Rebecca Melnitsky

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New York State Bar Association To Host Seminar To Explain Recent Developments in Immigration Law 3.17.2025 As news about immigrants dominate headlines, the New York State Bar Association is holding a webinar to help attorneys understand issues in immigration law. “As the child of immigrants, this is an area of law that is close to my heart,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association.

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New York State Bar Association Honors Legal Aid Advocate With Prestigious Civil Rights Award 3.14.2025 The New York State Bar Association will honor civil legal services advocate Lillian M. Moy with its W. Haywood Burns Award in recognition of her decades of providing free legal representation to low-income people.

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New Trusts and Estates Chair Angelo Grasso Wants To Help Attorneys Get to Know Each Other 3.13.2025 Angelo Grasso, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section, is ready to help attorneys connect with their fellow legal professionals and advance the field of law. Grasso is a partner at Greenfield Stein and Senior in New York City.

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New Trial Lawyers Section Chair Brett French Wants To Assist Attorneys Outside of the Courtroom 3.13.2025 Brett French, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section, wants to help attorneys to take advantage of the association’s new membership model –  especially the free access to Continuing Legal Education courses.

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New York State Bar Association To Examine Hot-Button Issue of Challenges to the Rule of Law 3.6.2025 The New York State Bar Association will host a discussion on the challenges facing the rule of law in the state and the nation and what attorneys and courts can do to protect this sacred principle. “The rule of law is the foundation of our democracy,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association.