Special Sections

  • New York Law Journal

    Business Lawyers and the Business Law Section

    By Peter W. LaVigne, Chair, Business Law Section | January 11, 2019

    Peter W. LaVigne, Chair of the NYSBA Business Law Section, describes what the Section offers business lawyers and the business community.

  • New York Law Journal

    Mediation Preparation Tips for In-House Counsel to Enhance Success

    By Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section | January 11, 2019

    Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair of the NYSBA Corporate Counsel Section, writes: The traditional benefits of mediation such as time and cost savings are widely known. Often more important to companies, however, is the ability to customize a process that best meets their needs and avoid the uncertainties of litigation.

  • New York Law Journal

    Working Toward Reform to Improve Justice for All

    By Tucker C. Stanclift, Chair, Criminal Justice Section | January 11, 2019

    Tucker C. Stanclift, Chair of the NYSBA Criminal Justice Section writes: The Section works to reform certain areas of the criminal law that needs some fine tuning, or at most redressing serious wrongs without altering the fundamentals of our system. It is with this tempered approach that our section seeks to improve justice for all citizens of this state.

  • New York Law Journal

    The ADR Challenge: Its Growth in New York State

    By Deborah Masucci, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section | January 11, 2019

    Deborah Masucci, Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section, writes about the many ways the Section supports the members of the Bar in their efforts to be skilled ADR practitioners.

  • New York Law Journal

    Striving to Meet Increased Challenges

    By Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section | January 11, 2019

    Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: Elder and special needs law has become more challenging as the basic societal supports on which our aged and disabled clients thrive can no longer be taken as a given. The rules are changing in the middle of the game and our clients are caught in the mix. ELSN Section members strive to meet these challenges with wisdom and energy.

  • New York Law Journal

    Greetings From Lawyersville

    By Barry Skidelsky, Chair, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section | January 11, 2019

    Barry Skidelsky, Chair of the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, writes: If you cannot attend our Section's program and/or joint networking reception with the Intellectual Property Section, here is a brief introduction to what copyright law calls “derivative works” (plus mention of a related lawsuit doubling as a warning for podcasters and others).

  • New York Law Journal

    Overview of Tax Act's Impact on Matrimonial Law

    By Eric A. Tepper, Chair, Family Law Section | January 11, 2019

    Eric A. Tepper, Chair of the NYSBA Family Law Section, describes how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have its major impact on the matrimonial field effective Jan. 1, 2019, and provides an update of Section activities.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Time Has Come to End Mass Incarceration

    By Paul T. Shoemaker, Chair, General Practice Section | January 11, 2019

    Paul T. Shoemaker, Chair of the NYSBA General Practice Section, writes: Mass incarceration takes too large a toll on the individual, community and national levels. It is time to roll back mass incarceration and to bring America closer to fulfilling Dr. King's dream.

  • New York Law Journal

    Honoring Our History, Mission, and Values

    By Cheryl E. Chambers, Presiding Member, Judicial Section | January 11, 2019

    Cheryl E. Chambers, Presiding Member of the NYSBA Judicial Section, reflects on the history of the Judicial Section and how the fundamental principles underpinning its formation are still relevant today.

  • New York Law Journal

    Resolve to Make the Office Fun Again, Even in a # Era

    By Richard K. Zuckerman, Chair, and Sharon N. Berlin, First Vice-Chair, NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section | January 11, 2019

    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!

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