The New York Bar Foundation

06/18/2026

Thank you to the Fellows of the Foundation and our donors who make this work possible. Your investment in the Foundation has a statewide impact.

We were honored to welcome Ross Kartez, a member of The New York Bar Foundation Board of Directors, to LIAD as the Foundation presented a Certificate of Congratulations in recognition of its generous grant to the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center.

During the visit, Ross shared more about The New York Bar Foundation's mission and its commitment to strengthening communities through charitable giving and access to justice. We are grateful for their support and partnership in helping us continue to serve individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as their caregivers.

Thank you to The New York Bar Foundation and Ross Kartez for investing in LIAD's mission and the families we serve.

To learn more about The New York Bar Foundation, visit tnybf.org.

06/18/2026

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. Partner and New York Bar Foundation Board member Ross Kartez had the pleasure of presenting two grant certificates on behalf of the New York Bar Foundation to organizations making a meaningful impact throughout our community.

The first grant certificate was presented to the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center and will support Medicaid planning legal services for family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. During his visit, Ross had the opportunity to tour the center, meet with Executive Director Tori Cohen and Senior Director of Programs and Services Melissa Katz, and witness firsthand the compassionate care, support services, and resources they provide to individuals and families navigating the challenges of dementia.

The second grant certificate was presented to EAC in support of its efforts to expand access to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through education, training, and a court greeter program. Ross also met with COO Tania Peterson Chandler, ADR Program Director Courtney Chicvak, and other members of their team to learn more about the organization's wide-ranging programs and services, which help individuals and families address challenges, strengthen communities, and access critical support systems.

RMF is proud to support organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of others, and we are grateful to the New York Bar Foundation for its continued commitment to funding programs that increase access to legal services and community resources across New York State.

06/15/2026

The New York Bar Foundation is proud to support Scholarship America as a 2026 grantee and its efforts to help aspiring lawyers overcome financial barriers to law school enrollment, persistence, and graduation.

We invite members of the bench and bar, legal employers, educators, nonprofit leaders, and law students to join this important conversation by attending Scholarship America's upcoming webinar on expanding access to legal education through scholarship support and making critical investments in the future of our profession.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BlI44OANSm2ZWZGctjrraQ #/registration

The Foundation has long supported scholarships, fellowships, and educational opportunities that strengthen New York's legal community. We are especially grateful for leaders such as Salman Ravala, whose commitment to access to justice includes helping ensure that talented students can afford law school, graduate, and enter a profession dedicated to service to others.

The future of our profession depends on who has the opportunity to enter it. Let's work together to expand those opportunities.

While law school can lead to well-paid careers, the upfront costs are daunting. In addition to the costs, the gender disparity is real: women comprise only 19% of the plaintiff bar. The Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship, administered by Scholarship America, was established to address these issues b...

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Jalen Brunson and New York Knicks!

At last year's New York Bar Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala, we had the privilege of recognizing Jalen not only for his extraordinary talent, but for his commitment to giving back through the Second Round Foundation.

His leadership continues to inspire, and we are proud to have honored him as part of our mission to advance justice, opportunity, and service.

New York State Bar Association

06/11/2026

Congratulations and welcome new Fellow Ross Pitcoff, NYC (Pitcoff Law Group PC) (JD1). Your support will assist programs that help thousands of New Yorkers access critical legal services across NYS through the Foundation's grant program. Thank you!

Visit https://www.tnybf.org/fellows/ to learn more about the Fellows of The New York Bar Foundation.

FELLOWS BYLAWS ammended 1.31.20

06/05/2026

"An antitrust scholarship from the New York State Bar Foundation enabled her to work at the Federal Trade Commission and stay in New York City..."

Congratulations Marcella!

As the new chair of the Young Lawyers Section, Marcella Jayne is ready to assist attorneys starting their careers. Jayne said that student debt is one of the biggest concerns for new attorneys. “It shapes our careers,” she said. “It drives our career decisions; it drives our family decisions.....

06/04/2026

"The rule of law does not enforce itself. It depends on us."

Those were the words of our President and Board Chair, the Hon. Cheryl E. Chambers, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, at last night's swearing-in of Taa Grays as President of the New York State Bar Association.

Justice Chambers reflected on the legal profession's long history of defending the rule of law, and on the work that lies ahead at a moment when the independence of our courts is under pressure.
That commitment guides the mission of The New York Bar Foundation: expanding access to justice, investing in the next generation of legal leaders, and defending the values our profession exists to protect.

Congratulations to President Taa Grays. We are honored to stand with her in this work.


New York State Bar Association

06/03/2026

https://nysba.org/catalyst-fellowship-marks-10-years-4-million-invested-in-public-service-lawyers/

The Catalyst Public Interest Fellowship Program, administered by The New York Bar Foundation, has reached its tenth year, having distributed more than $4 million to support law students entering public service. Since its inception, 511 students have participated in the program. This year, the progra...

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Taa Grays on ascending to the presidency of the New York State Bar Association!

Grays becomes both the tenth woman and the first African-American woman to hold this office in the association's 150-year history. Her term began on June 1.

"Taa Grays brings extraordinary dedication and vision to this role, reflecting the very qualities we celebrate in our Fellows," said Hon. Cheryl E. Chambers, President of The New York Bar Foundation. "I look forward to collaborating with her in the year ahead to advance access to justice, strengthen our profession, and uphold the rule of law."

Congratulations as well to Michelle Wildgrube, elected President-Elect. Both women are Fellows of The New York Bar Foundation, distinguished members of the bench and bar recognized for outstanding professional achievement and commitment to the rule of law. Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube, P.C. New York State Bar Association

05/21/2026

Judge Michael J. Garcia speaks to the students.