The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission are both bodies created by the Chief Judge of the State of New York and are part of the structure of the Office of Court Administration, the administrative arm of the New York State Court System. Our members are judges, lawyers, advocates, and court administrators dedicated to promoting equal participation and access throughout the court system.
For the past thirty years, the FHW Commission has been steadfast in its dedication to ensuring justice and racial and ethnic fairness in the state court system. The Failla Commission has more recently started its own journey toward ensuring equality and diversity for the LGBTQ community in the legal profession and the state court system. Although created at different times to address distinct problems and issues facing minority communities, both Commissions are dedicated to giving a voice to our communities. The FHW Commission and the Failla Commission champion the causes of fostering equality, cultural sensitivity, and increased diversity.
