By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | January 19, 2018
Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: The New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting provides an excellent example of what is great about our profession. Attorneys from across New York state and beyond gather as a community of colleagues from vastly different backgrounds, practice areas and professional settings, but with a shared commitment to learning from one another and upholding the highest standards of service and integrity.
By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | January 19, 2018
Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, writes: Our oath to uphold the Constitution is an active duty assignment. Vigilance may not require perfection; nonetheless we are expected to be perfect in our earnestness to fulfill our duty. The promises that have been made require no less.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Consulting Magazine identifies the best firms to work for in the consulting profession.
Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Pittsburgh, PA office for an Income Partner- Commercial Litigation, to work with innovativ...
Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C., a highly-regarded corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and commercial litigation boutique, seeks an attorney to ...
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.eDISCOVERY ANALYST II- NEW JERSEY OFFICE: Prominent mid-Atlantic law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks an ...