Thank You to the Afghan Legal Triage Clinic Pro Bono Volunteers
The New York State Bar Association wishes to extend its sincerest thanks to the attorneys who gave their time and expertise to assist Afghan refugees who have relocated to Albany, NY.
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Justice Barbara Kapnick Reflects on her Life and Career
As a judge in the New York State court system, the New York State Bar Association is relevant to the work that I do. It’s important to join the New York State Bar Association because they have lawyers from all over the state and they cover every area of practice.
Court Operations Challenges Easing as Omicron Trends Downward
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said that as the number of judges and court staff testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased dramatically, the difficulties that some courts were experiencing due to isolation and quarantine have eased.
On Demand: Prominent District Attorneys Talk Reforming the System From the Inside Out
In the face of mounting media criticism over progressive policies during a rise in gun violence, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made firm arguments that policies that end racial disparities go hand in hand with combatting gun violence. Four of New York’s most prominent district attorneys came together to … Continued
State Bar Association Announces Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award Winners
Emilia Rodriguez of Scarsdale and Daniel D. Shonn, Jr., of Akron received the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award from the 50+ Lawyers Section Jan. 27 during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting.
The Ethics of Advocating Against COVID Vaccine Mandates
A famous professional athlete,[1] unvaccinated against COVID-19, arrives at your law office seeking representation relating to his opposition to any vaccination. He has (hypothetically) been turned down for a tennis coaching job at a tennis academy in Queens, New York. He wishes to prove his point that he is entitled to work in his chosen … Continued
Partners More On Board For Remote Work; Challenges Remain for Training New Lawyers
Firm partners in 2022 have embraced remote work as they establish new values and new protocols for their firms.
NYSBA To Honor Lawyers for Exceptional Pro Bono Work
The New York State Bar Association will honor the selfless pro bono work of two lawyers who have shown exceptional commitment to serving the public good, as part of the association’s Annual Meeting.
More Than Half of New York’s Municipalities Have Decided To Keep Marijuana Dispensaries Out
More than half of New York State’s 1,520 municipalities have decided to keep marijuana dispensaries or consumption lounges out of their communities.
‘We Can Do Both’ District Attorneys Weigh In on Fighting for Racial Justice and Against Gun Violence
In the face of mounting media criticism over progressive policies during a rise in gun violence, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made firm arguments that policies that end racial disparities go hand in hand with combatting gun violence. Since taking office in 2016 during a spike in gun crime … Continued