"There are few areas where constitutional checks and balances are more important than the selection of U.S. Attorneys, the 93 most powerful federal law enforcement officials across the country," said New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet. "The Trump administration’s installation of US Attorneys without either the vetting process that accompanies Senate confirmation, or the approval of federal judges in the district, violates the separation of powers foundational to our democracy." 

This week's Miranda Warnings podcast features U.S. Supreme Court rulings ranging from the reach of executive power to the influence parents hold in determining school curriculum. The podcast brings together Albany Law School professor Vin Bonventre and political strategist Liz Benjamin. NYSBA past president and general counsel David Miranda moderates it.

There is no denying the impact Muhammad Ali had on the sport of boxing, yet a recent essay by a past president of the New York State Bar Association, T. Andrew Brown, details how his career and his willingness to hold firm to his beliefs changed much more than a sport.Brown also provides a look at how maneuvering behind the scenes at the Supreme Court changed the eventual outcome of the his case Clay v. United States. Recently, he sat down with “Miranda Warnings” host David Miranda to talk about his research and the impact of the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court case.“Ali changed the fight game, and he impacted life as we know it today, race relations, respect for the individual,” Brown said. “With respect to draftees, he limited the ability of government to mandate who was eligible for the draft and who would go to war.”

It’s been a little over a year since Chief Judge Rowan Wilson was sworn in as the chief judge of the State of New York. In this short time, the state’s highest court has seen changes in how the court operates and the number of appeals it hears. This Miranda Warnings Roundtable episode centers on the changing face at New York's Court of Appeals, its highest court. Host David Miranda is joined by Albany Law professor Vin Bonventre and political strategist Liz Benjamin.

The U.S. Supreme Court continues to make news with its decisions this spring on issues from presidential immunity to the role federal agencies play in making and enforcing government regulations.The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month.The panelists, Vin Bonventre, a professor of constitutional law at Albany Law School, and communications and political strategist Liz Benjamin started the discussion by reacting to the court’s decision on presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.

Jeff Zaino discusses the current trends in the field of arbitration and looks to the future on issues ranging from technology, use of AI and the continuing need to attract diverse talent to the profession.Zaino joined "Miranda Warnings" podcast host David Miranda for a wide ranging interview.  Calling himself "the original JZ", Zaino shared his wealth of experience in the field he has loved for more than 30 years.

President Domenick Napoletano’s humble background inspired an uncompromising work ethic that has shaped the defining moments of his professional journey. He shares his vision and priorities for the year ahead. 

President Richard Lewis reflects on his groundbreaking year leading the organization and handling issues including antisemitism, changes to affirmative action and threats to funding for important legal services programs. He also shares how the year has changed him both personally and professionally.

 In this month's episode of "Miranda Warnings Roundtable," our panel of experts engage in a lively discussion about the state Senate's rejection of Governor Kathy Hochul's chief judge nominee and the political ramifications. 

The New York State Bar Association is re-releasing an episode of the Miranda Warnings podcast from 2020 about the defense strategy in the criminal case against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein. In April 2024 the New York State Court of Appeals overturned the criminal conviction of Harvey Weinstein in a 4 to 3 ruling. In September 2020, following Weinstein’s conviction, the members of his defense team appeared on Miranda Warnings to discuss the case and their plans for appeal.  Weinstein attorneys Arthur Aidala and former Judge Barry Kamins outlined different strategies for appeal, which proved successful.