Thanksgiving, that all American Holiday, is here once again. here at NYLI we’d like to give a big THANK YOU to all our members! Interesting questions asked & answered, print and eBooks borrowed, Records & Briefs scrutinized, informative webinars — you’ve participated in our research lives, helped us grow and learn, and collaborated with us…

And what would my Thanksgiving Day blog be without a look at some of our holiday traditions and NYLI resources….

Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (1799)setting the Holiday date as Thursday, December 9th. Available to members via LLMC

And while our first President issued a Thanksgiving proclamation, it was during the Civil War that the holiday began its development as a national holiday….

At the urging of author Sarah J. Hale, President Lincoln issues a proclamation giving thanks during a “civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity”..

Thanksgiving has also become the kick-off for the holiday shopping season, with the the next day being termed “Black Friday”, as retailers hope sales in late November and December will put their books in the black (profitable) rather than red (loss) side of the ledger…

But giving back remains a big part of the season, and opportunities abound for small and large acts of philanthropy. And, yes, Nonprofits need legal representation. Don’t worry, NYLI has you covered with….

Bjorklund’s NY Nonprofit Law & Practice… available @ NYLI.

All of us at The New York Law Institute have taken some time to reflect on what we are grateful for… and so, a big thank you to all our members — and to future members, we ask that you explore our resources and consider accepting our invitation to membership and gaining a seat at the table…

James T. Brady in his Autumn outfit… don’t let another season pass before joining him as a member of NYLI !!