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

January 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NY Names New Presiding Justice of Appellate Term, First Department, After Judge Declines Post

Martin Shulman will take over as the presiding justice of the appellate term of the Supreme Court, First Department, replacing Douglas McKeon who was appointed a month ago.

By Susan DeSantis

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January 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

First of 9 Rikers Island Jails Set to Close in Overhaul

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will close one of nine Rikers Island jails in the summer as part of a plan to shut down the complex.

By The Associated Press

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January 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Shortens Its Name to Forchelli Deegan Terrana

Jeffrey Forchelli announced Tuesday that the law firm he founded more than 40 years ago has changed its name to Forchelli Deegan Terrana.

By Susan DeSantis

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January 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Cuomo Appoints Presiding Justices Including First Openly LGBTQ Presiding Justice in NY

Alan Scheinkman will be presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, and Elizabeth Garry will take on the same role for the Third Department. She is the first openly LGBTQ presiding justice in New York.

By Susan DeSantis

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December 28, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Midsized NY Law Firms See Flexible Fees as Competitive Advantage

Midsized law firms aren't waiting for clients to suggest alternative fee arrangements. They're aggressively selling dozens of pricing strategies as a way to differentiate themselves from what they see as their competition—all the other great lawyers in New York.

By Susan DeSantis

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