By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | January 15, 2021
Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: Confronting racism and inequality in our society, our workplaces and in our courts is a substantial and multi-faceted undertaking. But there is no doubt that we must tackle these difficult issues, and there is likewise no doubt that we are capable of doing what we must to bring about a more just court system and society.
By Scott M. Karson, President, New York State Bar Association | January 15, 2021
Scott M. Karson, President of the New York State Bar Association, describes the association's work on critically important issues and how it was at the forefront of the national discussion.
By T. Andrew Brown, President-elect, New York State Bar Association | January 15, 2021
T. Andrew Brown, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes that the association, through a special task force, has been at the forefront of addressing some of the inequities revealed by COVID-19 and illustrated during the aftermath of the George Floyd killing.
By Robert J. Masters, Chair, Criminal Justice Section | January 15, 2021
Robert J. Masters, Chair of the Criminal Justice Section, calls for a shared resolve for all practitioners—whether private or public defenders, state or local prosecutors, judges, court staff, as well as all of law enforcement—to make the commitments and sacrifices—as yet unidentified—necessary for us to provide justice for all.
By Barry Werbin, Chair, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | January 15, 2021
Barry Werbin, Chair of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section, describes the section's efforts to address critical issues that affected the industries.
By Karen Gallinari, Chair, Health Law Section | January 15, 2021
Karen Gallinari, chair of the Health Law Section, describes how section members seized the opportunity to address the legal and ethical public health issues that COVID-19 brought front and center, by bringing attention to state action that would ease the challenges of public health emergencies.
By Jay L. Himes, Chair, International Section | January 15, 2021
Jay L. Himes, Chair of the International Section, describes some of the events planned for the section's virtual program, including a CLE on cross-border litigation and one on diversity; awards and recognitions; and a virtual talent show.
By Barbara R. Kapnick, Presiding Member, Judicial Section | January 15, 2021
Barbara R. Kapnick, Presiding Member of the Judicial Section, describes how judges have adapted during the pandemic to promote justice, and calls to our attention some key events taking place during the section's virtual program.
By Ira S. Goldenberg, Chair, Real Property Law Section | January 15, 2021
Ira S. Goldenberg, chair of the Real Property Law Section, describes some of the CLE programs the section will present. They will focus on the effects of the pandemic as well as other topics of interest to real estate attorneys.
By Terri Mazur, Chair, Women in Law Section | January 15, 2021
Terri Mazur, Chair of the Women in Law Section, describes how the pandemic has disproportionately affected women, but that 2021 brings hope as more women than ever will be leaders in our government. She writes that we need to seize upon this momentum to achieve gender equity in the legal profession, to ensure that women lawyers have more leadership roles and opportunities.
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