Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hon. Llinét Rosado as co-chair of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, alongside Chair Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin.
This committee is pivotal in striving for equal justice, treatment, and opportunities for women within the courts, addressing issues relevant to women litigants, attorneys and court employees, among others.
Justice Rosado, with her history of advocating for gender equity in the courts and beyond, is set to join forces with Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, a revered figure in the legal community known for her groundbreaking achievements and advocacy for women and children.
Chief Judge Wilson expressed confidence in Justice Rosado’s abilities to further the committee’s mission, highlighting her dedication and leadership qualities as key to promoting a bias-free justice system.
“Justice Rosado is a dedicated public servant who, as a member of the Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the 12th Judicial District’s Gender Fairness Committee –– among her many other affiliations –– has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the various issues surrounding gender equity in the courts, legal profession, and society,” said Chief Judge Wilson. “I have every confidence that Justice Rosado’s leadership, vision, energy, and dedication will serve to further advance the committee’s vital mission.”
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the ongoing need to identify and address the diverse concerns of women in the courts, particularly highlighting the dual bias faced by women of color.
“It is a great honor to be named co-chair of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, alongside the legendary Justice Betty Weinberg Ellerin, whose seven-decade career has been defined not only by many historic firsts that shattered glass ceilings — including first woman law clerk in the New York State court system; first woman to be appointed associate justice of the Appellate Division, First Department; first woman presiding justice of the Appellate Division, First Department; and first woman to hold the position of deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts — but by her life’s work championing the rights of women and children in our courts and justice system,” said Justice Rosado.
“She is a friend, my mentor, a mentor to countless others, and a force of nature who leads by example. As co-chair, I look forward to working with her and all the dedicated committee members to continue to do the work that will secure equal justice, equal treatment and equal opportunities for women in our court system and New York State,” Justice Rosado said.
Justice Rosado has been appointed as co-chair of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, having served as an associate justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, since July 2023. Her career began with her election to the New York City Civil Court in 2012, progressing through various judicial roles, including acting Supreme Court Justice in Bronx County. Rosado’s pre-judicial career included work with the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Division and the Children’s Law Center.
Beyond her judicial duties, Justice Rosado actively contributes to initiatives promoting gender fairness and civic education. She is involved with several professional committees and associations, including the 12th Judicial District’s Gender Fairness Committee and the New York Women Judges Association.
