Justice Shah A. Ally, supervising judge of New York County Civil Court, and president of the Asian American Judges Association of New York. Courtesy Photo Despite Recent 'Historic Firsts,' Asian Judges Still Scarce in NY, Association Leader Says
The demographic accounts for 4.6% of the state's population judiciary, while the AAPI community in New York hovers around 13%, says its president, Justice Shah A. Ally, the supervising judge of New York County Civil Court.
April 28, 2023 at 04:24 PM
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The Asian American Judges Association of New York is on a continued quest to increase the number of judges throughout the state who are of Asian-American and Pacific Island descent.
The 61-member association is celebrating its 10th year of existence throughout May, highlighted by its second annual gala at the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Manhattan at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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