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We're pleased to announce this year's Summer Series programs, showcasing three critical and in-demand legal practice areas: ESG law, Labor & Employment, and Cybersecurity.
Registration is open for all programs:
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“President Trump has betrayed his oath to the American people. Immediate steps must be taken to prevent any further seditious action by him and to ensure the integrity of our democracy and the security of the nation."
#impeachment
#25thAmendment
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The New York City Bar Association has written to President Donald J. Trump regarding his commutation of Roger Stone’s sentence. The text of the letter can be viewed online here:
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City Bar calls on Attorney General Barr to recuse himself from DOJ review of Ukraine-related issues: "If he fails to do so, he should resign or, failing that, be subject to sanctions, including possible removal, by Congress" Full statement:
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Letter to Congressional Leaders & Department of Justice Inspector General Calling for Immediate Investigations Regarding the Prosecution of Roger Stone and Related Actions by the Department of Justice:
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The City Bar urges Congressional leaders “to commence formal inquiries into a pattern of conduct by Attorney General William Barr that threatens public confidence in the fair and impartial administration of justice.”
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Today, July 15, marks the sixth anniversary of the 2016 attempted coup in Turkey. In the wake of the attempted coup, President Erdogan launched a massive – and ongoing – purge of Turkish society, including the legal sector in particular.
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City Bar announces five-part forum on the
#RuleOfLaw
with
@NicoleAustinHil
,
@PreetBharara
,
@danielsgoldman
,
@HongjuKoh
,
@errollouis
,
@davidmccraw
,
@BarbMcQuade
,
@AnthonyACLU
,
@TimothyDSnyder
,
@CassSunstein
,
@JoyceWhiteVance
,
@WangCecillia
& many more
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To safeguard the rule of law, Guatemala must combat corruption and end impunity. The Guatemalan AG and Head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Justices of the Supreme Court of Justice, & the Judges of the Constitutional Court must act now:
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The New York City Bar Association expresses its deep concerns for the increased attacks on the independence of Guatemala's judiciary, in particular the attacks leveled against Judge Erika Aifán. Read more:
#ProtectJudges
#Guatemala
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As the world marks the 6th anniversary of the attempted coup in Turkey, and the Erdogan regime’s launch of its ongoing campaign persecuting Turkish lawyers, the City Bar stands with the courageous lawyers of Turkey. You are an inspiration to the world.
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The Erdogan regime’s unrelenting persecution of Turkish lawyers is a violation of the U.N. Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, which, among other things, prohibit a state from attributing the positions or causes of a client to the client’s counsel.
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Concern Over The Attorney General’s Conduct: Removal of Mr. Geoffrey Berman as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Read the full letter to Congressional leaders here:
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We are pleased to announce that Chinyere Ezie (
@lawyergrrl
) of
@theCCR
and Chase Strangio (
@chasestrangio
) of
@ACLU
are the 2020 recipients of the City Bar Association Art Leonard Award, recognizing compelling commitment to LGBTQ equality through the law:
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The New York City Bar Association is urging Congress to support a permanent exemption from the
#JonesAct
for
#PuertoRico
:
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"While supportive of the decision...to cancel the September 2020 in-person state bar examination from a public-health standpoint, the New York City Bar Association believes 'the time has come for certainty' regarding next steps." Read the press release:
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Today we join legal professionals, bar associations & HR organizations in celebrating
#LawyersDay
in
#Turkey
. We'll tweet all day with info & articles on treatment of Turkey's legal community. Here's Pres. Sheila Boston with a message from the
#BarOfHope
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Since July 2016, President Erdogan has dismissed & imprisoned tens of 1000s of citizens (including lawyers, prosecutors, & judges), accusing them of complicity in the attempted coup.
#StandWithLawyersofTR
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“It’s important for a group like the City Bar … that if we see something to say something, and that’s what we’re doing” -
@HarrySandick
, Federal Courts Committee Chair to
@NYLawJournal
on the City Bar's letter regarding the Roger Stone prosecution.
