Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Mission Statement:
The Purpose of the Section is to improve the quality of
representation of clients, provide a forum for the improvement of law
and procedure in the areas of commercial and federal litigation,
and enhance the administration of justice.
The Section serves its mission by:
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Developing relationships and sharing practice experiences with
fellow commercial and federal litigators, with state and federal judges,
and with regulatory and administrative bodies;
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Establishing committees for the purpose of promoting research and
discussion on current issues affecting our practice;
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Influencing and proposing legislation affecting our practice;
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Developing continuing legal education programs on topics relevant
to our practice; and
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Providing networking opportunities for its members.
Current Section News:
In honor of National Pro Bono Week, we are presenting
a panel discussion on Ethics in Pro Bono Practice. The panelists
will discuss issues that commonly arise in pro bono practice, and will
discuss the rules governing attorneys conduct as they relate to those
ethical issues. The event is being graciously hosted by the law
firm of Kirkland & Ellis on the morning of October 27, 2009, from
8:30 to 10 AM. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Click the link below to view the flyer containing
relevant information. The event is open to all New York attorneys,
but registration is required. All interested attorneys are asked
to register by sending an email to rsvp@courts.state.ny.us.
Pro Bono Panel Discussion Flyer
We will be holding a Pro Bono Expo and Recognition
Event on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The purpose
of the Pro Bono Expo and Recognition Event is to recognize individual
volunteers from Access to Justice programs, and make available
information regarding the pro bono programs that the Access to Justice
Program offers to unrepresented litigants in New York City. The
Access to Justice Programs assist litigants in foreclosure proceedings,
uncontested divorces, Housing Court matters, Family Court concerns, and
consumer debt difficulties. All of these programs need additional
volunteers. Attorneys who are interested in learning more about
volunteering for pro bono service through any of the courts programs are
encouraged to attend. Click the link below to view the flyer
containing information regarding that event. Those who wish to
attend are asked to send an email to rsvp@courts.state.ny.us.
Pro Bono Expo Flyer
Clerkship Program 2009
The Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New
York is offering one and two year clerkships to law
school graduates beginning September 2009.
New
Electronic Filing
and Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules
take effect June 15, 2008.
Individual
Practices of Judges and Magistrate Judges in the Southern District of
New York, prepared by the Section's Committee on Federal Judiciary.
Click to view/download (pdf) the Report:
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