NYSBA to honor judges Murphy and Karalunas at annual meeting
At the upcoming New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, during a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, two esteemed judges will receive honors for their exceptional service.
The association’s Judicial Section will present Justice James P. Murphy with its Distinguished Jurist Award and Justice Deborah H. Karalunas with its Advancement of Judicial Diversity Award.
“Justices Murphy and Karalunas have dedicated their careers to ensure that all New Yorkers are treated equally by the state’s judiciary and have elevated the standards of delivering justice,” said NYSBA President Richard Lewis. “They embody the association’s commitment to serving the public. I am personally acquainted with both of these judges, and they are extremely passionate about the state of the judiciary and legal profession.”