Amici Podcast

In New York State, the four departments of the Appellate Division have the final word in almost all cases. The NYS Judicial Institute create this series to introduce you to the four Presiding Justices who run this vital courts. This program features the audio of our interview with the Hon. Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department. Video is available at https://you...

The Historical Society of the New York Courts is producing a day-by-day, and in some cases minute-by-minute, account of how the court system responded to the coronavirus challenge. Marilyn Marcus, Marilyn Marcus, Executive Director of the Historical Society, discusses the project.

In this final episode of the New York State Judicial Institute's "Women Leaders in the Courts" series, we're delighted to interview Christine Sisario, the Director of Technology for the Unified Court System.

This is the fourth of a five-part series produced by the New York State Judicial Institute to highlight "Women Leaders in the Courts" -- the women who help manage a $3 billion enterprise with 16,000 employees. Meet Maureen McAlary, the court system's budget director.

The NYS Judicial Institute is proud to present the second installment of "Women Leaders in the Courts," with a spotlight on just a few of the extraordinary women who help run the largest and most complex court system in the nation. Today's episode features Eileen D. Millett, counsel to the Office of Court Administration.

As part of its "Women Leaders in the Courts" series, the NYS Judicial Institute proudly presents Nancy J. Barry, Chief of Operations.

The New York State Judicial Institute is proud to present "Women Leaders in the Courts," featuring interviews with just a handful of the exceptional women to help run the largest and most complex court system in the nation. This episode spotlights Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. Video is available at https://youtu.be/jgdWsDGkRoU

The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York courts sponsors public Pride Month events in every region of the state every June, except this year, with the pandemic, that wasn't feasible. However, the Failla commission and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion held a special Skype event on June 18th, moderated by Tony Walters, director of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. In this podcast...

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which brought civil rights protections to disabled individuals. In recognition of the 30th anniversary of that historic occasion, we feature Dave Whalen, an attorney with the New York State Court System who happens to be a quadriplegic.

Fifteen years ago, the House of Representatives designated June "Caribbean-American Heritage Month" to recognize the contributions of immigrants from that region to American society. In this Diversity Dialogue podcast, we feature, with Betty Matondo John, a second-generation immigrant from Barbados. Betty is secretary to Associate Justice Sylvia Hinds Radix of the Appellate Division, Second Depart...

In this Pride Month Diversity Dialogue interview, Justin Harby-Conforti, Principal Court Attorney for the Honorable David H. Guy, Surrogate and Acting Supreme Court Justice in Broome County, discusses his position, and the ways in which his personal story perhaps enables him to bring a particular sensitivity to the issues that arise i Surrogate's Court.

In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Yao Chen, a web developer with the NYS Unified Court System, discusses her journey from Shanghai to New York City, and the opportunities that await bright, hardworking people of all backgrounds.

In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Yao Chen, an immigrant from China, discusses the career opportunities she was provided with the New York State Unified Court System.

Eileen D. Millett, the daughter of immigrants from Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago, recently took over as the top lawyer in the New York State Office of Court Administration. In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Ms. Millett discusses her background, aspirations and the task of managing the legal affairs for one of the largest and most complex court systems on the planet.

In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Mary Lynn Nicolas-Brewster, Executive Director of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, discusses the origins, history and aims of the first court-based commission in the U.S. committed to diversity in the justice system.

In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Tony Walters, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion with the New York State Office of Court Administration, discusses the history, mission and goals of his office.

A childhood encounter led Angie Davis-Leveritte to a career in law enforcement.

New York State has an urgent need for court officers, especially in the upstate districts, and that means there's a wonderful opportunity right now for someone who just might have what it takes to join this prestigious law enforcement agency. Today, we're joined by Captain Vinetta Anderton, a career court officer, who explains what court officers do, how they do it and why serving in that capacity...

Porter Kirkwood, the descendant of slaves, is the first-ever African American to serve as Sixth Judicial District Executive. In this Amici podcast, Mr. Kirkwood discusses his role, his career and the benefits of working in the NYS Unified Court System.

The New York State Unified Court System embraces diversity and seeks to hire and promote the best possible candidates. We believe our diverse tapestry improves our ability to fulfill our mission of serving the public. In this interview, Doreen Hanley, chief clerk of the NYC Family Court, discusses her position and career.

The New York State Unified Court System embraces diversity and seeks to hire and promote the best possible candidates. We believe our diverse tapestry improves our ability to fulfill our mission of serving the public. In this interview, Kris K. Singh, principal court attorney, discusses his position and career.

The NYS Unified Court System celebrates the diversity of its workforce. In this interview, Jose Cruzado, a man who grew up poor in Rochester and rose to become Chief /Clerk in Livingston County, discusses his route to success, managerial style and hopes for the future.

"To me, I wasn't looking to be a 'woman lawyer,' or the 'best woman lawyer,' or anything like that. I didn't want to be identified as a woman first. I wanted to be identified first as a lawyer." Cynthia LaFave of LaFave Wein & Frament, a pioneering woman lawyer in New York's Capital Region, shares her experiences and insight with the Third Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee.

The NYS Court System is proud of its diverse workforce. In this Diversity Dialogue interview, Helen Zhu of Queens Supreme Court speaks of her experiences.

Welcome to Amici, News and Insight from the New York Judiciary and Unified Court System. This is the latest episode of Diversity Dialogues with Susan Goodman. Today, Susan's interview is with Elizabeth Booth, associate computer systems analyst.