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From left: Hon. Patrick Hayes Torres; Christina Golkin, Esq.; and Hon. Carmen Pacheco. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

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Hon. Michael C. Farkas (ret.) and David Schwartz, Esq. (right), founder of Gotham Government Relations, who will collaborate to enhance the firm’s government relations practice at Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, PC. Photo courtesy of Michael Farkas

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Members of the Brooklyn Bar Association gather for a group photo in front of Green-Wood Cemetery during the "Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour," held on May 22, 2024. The tour, led by historian Jeff Richman and author Barnet Schecter, explored the Revolutionary War battlefield and highlighted the rich military history of Brooklyn.

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District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and attorney Michael Farkas proudly display a collection of approximately 100 suits gathered during their suit drive at the DA's Office on Jay Street, aimed at empowering Brooklyn's youth. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Robert Abruzzese

Brooklyn legal community unites for suit drive to support local youth

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Michael Farkas (left) and Darran Winslow, president of the Kings County Criminal Bar Association, pose in front of the closet of over 50 suits they already collected. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Robert Abruzzese

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May 1 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Brooklyn legal community has swiftly gathered more than 50 suits in...

The Brooklyn DA's Office has been involved in regular suit donation drives since the death of District Attorney Ken Thompson. Lu-Shawn Thompson (pictured here with DA Eric Gonzalez) started the trend when she donated her late husband's suits. Brooklyn Eagle file photo by Robert Abruzzese

Brooklyn legal community’s suit drive for reentry support going on now!

April 24 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

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Michael Farkas (right) and District Attorney Eric Gonzalez (second from left) held a similar suit drive in 2017 (here, they are pictured with Kevin Livingston from 100 Suits for 100 Men and Michael Cibella). Brooklyn Eagle photo by Robert Abruzzese

Suit drive spearheaded by Brooklyn legal community to aid individuals restarting lives

April 10 |  Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

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