First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George reflects on his career in the NY courts and his father’s influence.
Law Day in Brooklyn brought judges, lawyers and officials together to affirm the rule of law and its link to the American dream.
Wilson, who has served as chief judge of New York since 2023, was the first African American to hold that position.
Chief Admin. Judge Joseph Zayas urges more NYC judges and a $3.2B court budget to address high caseloads and expand civil legal services.
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson urges better funding for Family Courts and preventive support like universal child care to aid struggling families.
Joseph Zayas rose from public housing to become New York’s first Latino chief administrative judge, leading the statewide court system.
The Brooklyn Bar Association honored legal leaders, celebrating service, integrity, and community in Brooklyn’s legal profession.
Rowan Wilson leads NY’s judiciary with humility, collaboration and a focus on restoring morale, access and fairness across the courts.
Caribbean Heritage Month celebrated in Brooklyn court, honoring culture, unity and diversity with judges, speakers and vibrant traditions.
Judge Wilson focuses on the Constitution’s Promise, “Out of Many, One” (E pluribus unum), as a key part of US identity.
‘Conversations with Black Men in Black Robes’ illuminates the contributions of African Americans within the judiciary
New York’s top judge called on lawmakers and judges to enact major sentencing reforms to address a criminal justice system that “just isn’t working.”
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced a monthlong series of PSAs that are focused on encouraging New Yorkers to volunteer for jury duty.
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced the appointment of Professor Janet Sabel as co-chair of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.
More than 500 lawyers from across New York will converge on Albany’s Capital Center for the New York State Bar Association’s biennial Partnership Conference. The two-day event, running from Sept.
On Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson will preside over a public hearing aimed at addressing New York’s persistent justice gap and the unmet civil legal services
Hon. Adam Silvera has been named the new deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts, as announced by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas. The appointment, approved by
A New York law allowing any registered voter to cast a ballot by mail was upheld Tuesday by the state’s highest court.
The Association of Law Secretaries to the Justices of the Supreme and Surrogates’ Courts in the City of New York held its annual dinner at Sixty Pine on Wednesday, May
A prominent Queens attorney has been picked by New York’s court leaders to serve as the state’s first-ever civic engagement coordinator. Zenith Taylor, who currently serves as a court attorney
The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is set to host its prestigious annual gala on Friday, May 17, at Pier 60 in Manhattan, marking a celebration of legal excellence and
The New York State Courts marked Law Day 2024 at the Court of Appeals Hall in Albany on Wednesday, celebrating the theme “Voices of Democracy.” The event highlighted the importance
New York’s mental health courts have received a significant financial boost with the allocation of approximately $12 million from the state’s budget, aimed at improving services for individuals with mental
The New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts has been renamed to honor Justice Betty Weinberg Ellerin, a key figure in promoting gender equality in the legal
The prestigious Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, celebrated its 57th Annual Charles A. Rapallo and Justice Antonin Scalia Award Luncheon at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. This year’s distinguished
The New York State court system has announced an expansion of its judicial education program for 2024, aimed at enhancing judges’ understanding of bail and securing orders. Chief Administrative Judge
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced on Friday the appointment of Hon. Christine Clark as the judicial co-chair of the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) Advisory Council, a role
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hon. Llinét Rosado as co-chair of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, alongside Chair Hon.
In his inaugural State of the Judiciary address, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson of the New York State Courts outlined an ambitious new vision for the judiciary on Tuesday, where he
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is set to host a Civics Convocation, featuring U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor as a speaker, focusing on the critical need
In an attempt to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of New York’s court system, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced the appointment of Hon. Patria
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced last week that he has appointed Hon. Christina Ryba and Hon. Shahabuddeen Ally as judicial co-chairs of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, aiming
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
Hon. Rowan Wilson, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals and the New York State Court System, is going to be honored by the NYS Bar Association (NYSBA)
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will host a groundbreaking event later this month, the Presidential Summit, which will focus on the evolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on
New York’s judicial system is undergoing significant leadership changes recently with the announcement of key appointments across various courts. Hon. Joseph A. Capella Takes the Helm in Bronx Supreme Court