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Statement of the New York City Bar Association on the Mexican President’s Accusations of Treason Toward Attorneys
"Obrador’s remarks accusing lawyers of treason are a direct attack on the rule of law, including the independence of lawyers." Full statement:
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Next, Wednesday, don't miss Keynote Speaker David Boies, with a special introduction by
@gtconway3d
at our 7th Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute. Register now!
#SECINST19
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The City Bar "calls upon the
#Guatemala
authorities to cease intimidation and ensure that lawyers representing Mr. Zamora can carry out their professional duties without fear of retaliation or interference, both now and in the future."
#PressFreedom
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Join us for this expert panel on the Legal History of
#Psychedelics
@RickDoblin
@NancyHollander_
@noahbpotter
@MAPS
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"The New York City Bar stands steadfast in its solidarity with our brave and beleaguered colleagues, the Afghan judges, prosecutors, and lawyers. You will not be forgotten. You are a shining beacon of inspiration to us all." Read more:
#MumtazSherzai
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Later this month, in another mass trial, 21 Ankara lawyers will face 3 to 6 years in prison on “terrorism” charges – just for doing their jobs.
Scores of Ankara lawyers face returning to prison
#StandWithLawyersofTurkey
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The City Bar condemns the killing of George Floyd & urges New York leaders to repeal CRL 50-a to allow for greater transparency & accountability around police actions
#GeorgeFloyd
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#Repeal50A
#CriminalJusticeReform
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The City Bar speaks out on the irresponsible statements made by lawyers and political leaders following the Mar-a-Lago search:
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@adamliptak
,
@neal_katyal
, Burt Neuborne and other experts discussing the
#SupremeCourt
term at the City Bar.
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We're turning 150! Celebrate with us by posting about how important the legal profession is to New York. Whether it’s as the backbone of business, or as champions of public service, lawyers make New York strong! Be sure to tag us and use
#CityBar150
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Rule of Law Forum – Preserving the Rule of Law in an Age of Disruption
Session 1: Threats to the Rule of Law in America: A Survey
September 15
Register here:
@CassSunstein
@JoyceWhiteVance
@DennisDParker
@TimothyDSnyder
#RuleOfLaw
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"By keeping [people with a conviction history] in a state of perpetual punishment, we further the damage created by racially discriminatory policing and prosecution. This harms all of us." - City Bar President Susan J. Kohlmann in support of
#CleanSlateAct
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Turkey holds the ignominious distinction of being the world’s # 1 jailer of lawyers, prosecutors, and judges.
Joint written statement submitted by
@LRWCanada
&
@L4L_INT
#StandWithLawyersofTurkey
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The City Bar urges the School Diversity Advisory Group to call for the elimination of competitive admissions to public elementary & middle-school programs and schools, in this letter to
@DOEChancellor
& the SDAG:
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As of Jan. 2021, 1600+ lawyers have been arrested & tried for "terrorism"; 615 remanded to pretrial detention; & 450 sentenced to 2786 yrs – just for doing their jobs.
Mass Prosecution of Lawyers in Turkey (2016-21)
#StandWithLawyersofTR
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Turkey's government "has escalated its attacks on lawyers and judges as well as its interference with the judicial process....and has intensified its efforts to undermine the independence of the judiciary and retaliate against lawyers and judges."
📢
@NYCBarAssn
condemns the continued retaliation by the Turkish Government against lawyers and judges and bar associations in Turkey.
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Always wonderful having Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the City Bar, as well as this year's lecturer Barbara Babcock! In case you missed Tuesday's Annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women & the Law, be sure to watch it here:
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The New York City Bar Association mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a paragon of the legal community and our longtime member.
#RBG
(1/3)
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We urge "the Turkish government to take this occasion to re-dedicate itself to the rule of law and to bring an end to the persecution of lawyers and other legal professionals, and human rights defenders." Read the full statement for Lawyers' Day in Turkey:
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The regime has charged lawyers, prosecutors, & judges under Turkey’s anti-terror laws – but the European Ct of Human Rts has ruled key parts of those laws “void for vagueness.”
