Muhammad U. Faridi of Patterson Belknap Webb and Tyler LLP has been elected the 71st president of the New York City Bar Association. He is the youngest person and the first ever Muslim-American to serve in this role.
In his remarks at the 2024 City Bar Annual Meeting in May, Faridi expressed gratitude to his predecessors and outlined his priorities for the association over the next two years. These priorities include reforming the New York State court system to reduce backlogs and improve efficiency, fostering a more diverse legal profession to better reflect society, and modernizing the bar association to maintain its relevance for future generations by addressing contemporary issues, including the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
Below is a video of Faridi’s remarks at the 2024 City Bar Annual Meeting.
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