By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"There are no quick fixes in creating an anti-racist and fully equitable institution. You have to be in it for the long term and the goal must always be top of mind, in every decision."
By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"I am particularly proud of our Selendy Gay Elsberg Diversity Fellowship, which takes direct aim at systemic issues of advancement by historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession—especially attorneys of color and first-generation lawyers from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—by providing individualized programming and training by independent career coaches."
By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"The legal industry made significant gains on the diversity, equity and inclusion front over the past year and I am hopeful that we keep the momentum going."
By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"Just seeing more diverse lawyers leading corporate law departments, government agencies and law firms has been inspirational."
By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"People always ask if I would be upset if others, including our competitors, were to use the same economic incentives for change. My answer is a resounding no—by all means, we welcome anyone and everyone who is committed to change!"
By NYLJ Staff | October 6, 2022
"Listening to victims' families continually inspires me to put my whole self into this work."
By Gillian Lester | October 6, 2022
"Across every dimension of his work, Michael has implored our society and its leaders to confront the difficult truth: That the law as we know it, particularly surrounding our environment and energy consumption, will need to rapidly adapt to address an ever more rapidly escalating climate crisis."
By Thomas Hoffman | October 6, 2022
"Bennett L. Gershman has devoted his career to the ideal of equal justice for all. His body of work and accomplishments are revolutionary. Yet he is humble and unpretentious."
By Richard P. Swanson | October 6, 2022
"Bob's work has benefited lawyers and businesses throughout our state, and has improved the lives of all New Yorkers."
By Samir A. Gandhi | October 6, 2022
"Cathy's legacy will be encapsulated by the generation of lawyers she mentored and for whom she has served as a role model throughout the years."
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