New York City Bar Association

Whether you're just starting law school or entering your last year, we invite you for a free night of networking to meet other law students, practicing attorneys, and bar association leadership. ❇ Register here: https://bit.ly/3Mu8zk9 On this night, you will: - Connect with fellow students, mentors, and City Bar members - Learn about exciting opportunities and programming at the City Bar - Take a guided tour of our landmark building - Enjoy refreshments & bites - Enter a giveaway with amazing prizes and more! Don't miss the chance to start networking with the top legal minds in New York City - it's never too early to get ahead! #nycbarassociation #professionaldevelopment #lawstudents #networking

Don't miss this engaging conversation featuring accomplished women who have excelled in various areas of international law. The speakers will share their journeys, discuss their unique challenges and aspirations, and explore strategies to enhance women's impact in the field. This program is free for members and co-sponsoring organizations. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Xw467f Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Dorothy Patton, Oona Hathaway, Natalie Reid, Serena Lee, Victoria Pochtar, Farah El Barnachawy, Esq., Linda Rosenthal, Ervin Nina, Esq., Muhammad Faridi, U.S. Mission to the United Nations, Debevoise & Plimpton #womeninlaw #legalcareers #internationallaw #lawyer #legalprofession

Join us on September 17th for an in-person panel discussion exploring the legal and policy issues surrounding social media regulation and the First Amendment. Top legal experts will provide insights on the latest Supreme Court cases and the future of platform governance. Speakers: Alex Abdo, Inaugural Litigation Director, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University Ester Murdukhayeva, Deputy Solicitor General, Office of the New York Attorney General This event is hosted by the Civic Education Task Force, Civil Rights Committee, Communications & Media Law Committee, Digital Technologies Task Force, Entertainment Law Committee, Federal Courts Committee, Litigation Committee, and Senior Lawyers Committee Event Details: Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Format: In-person Register NOW here for free as a member or $49 for non-members. CLE credit available. https://lnkd.in/e6S4DsTh #CLE #NYCBar #CityBarCLE

Tomorrow's program is free! Register here: https://bit.ly/3AB7zbg Compliance attorneys from various backgrounds will discuss their experiences and provide insight on the career paths and opportunities for minority law students in this practice area. #Compliance #lawstudents #legalcareers #legalprofession

Watchdog groups Citizens Union, Committee to Reform the State Constitution, Common Cause NY, New York City Bar Association, NYPIRG, Reinvent Albany and the Sexual Harassment Working Group have submitted a new amicus brief to the New York State Court of Appeals supporting the constitutionality of the appointment process for the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG). The new brief to the Court of Appeals argues that COELIG’s appointment process is constitutional and earlier decisions by lower court judges were wrong. These lower court decisions were made in response to a 2023 lawsuit by former Governor Andrew Cuomo that challenged COELIG’s order that he return the $5 million he earned for writing a book about his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: https://bit.ly/3T3Cx2e #COELIG #EthicsReform

Connect with peers and gain insight on the importance of mental health and well-being in the legal profession and more at our next Small Law Firm Luncheon! Register now: https://bit.ly/3AyD5a3

The City Bar “expresses profound concern over the Peruvian State’s blatant defiance of international human rights law principles and willingness to open the door to a law that would offer widespread protection to perpetrators of crimes against humanity.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4dE5OsQ

Get the skills you need to be competitive in today’s job market! Bootcamp: Basic Training for Lawyers, is an annual program providing law students and recent law graduates with practical tips to support their job search. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AHC9jy This program is free for students and alumni from sponsoring law schools. #professionaldevelopment #legalcareers #jobsearch #lawstudents #careertips

Save $100 on private office and meeting space reservations with promo code SUM100 Our offices provide a distraction-free work environment, premium amenities, and a central location near numerous subway lines. Reserve an office today: nycbar.org/reserveoffice

City Bar Expresses Concern about the Reform of the Mexican Judiciary The New York City Bar Association has expressed, in a new report, serious concern regarding a proposal by outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to overhaul Mexico’s judicial selection process. The reform “can have the adverse effect of seriously harming the independence of Mexico’s judiciary,” the report says. The report outlines Mr. López Obrador’s history of attacks on the independence of Mexico’s judiciary, reviews the substance of his proposed changes, and “urges President López Obrador and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum to recognize the importance of an independent judiciary for the rule of law and to respect judicial independence consistent with international law and Mexico’s international commitments.”  “The City Bar strongly urges the Mexican government to carefully consider all concerns raised by [these] civic organizations—including civil society, academia, and national and international experts, like the UN Special Rapporteur—and hold a broad and transparent debate process weighing the merits of changes to the judiciary,” states the report. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3SZ5Kvr