The FCBA has again awarded $4,500 in prize money to entrants of its Annual Constitution Contest, co-sponsored by the U.S. District Court. All entries were required to address the origin of some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, and fall into one of three categories:...
Announcements & News
An Interview with Judge Kinsella
The Honorable Wendy Kinsella is the newest judge in the Northern District of New York, having been appointed a Bankruptcy Judge, in June 2021, by Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Judge Kinsella, who...
“THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF LAW” CLE via Zoom 11/10/2021
Social Media CLE Registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eiemk9wk442a1d0e Program Description: Social media permeates the practice of law. From marketing and the solicitation of clients, to the investigation of adversaries and...
Law Clerks and New NDNY Attorney’s Meet ‘n Greet – September 24, 2021
Large Invitation
“The Supreme Court’s decision in Alston v. NCAA, and its ramifications for college sports” CLE – Bellevue Country Club – 9/13/2021
CLE Registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eidbsoace5e1c0b0&oseq=&c=&ch=
Annual NDNY-FCBA Golf Event – Bellevue Country Club – September 13, 2021
Golf Registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eidbpji079139fe5&oseq=&c=&ch=
“US Supreme Court: The 2021–2022 Term” CLE @ Syracuse University College of Law 9/24/2021
Zoom link to CLE: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/99741210516 Supreme Court CLE Material Packet Link: https://law.syr.edu/uploads/docs/academics/2021_CLE_SCP_Materials_Final_092021.pdf CLE Affirmation Form SCOTUS_Flier_2021-mwedit072221_5 Supreme Court CLE...
President’s Message – June 2021
Hello FCBA Members and Happy Spring (almost summer)! Now that the world is opening up and it is safer for us to be together, we are pleased to announce several upcoming Happy Hours, in Syracuse, Albany, and Utica. In each of the venues selected, we have made sure that...
Special virtual event sponsored by the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
TO MEMBERS OF THE NDNY BAR: You’re invited to attend a special virtual event sponsored by the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence. NYND is extending this virtual program to its bar members to encourage lawyers to provide pro bono services to survivors and victims...
FCBA Essay Contest Continues to Evolve
The FCBA’s Sixth Annual Essay Contest received more than three-dozen entries from high school students across the Northern District, including video entries posted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Nine high schools were represented this year: Burnt Hills-Ballston...
Decision of Note: Second Circuit Affirms Judge Stewart in Qualified Immunity Case
By Alexandra J. Romano, J.D. Syracuse University College of Law ‘21 In Thevenin v. French, No. 19-3085-cv, 2021 WL 961081 (2d Cir. March 15, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a decision and order issued by the United States...