Selahattin Demirtaş v. Turkey (no. 2)
#StandWithLawyersofTR
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The City Bar condemns the arbitrary detention of Turkish
#HumanRights
defender #ŞebnemKorurFincancı. The detention follows her urgent call for an investigation into allegations of the use of chemical weapons by the Government of
#T
ürkiye. Read more:
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Welcome welcome welcome to New York's newest lawyers! Congratulations on passing the
#NYBarExam
!
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We are very pleased to applaud the NYS Legislature's repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a. New York is taking an historic step towards restoring the public’s trust in police accountability.
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“A lack of internet access in shelters means residents are lacking an essential service which could help reduce the length of their stay in shelter & facilitate their exit into permanent housing. We must address this issue...state-wide.”
#WiFi4Homeless
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Today, on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
#IWHRDD
we stand with courageous
#HumanRightsDefenders
around the world like
#NasrinSotoudeh
, whom we've long supported. Here's recent news on her:
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The
#UNBasicPrinciples
on the Role of Lawyers prohibit governments from “identif[ying] [lawyers] with their clients” or their client’s alleged crimes.
@UNIndepJudges
U.N. Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers:
#StandWithLawyersofTurkey
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ICYMI: The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women & the Law with
@PBell_Scott
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City Bar Supports Professional Disciplinary Investigations into Conduct
of Rudolph Giuliani - Explains in Detail How the Process Works. Read more here:
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Welcome US Attorney Damian Williams and
@ManhattanDA
Alvin Bragg. Jim Johnson is moderating a discussion about what needs to be done in 2022 to improve criminal justice, racial justice, and community safety while supporting NYC's recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
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Dr King's words still ring true. We must condemn racism, bigotry & hate, &work every day to achieve equality&justice
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Statement of City Bar President John S. Kiernan on “Raising the Age” in Final New York State Budget
#RaiseTheAgeNY
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Tomorrow, May 10: Learn about national and New York efforts underway to protect
#votingrights
, with
@JessicaHuseman
& panelists from
@Demos_Org
,
@NYCLU
,
@NAACP_LDF
& more. Register:
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City Bar releases report about why NYS should
#Repeal50a
& open transparency about police misconduct. 30+ orgs support repealing CRL 50-a:
@DanielJODonnell
@NYGovCuomo
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The City Bar, along with 30+ organizations, support transparency of police misconduct info in NYS
#Repeal50a
-
@DannyODonnellNY
@NYGovCuomo
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Renewed Call to Eliminate Competitive Admissions to New York City Middle-Schools:
@DOEChancellor
Banks &
@NYCSchools
should not reinstate screens. Some public schools and programs would effectively close their doors to the majority of students. Read more:
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The City Bar is alarmed by the President’s increasingly dangerous rhetoric targeting the American press. We should never forget that journalists stand as a proxy for all Americans.
#FreePress
#FreedomOfThePress
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Rudolph Giuliani’s license was suspended today – we explain the disciplinary process here:
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The City Bar urges corrections authorities to exercise a variety of mechanisms to safely release incarcerated persons to prevent further spread of
#COVID19
. The statement sets forth existing legal authorities with suggestions on how best to use them:
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Tonight, don't miss the Legal History of
#Psychedelics
with
@RickDoblin
@NancyHollander_
@noahbpotter
@MAPS
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.
@briandfarkas
reprises his role moderating “Job Search: From Those Who Have Been There” at the City Bar’s Boot Camp: Basic Training for
#Lawyers
on 9/12—get insider advice on landing your dream job and register today!
#NYCBarBC18
@CUNYLaw
@CardozoLaw
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The City Bar urges the Senate to defer a confirmation vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the
#SupremeCourt
until an investigation into the sexual assault accusations made by Professor Blasey Ford and others can be completed by the
#FBI
.
