The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will host its 2026 Annual Meeting from January 13 to 16 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This premier event brings together legal professionals from around the world to engage in discussions, share knowledge, and network with colleagues.
The meeting will feature a wide range of sessions and activities tailored to the diverse interests and needs of lawyers practicing in New York. Key topics include antitrust law, business law, cannabis law, commercial and federal litigation, corporate counsel, criminal justice, dispute resolution, elder law and special needs, entertainment, arts and sports law, environmental and energy law, family law, food, drug and cosmetic law, general practice, health law, intellectual property law, international law, judicial matters, labor and employment law, LGBTQ+ law, local and state government law, real property law, tax law, torts, insurance and compensation law, trial law, trusts and estates law, and women's issues in law.
Attendees can participate in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, luncheons, receptions, and special events such as the Presidential Summit and the Constance Baker Motley Symposium. Notable speakers include Lawrence O'Donnell, Jack Rakove, Sonia Mittal, and A'Lelia Bundles. Networking opportunities abound, with receptions and luncheons scheduled throughout the event.
Legal professionals seeking to stay current with developments in various areas of law, earn CLE credits, and expand their professional networks will find this event particularly beneficial.
Speakers(47)
A'Lelia Bundles
Journalist and Author
A'Lelia Bundles is a journalist and author, and the great-great-granddaughter of Madam C. J. Walker, known for her work on diversity and inclusion.
Alana Brady
Assistant District Attorney at Bronx District Attorney's Office
Alana Brady is an Assistant District Attorney at the Bronx District Attorney's Office, focusing on criminal prosecutions.
Amy C. O’Hara, Esq.
Program Chair at Littman Krooks LLP
Amy C. O’Hara, Esq. is a Program Chair at Littman Krooks LLP.
Amy K. Kendall, Esq.
Chair at Knauf Shaw, LLP
Amy K. Kendall, Esq. is the Chair of the Environmental & Energy Law Section at Knauf Shaw, LLP.
Anne S. Atkinson, Esq.
EASL Diversity Committee Co-Chair at Pryor Cashman LLP
Anne S. Atkinson, Esq. is the EASL Diversity Committee Co-Chair at Pryor Cashman LLP.
Barry A. Werbin, Esq.
Past EASL Chair at Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Barry A. Werbin, Esq. is the Past EASL Chair at Herrick, Feinstein LLP.
Brett French
Chair at Trial Lawyers Section
Brett French is the Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section.
David H. Friedlander, Esq.
EASL 9th District Representative
David H. Friedlander, Esq. serves as the EASL 9th District Representative.
David M. Cohn
Attorney at Bronx County District Attorney's Office
David M. Cohn is an attorney at the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, serving as the Chair of the Criminal Justice Section.
Donna A. Tobin, Esq.
Program Chair at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld
Donna A. Tobin, Esq. is the Program Chair at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld.
Erica Buckley
Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP
Erica Buckley is an attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP, specializing in affordable housing and real estate law.
Erica Buckley, Esq.
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Erica Buckley, Esq. is associated with Nixon Peabody, LLP.
Hon. Adam Seiden
Chair at 50+ Section
Hon. Adam Seiden is the Chair of the 50+ Section.
Jack Rakove
Emeritus Professor of History and Political Science at Stanford University
Jack Rakove is an emeritus professor at Stanford University, specializing in American history and political science.
Jeffrey Rendin
Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP
Jeffrey Rendin is an attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP, focusing on real estate and affordable housing matters.
Jeffrey Rendin, Esq.
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Jeffrey Rendin, Esq. is associated with Nixon Peabody, LLP.
Jeffrey Schultz
Partner at Foley Hoag LLP
Jeffrey Schultz is a partner at Foley Hoag LLP and serves as the Chair of the Cannabis Law Section.
John E. Jones, Esq.
Program Chair at Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP
John E. Jones, Esq. is the Program Chair at Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP.
John L. Parker, Esq.
Program Chair at Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC
John L. Parker, Esq. is the Program Chair at Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC.
Judah S. Shapiro, Esq.
EASL 2nd Vice Chair
Judah S. Shapiro, Esq. serves as the EASL 2nd Vice Chair.
