In Person

New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting

January 14 – 17, 2025
New York Hilton Midtown
Event details
January 14 – 17, 2025
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10019

Event summary

The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting brings together legal professionals from around the world to engage in discussions, share knowledge and network with colleagues. The 2025 meeting was a dynamic and informative event, featuring a wide range of sessions and activities tailored to the diverse interests and needs of lawyers practicing in New York.


Featured agenda item

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 8:45 – 9:45 am EST

Employee Restrictive Covenants: The Legal Landscape and Practical Impact in NY and Beyond

Cooley special counsel Joseph Lockinger joined a panel of thought leaders for a discussion on the evolving federal and state court decisions and rules in the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on noncompetes and other states’ legislation on the topic. Panelists covered how employers might adapt their employee agreements to the changing landscape and how the courts view –and under what circumstances enforce – such covenants.


Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 10:50 – 11:45 am EST

FDA Impact of Loper Bright and Chevron Reversal

Cooley partner Sonia Nath joined a panel discussion on the recent litigations against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) where the reversal of Chevron or Loper Bright were cited as support for why an FDA decision/deference should not be provided in the first instance.

For more information, please email Kelsey O’Connell.

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