Special Sections

  • New York Law Journal

    Bar Week Events Underscore Core Values

    By Sharon Stern Gerstman, President, New York State Bar Association | January 19, 2018

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    An Enriching, Valuable and Meaningful Membership

    By Michael Miller, President-elect, New York State Bar Association | January 19, 2018

    Michael Miller, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Attending NYSBA's Annual Meeting provides a reminder that we lawyers are part of something special, with a rich tradition of scholarship, problem-solving and an abiding commitment to help the less fortunate.

  • New York Law Journal

    Recent Bills Affecting the Entertainment and Arts Industries

    By Cheryl L. Davis, NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section | January 19, 2018

    Cheryl L. Davis, Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee of the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, writes: 2017 was eventful on a number of fronts, not least of all in terms of legislation affecting the entertainment and arts industries.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Lawyers Should Help Lawyers

    By Joel E. Abramson, Chair, NYSBA General Practice Section | January 19, 2018

    Joel E. Abramson, Chair of the NYSBA General Practice Section, writes: The General Practice Section is the section where lawyers in every practice area, regardless of firm size, can get together in order to make their lives as lawyers better and more satisfying.

  • New York Law Journal

    Maintaining Careers and Undertaking New Activities

    By C. Bruce Lawrence, Chair, NYSBA Senior Lawyers Section | January 19, 2018

    The NYSBA Senior Lawyers Section is home to New York's experienced lawyers, age 55+. C. Bruce Lawrence, Chair of the Senior Lawyers Section, outlines the section's Annual Meeting programming and awardees.

  • New York Law Journal

    Keeping Up With the Business Law World

    By Kathleen A. Scott, Chair, NYSBA Business Law Section | January 19, 2018

    Kathleen A. Scott, Chair of the NYSBA Business Law Section, writes: One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the business law field is to join the Business Law Section. The Section encompasses a variety of specialties: banking, insurance, technology and venture law, nonprofit organizations, franchise, bankruptcy, public utility.

  • New York Law Journal

    Five Steps Governments Should Take to Address Workplace Harassment

    By Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair, NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section | January 19, 2018

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Practice of Matrimonial Law Continues to Evolve

    By Mitchell Y. Cohen, Chair, NYSBA Family Law Section | January 19, 2018

    Mitchell Y. Cohen, Chair of the NYSBA Family Law Section, writes: Family law practitioners are well acquainted with change, in the law, in the practice rules of the courts in which we appear, or the constantly changing facts and family dynamics relative to the people we represent. This past year has been no exception.

  • New York Law Journal

    Antitrust Is Cool Again

    By Michael L. Weiner, Chair, NYSBA Antitrust Law Section, | January 19, 2018

    Michael L. Weiner, Chair of the NYSBA Antitrust Law Section, writes: As the Trump administration enters its second year, it will bear close watching to see what its antitrust enforcement approach shapes up to be.

  • New York Law Journal

    Defending Civil Claims Involving Allegations of Criminal Culpability

    By Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Chair, NYSBA Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section | January 19, 2018

    Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Chair of the NYSBA Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, writes: Defending a civil suit involving criminal claims presents unique challenges to the parties and an understanding of the effect a plea or conviction in the criminal matter may have, not only on the civil lawsuit itself, but also on the availability of insurance coverage to cover any damages, is important.

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