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Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Justice Matthew D'Emic speaks at Bay Ridge Lawyers monthly meeting

The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association invited Justice Matthew D'Emic to speak on closing Rikers Island. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Law

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association to honor three esteemed legal figures at annual gala

The Brooklyn Women's Bar Association annual gala is a significant event in the legal community, honoring three distinguished legal professionals. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.18.24

Kirkland associate named Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen
Supreme Court's decision on college's ban on drag shows reveals limit of shadow docket [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Referring Clients Can Have Negative Consequences

Referring work within the legal community can benefit both the client and the lawyer.
Care must be taken when deciding to refer work to colleagues as it may lead to a loss of future work from the client. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Canada's Supreme Court is facing concerns about fewer cases and increased division
Justice Elena Kagan was interviewed as part of the 2024 Supreme Court Fellows Program [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Law

Being a judge is what moms do: Caroline Cohen Piela sworn in as Brooklyn's latest Supreme Court Justice

Justice Caroline Piela Cohen was recently installed as a Kings County Supreme Court Justice in Brooklyn.
The ceremony was attended by her family and included performances, presentations, and speeches from notable figures in the legal and political community. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bar Association welcomes newcomers, lauds legal process at Judiciary Night * Brooklyn Paper

Judiciary Night allows for networking between bar association members and the judiciary, introducing new judges and fostering relationships.
The event provides an opportunity for lawyers and judges to interact outside the courtroom, building camaraderie and engaging in non-legally related conversations. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

'Truly an exciting night'; Brooklyn Bar Association hosts annual awards dinner at El Caribe * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Bar Association held its annual award dinner, celebrating the work of attorneys and judges in the borough.
Two awards were given to distinguished members of the law community: the President's Award to attorney Howard Fensterman and the Distinguished Judicial Service Award to Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Roland Coleman Jr., former L.A. County Bar Assn. president, dies at 74

Roland Lee Coleman Jr. was a trailblazer in the legal community, known for his expertise and ability to connect with others.
Coleman's journey from facing racism to becoming a respected lawyer exemplifies resilience and determination. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Alameda County Judge James Cramer dies

Judge James Cramer passed away at his home, leaving a notable legacy in the legal community.
He was respected for his work as a judge and previously as an attorney, with a career spanning public defense, prosecution, and private practice. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Career

Winnetka lawyer who filed first Northwestern hazing suit named Chicago Lawyer Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year

Patrick A. Salvi II named Chicago Lawyer Magazine's 'Person of the Year'
Salvi recognized for his work in the legal community, including representing former Northwestern University football players in a hazing and abuse lawsuit [ more ]
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