On December 6, 2023, news broke that the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) had nominated its potential next president, Muhammad U. Faridi, a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. With this nomination, Faridi is potentially in line to become the first Muslim American to preside over the NYCBA, upon election at the association’s annual meeting slated for May next year. Bloomberg Law reported the news as part of its comprehensive litigation coverage.
Faridi’s mission aligns seamlessly with the association’s objectives. In an NYCBA press release, the nominated president was quoted saying, “I will do my part in advancing the mission of the Association: to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice.” This statement assures the association of a leader with a profound commitment to setting competency standards within the practice, advocating reforms in jurisprudence, and upholding justice accessibility.
Beyond the nomination of Faridi, the NYCBA has also tapped three
individuals who will serve as vice presidents. This move furthers the association’s dedication to diversity and represents a broad spectrum of expertise within the organization. Comprehensive details about the entire slate of officers and the Association’s annual meeting will be released in due course.