Author: Brandon

“Zoom & Greet!” 2021’s Way To Meet, Network and Socialize at Annual Meeting and Beyond

In 2021, as if the embodiment of Emerson’s very words from 160 years ago, attorneys and judges from around the nation and world, especially those who are admitted to practice in New York State and are members of the venerable New York State Bar Association, can assert that the pandemic will not slow our profession. They can be “good learners” at NYSBA’s Virtual Annual Meeting 2021.

An Interview with Smokeball Founder & CEO Hunter Steele

Smokeball started as a legal technology start-up in Sydney early in the 21st century. Since its founding it’s expanded not just across Australia, but across the United States as well. Our VP of Marketing, Chris Gerben, sat down with Hunter Steele, Smokeball’s Founder and CEO, to trace the roots of the company. CG: Smokeball is … Continued

What the Biden Administration Will Mean for Lawyers

Against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the incoming Biden–Harris administration will immediately face unprecedented challenges. The new administration’s response to the pandemic and their plans for relief and recovery will likely lead to many changes in the law. For many areas of legal practice, however, the Biden administration promises to deliver a balance between making history and seeking compromise.

Member Spotlight: Sandra Rivera

Rivera is the principal at Rivera Law in Albany where she counsels for-profit and non-profit businesses on state regulatory, legislative and procurement matters. What is your practice area? I practice in the areas of government relations, municipal law and business transactions. What is your role within NYSBA? I am a member of the House of … Continued

Environmental Racism: How Lawyers Can Help Close the Climate Gap

Recognizing the expanding climate gap, researchers and activists have called for climate justice regulations and policies that will close this gap. Climate change measures deemed most effective at closing the climate gap are those based on giving – giving identity, equity, relief, roles and voice to these exposed groups. Lawyers are uniquely trained and skilled to achieve these objectives.