Announcements & News Archives - Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF INCUMBENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric at Binghamton, New York is due to expire on June 30, 2027. Comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the court and should be directed to the attention of the Committee Chair; in care of: John M. Domurad, Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court, 100 S. Clinton Street, P.O. Box 7367, Syracuse, New York 13261-7367. Comments must be received by October 30, 2026.

2026 NDNY-FCBA Trial Advocacy Training Program Nominations Now Being Accepted

At the request of the Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Court Bar Association invites nominations for the 2026 Trial Advocacy Training Program, a highly selective, hands-on training initiative designed to develop the next generation of federal trial attorneys. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 3, 2026.

Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Application 2026

The Federal Court Bar Association for the Northern District of New York Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2024 Scholarship Cycle. In December 2005, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association established The Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program to recognize exemplary law students who attend Albany Law School, Cornell University College of Law, and Syracuse University College of Law. In calendar year 2024, the Association will select three (3) scholars, one from each school, each of whom will receive a scholarship in the sum of $2,000. Students currently in their second year of law school are eligible to apply.

A Fulfilling Law Day Experience

By Christina Cagnina The theme of Law Day 2026, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” was incredibly topical, important and well-chosen. As a long-time defense attorney, I was very excited to have had the opportunity to join Judge Katz on April 16, 2026, to...

Gen-AI Functions as an Interlocutor: Why United States v. Heppner Seems to Get Privilege Right

By Michael Langan, Mia Herrera, and Tara Nugent[1] Courts and commentators have both begun to grapple with whether the use of generative artificial intelligence (“gen-AI”) waives attorney-client privilege and/or work product protection. So far this year, federal...

When Telling the Truth Was a Crime: NDNY Reenacts the Zenger Trial

A newspaper publisher repeatedly prints biting commentary critical of the Governor. Incensed, the Governor instigates a grand jury investigation. The grand jury refuses to indict. Undeterred, the Governor’s ally – the Attorney General – files misdemeanor charges...

President’s Message: America at 250: Courts, Continuity, and the Work Ahead

By Brian Butler As the summer begins, our federal court community finds itself at a meaningful intersection of history and present responsibility. This year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a moment that invites reflection not only on where we...

NDNY Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Courthouse Events in Syracuse and Albany

By Tara Nugent[1] The Northern District of New York organized elegant tributes to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebrations took place on June 9 at the James T. Foley Courthouse in Albany, and on June 11 at the James M. Hanley Federal...

Introducing Two New NDNY-FCBA Member Benefits: Our Membership Directory & Career Center

New Member Resources Are Here!

The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association is pleased to announce two new member-exclusive resources designed to help our members build professional connections, grow their practices, and advance their careers. Check out the new
NDNY-FCBA Membership Directory and Career Center!

Members: Update Your Attorney Profile Today!

Updating your attorney profile takes only a few minutes and helps us maintain and accurate and up-to-date membership directory!

First Decade Committee Hosts Lunches with Members of the Federal Judiciary Across the District

Join the NDNY-FCBA First Decade Committee for a luncheon series bringing attorneys together with members of the federal judiciary in an informal setting. Held across the Northern District of New York, each session will feature a different federal judge and offer a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the bench, ask questions, and connect with colleagues.

Speaking with … DLA Piper’s Bob Alessi About the Defense Team’s Win in the Karen Read Retrial

Robert Alessi, a partner in DLA Piper’s New York City office, has deep NDNY roots. Born and raised in Oneida County, Bob attended both college and law school in Albany, raised his children in the Town of Bethlehem, and regularly practices in the Northern District of...