New York State Bar Association

01/24/2025

Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary were honored by the New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Section for excellence and the advancement of diversity on the bench. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/3ma58e7w

Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary were honored by the New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Section for excellence and the advancement of diversity on the bench. New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas received the Distinguished Juri...

01/24/2025

Join us for the Young Lawyers Section Monthly Pub Night this February! It’s the perfect opportunity to network, build connections, and unwind with fellow young professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and have fun! Register now:

Say hello, meet, greet and mingle with fellow NYSBA Young Lawyers Section members, members of the Bronx Bar Association and friends at the Yankee Tavern in the Bronx. It's a great opportunity to talk and network with other members of the section. Come and join us! We will meet indoors in the bar, gr...

01/24/2025

Last June – during Pride Month – Nassau County banned sports leagues that allow transgender women and girls from using county facilities, effectively banning transgender people from local parks and recreational areas. Read here:

Last June – during Pride Month – Nassau County banned sports leagues that allow transgender women and girls from using county facilities, effectively banning transgender people from local parks and recreational areas. Across the United States, there are an increasing number of challenges to tran...

01/24/2025

Winner of ACLEA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publications, NYSBA’s best-selling Practical Skills Series is now available to all active members at no additional charge. Join or renew today: https://tinyurl.com/3fy7zate

01/24/2025

A program offered by the Health Law Section during the association’s Annual Meeting this month offered rare insight into the latest strategies in combating the opioid epidemic, drawing on the work of the New York State Bar Association Opioid Task Force created by New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napolitano and chaired by Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey. The Task Force is reviewing and analyzing the crisis to produce a comprehensive strategy in a report expected later this year. Read here:

A program offered by the Health Law Section during the association’s Annual Meeting this month offered rare insight into the latest strategies in combating the opioid epidemic, drawing on the work of the New York State Bar Association Opioid Task Force created by New York State Bar Association Pre...

01/24/2025

Assuming there comes a time when New York State has a law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives – also known as Medical Aid in Dying – attorneys will have a lot of practical issues to consider for their clients. Read here:

Assuming there comes a time when New York State has a law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives – also known as Medical Aid in Dying – attorneys will have a lot of practical issues to consider for their clients. A panel presented by the Elder Law and Special Needs Section at the … Con...

01/23/2025

Join us for the Finding Focus Co-Working Group on February 25, 2025. This session offers legal professionals a chance to enhance productivity, share strategies, and work in a collaborative environment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3zf3ajvr

01/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Annual Meeting 2025! Your energy, engagement, and contributions made it an unforgettable event. We're incredibly grateful for the connections made, ideas shared, and the inspiring conversations that took place.

01/23/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court is assessing arguments for and against a Texas law that requires subscribers of sites with sexually explicit content to provide proof that they are of age. Counsel for both sides, including the solicitor general of the state of Texas, appeared on Jan. 15 at the Court in Washington D.C. in the case captioned, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton. A ruling by the high court is expected in the coming months. Read more here:

The U.S. Supreme Court is assessing arguments for and against a Texas law that requires subscribers of sites with sexually explicit content to provide proof that they are of age. Counsel for both sides, including the solicitor general of the state of Texas, appeared on Jan. 15 at the Court in Washin...

01/22/2025

Last week’s Presidential Gala was truly unforgettable! Check out the Flickr album to relive the highlights and special moments: https://tinyurl.com/bdd7zw6s

Explore this photo album by New York State Bar Association NYSBA on Flickr!

01/22/2025

The New York State Bar Association is recommending legalizing safe basement apartments and allowing people to renovate their properties to house more people. Read more here:

The New York State Bar Association is recommending legalizing safe basement apartments and allowing people to renovate their properties to house more people. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted these and other recommendations Friday following a report from its Task Fo...

01/22/2025

Join us for the Finding Focus Co-Working Group on February 4, 2025. This session offers legal professionals a chance to enhance productivity, share strategies, and work in a collaborative environment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3vzby43h

01/21/2025

During a “fireside chat” at the New York State Bar Association’s gala dinner last week, Thomas Susman suggested to Associate Justice Stephen Breyer that the U.S. Supreme Court is pursuing “a dangerous path by taking on a lot of cases that provoke strong political disagreements.” Read more here:

During a “fireside chat” at the New York State Bar Association’s gala dinner last week, Thomas Susman suggested to Associate Justice Stephen Breyer that the U.S. Supreme Court is pursuing “a dangerous path by taking on a lot of cases that provoke strong political disagreements.” Susman was...

01/21/2025

Justice Breyer shared insights from his nearly three decades on the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing his judicial philosophy and his latest book, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism (2024), during a fireside chat at the 2025 Presidential Gala. It was a remarkable opportunity to hear from one of the most influential legal minds of our time.

01/21/2025

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01/21/2025

The New York State Bar Association is proposing an expansion of the ethics training requirement to more local leaders in an effort to bring greater accountability and integrity to government. Read here:

The New York State Bar Association is proposing an expansion of the ethics training requirement to more local leaders in an effort to bring greater accountability and integrity to government. The association is proposing that local ethics board have four hours of ethics training – the same require...

01/21/2025

Join us on January 28, 2025, for Finding Focus: Co-Working Group, a virtual session designed to help professionals prioritize their tasks and stay on track for the year ahead. This event offers an opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals, fostering productivity and accountability. Don’t miss the chance to boost your focus and achieve your goals. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/ytrzhfu6

01/21/2025

The New York State Bar Association honored Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during a meeting of its governing body at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday, Jan. 17. Read here:

The New York State Bar Association honored Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix with its Ruth G. Schapiro Award during a meeting of its governing body at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on Friday, Jan. 17. Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix is a trailblazer as the first Caribbean-born woman of col...