May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Civility: What It Means, What It TakesLaw Day provides us with a special opportunity to consider those and other virtues more attentively, to reflect on our history and refine what we mean when we refer to these concepts, to recommit to shared values and prevent the erosion of their meaning.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice Appellate Division, Third Department
6 minute read
April 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Why Celebrate Law Day?Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: In times like this, it is more crucial than ever that we grapple to understand our shared values, these underlying beliefs that guided our founders and that bind us together in our shared pursuit of justice.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
4 minute read
January 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Patience, Perseverance, and ProgressElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: Thanks to the commitment and ingenuity of the people who make up our justice system, we have not only persevered, but also begun to lay the foundation for a more efficient, sustainable, and just future for the judiciary.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
6 minute read
April 30, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Reconciling the Rule of Law and Racial InjusticeElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes that like so many of our cherished principles and values, within a democracy the Rule of Law calls for—and requires—our ongoing attention and action to serve the underlying cause and purpose of justice.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
5 minute read
January 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal
At the ThresholdElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: Confronting racism and inequality in our society, our workplaces and in our courts is a substantial and multi-faceted undertaking. But there is no doubt that we must tackle these difficult issues, and there is likewise no doubt that we are capable of doing what we must to bring about a more just court system and society.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
7 minute read
April 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal
The Women's Vote: A Long JourneyElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, reflects on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
6 minute read
January 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Court Simplification and Rural Access to JusticeElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, provides an update on access to justice in rural communities, writing that court simplification will ameliorate some of the challenges rural attorneys currently encounter.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
7 minute read
April 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Our Free Press: A Historical PerspectiveElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: The law regarding free press has been in flux at various times before, during and since its adoption as one of our founding principles, and its capacity to evolve and accommodate change is a source of strength for our enduring constitutional democracy.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
6 minute read
April 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Separation of Powers: A Judicial Balancing ActAs the branches occasionally struggle with the scope of their respective powers, and as we in the courts work to uphold our judicial duties without encroaching on our legislative and executive colleagues, it is clear that checks and balances are as fully relevant and important today as they were at our nation's founding.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
7 minute read
January 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Bringing Our Best Traditions ForwardElizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: The New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting provides an excellent example of what is great about our profession. Attorneys from across New York state and beyond gather as a community of colleagues from vastly different backgrounds, practice areas and professional settings, but with a shared commitment to learning from one another and upholding the highest standards of service and integrity.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
3 minute read