Ryland West

Ryland West is a New York-based photojournalist. He can be reached at [email protected]. Instagram: @Rylander_west Twitter: @Rylander_west

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November 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York Court System's Failla Commission Surveys the Post-'Dobbs' Landscape for LGBTQ+ Rights

The New York court system's Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission—named for the first openly gay man to be appointed to the bench in New York City Criminal Court—delved into the issue in a recent event.

By ALM Staff

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November 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Judiciary Marks 60-Year Anniversary of New York's Family Court

On Tuesday, judicial officials gathers at Court of Appeals Hall in Albany to look back on the history of a court that was considered a radical development just a few generations ago.

By Ryland West

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November 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Cardozo Law Celebrates Launch of New Criminal Justice Center Funded With Record Donation

The new center will be led by Executive Director Josh Dubin, a prominent civil rights attorney and reform advocate; and Deputy Director Derrick Hamilton, who was formerly incarcerated and won his own exoneration after serving a 21-year sentence.

By ALM Staff

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October 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Columbia Law Presents Medal of Excellence to Presidents of Natural History Museum and Microsoft

Since 1964, Columbia Law has presented the Medal of Excellence to alumni and faculty who exemplify the school's "qualities of character, intellect and social and professional responsibility."

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October 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

More Than 400 Gather to Honor Winners of the Law Journal's Awards for Professional Excellence

This year's award presentation, which drew more than 400 attendees, was held on Oct. 6 at the Marriot Marquis in Times Square.

By Ryland West | Andrew Denney

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July 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York's Judiciary Welcomes a New Class of Court Officers

The new officers were administered an oath of office on Tuesday at a ceremony held in Brooklyn.

By Ryland West | Andrew Denney

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July 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Locke Lord and New York Legal Assistance Group Team Up to Help Ukrainian Nationals

A team of 31 attorneys volunteered to assist 26 foreign nationals.

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July 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

First Muslim-American Commissioner of New York City's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Is Sworn In

Asim Rehman, whose experience in the public sector includes a stint as general counsel for the government watchdog for the New York City Police Department,…

By Ryland West

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