Actor Sam Waterston, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Second Dept. Justice Jeffrey Cohen

Over 400 lawyers, judges and distinguished guests celebrated the 10th anniversary “Law and Order” Gala of the Justice Brandeis Law Society on Oct. 24 at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, N.Y.

At the event, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, center, was presented with the JBLS 2017 Lifetime Achievement award by Jeffrey Cohen, right, Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, and JBLS president. Actor Sam Waterston, left, known for his roles in the “Great Gatsby”, “Law & Order” and now “Grace and Frankie” was the evening's keynote speaker.