NYSBA Journal

The NYSBA Journal offers in-depth articles about various areas of law in New York State, including business, criminal, elder, environmental, labor and employment, real property, and trusts and estates law. It also covers other topics that may interest attorneys. Edited by David C. Wilkes, Esq., this journal is published nine times a year and is provided free of charge to members as part of their membership benefits.

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New Criminal Justice Section Chair Finds Strength in Differences

1 week ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

New Criminal Justice Section Chair Finds Strength in Differences 6.20.2025 The new chair of the Criminal Justice Section David Cohn embraces the different viewpoints between his members who take opposing sides in the courtroom. One might see it as difficult, but Cohn views it as a strength and welcomes the discourse.
New Web Series Launches: Stories From Criminal Law

1 week ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

New Web Series Launches: Stories From Criminal Law 6.18.2025 The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association has launched a new series of videos. These short takes offer insight and real-life stories about being a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. Attorneys with decades of experience give personal accounts about the impact of the criminal justice system on their clients, crime victims and the public.
Practical Strategies for Entering Politics and Policy Arena

1 week ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Practical Strategies for Entering Politics and Policy Arena 6.18.2025 If you are interested in running for office, this story is for you. “From Courtrooms to the Campaign Trail: Empowering Women to Enter the Political Arena” is the first in a series of programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section.
New York State Bar Association Supports Vital Revisions to the Freedom of Information Law

1 week ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

New York State Bar Association Supports Vital Revisions to the Freedom of Information Law 6.17.2025 Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Legislature’s modernization of the Freedom of Information Law:“Ambiguity in New York’s Freedom of Information Law has led to the public being denied vital and timely information.
Monumental Ruling Still Leaves Questions About Student-Athlete Compensation

1 week ago | nysba.org | Kyle Ritchie

Monumental Ruling Still Leaves Questions About Student-Athlete Compensation 6.16.2025 By Kyle Ritchie The landscape of college athletics continues to change at an unprecedented rate. Name, image and likeness has opened the flow of compensation to student-athletes at all levels. Up until recently, payments for NIL have only been allowed through entities not associated with a university.
Women In Law Section Chair Encourages Lawyers To Enter the Arena

2 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Women In Law Section Chair Encourages Lawyers To Enter the Arena 6.12.2025 Kaelyn Gustafson, the new chair of the Women in Law Section, wants to reach out to members from all backgrounds and with all different political views. The commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense attorney at Friedman Kaplan enjoys working on issues impacting women in her volunteer work at the New York State Bar Association.
Kathleen Sweet Sworn In as 128th New York State Bar Association President

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Kathleen Sweet Sworn In as 128th New York State Bar Association President 6.10.2025 Surrounded by family, friends and the leaders of New York’s legal community, Kathleen Sweet was inaugurated as the 128th president of the New York State Bar Association. The inauguration and reception was held at the Terrace at Delaware Park in Buffalo on June 3. Justice Melissa Zittel administered the oath of office.
New Horizons in Health Law: From Accessibility Compliance to AI Regulation - New York State Bar Association

3 weeks ago | nysba.org

Program Description: The legal landscape of healthcare is undergoing rapid transformation. Join the NYSBA Health Law Section for an in-person CLE event that delves into two important areas reshaping healthcare delivery and compliance: the expansion of federal healthcare accessibility regulations and the growing legal and compliance challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. The accessibility session
New Dispute Resolution Chair Looks to Provide Connection for Members

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

New Dispute Resolution Chair Looks to Provide Connection for Members 6.5.2025 William Crosby, Jr., is excited to take over as chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. “Dispute resolution can be a lonely profession,” he says.
Ten Things You Don’t Know About President Kathleen Sweet

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Ten Things You Don’t Know About President Kathleen Sweet 6.1.2025 1. Kathleen grew up in Clarence, New York, the middle child of three daughters of David and Jane Sweet. 2. The Sweets are multi-generation, diehard Buffalo Bills fans. Kathleen’s mom took her to games in any weather: rain, sleet or snow. 3. She is a member of the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame. 4.