#SCOTUS
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Justice Ginsburg at the City Bar for her annual lecture on Women and the Law.
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Thanks to our
@CUNYLaw
Student Ambassadors Dawa Lhamo and Nusrat Mowla for planning a recent visit to tour the City Bar with your fellow classmates. We enjoyed meeting everyone and are excited to welcome some new student members. We hope to see you all back at the building soon!
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City Bar Warns of Potential Threats to the Independence of the Colombian Judiciary
The statement implores Colombia "to adhere to its own domestic laws" & says judicial reforms "must consist of a transparent and broad participatory process." Press release:
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City Bar Supports Repeal of CRL 50-a; Urges Legislators to Address Police Transparency Measure When They Return to Albany LINK
@CarlHeastie
@AndreaSCousins
@jamaaltbailey
@Danny_ODonnell_
@NYSenate
@NYSA_Majority
#Repeal50A
:
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The President "can exercise extensive emergency powers that Congress has proven unable to limit once an emergency has been declared...[the Act must be passed] to rebalance the relationship between the Executive and Legislative Branches." Press release:
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Congratulations to last night's 68th Annual National Moot Court Competition winners!
@NorthwesternLaw
won the final round &
@USCGouldLaw
placed second
#MootCourt
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NYS Election Reform 2021: The Three Most Important Things 12/16 - Join us for a discussion of the most critical legislative and procedural changes needed to ensure smooth
#ElectionAdministration
and voting in 2021. Register:
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City Bar Denounces UK Refusal to Hold a Public Inquiry into the Patrick Finucane Case
The UK "continues to avoid a genuine, thorough, and independent investigation into the Finucane murder, and the systemic collusion that it represents." Press release:
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Happy birthday to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! We're proud to count her among our members, and we always look forward to having her at our annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law!
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We were deeply honored to display Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s official Court portrait in our Meeting Hall the past few years. On Sunday, the portrait traveled back to Washington:
#RBG
#NotoriousRBG
#RestInPowerRBG
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Today is Lawyers’ Day in Turkey. We pay tribute to our Turkish colleagues, whose courage and commitment to justice and the rule of law is an inspiration to the world.
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The City Bar has written a letter to China's political leadership enumerating its repressive practices against ethnic minorities that “violate China’s treaty obligations as well as its obligations under customary international law.”
Read the press release:
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The New York City Bar Association is a voluntary bar association and is not involved in the licensing/disciplining of lawyers. If you believe a lawyer violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, please contact the Departmental Disciplinary Committee.
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"In order for nonprofits to continue to serve their communities...Congress must act to extend as proportionate a share of aid to nonprofits as it will to businesses." Full statement:
#Relief4Charities
#COVID
-19
@NatlCouncilNPs
@nonprofitny
@LawyersAlliance
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Good luck today
#BarExam
test takers! We'll see you on the other side at the New York City Bar Association.
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Come hear leading legislators, election administration officials, and election law experts talk about what needs to be done this year to improve the process of voting in New York State
#Elections
#VotingRights
#ElectionReform
@SenatorMyrie
@TheRealLatriceW
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Lawyers, judges and all who recognize the importance of an independent judiciary to the separation of powers are thankful for the Chief Justice's statement.
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We have to have these conversations in order to change the culture. We have to engage men in this conversation & we have to have
#accountability
.
