January 22, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Bar and Judiciary Are Indispensable PartnersA. Gail Prudenti, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: The courts and the bar can identify problems, develop solutions, improve and innovate, all in the interest of better serving the people of New York.
By A. Gail Prudenti
7 minute read
May 01, 2014 | New York Law Journal
Promoting Confidence in the Elected JudiciaryA. Gail Prudenti, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: The judiciary plays a critical role in our democracy, and maintaining its independence and impartiality, as well as the public perception of its integrity, is absolutely essential.
By A. Gail Prudenti
7 minute read
January 27, 2014 | New York Law Journal
The Court's Road to RecoveryA. Gail Prudenti, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: For New York's courts, it is a time to reflect upon all we have accomplished in 2013, while resolving to confront the challenges of the year ahead and laying the foundation to hopefully embark on the road to recovery.
By A. Gail Prudenti
7 minute read
October 30, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Women and Minorities in the CourtsWhen thinking about this 125th anniversary, I could not help wondering what a reader of the early issues of the Law Journal would think if he (and back then it was very likely to have been "he") entered one of New York's courthouses today. Many outward changes, like technology, would be visible even in our oldest courthouses, but one of the most significant changes would be the gender, racial and ethnic characteristics of the judges and court staff.
By A. Gail Prudenti
9 minute read
May 01, 2002 | Law.com
Courts Provide Users With Practical ToolsA. Gail Prudenti, presiding justice of the Appellate Division, 2nd Department, highlights the resources already available to facilitate access to justice, and provides a forward look at improvements in the future.
By A. Gail Prudenti
6 minute read
May 01, 2013 | New York Law Journal
The Pursuit of Justice: A Constant StrivingThis year, as we commemorate two historic milestones, the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. King's memorable words resonate more powerfully than ever and reinvigorate the judiciary's tireless pursuit of justice.
By A. Gail Prudenti
7 minute read
July 19, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Assignment of Cases Involving Contributions to Judicial CampaignsA. Gail Prudenti, the chief administrative judge of the State of New York, writes: Upon the second anniversary of its enactment, we are pleased to report that Part 151 has been implemented successfully. The simple, bright-line formula has led to efficiency in implementation; the rule's waiver provision has provided a reasonable means of preventing "judge shopping," and above all, it has marked a significant step forward in ensuring both the perception and the reality of a fair and impartial Judiciary in New York.
By A. Gail Prudenti
16 minute read
April 10, 2012 | New York Law Journal
Fulfilling the Court's Core Mission in the New RealityBy A. Gail Prudenti
10 minute read
January 22, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Rising Above the Storm, ReorganizingA. Gail Prudenti, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, discusses some of the past year's accomplishments: locally-tailored operational reforms to improve efficiency in case management, appellate judges' efforts to assist in clearing scores of older cases from the trial court, the pro bono measure, and the efforts of the entire court family to pull together after Sandy.
By A. Gail Prudenti
5 minute read
January 26, 2009 | New York Law Journal
Adoption of New Conduct Rules Brings Many BenefitsIt should be of great interest to all practicing attorneys that the rules governing attorney conduct in New York are being completely revamped.
By A. Gail Prudenti
6 minute read
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