Susan DeSantis

Susan DeSantis is the deputy editor-in-chief of the New York Law Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @sndesantis

November 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Now More Than Ever, Lawyers Need to Be Leaders

At the New York State Bar Association's most recent House of Delegates meeting, I chose to jettison my planned remarks on recent association activities…

By Michael Miller

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November 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NY Court System's Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints Criticized

As of right now, I sincerely believe that no one in the court system's entire administration has any idea how to properly handle a harassment complaint.

By Tony Vassilev

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November 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NY Women's Bar Association Issues List of Approved Judicial Candidates

The NY Women's Bar Association has approved all but three candidates for judicial positions.

By Susan DeSantis

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November 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NY AG Announces Election Day Hotline for Voters Turned Away at the Polls

The hotline can be reached by calling 800-771-7755 or emailing [email protected].

By Susan DeSantis

2 minute read

November 04, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

From the Editorial Board: Vote 'Yes' on Question 2

Passing bills in the dark is not illegal and happens on other bills, but we should expect greater transparency from our government.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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November 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Over 60 Leaders of Italian-American Associations Say Union Perpetuated Despicable Stereotype

“It is especially troubling for our community when the term 'organized crime association' is directed at the first chief judge of Italian American descent in the history of New York state,” the letter said.

By Susan DeSantis

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November 01, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Andres Avila Joins Saxe Doernberger & Vita

Avila has experience in international insurance and reinsurance, having advised major international insurance and reinsurance companies in large and complex claims in Columbia and other Latin American jurisdictions.

By Susan DeSantis

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November 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Italian-American Associations, Other Groups Demand Court Officers Apologize for Ethnic Slur

Italian-American associations and other ethnic groups joined Chief Judge Janet DiFiore in decrying a union's decision to call the Office of Court Administration the Organized Crime Association.

By Susan DeSantis

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November 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

DiFiore Calls on Union Official to Apologize for Attack on Her Italian Heritage

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the demonstration perpetuated "vile and insidious ethnic stereotypes" and "is simply malicious and offensive."

By Susan DeSantis

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