About the Senior Lawyers Section
As people are living and working longer, the definition of what it
means to be a senior continues to evolve. The demographics
affect us all, including lawyers. In July of 2006, the New York
State Bar Association formed a special committee to recognize such
lawyers and the unique issues that they face. As the result
of the work of this committee, the House of Delegates approved
creation of the first Senior Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar
Association.
Profile
Lawyers who are age 55 or older have valuable experience, talents,
and interests. Many such senior lawyers are considering or
have already decided whether to continue to pursue their full-time
legal careers or whether to transition to a new position, a reduced
time commitment at their current position and/or retirement from a
full-time legal career. Accordingly, the Senior Lawyers Section is
hereby created and charged with the mission of:
Providing opportunities to senior lawyers to continue and
maintain their legal careers as well as to utilize their
expertise in such activities as delivering pro bono and civic
service, mentoring younger lawyers, serving on boards of directors for
business and charitable organizations, and lecturing and
writing; Providing programs and services in matters such as job
opportunities; CLE programs; seminars and lectures; career transition
counseling; pro bono training; networking and social activities;
recreational, travel and other programs designed to improve the quality
of life of senior lawyers; and professional, financial and retirement
planning; and Acting as a voice of senior lawyers within the Association and
the community
Scope of Activities
The Senior Lawyers Section seeks to address such issues as:
2013 Section Officers
Chair: Susan B. Lindenauer
Chair-Elect: Carole A. Burns
Vice-Chair: Elizabeth J. McDonald
Secretary: Rosemary C. Byrne
Treasurer: Charles E. Lapp, III
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