January 28, 2011
MUSLIM BAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK RECEIVES NYS
CONFERENCE OF BAR LEADERS INNOVATION AWARD
NEW YORK—The New York State Conference of Bar Leaders (NYSCBL)
today announced that the Muslim Bar Association of New York has received
its 2011 Bar Leaders Innovation Award for Small Bar Associations( fewer
than 500 members). The award honors a local bar for its public service
and innovative programming that enhances the public’s
understanding of the law.
The award was given as part of the NYSCBL Innovation Awards Breakfast
on January 28 during the New York State Bar Association’s 134th
Annual Meeting at the Hilton New York in New York City.
The award recognizes the Muslim Bar Association for hosting a recent
legal and financial educational seminar for Muslim nonprofits and
mosques. In doing so, the program helped Muslim Americans to fulfill
their religious obligation of charity and to continue support for
feeding the hungry, aiding the sick, and improving communities.
“The Muslim Bar Association’s program was an outstanding
example of how a small bar association betters its community by offering
timely and practical programs,” said Earamichia Brown of New York
(Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of the Inspector General)
chair of the Conference of Bar Leaders. “We are very honored to
present our Innovation Award to the Muslim Bar Association of New
York.”
Awards were given in three member categories—small,
medium and large bar associations in New York. They recognize
outstanding programs sponsored by local, ethnic, specialty, minority and
women’s bar associations. The awards program serves to inform bar
leaders about new activities and programs that promote public welfare,
public understanding of the law, and attorneys’ professional
responsibilities.
Formed in 1979, the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders
provides a forum to exchange information among local bar leaders, as
well as between the state bar and bar leaders.
The 77,000-member New York State Bar Association is the
official statewide organization of lawyers in New York and the largest
voluntary state bar association in the nation. Founded in 1876, State
Bar programs and activities have continuously served the public and
improved the justice system for 135 years.
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