Bar Associations

  • New York Law Journal

    Health Equity and the Law

    By Lisa Hayes, Chair, Health Law Section | January 11, 2024

    Lisa Hayes, chair of the Health Law Section, writes: Changes to accreditation requirements, policy changes to abolish the race-based practice of medicine and expansion of innovative methods for service delivery to ensure racial justice will all work to impact the expanding role and responsibilities of health care attorneys.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    A 'Terrific Resource' for Small Firms or Solo Practitioners

    By Robert E. Brown, Chair, General Practice Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Implementation of New York's Climate Act: Disadvantaged Communities

    By Yvonne Hennessey, Chair, Environmental and Energy Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Mental Health's Impact on Criminal Justice

    By Leah Nowotarski, Chair, Criminal Justice Section | January 11, 2024

    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?

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Leadership and Commitment

    By Joy Echer, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    The Importance of Civics Education in the Legal Field

    By Gail Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship | January 11, 2024

    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.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Celebrating Our 35-Year History and Preparing for the Future

    By Anne E. Sekel, Chair, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

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

    By Cecilia Oyediran, Chair, Cannabis Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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

    By Michael A. de Freitas, Vice Chair, Business Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Paying It Forward: The Value and Power of Mentorship

    By Adam Seiden, Chair, 50+ Section | January 11, 2024

    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

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