Sharon Stern Gerstman

April 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

As lawyers, we know how important an independent judiciary is. On this Law Day, let's make sure our fellow citizens understand it, too.

By Sharon Stern Gerstman, President, New York State Bar Association

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January 31, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Just as grants on other topics legitimately go to New Yorkers via the budgets and programs of multiple state agencies, it is completely appropriate for the Judiciary to operate in a similar manner regarding civil legal services to New Yorkers in need of these services.

By Sharon Stern Gerstman

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January 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Sharon Stern Gerstman, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Our Annual Meeting theme is Connect, Inspire, Learn. We connect with other lawyers from throughout the state (and the world); we are inspired by the passion and the commitment of the many excellent lawyers who will be receiving awards; and we will learn from experts who provide the smorgasbord of cutting-edge CLE that is NYSBA's signature.

By Sharon Stern Gerstman, President, New York State Bar Association

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October 30, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Our state Legislature has had many opportunities over the past 50 years to fix obvious flaws in the court system but has failed to do so. A constitutional convention provides that opportunity.

By Sharon Stern Gerstman

5 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Sharon Stern Gerstman, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Whatever your passion, NYSBA has a committee or a section that needs your energy and your effort.

By Sharon Stern Gerstman

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