Former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye receives distinguished jurist award
Former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye is the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Jurist Award, given by the Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association.
The award honors a jurist who embodies the highest ideals of the Judicial Section and recognizes judicial excellence and extraordinary commitment to the rule of law. Kaye received her award on Jan. 31 in New York City during the Judicial Section Luncheon.
“Judith Kaye made history as chief judge of New York state. She greatly improved the administration of justice and public confidence in the system,” said Albany City Court Judge Rachel Kretser, presiding member of the Judicial Section. “It is an honor to recognize one of the finest jurists ever to serve on the bench in New York.”