New York’s Appellate Division honored Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander legal leaders at the annual Randall Eng Awards.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association celebrated judges and recognized advancements for women in law at its annual Judiciary Night.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association hosted “Lunch with a Judge” to foster mentorship and strengthen legal community connections.
The Milton Mollen Awards honored eight Second Department courthouse employees for integrity, leadership and dedication to public service.
The ceremony recognized public servants whose work reflects perseverance, public duty and quiet leadership — values that often go unnoticed.
The inaugural Hon. Reinaldo E. Rivera Award for Public Safety was held at the Appellate Division, Second Department, in Brooklyn.
The Appellate Division, Second Department, held its 14th annual Milton Mollen Commitment to Excellence Award Ceremony on Wednesday.
The Appellate Division, Second Department, marked a milestone on Wednesday by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Appeals Management Program (CAMP) at its headquarters in Brooklyn Heights. The event
The Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a ceremony at the Kings County Supreme Court.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with Justice Hector LaSalle of the Appellate Division.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association hosted its annual membership party on Thursday, aiming to encourage new and prospective members.
The Latino Judges Association held its 2024 Bi-Annual Gala, “A Tropical Extravaganza,” on May 23 in Manhattan. The event celebrated the achievements of prominent figures in the legal community, including
In a heartfelt ceremony marking the second annual Randall Eng Awards, the legal community gathered to celebrate the outstanding contributions of New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas and Commissioner Chanwoo
Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle of the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, announced the upcoming presentation of the Second Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program in celebration of Asian American,
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association hosted its monthly “Lunch with a Judge” event on Wednesday, May 15, featuring Judge Hector LaSalle, the presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department.
Hon. Biju Koshy has been appointed as the supervising judge of Richmond County Criminal Court, becoming the first Asian American to occupy this judicial role in the history of the
Full slideshow below In a celebration of Italian-American heritage, the Appellate Division, Second Department, recently hosted “Italian Americans: Who We Were and Who We Are,” a distinguished event presented by
Full slideshow below In a Black History Month ceremony held at the Appellate Division, Second Department, the legal community came together to celebrate the contributions of three towering figures in
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) recently held its annual Judiciary Night, fostering a sense of community and collegiality among local legal professionals. The event, hosted at the Appellate Division,
In a recent ruling, the Appellate Division, Second Department has affirmed a decision concerning a contentious search warrant in the case of The People v. Fabrice Riche. Riche was convicted
Nearly 300 members of the Brooklyn legal community gathered at Brooklyn Law School recently to witness Justice Joanne Quiñones’ official installation as a Kings County Supreme Court Justice. The illustrious
Full slideshow below The Thirteenth Annual Milton Mollen Commitment to Excellence Awards, held at the Appellate Division, Second Department, on Jan. 24, honored outstanding court employees, including two prominent figures
Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle, along with the Justices of the Appellate Division, Second Department, announced on Thursday their intention to form a new task force dedicated to studying the interaction
The Appellate Division, Second Department, presented a groundbreaking symposium on artificial intelligence on Tuesday titled “Contemplating the Future of Artificial Intelligence” that was co-chaired by Justices Angela Iannacci and Deborah
The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will host a special roundtable discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities facing
At the state Court of Appeals in Albany, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson gathered experts at a hearing on Monday, Sept. 18, for a hard look at where New York’s civil
The storied courtroom in Brooklyn Heights witnessed a historic moment on Tuesday, Sept. 5, when the Appellate Division, Second Department, for the first time ever, seated an all-Latino bench when
In a historic move, Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle announced that on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the first time in its history, the Appellate Division, Second Department will hear oral arguments
In an effort to increase transparency surrounding judicial nominations, State Senate Democrats have advanced a bill to mandate reporting of lobbying activities in such cases. This comes after the contested
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated Rowan D. Wilson as chief judge of the state’s highest court, her second candidate for the job. If approved, Wilson would become the
STATEWIDE — Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a crucial decision after receiving a new list of seven candidates to nominate the next chief judge of the state’s highest court, the
The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department celebrated Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 22 by celebrating the legacy of Hon. William Thompson, and honoring Hon. Rowan Wilson. Attorney General Letitia
New York State may not have a new chief judge until later this spring as Gov. Kathy Hochul is likely to delay requesting the state Senate to consider another nominee
Every year prior to COVID the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association held a luncheon at the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. It was meant to provide members with an opportunity to
The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting has been taking place all this week at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan where the Judicial Section will honor four
On Wednesday afternoon a group of 10 Democratic State Senators voted to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Hon. Hector LaSalle as the State’s next top judge. Almost immediately after