Long a favorite here at NYLI, and certainly worthy of an alliterative headline, Nutshells provide a quick introduction to a specific area of law. So, without any further fuss or ado, here’s the 2025 list (so far!) of Nutshells making their debut… Whether you are scary or not, if you are a litigator –you need…

eBooks, print, items uniquely on microfilm, extensive Record & Brief collection, ProQuest Congressional, LLMC and of course, research guidance from our friendly librarians — NYLI welcomes Mr. James T. Brady, little Jimmy “Mini Me” and you, dear reader, to explore our collection and consider membership today!

Proud Brooklynites (and is there really any other kind, lol?) can argue that NYC’s current Mayor Eric Adams is a native of Brooklyn, and more than a few Hizzoners have hailed from Kings County… But there was a time when all the Mayors of Brooklyn were from, well, Brooklyn!

And finally, THE resource for celebrating Juneteenth — is Professor Gates’ definitive Encyclopedia — available as an eBook at NYLI…..

TEMPORARY NEW HOME FOR NYLI – June through August 2025 Please note NYLI will temporarily relocate to the 11th floor of 120 Broadway while some much-needed renovations occur this summer. While the work is progressing, NYLI will have most of its physical collection and all our digital and microfiche/film collection accessible to members. Our staff…

Once again, LLAGNY’s Professional Advancement Committee (PAC) presented a CLE for attorneys that was both deeply informative and timely.  Click here for all the details of PAC’s latest Continuing Legal Education on Immigration…..

You probably know that Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff for Summer, and that many Americans celebrate the holiday by enjoying their first BBQ since Labor Day… But did you know that Memorial Day has its origins in the American Civil War? In 1868, John A. Logan issued General Order No. 11 designating…