State Government Law Section

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Michael Kenneally, Chair of the Local and State Government Law Section, writes: Municipal practitioners require the nimbleness to seamlessly transition between various areas of expertise, often during the same board meeting.

By Michael Kenneally, Chair, Local and State Government Law Section

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January 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Michael Kenneally, chair of the NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section, writes: An engaged and informed public presents local governments with an opportunity to reimagine public participation in government.

By Michael Kenneally, chair, Local and State Government Law Section

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January 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair, of the NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section, write: The holiday season may be over but, as you get back to your regular work schedule, we encourage you to add one more goal to your New Year's Resolution list: to make your office fun again!

By Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair, NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section

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January 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair of the NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section, write: Seemingly daily harassment allegations being lodged against elected officials, high-level executives and public figures require municipalities to promptly stop this abhorrent behavior and its costly impact on morale, productivity and public perception.

By Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair, NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section

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