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COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Learn about Leadership Opportunities within the New York State Bar Association

The New York State Bar Association welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in pathways to leadership in the Association's governance.

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Mission Statement

The Committee on Leadership Development shall be charged with:

  • Identifying, encouraging, and mentoring prospective leaders of the Association, including but not limited to activities and initiatives focused on leadership development of new lawyers;
  • Serving as a resource to the President in identifying Association members for possible committee, task force and other Presidential appointments;
  • Providing information, resources and guidance on the leadership opportunities available within the State Bar to potential leaders, as well as bar leaders statewide who could assist the Committee in recruiting new leaders;
  • Furthering the goals of enhancing diversity among the leaders of the Association;
  • Fostering the participation of former officers, section and committee leaders in Association activities; and 
  • Serving as a resource to the Nominating Committee, proposing members who are in the judgment of the Committee potential candidates for office within the Association.

In conducting its work, where appropriate, the Committee shall consult with other entities and individuals, including sections, the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders, the Committee on Diversity, the Committee on Women in the Law, minority and women’s bar associations, county and local bar associations, and others.

The Committee shall report to the President and the House of Delegates as directed.

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LEADER RESOURCES

Pathways to 
Leadership Brochure

The Path to Leadership in the New York State Bar Association

To view the detailed brochure, click here.


Welcome New Members of the 2013 - 2014 House of Delegates

Below is information on basic rules of order during a House of Delegates Meeting

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Rules of Debate by Song 

NYSBA House of Delegates Rules 

For more information
Contact Mark Wilson—Staff Liaison for the Committee
518.487.5540 / mwilson@nysba.org

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Congratulations and Welcome to the the Following First-Time Members of the 2013 - 2014 House of Delegates

Merry L. Abraham Richard J. Graham David W. Meyers Donald L. Sapir

New Rochelle

 

Lowville Albany White Plains
Karina E. Alomar Denice A. Hamm Steven V. Modica John B. Sheehan

Ridgewood

 

Elmira Rochester Dover, MA
Gregory K. Arenson Erica M. Hines Andrew W. Needham Janet Silver

New York City

 

Albany New York City Albany
Bruce J. Baker Paul E. Kerson Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden Paul H. Silverman

Rochester

 

Forest Hills Buffalo New York City
Joseph Scott Brown Dr. Heidi Keschenat Andrew D. Otis Karen P. Simmons

Buffalo

 

Katy, TX New York City Brooklyn
Kyle Canary Lauren Ann Kiley Jose Luis Perez Amanda Marcella Stankus

Broadalbin

 

Vestal New York City Auburn
Matthew R. Coseo Richard A. Klass Howard Protter Rebecca Ann Valk

Ballston Spa

 

Brooklyn Walden Poughkeepsie
Margaret J. Davino John R. McCarron, Jr. Rory J. Radding Richard A. Weinblatt

New York City

 

Carmel New York City Islandia
Robert S. Dean Robert F. McCarthy Joseph J. Ranni
New York City Mineola Florida

Congratulations and Welcome to the the Following Alternate Members of the 2013 - 2014 House of Delegates

Alfred G. Feliu Jeffrey Mitchel Kimmel Hon. Ellen Spodek
New York City
New York City Brooklyn
     
Luke Z. Fenchel Matthew R. Ludemann Theoni Stamos-Salotto
Ithaca
Glens Falls Fishkill
     
William L. Fox Sheila T. McGinn Kathleen M. Valletta
East Greenbush
Staten Island Carmel
     
Lela M. Gray Patricia M. Meisenheimer Ellen V. Weissman
Hudson
Islandia Buffalo
     
Sharon L. Jankiewicz Stephanie Melowsky Lydia L. Young
Rock Hill
White Plains Carthage
 
Deborah S. Kearns
Albany

There will be a special reception for first time members to the House of Delegates being held on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Cooperstown. For
more information, please call Linda Snyder (Schupp) at (518) 487-5541 or email lschupp@nysba.org 

Congratulations and Welcome to the the Following New Executive Committee Members of the 2013 - 2014 Term

James B. Ayers Cheryl Smith Fisher

Albany

Buffalo
James R. Barnes Scott M. Karson
Albany Melville

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Leadership and Diversity within the New York State Bar Association

Links to the 2011 Diversity Report Card appear below. This report, sponsored by the NYSBA Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, marks achievements made by many of the Association’s 25 Sections, its House of Delegates and Executive Committee to increase the number of diverse attorneys in leadership positions within all areas of the Association governance.

                                           2011 Diversity Report Card

Click on the cover image to view
and download the report 

Click on the CD image to view
the report's appendices