28 Law Sections, 60+ Committees — NYSBA Organizational Structure
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NY State Bar Association's current organizational structure encompasses 28 specialized substantive law sections and more than 60 standing, special, and other committees. Sections range in size from 300 to 4,500+ members and are composed of lawyers or judges with common professional interests, addressing professional development, law improvement, and continuing legal education. Each section maintains its own officers, dues schedule, and committees, while Standing and Special Committees focus on specific assignments and more targeted issues.
“Our current structure includes 28 specialized substantive law sections, and more than 60 standing, special, and other committees.”
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NY State Bar Association provides an overview of its current organizational structure comprising 28 specialized substantive law sections and over 60 standing, special, and other committees. Sections serve memberships of 300 to 4,500+ and address professional development, law improvement, and continuing legal education across various practice areas.
For legal professionals considering NY State Bar membership or committee involvement, this structural overview identifies available practice-area sections and committee opportunities. Each section has independent officers and dues schedules, allowing members to engage based on specific professional interests and practice settings.
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Sections & Committees
Our current structure includes 28 specialized substantive law sections, and more than 60 standing, special, and other committees.
View All Sections Sections focus on specific areas of practice or work setting and range in size from 300 to 4,500+ members. Each section draws its membership from lawyers or judges with common professional interests. Sections address professional development, improvement of laws, and continuing legal education in a variety of substantive law fields. Each section has its own officers, dues schedule, and committees.
View All Committees List Standing and Special Committees have smaller memberships, and generally focus on specific assignments or more focused issues.
Section and Committee Resources Find links and resources to assist with leading a Section or Committee.
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