The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Annual Meeting brings together thousands of lawyers and is an opportunity to enjoy one of the great privileges of serving as NYSBA president—meeting so many of the men and women who embody our mission of service to the public and the profession.

I am so impressed by our members’ generosity and strong sense of justice. You actively seek opportunities to serve, looking for ways to share your time, knowledge and skills with those less fortunate and with each other. The NYSBA is at the forefront of this work and our members are its life force. We are the protectors and the champions of the rule of law.