As people are living and working longer, the definition of what it means to
be a senior continues to evolve. The demographics affect us all, including
lawyers. Senior lawyers currently make up 25 percent of the Association’s membership, and include those who continue to work full time at law firms or in solo practices, as well as those who opt for part-time employment opportunities or donate pro bono services in their communities. In July 2006, the New York State Bar Association formed a special
committee to recognize such lawyers and the unique issues that they face. As
the result of the work of this committee, in 2008, the House of Delegates approved
creation of the first Senior Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar
Association.
Meet the Chair:
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. (view profile)
Executive Committee Roster
Senior Lawyers Section Profile
Lawyers who are age 55 or older have valuable experience, talents, and
interests. Many such senior lawyers are considering or have already decided
whether to continue to pursue their full-time legal careers or whether to
transition to a new position, a reduced time commitment at their current
position and/or retirement from a full-time legal career. Accordingly, the
Senior Lawyers Section has been created and charged with the mission of:
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Providing opportunities to senior lawyers to continue and maintain their
legal careers as well as to utilize their expertise in such activities as
delivering pro bono and civic service, mentoring younger lawyers, serving on
boards of directors for business and charitable organizations, and lecturing and
writing;
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Providing programs and services in matters such as job opportunities; CLE
programs; seminars and lectures; career transition counseling; pro bono
training; networking and social activities; recreational, travel and other
programs designed to improve the quality of life of senior lawyers; and
professional, financial and retirement planning; and
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Acting as a voice of senior lawyers within the Association and the
community
Scope of Activities
The Senior Lawyers Section seeks to address such issues as:
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Career continuity
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Career changes
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The desire and opportunity to:
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Render pro bono service
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Serve on boards
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Mentor other attorneys
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Take CLE courses relevant to seniors
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Social activities for seniors
2019-20 Section Officers
Chair: Anthony J. Enea
Treasurer: Charles E.
Lapp, III
