The New York State Bar Association welcomes you to Module 2: Member Benefits. You may view Module 2 by choosing one of the chapter titles from the following menu.
On behalf of the New York State Bar Association, welcome to Module 2 of the New Member Orientation Program. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of all the membership benefits available to you.
These valuable benefits include the latest in continuing legal education, various information resources, influence on pertinent legislation, mentoring, networking, career resources and opportunities for professional satisfaction and advancement, insurance and financial services, discount programs, and above all, life long camaraderie – to name a few.
If you have any questions concerning your membership, the Membership Services Department at (518) 487-5577, or via email at membership@nysba.org.
Again, thank you and welcome to the New York State Bar Association.
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The right continuing legal education (CLE) resources do much more than simply fulfill requirements. They hone skills – and improve your practice of law.
As a member of the association, you will immediately benefit from the member-discounted CLE programs, a savings of up to 30%. NYSBA offers more New York law-specific seminars than any other provider, including:
The online credit tracker at www.nysba.org enables you to keep track of your credits easily.
To learn more about mandatory Continuing Legal Education in New York for newly-admitted attorneys and for all other attorneys admitted and practicing in New York, visit www.nysba.org/CLE.
The law changes fast. Success in the profession comes to those who keep up. This is why your membership includes complimentary subscriptions to:
You’ll also have access to:
For most attorneys, there simply are not enough hours in the day. Anything that can save valuable time and provide necessary resources would be most welcome. The award-winning www.nysba.org provides you with important and convenient resources right from the home page. Throughout the site, you’ll find valuable, members-only benefits including:
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Success in law comes chiefly from three keys: what you know, who you know, and how you distinguish yourself among attorneys.
New York State Bar Association’s Sections enhance offer you tremendous opportunities for advancing your career. Network with judges and leading attorneys in your areas of practice. Share your views, and learn from your colleagues, in our Section meetings and Forums Listserves.
Improve your knowledge and hone your skills through active participation in Section events and committees.
Section publications and websites offer you exclusive access to information in many popular practice areas.
Choose from 23 Sections.
You work hard for what you have. It only makes sense to protect your assets – and maximize their growth. As a member, you can participate in insurance programs, offered through broker USI Bertholon-Rowland, that include:
For more information, contact USI Bertholon-Rowland at 800.727.7770
In financial services, our relationship with global leaders provides you with a wide array of programs to enhance your financial security. These programs include:
Save money with your NYSBA membership on our wide-array of discount programs, designed especially for attorneys. Information on other member benefits programs can also be found at www.nysba.org/MemberDiscounts.
This concludes your tour of an Introduction to the New York State Bar Association. We hope you found it useful and thank you for your participation and membership.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly by calling the New York State Bar Membership Services Department at 1.518.487.5577, or via email at: membership@nysba.org.
The Membership Services staff is happy to assist. They are:
 Maria Kroth |
 Karin Gagnon and Kathleen Plog |
 Ellen Kelly-Lind |
We welcome your feedback. Please e-mail comments@nysbar.com and share your thoughts.
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