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News & InsightsSINCE ITS INCEPTION, NYCLA HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF MOST LEGAL DEBATES IN THE COUNTRY. WE HAVE PROVIDED LEGAL EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS.
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To promote public confidence in the justice system, we must strive to ensure that our judiciary is as diverse as the public whom it serves. Diversity not only promotes public trust and confidence but, as set forth below, the interplay of diverse viewpoints also improves judicial decision making. The selection of judges must promote these important goals.
Date Posted:
August 30, 2023
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The New York County Lawyers Association Applauds Colleague Bar Associations for Joining Call to Subject United States Supreme Court to Code of Ethics
There have been far too many incidents recently in which the justices’ ethical standards have been called into reasonable question, creating a crisis of confidence in the Court and it’s ability to render unbiased justice.
Date Posted:
August 23, 2023
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New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Files Amicus Brief in United States of America v. Rahimi
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August 23, 2023
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New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Files Amicus Brief in United States v. Zachey Rahimi Seeking to Keep Firearms Out of the Hands of Alleged Domestic Abusers
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) has filed an Amicus Brief in the matter of United States v. Zackey Rahimi. The group is represented by Benjamin G. Shatz, Jacqueline Wolff, Samantha Katze, Tina Lapsia and Carolyn Sharzer of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
Date Posted:
August 23, 2023
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Letter to the Editor of the New York Law Journal re: City Bar’s rejection of Judge Ciparick
Regarding “Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Plain Spoken Defender” (WSJ Print ed., 7/29/23): We at the New York County Lawyers Association are sorry to hear that Justice Alito is disappointed in us (and other bar associations) for not “coming to his defense” on the issue of Supreme Court ethics.
Date Posted:
August 07, 2023
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New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Files Amicus Brief in United States of America v. Rahimi
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August 23, 2023
New York County Lawyers Association Files Amicus Brief in United States of America v. Rahimi
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April 26, 2023
Ferreira v Binghampton NYCLA amicus amicus brief
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December 19, 2021
NYCLA Amicus FINAL – SCOTUS NYS Rifle no. 20-843
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September 21, 2021
NEW YORK COUNTY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION v STATE OF NEW YORK COMPLAINT
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July 26, 2021
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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND THE UPCOMING SUPREME COURT TERM
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September 27, 2023
“THE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES”–TEXTUALISTS AGAIN SHOW THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS
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September 19, 2023
FITCH DOWNGRADE
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August 23, 2023
WHEN PIGS CAN FLY (OR AT LEAST TURN AROUND) – WHAT DOES THE DORMANT COMMERCE CLAUSE HAVE TO DO WITH ABORTION?
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August 11, 2023
ORIGINALISM AND ITS DISCONTENTS
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July 31, 2023
Neil Gorsuch is Now on My List, Too.
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July 12, 2023
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The Supreme Court Should Adopt An Ethics Code, Or Congress Should Do It For Them
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April 20, 2023
SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF INNOCENT PEOPLE PLEADING GUILTY
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November 19, 2019
REPORT OF THE NYCLA TASK FORCE ON FOR-PROFIT, ONLINE LEGAL MATCHING SERVICES
Date Posted:
August 17, 2017
REPORT OF NYCLA TASK FORCE ON ON-LINE LEGAL PROVIDERSREGARDING ON-LINE LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Date Posted:
September 30, 2016
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CORRECTION LAW § 703 INT.NO;S.7669
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May 01, 2016
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NYCLA Tort Law and Civil Rights & Liberty Committees Support The Grieving Families Act
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June 20, 2023
Statement of the NYCLA Appellate Courts Committee Regarding Governor Hochul’s Veto of Senate Bill Number 9341
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January 24, 2023
Comments of the NYCLA Appellate Courts Committee Regarding Electronic Filing
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December 12, 2022
Statement of the NYCLA Appellate Courts Committee Judicial Report Chief Judge Vacancy NY Court of Appeals, December 12, 2022
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December 12, 2022
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NYCLA Op. 754-2020 – Ethical Obligations when Lawyers Work Remotely
Date Posted:
August 11, 2020
NYCLA Ethics Opinion 753 – Disbursement of IOLA Funds to Third Party – Opinion
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May 04, 2020
Remediation_to_a_Tribunal_Opinion_752
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June 22, 2018
NEW YORK COUNTY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE FORMAL OPINION 751
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September 20, 2017
US-944326-v6-NYCLA_Snapchat_Opinion
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March 29, 2017
NYCLA Professional Ethics Committee Formal Opinion 749 – 02.21.17
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February 21, 2017
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NYCLA’s Amicus Curiae Podcast
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December 20, 2022
New York County Lawyers Association Announces Report Calling for SCOTUS Code of Ethics
Date Posted:
April 20, 2023
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Adrienne B. Koch, NYCLA President Law Day Speech June 1, 2023
Date Posted:
June 07, 2023
Vincent T. Chang — Outgoing President Speech May 25, 2023
Date Posted:
May 31, 2023
Adrienne Koch — Presidental Induction Speech May 25, 2023
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May 31, 2023
A House Divided: Our Democracy and Courts in Peril – A Speech by Hon. Rolando T. Acosta
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May 15, 2023
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Joint Statement of Twelve Bar Associations About the Importance of A Diverse Judiciary
Date Posted:
August 30, 2023
Letter to the Editor of the New York Law Journal re: City Bar’s rejection of Judge Ciparick
Date Posted:
August 07, 2023
Letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal re: “Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Plain Spoken Defender
Date Posted:
August 05, 2023
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Statement re Civil Legal Services and Consumer Debt
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September 13, 2021
Combined NYCLA Committee Statements 111220
Date Posted:
November 12, 2020
Testimony of LSNYC on Oversight – Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination in NYC Publications1806_0
Date Posted:
October 19, 2016
TESTIMONY OUTLINE OF CAROL A. SIGMOND NYCLA TESTIMONY Publications1791_0
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August 11, 2015
TESTIMONY OF THE HON. JOSPEH KEVIN MCKAY (RET.) NYCLA TESTIMONY Publications1760_0
Date Posted:
June 17, 2015
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