BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association’s (BWBA) “Lunch with a Judge” took place on Wednesday afternoon, in the Appellate Division, Second Department, at 45 Monroe Pl.
The annual event is intended to foster mentorship, transparency and greater familiarity between the bench and the bar.
Local and Appellate judges from Brooklyn’s courts, in addition to BWBA board members, attended the significantly informal lunch.
A speaking portion was followed by a buffet shortly after, without any rigidity, programs or fanfare.
Strengthening both profession and community
BWBA board member Hon. Lillian Wan explained that the purpose of the “Lunch” program is to bond over good food in a relaxed and laid-back setting.
Lisa Michael, Esq., president of the BWBA, noted that events like these strengthen the profession and the community because they allow participants to get to know one another and build relationships.
“It’s so wonderful and a privilege to gather in this way, where members of the esteemed judiciary can break bread with members of the bar,” she added.
A word from the Appellate Division’s presiding justice
Hon. Hector LaSalle, Second Department presiding justice, thanked the judges and BWBA board members for coming together to share such a special event.
“You guys are the only organization that we have a standing date with for lunch,” he quipped, also praising the BWBA’s professionalism. “It’s my absolute pleasure to host this today.”
The BWBA is an organization of women lawyers and judges dedicated to promoting equality, professional development and community service within the legal field.
It was created in 1918 by nine women lawyers to promote equality, diversity and opportunity for women lawyers and all women.
Since then, the association has grown to include several hundred members and, through its affiliation with the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, has spearheaded countless advances for women.
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