2—5 p.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. It is the centerpiece of … Continued