Author: Alexandre Petraglia

Government Relations Newsletter— Vol. 3

Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members.   NYSBA Issues on the Move: NYSBA’s Department of Government Relations has been actively lobbying key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s office on behalf of members.  … Continued

Government Relations Newsletter— Vol. 4

Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. Advocacy Advances at the State Capitol: President T. Andrew Brown and President-Elect Sherry Levin Wallach of the New York State Bar Association have spent the past few weeks … Continued

Government Relations Newsletter— Vol. 5

Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. The 2022 State Legislative session came to an end in the wee hours of June 3. A compressed legislative session was marked by several notable achievements for NYSBA … Continued

Government Relations Newsletter— Vol. 6

Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. Supreme Court Decisions on Guns and Abortion spurs State Extraordinary Session and Congressional Action: State: Although State Legislators were set to remain in recess and their districts until … Continued

Dina Khedr

Name: Dina A. Khedr Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Law School: Brooklyn Law School Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? As a first-generation American and college graduate, I supported my parents in navigating immigration and citizenship, taxes, and just about everywhere else. I learned early on about the positive impact lawyers could … Continued