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The Historical Society of the New York Courts is proud to present a program developed with the Chief Judge of the State of New York PRO BONO, New York Lawyers and Public Service: Looking Back Looking Forward. The evening will feature remarks by Chief Judge Lippman, a look back at the rich history of pro bono in New York, an "interview" by Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye of Judge Robert S. Smith about his own pro bono service, and a distinguished panel considering pro bono for the future.

Date: February 19, 2013 (Tue.), 5:30 PM reception, 6:30-8:00 PM program
Place: The New York City Bar Association
The event is free and open to the public, with 1.5 CLE credits available to qualified Society members.

PROGRAM:

REMARKS

Hon. Jonathan Lippman

Chief Judge of the State of New York

PROGRAM

Henry M. Greenberg, Esq.

Partner, Albany office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Vice President of the Historical Society of the New York Courts

Looking Back on Pro Bono Service Litigating Death Penalty Cases

Hon. Robert S. Smith

Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

Interviewed by Hon. Judith S. Kaye

Former Chief Judge of the State of New York

Looking Forward to Pro Bono in the 21st Century

Esther F. Lardent, Esq., Moderator

President & CEO, Pro Bono Institute

Steve Banks

Attorney-in-Chief, The Legal Aid Society

Matthew Diller

Dean & Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Helaine M. Barnett, Esq.

Chair, Chief Judge’s Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services in New York

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.nycourts.gov/history 

Inquiries about registration can be made to the Society at:

History@nycourts.gov 
or
914.824.5864