#MeToo
#TimesUp
#SexAndLaw
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The City Bar is pleased to announce that Sheila S. Boston, partner at
@arnoldporter
, has been nominated as President of the Association. For more information and announcements regarding Nominating Committee officers and Executive Committee members:
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The City Bar is gravely concerned by the Draft Decision being considered by China’s National People’s Congress to impose tighter control over
#HongKong
through security legislation. Statement:
#StandWithHongKong
@joshuawongcf
@nathanlawkc
@chowtingagnes
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Rule of Law Forum Session 4: Threats to Individual and Societal Rights - 10/21 - The Forum was been convened to identify current challenges and threats to the rule of law in America, and to propose remedies. You can view the first three sessions here:
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"continued incarceration of certain individuals in the New York City metropolitan area in high density local jails and prisons poses a mortal health and safety risk in light of the exponential spread of the COVID-19 virus." Read the full statement here:
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What are the latest efforts to protect
#votingrights
? Find out next Thursday, May 10, with
@JessicaHuseman
& panelists from the
@ACLU
,
@Demos_Org
,
@NYCLU
,
@NAACP_LDF
& more. Register:
#vote
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We will discuss legal paradigms for
#SexWork
, NY laws criminalizing sex work, & proposed legislation. Panel will focus on the impact on LGBTQ+ youth, black & brown, & immigrant communities. Register:
#CityBarCLE
#SexWorkIsWork
@TS_Candii
@JaredTruEsqueer
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The City Bar does the annual holiday party right. Games. Prizes. Shiny, sparkly reindeer antlers. The works.
#Happyholidays
everyone!
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Congrats to our
@NYCBarExecDirec
for completing the first of 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents!
It was a delirious blur to me, but luckily here’s proof of my finish…
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The rights of
#FreeSpeech
are foundational to our republic because they foster debate, encourage discussion and allow citizens to make informed decisions. Be sure to join us on December 3, as we discuss current First Amendment legal issues. Register now:
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Should professional athletes use their public profiles as a platform for
#socialjustice
issues & reform? Explore the recent controversy in
#TakeAKnee
with former
@NFL
player
@Hawk
,
@NFLPA
experts,
@AlexanderLasry
& others. Join us on April 30:
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It's a weird day, but we're still working! Shout out to all the professionals, legal and otherwise, who are making it
#WorkFromHome
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Learn about national and New York efforts underway to protect
#votingrights
on May 10, with
@JessicaHuseman
& panelists from
@Demos_Org
,
@NYCLU
,
@NAACP_LDF
& more. Register:
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Josh Dubin receives the City Bar’s 2019 Pro Bono Service Award, presented by
@barryscheck
and Nina Morrison of the
@innocence
Project
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In Sep. a batch of leaked
#FinCEN
files revealed some financial institutions didn't stop business w/ clients known to participate in criminal activity. We review how FinCEN leaks affect firm/clients' business, & prevention strategies. Register:
#CityBarCLE
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NYS
#Election
Reform 2021: The Three Most Important Things 12/16 - Join us for a discussion of the most critical legislative and procedural changes needed to ensure smooth
#ElectionAdministration
and voting in 2021. Register:
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Our Election Law Committee has produced an excellent FAQ for all of New Yorkers' burning questions about voting in the upcoming election. Get the full details on early voting, absentee voting, and much more. Check it out here:
#Voting
#Vote
#Election2020
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Because 4500+ prosecutors & judges have been purged, roughly 45% of the Turkish prosecutors & judges now serving have a mere three years of experience or less.
How Turkey’s courts turned on Erdogan's foes
#StandWithLawyersofTurkey
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Congratulations on passing the
#NYBarExam
! Come celebrate your achievement at the City Bar's Annual Pass the Bar Reception, December 5. All recent law school graduates and their mentors are encouraged to attend for hors d’oeuvres, drinks & networking.
#nycbarPTB19
#LawyersConnect
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Congratulations to everyone who completed the
#BarExam
today. We're looking forward to welcoming a new generation of lawyers!
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Thanks to the Democratic Attorney General primary candidates for their participation in last night's forum and to our moderators City Bar President Roger Juan Maldonado &
@sndesantis
of
@NYLawJournal
. Missed the debate? Watch or listen here:
#NYAGDebate18
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Kathryn A. McDonald Award for excellence in service to the New York City Family Court: Liberty Aldrich, Angela Britton, and Hon. Paula J. Hepner (Ret.)!
@courtinnovation
@NYCourtsCOA
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