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.

Visit https://nysba.org/Membership/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=2026Membership for more information on the New York State Bar Association.

09/04/2026

The first 90 days have been anything but quiet. From advocating for the rule of law and supporting important policy initiatives to connecting with members across the country, we've been hard at work advancing our mission and building a stronger bar together. Thank you to our members, leaders, and volunteers for making it possible.

Membership goes beyond CLE and eBooks. Access partner benefits and exclusive member discounts with NYSBA. Join today: ht...
09/04/2026

Membership goes beyond CLE and eBooks. Access partner benefits and exclusive member discounts with NYSBA. Join today: https://nysba.org/Membership/

Nyasha Foy Begins New Era as First Black Woman To Chair NYSBA’s Intellectual Property Law SectionRead here: https://tiny...
09/03/2026

Nyasha Foy Begins New Era as First Black Woman To Chair NYSBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/4mfn5fda

Periods of legal change in higher education often arrive with dramatic punctuation: a court decision, a regulatory annou...
09/03/2026

Periods of legal change in higher education often arrive with dramatic punctuation: a court decision, a regulatory announcement or a legislative intervention. In the immediate aftermath, governing boards frequently focus on whether institutional policies comply with the new rule or guidance. Once those adjustments are approved, many trustees assume that the principal legal risk has passed.

Read full article here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9urwr

Effective July 1, the Presiding Justices of the four Departments of the Appellate Division adopted amendments to Rule 1....
09/03/2026

Effective July 1, the Presiding Justices of the four Departments of the Appellate Division adopted amendments to Rule 1.16 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct.

Importantly, the amendments impose on lawyers a duty of inquiry and risk assessment regarding the propriety of each representation, which is designed to identify potential illegal conduct by clients.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/yvht3ucw to read more.

The new rule that was recommended by the association’s Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct now covers all communi...
09/02/2026

The new rule that was recommended by the association’s Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct now covers all communication about attorney services.

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/4atxsk6d

The only thing worse than your client accidentally forfeiting attorney-client privilege by talking to AI, is if you do s...
09/02/2026

The only thing worse than your client accidentally forfeiting attorney-client privilege by talking to AI, is if you do so yourself.

Attorney Professionalism Forum: Talking to AI Could Talk You Out of Attorney-Client Privilege
Read article here: https://tinyurl.com/yrsbxb5w

More control. More protection. A Higher Standard For Legal Malpractice Protection.Professional liability exposures can a...
09/02/2026

More control. More protection. A Higher Standard For Legal Malpractice Protection.

Professional liability exposures can arise from even the most routine matters, and small gaps in coverage can create significant risk for your firm. We’re proud to offer our members the most comprehensive Lawyers’ Professional Liability coverage through our partnership with USI Affinity

↗️ Learn how you can get more from your policy and strengthen your coverage today. https://www.nysbainsurance.com/firm-coverage/lawyers-liability-insurance/

Join us for an entertaining and interactive discussion about roadblocks that neutrals encounter during mediation proceed...
09/02/2026

Join us for an entertaining and interactive discussion about roadblocks that neutrals encounter during mediation proceedings and how participants have overcome these obstacles. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3kfs7bb5

Careers

In this program Professor Bonventre will deliver his annual Supreme Court update. He will explore emerging profiles with...
09/02/2026

In this program Professor Bonventre will deliver his annual Supreme Court update. He will explore emerging profiles within the Court’s partisan divide—regarding both the “swing” Justices and those that are most staunchly ideological or partisan. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/4xazprjf

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