As part of the New York Law Journal’s 125th anniversary celebration, the Law Journal has created the Impact Award to honor individuals, groups or projects that have had significant and lasting impact on the legal community in New York. The following, in no particular order, are the winners of the 2013 Impact Award. The honorees will be featured in a Special Report on Oct. 30 and honored at the Law Journal’s 125th anniversary dinner on Nov. 4.
Bronx Defenders, for innovation in the representation of indigent clients; providing support both inside and outside the courtroom; and for advocacy on public issues such as stop-and-frisk and bail reform.
