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.

Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#192474

United States

#42391

Law and Government/Legal

#219

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

New Dispute Resolution Chair Looks to Provide Connection for Members

2 days 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

6 days 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.
President-Elect Taa Grays: Advancing the Mission of the Association

6 days ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

President-Elect Taa Grays: Advancing the Mission of the Association 6.1.2025 “The New York State Bar Association is the place where lawyers come together to teach each other and help people understand the practice of law,” said Taa Grays, incoming president-elect of the association.
Work Stress and Isolation Contribute to Higher Risk of Suicide Among Lawyers and Older Adults

1 week ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Work Stress and Isolation Contribute to Higher Risk of Suicide Among Lawyers and Older Adults 5.30.2025 Lawyers are twice as likely to experience thoughts of suicide than other professionals with stress, isolation and mental illness as the greatest risk factors leading to suicide. Similarly, older adults are at a much higher risk for suicide than other age groups according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
How Tapping Can Help Lawyers Relieve Pain and Reduce Stress

2 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

How Tapping Can Help Lawyers Relieve Pain and Reduce Stress 5.23.2025 The New York State Bar Association kicked off a free course on the calming technique known as emotional freedom in conjunction with Well-Being Week in Law and Mental Health Awareness month. Well-Being Week in Law was launched in 2020 to raise awareness about the special mental health needs of those in the legal profession.
Nottingham High School Mock Trial Team Thrives on Mentorship

2 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Nottingham High School Mock Trial Team Thrives on Mentorship 5.19.2025 Syracuse’s Nottingham High School Mock Trial team is headed back to the state tournament for the second consecutive year. The team beat out Sherburne-Earlville and Vestal high schools to win the Region II title.
Nichols School Mock Trial Team Lauds Attorney Coach for Propelling Them to State Tournament

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Nichols School Mock Trial Team Lauds Attorney Coach for Propelling Them to State Tournament 5.16.2025 The Nichols School, a co-ed private school in Buffalo is headed to the New York State Bar Association’s state tournament for the first time in the school’s history. The team beat out several Erie County heavyweights including Clarence High School and Williamsville East High School to make it to the regional tournament.
New Paltz Mock Trial Team Returns to State Finals for Second Year

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

New Paltz Mock Trial Team Returns to State Finals for Second Year 5.15.2025 The New Paltz High School Mock Trial team is representing Region IV again at the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial state tournament and is determined to show that last year’s success was no fluke. “Last year we were kind of just really excited that we were able to go to states and have that opportunity,” says veteran team member Isabel Loyer.
Scotia-Glenville Team, Newcomers to Mock Trial, Embraces Underdog Status as State Tournament Nears

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Scotia-Glenville Team, Newcomers to Mock Trial, Embraces Underdog Status as State Tournament Nears 5.12.2025 In just two short years, the mock trial team at Scotia-Glenville High School in Schenectady County has taken Region III by storm. This year, the novice team beat out dozens of other teams in the capital region and the north country to secure a seat in the state tournament.
Friends and Fearlessness Motivate Hunter College High School Mock Trial Team

3 weeks ago | nysba.org | Jennifer Andrus

Friends and Fearlessness Motivate Hunter College High School Mock Trial Team 5.12.2025 Sitting down to interview the team captains of the Mock Trial club at Hunter College High School, you can feel the camaraderie of this group from the start. Hunter is returning to the state tournament in Albany this month for the fourth time in four years.