Gail Prudenti

January 25, 2010 | New York Law Journal

The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, has always tried to keep pace with the changes society has seen in the well over 100 years the court has existed, and is constantly adapting to the evolving pressures presented by the volume of appeals that pass through its doors. In the past eight years, we have made concerted efforts on several fronts in areas crucial to the operation of the court and the fulfillment of our mission to the public.

By A. Gail PrudentiPresiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department

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February 20, 2008 | New York Law Journal

A. Gail Prudenti, the presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes that Lawyers' and law firms' trust and reliance vested in an independent bookkeeper or accounting service may provide a false sense of security if attorneys do not fully appreciate the importance of preserving the integrity of client funds. As supervision decreases or disappears, the risk to the funds on deposit and to the ethical liability of those in control escalates.

By A. Gail Prudenti

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May 01, 2009 | New York Law Journal

The problems facing Lincoln were unprecedented in the history of our country. By comparison, the tasks I encounter on a daily basis - building consensus and resolving problems confronted by judges and court staff - are less momentous. Nonetheless, Lincoln's approach to problem-solving has provided helpful guidance to me time and time again.

By A. Gail Prudenti

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May 03, 2010 | New York Law Journal

As the modern practice of law continues to present new challenges, we must ensure that our system of lawyer regulation continues to adapt to the changing legal environment, while remaining faithful to our core principles: competence, loyalty, professional judgment, fairness to participants in the judicial process, and truthfulness in dealing with others.

By A. Gail PrudentiPresiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department

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