Interviewed by Abby McCormick-Foley Sona De is a trial lawyer and litigation partner in Sidley Austin’s New York office. De was part of the Sidley Austin trial team that, in September 2024, prevailed in a NDNY civil rights case, Williams v. O’Gorman et al., NDNY,...
Announcements & News
NDNY Gets Three New Judges
Right before the holiday season, the United States Senate confirmed two judges to the NDNY bench – United States District Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe, in Syracuse, and United States District Judge Anthony J. Brindisi, in Utica. Additionally, past FCBA Trustee Paul J....
President’s Message
By Eric Nordby Dear Colleagues, As we reflect on the evolution of our federal courts and legal profession, I find myself increasingly focused on a transformation that touches every aspect of our practice: the changing face of our bench and bar. This shift isn’t just...
FCBA Holds 21st Annual Dinner
About 170 people attended the Federal Court Bar Association’s 21st annual dinner, held at the Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, on December 5, 2024. The number of attendees either set or tied the FCBA record. Attendees heard remarks from...
FCBA Announces Winners in 9th Annual Constitution Contest
On Constitution Day (September 17), the FCBA announced the winners of its Ninth Annual Constitution Contest. Twenty-two high school students from the Northern District entered this year’s contest, which offered two categories: (1) for video essays shorter than 10...
Answers to Questions About Using Generative AI to Practice Law
By Murphy Foss, Tess Felter and Connor Catalano1 This past June, representatives of LexisNexis taught a two-hour CLE course for the NDNY-FCBA regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) in the practice of law.2 In addition, in May and June,...
Clerk’s Corner: Protecting Personal Identifiers Within Court-Filed Documents
By John Domurad In a time when it seems there is a substantial data breach announced weekly, I wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce the importance of adhering to the privacy protections contained in Rule 5.2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Under this...
Speaking with … Julie Nociolo, Partner at Hacker Murphy, LLP
Interviewed By Janelle A. Pelli Julie Nociolo is a partner at Hacker Murphy LLP, specializing in criminal defense and representing accused students in college and university disciplinary proceedings. She is a member of the FCBA’s First Decade Committee and got her...
Oaxacan Attorneys Visit Albany Federal Courthouse, Strengthening the Ties Between Two Legal Communities
By Benjamin Hill A tragic death unexpectedly led to an international connection and the opportunity for two legal communities to learn from one another. Marcos DeJesus Alvarez was shot and killed by an Albany County sheriff’s deputy in 2010. Marcos was from Santiago...
In Memoriam: Past President Jeffrey Hurd
Jeffrey Earl Hurd, Esq., 57, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2024. Jeff was born on April 22, 1967, in Utica, N.Y. and grew up in Rome, N.Y. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1989 where he was president of the Chi Psi Fraternity....
Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Application 2024
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.
FCBA Golf Tournament – August 19 at the Mohawk Golf Club
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NDNY-FCBA GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024! The Mohawk Club, Schenectady Register now and take advantage of our early-bird discount until July 16! So, get your foursomes together and sign up for a great day of golf and fun with...