Domenick Napoletano, president-elect of the NYSBA, engaged in discussion at last year’s Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting, set for Jan. 16 to 20, serves as a critical platform for shaping legal standards and policies in New York.
Photos courtesy of the NYS Bar Association
The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) 147th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 16 to 20 at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, is set to confront some of the most pressing issues in today’s legal landscape.
While notable figures will be recognized, the event’s primary focus remains on substantive discussion, particularly around the ethical and regulatory challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sector.
The Presidential Summit, an integral part of the Annual Meeting, aims to delve into “AI and the Legal Landscape: Navigating the Ethical, Regulatory and Practical Challenges.”
Meanwhile, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will be honored with the Gold Medal Award, NYSBA’s highest accolade, at a Gala on Jan. 18 at the Museum of Modern Art.
Richard Lewis, the president of NYSBA, praised Johnson’s efforts in advancing diversity within the legal community, especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
“Jeh has been a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion,” Lewis said. Johnson’s leadership of the Task Force on Advancing Diversity has been instrumental in providing frameworks for legal diversity programs.
Johnson, a Columbia Law School alumnus, has a rich history in public service, including roles as general counsel for both the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force.
His work has not only had federal implications but has also impacted New York’s legal landscape…
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