Emily Kirsch and Paul Niehaus Open Boutique Firm, Kirsch & Niehaus

Adele Carter | June 22, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings, promotions and firm openings involving New York attorneys.

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Timothy Driscoll Awarded ‘Judge of the Year’ by Long Beach Lawyers Association

Staff | June 22, 2018

The Long Beach Lawyers Association presented its Judge of the Year award during reception held at The Sands on Lido Beach.

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David Oddo Sworn in as Next NYSTLA President

Andrew Denney | June 21, 2018

David Oddo of Okun, Oddo & Babbat was sworn in as the 51st president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

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Siffert Honored by American Friends of the Hebrew University

Staff | June 21, 2018

John Siffert, a founding partner of Lankler, Siffert & Wohl, was honored by American Friends of the Hebrew University at its annual award luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street.

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The Seventh Annual Real Estate Rockers in Relief Concert

David Handschuh | June 18, 2018

Employees of seven prominent New York real estate firms performed last week at Irving Plaza to raise money for a volunteer organization NECHAMA.

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ACLU, NYCLU Honor Couple at Center of ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Court Fight

Andrew Denney | David Handschuh | June 18, 2018

New York Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union held their annual cocktail reception to highlight the groups’ advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

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City Bar Association’s Legal Services Awards

Staff | June 18, 2018

The New York City Bar Association has named the recipients of its Annual Legal Services Awards, which give recognition to attorneys and non-attorneys who provide outstanding legal assistance to New York’s poor.

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Art Show at Family Court

David Handschuh | June 18, 2018

Manhattan Family Court opened its doors for an art exhibition showcasing a wide variety of media and styles.

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Three Honored at Sanctuary’s “Zero Tolerance” Benefit

Staff | June 15, 2018

Members of New York City’s philanthropic, legal, social justice, civic and business communities gathered last week at the annual gala hosted by Sanctuary for Families.

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Henry L. Stimson Medal Award Presentation at NY City Bar

Staff | June 15, 2018

Presented annually to outstanding assistant U.S. attorneys in the Southern District and in the Eastern District of New York, the medal is awarded in honor of Henry L. Stimson, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District from 1906-1909 and as president of the association from 1937 to 1939.

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Irish American Bar Holds 'Bloomsday' Celebration

David Handschuh | June 13, 2018

The Irish American Bar Association of New York celebrated life and times of Irish author James Joyce at Federal Hall on Wall Street on Monday.

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Champions of Justice Honored by the National Lawyers Guild

Staff | June 13, 2018

The New York City Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild held its annual dinner and award ceremony at the Angel Orensanz Center for the Arts last week.

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New York Law Journal Announces In-House Winners

Susan DeSantis | June 12, 2018

This contest recognizes outstanding work performed by in-house legal departments over the past year.

New York Law Journal Announces Distinguished Leaders

Susan DeSantis | June 12, 2018

The New York Law Journal congratulates its 2018 Distinguished Leaders.

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Wilson Joins Lowenstein Sandler

Adele Carter | June 11, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

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Judge Pauley Honored at Honorable John E. Sprizzo Reception

David Handschuh | June 08, 2018

The Honorable John E. Sprizzo Reception, hosted by St. John’s University Law School Dean Michael Simons and the Manhattan Alumni Chapter, was held on June 6.

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Judge Daniels Honored by NYC Legal Referral Network

Staff | June 06, 2018

Southern District Judge George Daniels was honored by the New York City Legal Referral Network at its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement ceremony on Monday.

Brehon Law Society at Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity Day

Staff | June 05, 2018

The Brehon Law Society of New York participated in the 15th Annual Caren Aronowitz Unity in Diversity Day at Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday. The society joined over 20 organizations to celebrate diversity in the courts.

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New York City Bar Association Honors Ron Younkins

David Handschuh | June 01, 2018

A cocktail reception was held at the New York City Bar Association on Wednesday in honor of Ron Younkins, the Office of Court Administration’s executive director who retired this month after nearly 40 years in public service.

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2018 Kathryn A. McDonald Awards

David Handschuh | June 01, 2018

The New York City Bar Association presented this year’s Kathryn A. McDonald Awards for excellence in service to the Family Court during a well attended reception at the City Bar on Wednesday.

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New State Bar Association President Sees Tremendous Opportunity for Growth

Susan DeSantis | May 31, 2018

"There are a lot of lawyer jokes, but when people are in trouble and need help, they don’t call comedians – they call us."

Barton Adds Steven Ebert, Erwin Lontok and Julia Maxfield as Partners

Patricia Kane | May 30, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

Dunnington Bartholow & Miller Adds Fashion Lawyer Olivera Medenica as Partner

Patricia Kane | May 25, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

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City Bar Association Hosts Ginsburg Lecture

Staff | May 25, 2018

The New York City Bar Association held its annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law on Tuesday.

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Metropolitan Black Bar Association 34th Anniversary Gala

Staff | May 25, 2018

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association 34th anniversary awards gala took place on May 18 at Pier Sixty in Manhattan.

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Fordham Law School Commencement Ceremony

David Handschuh | May 24, 2018

Fordham Law School held its commencement ceremony at the Bronx campus on Tuesday, May 22.

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Fourth Annual James Duane Awards

Staff | May 24, 2018

David Tulchin, of counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell, Esterina Giuliani, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, and Qian Gao, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, were honored with James Duane Awards.

