By Richard C. Lewis, President-elect, New York State Bar Association | January 17, 2023
Richard C. Lewis, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: The more we encourage discourse, the more we listen to each other, the more our appreciation for each other flourishes.
By Noah J. Hanft, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member, Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee | January 17, 2023
Noah J. Hanft, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member of the Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee, write: The time is now for all participants in the legal system—judges, counsel, and parties—to embrace mediation and foster its expansion throughout the spectrum of disputes.
By Jessica Parker, Vice Chair, Business Law Section | January 17, 2023
Jessica Parker, Vice Chair of the Business Law Section, writes: Regulations continually evolve, whether in response to changing technological and business conditions or even political changes in legislative and executive levels of government, making the need for businesses to stay abreast of the regulatory changes essential for their ongoing and successful business operations.
By Aleece Burgio, Chair, Cannabis Law Section Programming Committee | January 17, 2023
Aleece Burgio, Chair of the Cannabis Law Section Programming Committee, writes that the section has sought to keep practitioners apprised of the latest developments and provide them with the information that they need to set the highest possible legal and business standards for licensed entities and their cannabis products.
By Ignatius A. Grande, Chair, Commercial & Federal Litigation Section | January 17, 2023
Ignatius A. Grande is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, where he advises law firms and companies on e-discovery, forensics and information security. Ignatius A. Grande, Chair of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section, writes: One of the strengths of our section is that our leaders understand the importance of technology in making litigation more efficient and in helping to make New York a place where people in the commercial and business world want to resolve their disputes.
By David Louis Cohen | January 17, 2023
David Louis Cohen, Chair of the Criminal Justice Section, writes: We are unique in how we view issues that concern our practice area. We analyze all issues not from a partisan, one-sided perspective, but rather with a view towards finding solutions that are beneficial to all who practice in the criminal legal system.
By Ethan Bordman, Chair, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section | January 17, 2023
Ethan Bordman, Chair of the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, writes: We all have a vested interest in improving our negotiation skills. For our upcoming annual meeting on Thursday Jan. 19, 2023, the EASL Section has assembled a panel of expert negotiators, representing different industries and business environments, to share their views on the best negotiation practices.
By James P. Rigano, Chair, Environmental and Energy Law Section | January 17, 2023
James P. Rigano, Chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, writes: The United States, individual states and many countries around the globe should follow New York's blueprint to address the climate crisis, which is being implemented through an aggressive program lead by state government and the private sector.
By Bruce Hafner, Chair, General Practice Section | January 17, 2023
Bruce Hafner, Chair of the General Practice Section, writes: We have to practice, to argue, to persuade, and to help our clients but we should all strive to do so in a way that maximizes the possibility that we and those we serve are and remain well.
By Azish Filabi, Chair, International Section | January 17, 2023
Azish Filabi, Chair of the International Section, writes: Yes, lawyers can be guardians of ethics, they can and should be, but we have some work to do as a legal community to identify the right guidance and processes to embrace this role.
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