By Jason Grant | March 16, 2023
"The Appellate Division seeks to advance the diversity of the bar by reducing the possible chilling effect the previous Question 26 had on law school applicants," the presiding justices said. But the state bar association, while supporting the changes, said they did not go far enough. "We have advocated for the complete removal of Question 26."
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Susan J. Kohlmann | March 16, 2023
Having a conviction history, no matter how old or stale, can prevent individuals from fully participating in their communities and the economic life of their state.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Aleeza Furman | March 15, 2023
"We're just in a situation where we are behind the curve vis-a-vis earlier generations of trial attorneys and at what point in their career they begin to develop litigation skills," said John Gismondi, chair of Project Litigate.
By Jason Grant | March 15, 2023
In developing the two new "apprenticeship" and "experiential" options, Oregon's committee says it has "examined other jurisdictions that offer multiple licensure pathways, but is creating examinations that will best serve Oregon consumers."
By Cheryl Miller | March 14, 2023
An investigation criticized former state bar acting executive director Robert "Bob" Hawley for ghostwriting a private attorney's recommendation to close a complaint against Tom Girardi. Hawley later worked as a conflict counsel for the bar.
The Legal Intelligencer | Event
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | March 14, 2023
Eastburn and Gray attorney Abigail C. S. Bukowski was recently selected vice chair of the Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA) young lawyers division.
By Cheryl Miller | March 13, 2023
In an hour-long meeting with reporters on Monday, state bar leaders said they've made changes to ensure a rogue lawyer can't avoid discipline by schmoozing agency employees.
By Emily Saul | March 13, 2023
State Bar Association attorney Michael Dell said the state last year made similar arguments while unsuccessfully fighting attempts to raise 18-B rates in New York City.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Roland L. Trope, Lucy L. Thomson, and Cynthia H. Cwik | March 13, 2023
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