Kings County legal eagles rubbed shoulders honored Brooklyn’s most honorable at the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Judiciary Night on Feb. 6.
Members of the legal society toasted several newly elected judges, including Supreme Court Justices Rosemarie Montalbano and Steven Mostofsky, State Claims Court Judge Lillian Wan, and Civil Court Judge Derefim Neckles .
“The event was wonderful and very well attended,” said Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association President Meryl Schwartz.
Appellate Court Judge Alan Scheinkman treated attendees to a discussion on recent events at the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
“It was very informative and we appreciate him taking the time to come to our event,” Schwartz said.
With the Judiciary Night behind it, the Women’s Bar Association is planning a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18.
BWBA President Meryl I. Schwartz, Maya K Petrocelli, Hon. Connie Mallafre Melendez, Susan Mauro and Victoria R Serigano.Charles Small, Hon Richard J Montelione and Hon. Michael J Yavinsky.Photo by Derrick WattersonCharles Small, Hon Richard J Montelione and Hon. Michael J Yavinsky.Photo by Derrick WattersonErin Gelfand, Hon Paul Wooten and Anna Molina.Charles Small, Hon Richard J Montelione and Hon. Michael J Yavinsky.Photo by Derrick WattersonJudge Lillian Wan and Judge Ilana Gruebel pose for a photo.Charles Small, Hon Richard J Montelione and Hon. Michael J Yavinsky.Photo by Derrick WattersonJudge Carolyn Walker-Diallo gives a speech.Photo by Derrick WattersonHon. Alan Scheinkman.Photo by Derrick WattersonBWBA President Meryl I. Schwartz.Photo by Derrick WattersonMarea Wachsman, Judge Jeffrey Sunshine and Nancy T SunshinePhoto by Derrick WattersonJudge Lorna McAllister and Christopher ChenPhoto by Derrick WattersonJudge Wayne Saitta, Judge Lawrence Knipel and Judge Caroline CohenPhoto by Derrick WattersonJudge Amanda White and Judge Linda CapittiPhoto by Derrick WattersonRonald Cosme, Ben Kazenoff and Madeleine Moise CassettaPhoto by Derrick WattersonJudge Derefim Neckles, Judge Joanne Quinones and Judge Jane TullyPhoto by Derrick WattersonJudge Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix.Photo by Derrick WattersonJudge Lawrence Knipel gives a speech. Photo by Derrick Watterson
