New York City Bar Association
Coverage of New York City Bar Association in the Nexus archive.
- NYC Bar Association tells U.S. Senate to reject Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee
The New York City Bar Association urged the U.S. Senate to reject Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, citing concerns that he prioritizes President Donald Trump's interests over ethical and constitutional obligations. The association criticized Blanche for politically motivated actions, including firing U.S. attorneys who prosecuted Jan. 6 rioters and settling the Trump v. IRS case in Trump's favor, which it deemed improper.
- amNewYork Law On the Docket: Profiles of people and firms making moves, July 2
The New York City Bar Association will host a seminar on July 16 to explain the process of selecting judges for the state Court of Appeals. Cadwalader has added Nika Silva as a partner in its Capital Markets practice, who will later lead digital infrastructure finance at the merged firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.
- ‘Insurgent’ Queens judicial candidate notches Democratic primary win among three contested races for Civil Court
Julie Milner and Edmond Wong won the Queens Civil Court Democratic primary for countywide seats, with Wong receiving 31% and Milner 27%. Milner, endorsed by the East Elmhurst Democratic Club, faced scrutiny over past social media posts. In Brooklyn, Janice Purvis and Susan Liebman secured localized judicial seats.
- New York City Bar Association announces approval ratings in contested judicial races
The New York City Bar Association evaluated candidates in contested judicial races in Queens and Brooklyn. In Queens, two of four candidates for two Civil Court bench spots received approval, while in Brooklyn, both candidates for one seat were approved and neither for another.
- Four candidates vie for Queens Civil Court bench in competitive primary race
Four candidates are competing for two open seats on the Queens Civil Court bench in a June 23 Democratic primary, a rare competitive judicial race in New York City. John Ciafone, Edward Irizarry, Julie Milner, and Edmond Wong are vying for the nomination, with Wong and Irizarry endorsed by the Queens County Democratic Party and the New York City Bar Association.
- Latino Judges Association Foundation holds conversation with Chief Administrative Judge Zayas on building legal careers
The Latino Judges Association Foundation hosted an event featuring Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and William Hochul, discussing internships and clerkships in New York's state court system as pathways to legal careers. The event emphasized mentorship, access to career opportunities, and diversity in the judiciary.
- NYC bar associations to hold June 16 ‘Rally for the Rule of Law’ in Foley Square
Several NYC bar associations, including the New York County Lawyers Association and others, will hold a 'Rally for the Rule of Law' on June 16 at Foley Square. The event, themed 'Time to Lawyer Up,' supports judicial independence and civil rights, following a similar 2023 rally against attacks on the legal profession.