Author: Brandon

Campaigning While Female: Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Speaks on Gender and Diversity Issues Facing Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris

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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Long Island Democrat, will discuss the gender and diversity issues facing women on the campaign trail and in Congress at a Sept. 9 webinar focusing on California U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’s historic vice-presidential run. The webinar, “Campaigning While Female: Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Speaks on Gender and Diversity Issues Facing Vice … Continued

Going Off on Your Own: Your Guide to Running a Modern Law Firm

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While many attorneys both new and experienced find rich and fulfilling careers joining an existing law firm, many also make the bold decision to branch out and build their own law firm from scratch. Starting your own business can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-racking. It requires careful planning and commitment to get off to a … Continued

President-Elect Candidate Statement: Sherry Levin Wallach

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Should I be fortunate enough to be elected the 125th President, building on the forward-thinking of my predecessors, I promise to serve the needs of our membership and the community at large; continue efforts to define NYSBA’s brand and value; optimize technology to deliver member value; and enhance diversity and inclusion throughout the Association and the legal profession.

Judge Ciparick To Head Board of Law Examiners

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Former Court of Appeals Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick will chair the State Board of Law Examiners, which prepares and administers the bar examination for the admission of attorneys in New York, the Court of Appeals announced today. “We are fortunate to have someone of Judge Ciparick’s ability and experience to serve in such an important … Continued

School’s Back For….We’ll See

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Parents are living in the most difficult time with respect to making decisions about what’s the safest way for your children to become educated, whether you continue to live in your home and be educated there or go to school. Everyone has their heart in their throat.

NYSBA President Advocates for Justice and the Profession

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In an era of constant breaking news cycles highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic and the racial justice movement, NYSBA President Scott M. Karson has acted fast to get the association’s message out to the media and its membership. During the first quarter of Karson’s presidency, he has issued numerous statements ranging from racial justice and … Continued

Lawyers Must Be Salespeople but it Shouldn’t Feel Sleazy

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For a lawyer, trying to sign up a client should feel like you’re helping someone and not like you’re selling a car. Being a salesperson is not sleazy; it is necessary if you want to make a living, said Carol Schiro Greenwald at the recent CLE Webinar, “Presenting Your Best ‘You’ To Your Best Prospects.” … Continued

Details of NY’s Remote Bar Exam Released

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The New York State Board of Law Examiners has released details about the Oct. 5-6 remote bar exam. The remote exam, which will be the same as the content of the Uniform Bar Exam, will consist of one Multistate Performance Test item, three Multistate Essay Examination questions, and 100 Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) questions divided … Continued