Bret Parker

Advancing goals of the legal profession and supporting civil justice and diversity; former in-house and law firm attorney.

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

We stand with those in states where obtaining #ReproductiveHealth care has now become all but impossible, and with the lawyers who will represent clients that are swept into the justice system in a post-Roe world. Read more: https://t.co/NAZy2RFmJY #Roe #Casey #ReproductiveRights

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

"'We are delighted to welcome Tanya to head up the City Bar’s diversity efforts,' said Bret Parker, executive director of the bar association, in a statement. @NYLawJournal reports on the arrival of Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci to lead @NYCBarDiversity: https://t.co/5Onun7Q8nx

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

Thanks to Lisa Monaco, U.S. Deputy Attorney General, for joining the City Bar this morning as one of our keynote speakers for the 2022 White Collar Crime Institute #WCCI2022 @TheJusticeDept

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The New York City Bar Association mourns the passing of our former President Bettina (Betsy) Plevan. Read about her here: https://t.co/gIvPYvxP5V

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

In new report, the City Bar urges Federal election law reform and calls on the legal profession to speak up in face of voter suppression efforts: https://t.co/U1MRl7PyAB

#VotingRights #VoterSuppression
#JohnLewisVotingRightsAct #ForThePeopleAct #filibuster

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

City Bar members were busy as ever during the pandemic. In the new 44th Street Notes, members share stories of big career moves that they pulled off in the past year, & we acknowledge the dozens more who found new opportunities & made news in their careers https://t.co/oKrGeCKBxe

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

We've got a new issue of the 44th Street Notes. Within, Executive Director Bret Parker discusses the City Bar’s goals for the future, previews what a post-pandemic City Bar might look like and seeks your feedback on what you expect from the Association: https://t.co/LaIO7dNztC

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

At-Risk #Afghan Nationals Must Be Given Safe Passage – NYC Bar Association Statement with recommendations for helping individuals and vulnerable groups in #Afghanistan https://t.co/GF7zTKIIhk

[City Bar Policy @NYCBarPolicy]

Thanks to our dedicated committee members for their amazing work! The past committee year has been an extremely productive one. Our committees have issued or reissued 53 reports commenting on or proposing State legislation. Learn about their impact - https://t.co/2iEaQsqfXh

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The New York City Bar Association mourns the passing of Robert A. Katzmann, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and a great friend and inspiration to many at the Association. Read more: https://t.co/NzqF3DrzEn

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

James Alexander Lewis, V Named ED of the City Bar Officer for Diversity & Inclusion @NYCBarDiversity. “James’s unwavering commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion is an inspiration.” - Sheila Boston, City Bar President. Read more here: https://t.co/RN9kVKMDqs

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke timeless and inspiring words of wisdom for lawyers at the New York City Bar Association in the spring of 1965, a year after enactment of the Civil Rights Act and months before the signing of the Voting Rights Act: 1/7

[George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway3d]

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York is calling for President Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment or through impeachment:

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

“President Trump has betrayed his oath to the American people. Immediate steps must be taken to prevent any further seditious action by him and to ensure the integrity of our democracy and the security of the nation." https://t.co/YqH1BgDmCe #impeachment #25thAmendment

[Bret Parker @NYCBarExecDirec]

Looking forward to continuing my work with these incredibly talented individuals!! Congrats to them and how fortunate for the New York City Bar!

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The City Bar is proud to announce its 2021 nominations to officer positions and to its Board of Directors. View the full announcement here: https://t.co/EVJmHaH8m4

[Bret Parker @NYCBarExecDirec]

Everyone should be in support of protecting the right to vote.

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The City Bar is proud to add its name to a joint, nonpartisan appeal for the rule of law to be upheld in the U.S. #Elections2020, with >100 civic leaders in law, private sector, higher ed, philanthropy, labor, faith orgs, retired military & gov, & more: https://t.co/CKSN7x8dNC

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The Process Surrounding the Supreme Court Nomination is Damaging Public Trust in Our Institutions - Statement of the New York City Bar Association #SCOTUS https://t.co/SNjKoZ0lFb

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

We were deeply honored to display Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s official Court portrait in our Meeting Hall the past few years. On Sunday, the portrait traveled back to Washington: https://t.co/psiCT5G7Et

#RBG #NotoriousRBG #RestInPowerRBG

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

The New York City Bar Association mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a paragon of the legal community and our longtime member. #RBG (1/3)

[New York City Bar @NYCBarAssn]

City Bar announces five-part forum on the #RuleOfLaw with @NicoleAustinHil, @PreetBharara, @danielsgoldman, @HongjuKoh, @errollouis, @davidmccraw, @BarbMcQuade, @AnthonyACLU, @TimothyDSnyder, @CassSunstein, @JoyceWhiteVance, @WangCecillia & many more https://t.co/RIBXTii0ea