The greatest strength of the New York State Bar Association is its membership. We're the largest state volunteer bar association in the country. We have access to state and federal government officers, we have partnerships and influence on a local, national and international scale, and we still have room to grow.

The most prudent way to strengthen our voice is to expand our participating membership, and to listen to what its priorities are. We may not always agree with the views of every member, but we can learn and magnify our influence through a constructive exchange of diverse ideas.