New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Andrew Cuomo for nominating Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. She brings to the court valuable insight and experience as a former district attorney, state Supreme Court justice and Westchester County judge. “She … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today called for modernizing the state’s voter registration process and allowing New Yorkers to cast ballots a few days before the traditional Election Day. Testifying before the Assembly Committee on Election Law, State Bar President David P. Miranda called voting “one of our most fundamental rights.” “However, the rate … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today reached out to the Paris legal community following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. In a letter to leaders of the Paris Bar (Barreau de Paris), he wrote: “It is with deep sadness and solid resolve that I write to express the New York State … Continued

New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman and 10 attorneys were recognized by the New York State Bar Association at a ceremony on Nov. 17 for their contributions to public service. State Bar President David P. Miranda thanked Lippman, who will retire at the end of the year, for his service to the state of New … Continued