Lately, I have been thinking about the unique attributes of the Rochester legal community. Many years ago, when I was interviewing at what was then Nixon Hargrave for a summer clerk position, Bob Witmer told me that Rochester was a ...

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Among certain segments of the legal profession, there is a sentiment that bar associations are not relevant to them as individuals. The argument goes something like this: “I’m not a litigator, so I don’t need to hear what judges say,” ...

Tagged with: Carolyn Nussbaum MCBA President's Message

Many have asked me why I would want to serve as president of the Monroe County Bar Association. There are only so many hours in a day to accommodate professional demands and other community boards as well as eating, family ...

Tagged with: Carolyn Nussbaum MCBA President's Message

Incoming Monroe County Bar Association president Carolyn Nussbaum plans to spend a lot of time in the coming year listening to what local attorneys want from the bar association, while getting the word out about all the things the organization ...

Tagged with: Carolyn Nussbaum MCBA