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Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom

Alyssa Marcus | May 24, 2018

Alyssa Marcus, a junior at New Dorp High School in Staten Island, was honored Tuesday in the annual legal essay writing contest sponsored by the the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the New York Law Journal.

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Nassau County Chief Clerk Receives Patriot Award

Staff | May 24, 2018

Kathryn Driscoll Hopkins, Chief Clerk of the Nassau County Supreme Court, was honored on May 21 with the Patriot Award presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

First Department to Hold Call of the Dismissal Calendars

Patricia Kane | May 23, 2018

The call of the calendars required by Section 600.12(c) of the Rules of Practice of the Appellate Division, First Department, will be held on May 31,…

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Sheila Birnbaum, 'Queen of Toxic Torts,' Leaves Quinn Emanuel for Dechert With 2 Partners

Dan Packel | May 22, 2018

Quinn Emanuel pre-emptively announced Tuesday that Sheila Birnbaum, Mark Cheffo and Douglas Fleming are leaving the firm five years after they came aboard from Skadden.

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Acosta Honored by New York County Lawyers Association

David Handschuh | May 22, 2018

First Department Presiding Justice Rolando Acosta received the Justice Louis J. Capozzoli Gavel Award from NYCLA at its Law Day luncheon.

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New York Legal Assistance Group Annual Gala

Staff | May 22, 2018

MacAndrews & Forbes executive VP and GC Steven Cohen and Latham & Watkins partner James Brandt were honored at the annual gala of the New York Legal Assistance Group.

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New York University School of Law Commencement

David Handschuh | May 21, 2018

More than 1,000 students from around the world graduated from NYU School of Law on May 17 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.

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Brooklyn Law School Commencement

David Handschuh | May 21, 2018

More than 400 graduates walked in Brooklyn Law School's 117th commencement ceremony at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 18.

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NYSTLA Annual Law Day Dinner

Staff | May 21, 2018

New York State Trial Lawyers Association honored Senator Charles Schumer and Court of Appeals Judge Paul Feinman at its annual Law Day Dinner.

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Columbia Law School Graduation

David Handschuh | May 16, 2018

"Tolerate and celebrate the diversity of this nation. Respect those who are different, and encourage others to do the same. Intolerance of those who are different reflects a narrow mind and a small heart," Jeh Johnson told the Class of 2018.

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Legal Aid Society Annual Awards Dinner

David Handschuh | May 14, 2018

The Legal Aid Society hosted its 41st Annual Awards Dinner on May 10 where they presented Richard Davis, chair of the Legal Aid Society board of directors, and Herb Sturz, senior advisor to the Open Society Foundation, with the Servants of Justice award.

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Weinberg Center Honors Lesley Stahl, Judith Gische

Staff | May 14, 2018

The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale honored "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl and First Department Justice Judith Gische at its Seventh Annual Awards of Distinction Breakfast.

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It's Official: Portraits of Judges Unveiled in Nassau County

David Handschuh | May 11, 2018

Portraits of retired New York State Supreme Court Justices Sondra Pardes, Edward Maron and Joseph Covello were dedicated at Nassau County Supreme Court on Friday, May 11th.

Hughes Hubbard Partner John Wood to Join U.S. Chamber of Commerce as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Patricia Kane | May 11, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

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Big Law Sports Deal Vet From NY Takes a Turn as Team Owner

Meghan Tribe | May 10, 2018

Irwin Raij, an O'Melveny & Myers partner known for handling high-profile sports transactions, recently saw his four-year wait finally end for the debut of a new professional soccer team that he co-owns in Los Angeles.

Rosa Ertze Named President of N.E. Chapter of U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Patricia Kane | May 09, 2018

And other recent announcements of honors, awards and appointments for New York lawyers.

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Character and Fitness Panel to Interview Applicants

Patricia Kane | May 09, 2018

Interviews will be held Thursday, May 10.

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The Center for New York City Law's Annual Civic Fame Awards

Staff | May 08, 2018

The Center for New York City Law at New York Law School held its 154th CityLaw Breakfast and presented its Annual Civic Fame Awards on May 4, with featured guest and host of NY1’s "Inside City Hall" Errol Louis.

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Re-enactment of Landmark Civil Rights Case at NCBA

Staff | May 08, 2018

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association performed a dramatic re-enactment of the landmark civil rights case 'Meredith v. Fair' in Mineola on May 2.

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Law Day Celebration

David Handschuh | May 08, 2018

Students from 11 public high schools from all five boroughs met with judges and attorneys to discuss the Law Day theme of "Separation of Powers" and members of the Federal Bar Council Inn of Court players offered a re-enactment of the trial of Susan B. Anthony at federal court in Foley Square on Friday.

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Kelley Cornish Honored at Her Justice Benefit

Staff | May 07, 2018

Her Justice, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance to NYC women living in poverty, honored Paul Weiss partner Kelley Cornish at its Annual Photography Auction & Benefit.

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Arnold Drucker Receives NYSBA Pro Bono Service Award

David Handschuh | May 07, 2018

The New York State Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service Award recognizes those who have made an outstanding contribution to ensuring low-income New Yorkers have equal access to justice.

Audry Casusol Joins Sidley as Partner

Patricia Kane | May 04, 2018

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.