About Us
Managing Attorneys' and Clerks' Association, Inc. "MACA" is a non-profit corporation comprised of over 125 large, litigation-based law firms and corporate legal departments in New York City. Its members' positions within their respective firms and companies and concomitant responsibilities afford them a breadth of understanding of the day to day operations of the various state and federal court systems. In particular, our members have extensive experience with the interplay between court rules and practices and play a central role in their respective firms’ understanding of and compliance with the federal rules and the rules of our local federal courts and amendments thereto, as well as rules governing practice in the courts of the State of New York and other states in which their firms litigate.
Our Mission
April 2026 President's Message I am reminded of something that is easy to forget amid the pressures of our demanding profession: spring is here, and it deserves our attention. The days are stretching longer, the air carries a warmth that winter withheld for months, and everywhere around us, the world is waking up. I want to take a moment not to discuss dockets, deadlines, or policy updates, but to encourage each of you to step outside and enjoy the season. We are, by nature and by training, a group who take our responsibilities seriously. Members of managing attorneys’ and managing clerks’ offices keep the machinery of our offices running with precision and professionalism. Together, we form the backbone of a system that thousands of people depend on every day. That dedication is something to be proud of, but it can also become all-consuming if we are not careful. Spring offers us a gentle but persistent reminder that renewal is not just possible — it is natural. The trees are not deliberating over whether to bloom. The birds returning from their winter migrations are not consulting a calendar. Nature simply moves forward, refreshed and ready, and I believe we can take a lesson from that. After the long, gray months of winter, spring invites us to reset, to breathe a little deeper, and to find balance between the work we love and the lives we lead outside of it. Our effectiveness as professionals depends on our well-being as people. I encourage all of you to find small ways to welcome the season into your daily routines. Take a walk during your lunch break and feel the sun on your face. Spend an evening on your porch or in your garden, listening to the sounds of the neighborhood coming back to life. These are not indulgences — they are necessities. Spring will not wait for us to be ready. It is already here, and it is beautiful. I wish each of you a wonderful season ahead. Warm regards, Owen |
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