"As he accepted the Lynn Terrelonge Bridge to Diversity Award, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York Court System Joseph Zayas said the award meant the world to him because he believes a diverse judiciary is critical to having an excellent one. Broad-based diversity in our courts is enormously important to me, Zayas said. As the Chief Administrative Judge, I have been trying to do a lot of work in this space, really making it a priority."
"Excellent qualifications and extraordinary merit will never, never, ever have to be sacrificed at the altar of diversity, he continued. We can have the best appointments possible and also have a diverse bench and a diverse workforce. They are not mutually exclusive."
"Today is about appreciating all that you do for our and for the legal community, Brooklyn Bar Association President Christina Golkin said to the organization's members gathered at their Remsen Street headquarters on May 13. I'm so honored and thankful and proud to work with all of you. Thank you all so much."
"A handful of those people gave emotional remarks as they accepted awards and presented them to one another, immediately demonstrating Golkin's sentiment about how much her members care about the legal community. As he accepted the Lynn Terrelonge Bridge to Diversity Award, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York Court System Joseph Zayas said the award meant the world to him because he believes a diverse judiciary is critical to having an excellent one."
Members of the Brooklyn Bar Association gathered at Remsen Street headquarters for the annual awards ceremony. President Christina Golkin thanked members for their work for the community and the legal community. Award recipients and presenters offered emotional remarks that reflected strong commitment among members. Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas received the Lynn Terrelonge Bridge to Diversity Award and said it meant a great deal to him. He emphasized that broad diversity in the courts is critical and that diversity should be a priority. He also stated that excellent qualifications and extraordinary merit should not be sacrificed for diversity, and that the best appointments can include a diverse bench and workforce. Brooklyn Supreme Civil Court Justice Norma Jennings, the first Black LGBTQ woman on that bench, received the same award and expressed motivation to continue advancing representation.
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