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New York Law Journal

A 'Terrific Resource' for Small Firms or Solo Practitioners

Robert E. Brown, chair of the General Practice Section, writes: The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to learn about the latest developments and trends in the legal profession. Attendees will have the chance to network and engage with their peers and experts in the field.
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New York Law Journal

Implementation of New York's Climate Act: Disadvantaged Communities

Yvonne Hennessey, chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, writes: Given the importance of this guidance and the Section's interests in the just, equitable and sustainable implementation of the CLCPA, EELS brought together members that have diverse collective expertise in environmental and energy law and the complex issues that have historically affected disadvantaged communities in the state as a result of greenhouse gas and co-pollutant air emissions.
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New York Law Journal

Mental Health's Impact on Criminal Justice

Leah Nowotarski, chair of the Criminal Justice Section, writes: Mental health is the hottest topic in criminal justice. For far too long, it has not been given the attention that it deserves. Finally forced to confront it, how should the criminal justice system deal with it?
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New York Law Journal

Leadership and Commitment

Joy Echer, chair of the Corporate Counsel Section, writes: I believe that good leaders nurture individual talents and strengths, and gently encourage each member to make positive contributions to the Section. Leadership is about success as a whole, and each member of an EC must individually determine the extent of his/her commitment, involvement and ability to contribute.
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New York Law Journal

The Importance of Civics Education in the Legal Field

Gail Ehrlich, co-chair of the Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship, writes: Recognizing that civics education is crucial to the rule of law and the preservation of our democracy—that a lack of a civically educated and involved citizenry is a threat to judicial independence, separation of powers and constitutional principles—we felt obliged, as the largest voluntary state association of lawyers in the nation, to face the crisis head on.
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New York Law Journal

Celebrating Our 35-Year History and Preparing for the Future

Anne E. Sekel, chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, writes: The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section (ComFed) just concluded a wonderful and productive 35th anniversary year. Throughout this momentous time, ComFed found numerous ways to honor its distinguished past and plan for a vibrant future.
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New York Law Journal

Navigating the Green Wave: Understanding NY's Cannabis Landscape and Empowering Attorneys for Client Success

Cecilia Oyediran, chair of the Cannabis Law Section, writes: Looking ahead, the future of the regulated cannabis marketplace in New York appears promising but with lingering challenges, and there will undoubtedly be many issues for legal practitioners to navigate.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Improving Laws for Businesses in New York

Michael A. de Freitas, vice chair of the Business Law section, writes: In more cutting-edge topics, we convened a panel on artificial intelligence in business law, a fast-moving subject for lawyers. The panel included computer scientists in order to give lawyers a "look under the hood" of how artificial intelligence works.
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New York Law Journal

Paying It Forward: The Value and Power of Mentorship

Adam Seiden, chair of the 50+ Section, writes: Bar associations in particular can play an important role in fostering the situations whereby older more experienced attorneys can "give back" to the profession by mentoring and helping along younger lawyers.
3 minute read

Law.com

As Threats Against the Judiciary Mount, a Former Federal Judge Calls on Bar Associations for Coordinated Response

"Judges are certainly not above criticism," said former U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm. "But typically, what you say is that the decision is wrong, we will appeal, and we think an appellate court will reverse it. You do not attack the integrity of a judge, publish their home phone number and address, and put it out with vitriolic statements on social media where people can pick their own silo where they get information."
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