Judge Michael Corriero
Retired Judge at New York County Supreme Court
Judge Michael Corriero is a retired judge from the New York County Supreme Court, known for his work in juvenile justice.
JulieAnn Calareso, Esq.
Program Chair at Gleason Dunn Walsh & O’Shea
JulieAnn Calareso, Esq. is a Program Chair at Gleason Dunn Walsh & O’Shea.
Lawrence O'Donnell
Host at MS NOW
Lawrence O'Donnell is the host of 'The Last Word' on MS NOW, known for his insightful political commentary.
Leah R. Nowotarski
Attorney at Wyoming County Public Defender, Warsaw, NY
Leah R. Nowotarski is an attorney at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office in Warsaw, NY, specializing in criminal defense.
Lorraine McEvilley
Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY
Lorraine McEvilley is an attorney at The Legal Aid Society in New York, focusing on criminal defense and public interest law.
Louise Carron, Esq.
EASL Assistant Secretary at Klaris Law PLLC
Louise Carron, Esq. is the EASL Assistant Secretary at Klaris Law PLLC.
Matthew C. Cahill
Attorney at First American Title Insurance Company
Matthew Cahill is an attorney at First American Title Insurance Company, with expertise in title insurance and real estate law.
Matthew Cahill, Esq.
First American Title Insurance Company
Matthew Cahill, Esq. is associated with First American Title Insurance Company.
Michael A. Markowitz
Attorney
Michael A. Markowitz is an attorney serving as the Chair of the General Practice Section.
Michael A. Markowitz, Esq.
Chair at General Practice Section
Michael A. Markowitz, Esq. is the Chair of the General Practice Section.
Michael Keane
Attorney at Office of the Attorney General, Erie County, New York
Michael Keane is an attorney at the Office of the Attorney General in Erie County, New York, focusing on criminal prosecutions.
Nigel Farinha
Attorney at Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor
Nigel Farinha is an attorney at the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, focusing on narcotics-related prosecutions.
Norman P. Effman
Attorney at Wyoming County Public Defender, Warsaw, NY
Norman P. Effman is an attorney at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office in Warsaw, NY, with extensive experience in criminal defense.
Richard Kokel
Chair at Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section
Richard Kokel is the Chair of the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section.
Ronni G. Bleich
Attorney at DataTrace | Charles Jones LLC
Ronni G. Bleich is an attorney at DataTrace | Charles Jones LLC, specializing in real estate data and title services.
Ronni G. Bleich, Esq.
DataTrace | Charles Jones LLC
Ronni G. Bleich, Esq. is associated with DataTrace | Charles Jones LLC.
Ryan Vassar
Attorney at Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031)
Ryan Vassar is an attorney at Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), focusing on 1031 exchanges and real estate law.
Ryan Vassar, Esq.
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031)
Ryan Vassar, Esq. is associated with Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031).
Sarah Robertson
Chair at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Sarah Robertson is the Chair of the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Shuyan Phua, Esq.
EASL Sports Committee Co-Chair
Shuyan Phua, Esq. is the EASL Sports Committee Co-Chair.
Sonia Mittal
Associate Research Scholar in Law and Co-Director of the Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School
Sonia Mittal is an Associate Research Scholar in Law and Co-Director of the Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School, with experience as a former Assistant United States Attorney and January 6 prosecutor.
Susan Golden, Esq.
Chair at Venable LLP
Susan Golden, Esq. is the Chair of the Real Property Law Section at Venable LLP.
Tucker C. Stanclift
Attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC
Tucker C. Stanclift is an attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC, specializing in criminal defense and litigation.
Vincent G. Danzi
Attorney at The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore
Vincent G. Danzi is an attorney at The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore, specializing in title insurance and real estate transactions.
Vincent G. Danzi, Esq.
The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore
Vincent G. Danzi, Esq. is associated with The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore.
William Robert Samuels, Esq.
Chair at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP
William Robert Samuels, Esq. is the Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP.
Yvonne Borkowski
Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Westchester County
Yvonne Borkowski is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, specializing in criminal defense.
Event Details
- Date
- January 13-16, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Pricing
- $250 - $395
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending