The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association installed its 2026-27 leadership team during its 106th annual ceremony at federal court in Brooklyn.
Caribbean American Lawyers Association honored five leaders at a Brooklyn gala supporting scholarships and legal mentorship.
Hon. William C. Thompson Sr., Brooklyn’s first Black administrative judge, was honored by members of the Unified Court System.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association celebrated judges and recognized advancements for women in law at its annual Judiciary Night.
CALA’s 2nd annual gala honored leaders and raised funds for scholarships, focusing on mentoring Caribbean American legal professionals.
Justice Connie Mallafre-Melendez was honored at the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association dinner for her service and inspiring journey.
Justice Cenceria Edwards concludes transformative term as Brooklyn Women’s Bar president, passing the gavel to Lisa Michael June 4.
The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn returned to Atlantic City last weekend for its 18th annual seminar.
Muriel Goode-Trufant, a public servant at the New York City Law Department, has been confirmed as the city’s 82nd corporation counsel.
NYC MAYOR ADAMS on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant as the city’s next corporation counsel.
Mayor Eric Adams faced two setbacks this week as his nominee for New York City’s top legal position Randy Mastro withdrew from consideration, and Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned amidst
Get ready, New York City, because the person who helped to defend “Bridgegate” in New Jersey is trying to become the city’s top lawyer. He also may finally kill congestion
On June 26, 2024, the Caribbean American Lawyers Association (CALA) celebrated its first gala at El Caribe in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, a significant milestone for the relatively new bar association.
The BWBA gathered for their annual installation of officers and directors, naming Hon. Edwards as president.
In a historic moment for the Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA), Anthony Vaughn Jr. was officially installed as its new president during a ceremony at the Eastern District of New York
Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, the top attorney in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, announced her resignation from the City Hall Law Department in an email to staff on Thursday. Her departure marks
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) held its Annual Gala at the Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook on Wednesday, May 15, honoring Hon. Lillian Wan, Angelicque Moreno and Judith Livingston
When I began serving as corporation counsel in 2022, the Law Department, like other public law offices across the nation, faced a significant retention and hiring problem. One of my
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
Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis has summoned FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and the city’s top attorney, Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, to address delays in handling equal opportunity complaints within the
New York City has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against leading social media platforms, accusing them of exacerbating a mental health crisis among the youth. Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix highlighted the
Full slideshow below The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) and the Caribbean American Lawyers Association (CALA) hosted a Black History Month event on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Brooklyn Bar
Justice Bernard Graham was officially installed as the elected Surrogate Court Justice of Kings County during a ceremony at Brooklyn Law School on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The event was presided
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
Full slideshow below The Brooklyn Bar Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the BBA, marked its return to grandeur with its Annual Dinner on Monday, December 4, at El Caribe
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) celebrated its annual Membership Party on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Brooklyn Bar Association building. The event, a key tradition of the BWBA, offered
The Brooklyn Bar Association Foundation is set to hold its highly anticipated annual Awards Dinner, an event often dubbed the “Oscars” of Brooklyn’s legal community, on Monday, Dec. 4 at
In a series of recent announcements, New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix unveiled significant changes in the City Law Department, with the recent unveiling of key appointments and the
Emerging from the dark tunnels of the pandemic, the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) found its light under the decisive leadership of Susan Mauro, who took the helm as the
The who’s who of Kings County, New York has recently been unveiled in the “2023 Brooklyn Power 100” list published by City & State: New York. The list, a kaleidoscope
Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix announced that they are going after sales of illicit e-cigarettes. Specifically, the pair aim to dismantle the illicit sale
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association announced the details of its upcoming installation for Jovia Radix, who will take over as president. The installation ceremony will be held at the Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s courtrooms were alive with the sound of music and resounding speeches as the Kings County Supreme Court celebrated its annual Law Day on Wednesday at the iconic courthouse on
The Kings County Supreme Court commemorated Law Day with a special event held in the central jury room on Wednesday. The celebration featured a keynote address by Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix,
RED HOOK — The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association recently announced that it will once again host its annual gala at the Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook on Thursday, May 18.
BROOKLYN — Brooklyn is a hub of legal powerhouses in New York politics, and that was showcased by City & State New York’s “2023 Law Power 100” list that was