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    Civics Lesson

     

    May 2, 2025
    Appellate Division, First Department, Manhattan

    Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Dianne T. Renwick discusses the respective roles of the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches in our democratic form of government at the Department’s May 2nd Law Day program
    Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Dianne T. Renwick discusses the respective roles of the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches in our democratic form of government at the Department’s May 2nd Law Day program

    Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Dianne T. Renwick discusses the respective roles of the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches in our democratic form of government at the Department’s May 2nd Law Day program

    Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Dianne T. Renwick discussed the history of the First Department—which, sitting in Manhattan, has jurisdiction in both Manhattan and the Bronx—at its Law Day 2025 celebration in early May. The Department hosted students from 11 New York City high schools, aiming to engage young minds in discussion of the U.S. Constitution, civic responsibility, and the respective functions of our government’s Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches.

    Reflecting on her own journey to the New York bench, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina G. Richardson offered words of wisdom and encouragement to the students, some aspiring lawyers and judges.

    The Law Day program featured a “Careers in the Courts” panel, with various justice system professionals, including a court attorney, court clerk, court officer, and court reporter, among others, describing their integral courtroom roles.

    The students also participated in an art contest focused on the Law Day 2025 theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” spurring both their creativity and sense of civic pride.

    Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina G. Richardson addresses students from 11 New York City high schools at the Appellate Division, First Department’s Law Day celebration, recounting her journey to the bench and inspiring the high schoolers to pursue their own dreams
    Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina G. Richardson addresses students from 11 New York City high schools at the Appellate Division, First Department’s Law Day celebration, recounting her journey to the bench and inspiring the high schoolers to pursue their own dreams
    The Appellate Division, First Department’s Law Day celebration featured a “Careers in the Courts” segment, during which high school students learned about the wide range of career opportunities available in the New York state courts
    The Appellate Division, First Department’s Law Day celebration featured a “Careers in the Courts” segment, during which high school students learned about the wide range of career opportunities available in the New York state courts

     

     

    The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One

    April 30, 2025
    Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia, New York

    Gloversville City Court Judge Traci DiMezza, attorney Raysheea Turner Bryant, Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson, Montgomery County Court Judge Lorraine Diamond, and Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh at the Law Day event in Scotia, New York. Chief Judge Wilson was presented with a gavel following his keynote address.
    Photo (L-R): Gloversville City Court Judge Traci DiMezza, attorney Raysheea Turner Bryant, Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson, Montgomery County Court Judge Lorraine Diamond, and Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh at the Law Day event in Scotia, New York. Chief Judge Wilson was presented with a gavel following his keynote address.

    Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson presented the keynote address at a Law Day event hosted by the Fulton County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association on April 30, 2025.

    The Chief Judge's remarks centered on this year's Law Day theme, "The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One." Judge Wilson spoke before a large gathering at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, New York, located in the Capital Region's Schenectady County.

    Other speakers and honored guests included Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh, Gloversville City Court Judge and Fulton County Bar Association President Traci DiMezza, Montgomery County Judge Lorraine Diamond, who serves as Montgomery County Bar Association President, and attorney and Schenectady County Bar Association Vice President Raysheea Turner Bryant.

    Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh addresses attendees at the April 30th Law Day celebration hosted by the Fulton County Bar Association and Montgomery County Bar Association
    Photo: Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh addresses attendees at the April 30th Law Day celebration hosted by the Fulton County Bar Association and Montgomery County Bar Association