St. John’s University School of Law presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to former state Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Bellacosa, center, during its annual alumni association lunch at the New York Hilton Hotel on Friday.

Presenting the award to Bellacosa, who was on the court from 1987 to 2000 and who also served as dean of St. John’s Law, are alumni association president Richard Hans, left, and law school dean Michael Simons.