New York State Bar Association

New York State Bar Association Serving attorneys and the community since 1876, NYSBA is the largest voluntary state bar in the nation.

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In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar...
05/29/2026

In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association.

David Fischler is the past chair of the Committee on Mass Disaster Response, which provides legal guidance to the victims of disasters and their families. He recalled when the committee was deployed in the aftermath of the TWA Flight 800 plane crash in 1996, which killed 230 people.

Read more below...
https://nysba.org/celebrating-our-history-david-fischler/

The New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet welcomes several important justice-related provisions in the...
05/29/2026

The New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet welcomes several important justice-related provisions in the final state budget, including measures that advance immigrant protections, strengthen firearm safety laws and support a fairer legal system and judiciary. At the same time, NYSBA is disappointed that the budget includes limits on recovery for pain and suffering in certain serious motor vehicle injury cases.

https://nysba.org/new-york-state-bar-association-responds-to-state-budget/

Enhance your practice with these recently released titles from NYSBA's New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series.
05/29/2026

Enhance your practice with these recently released titles from NYSBA's New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series.

Please join us in congratulating Carolyn Bell on her retirement after nearly 37 years with NYSBA! Carolyn’s hard work, d...
05/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Carolyn Bell on her retirement after nearly 37 years with NYSBA! Carolyn’s hard work, dedication, and lasting contributions to the Association will be greatly missed. Wishing her a happy and well-deserved retirement filled with family and friends!

Explore what it’s really like to practice law in different fields through our “Day in the Life of a Labor & Employment L...
05/28/2026

Explore what it’s really like to practice law in different fields through our “Day in the Life of a Labor & Employment Lawyer” series. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/498u3euj

Join us for Trust Modifications and Decanting after IRS CCA 202352018: When “Consent” Becomes a Taxable Gift and a Lawsu...
05/28/2026

Join us for Trust Modifications and Decanting after IRS CCA 202352018: When “Consent” Becomes a Taxable Gift and a Lawsuit. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/53hxzzeb

Civil legal aid is essential infrastructure for equal justice under the law. Funding for the Legal Services Corporation ...
05/28/2026

Civil legal aid is essential infrastructure for equal justice under the law. Funding for the Legal Services Corporation helps legal aid providers across New York keep families housed, protect survivors of domestic violence, and ensure vulnerable communities can access the courts. Access to justice should not depend on wealth.

https://shorturl.at/yCYQw

The New York Secure Choice Savings Program, now taking effect, requires employers who do not offer a qualified retiremen...
05/28/2026

The New York Secure Choice Savings Program, now taking effect, requires employers who do not offer a qualified retirement plan to enroll their employees in the state’s sponsored retirement savings program.

https://shorturl.at/kphMi

This program is the annual chapter of the Land Use Update sponsored by the Land Use Committees of the Real Property, Env...
05/27/2026

This program is the annual chapter of the Land Use Update sponsored by the Land Use Committees of the Real Property, Environmental and Energy Law and State and Local Government Law Sections. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9jy9xh

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