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NYCLA Leadership Featured in New York Law Journal on Law Day 2026
Published On:
May 01, 2026
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Press Release
New York, New York — May 1, 2026
On Law Day 2026, the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) highlights this year’s theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” through a featured commentary in the New York Law Journal by NYCLA President Richard P. Swanson and President-Elect Ronald C. Minkoff.
The commentary reflects on the relationship between the rule of law, opportunity, education, and the American Dream, with reference to immigration and the legal framework that governs it.
It also highlights the importance of continued dialogue and engagement within the legal community on issues that shape public understanding of the law.
Law Day is an opportunity to recognize the role of the rule of law in supporting a fair and functioning legal system.
Read the full commentary in the New York Law Journal here.
About the New York County Lawyers Association
The New York County Lawyers Association (www.nycla.org) was founded in 1908 as one of the first major bar associations in the country that admitted members without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Since its inception, it has pioneered some of the most far-reaching and tangible reforms in American jurisprudence and has continuously played an active role in legal developments and public policy.
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