Why the Society? Trustees Answer!
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re interviewing Trustees about why they stay involved in our work and why our shared mission continues to be vital to understanding how our past informs our present. Listen to their special stories!
A Tribute to Hon. M. Dolores Denman
Judge M. Dolores Denman’s colleagues and friends — Judges Freedman, Peradotto, Wesley & Pigott — honor the legacy of the App. Div. 4th Dept.’s first woman Presiding Justice in this intimate podcast episode. Watch or listen now!
Exploring NYS Counties’ Histories
We may be familiar with the work of the Court of Appeals, but each court, case, and judge start in the counties. Our County Legal History Project project now includes 15 of our state’s 62 counties! Is Your County Available? Check now!
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What is the Significance of Judge Judith S. Kaye’s Red Shoes?
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