Sharing Our Memories: Jill Pilgrim
3.6.2026
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association.
Jill Pilgrim, past chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, reflected on how far the bar association and the legal profession have come in inclusivity and diversity.
“The fact that it’s 150 years makes me feel honored to be part of something that’s been that long established. That also does not make me forget that bar associations and the legal profession prevented people like me from being a part of them for many years. So being part of an organization that has this long tradition is great, to see where it is now – that it’s inclusive – to see that the New York State Bar Association always wants to be best in class. It’s very important. I see that it’s an association that strives to be more inclusive.”
Do you have a special memory you want to share in honor of our 150th anniversary? Email rmelnitsky@nysba.org and your memory may be featured on our website.