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NYSBA Leaders Meet With Congressional Representatives
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet was joined by President-Elect Taa Grays, former association presidents T. Andrew Brown and Steven P. Younger, NYSBA Executive Committee member and American Bar Association Governor Vincent Chang, and NYSBA Federal Policy Consultant…
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New Antitrust Law Section Chair Wants To Provide Opportunities for New Members
Will Reiss, the new chair of the Antitrust Law Section, said in a recent interview that diversifying the section and increasing membership go hand in hand. “We really want to encourage our younger members to take advantage of the opportunities…
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Do Movie Theaters Have a Future?
When was the last time you saw a film at a movie theater? Most likely it has been some time. The film industry has seen movie attendance decline due to competition from other forms of entertainment. A recent seminar by…
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Arab Lawyers in the Middle East Discuss Arbitration, Collaboration and Gender Roles in NYSBA Program
In recognition of women’s history month, the New York State Bar Association’s International Section and Women in Law Section teamed up to sponsor an informational program highlighting the impact of Arab women in the legal profession in the Arab Middle…
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The Enduring Legacy of Judith S. Kaye
Judith S. Kaye passed away on Jan. 7, 2016. Her death caused a statewide lament. Flags flew at half-mast on government buildings. The media paid homage to her life and legacy. Fifteen hundred people crowded into Lincoln Center to attend…
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Sharing Our Memories: Peter Clark
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Peter Clark, an attorney in Chautauqua County, fondly recalls bringing his family to New York State Bar Association meetings.…
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Manage Your Emotions While Dealing With Difficult Clients and Colleagues
You cannot control difficult people, but you can control how you respond to difficult people. A New York State Bar Association CLE explained how attorneys can deal with difficult clients and colleagues while protecting their mental health and well-being. More…
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AI Divide in Plaintiff Law: Which Side Are You On?
Every day the gap grows. There are the firms that adopt AI across every workflow and there are the firms that don’t. Those that do are tripling attorney capacity and resolving cases 60+ days faster. Those that don’t, are not.…
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New Trusts and Estates Section Chair Embarking on Familiar Ground
Tara Anne Pleat’s previous role as chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section provided her with unique insights that she is aiming to integrate into her new position as chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section. Among…
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Make Your Voice Heard: NYSBA Urges Members To Submit Comments on DOJ Proposal
President Kathleen Marie Sweet is encouraging members to take action and submit comments on the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposed rule, “Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys,” before the April 6 deadline. The input…
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