David Lenefsky

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I promulgated an entirely new Roman code of law in November 534 A.D. His Empire, however, was dominated by issues all too familiar to us today: severe ideological stress and strain; climate change; plague; and, military setbacks. Can we learn from this history?

By David Lenefsky

7 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

David Lenefsky asks whether "we have in our civil community, by and large, lost the ability to feel and/or recognize shame—and, if so, what consequences do we suffer as a society?"

By David Lenefsky

7 minute read

July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

   Ukraine can be thought of as a world war! This is so because, stating the obvious, the United States and most NATO allies are supplying…

By David Lenefsky

13 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Given the current deep divide in America on everything—politics, economics, race and human rights—and everywhere—urban/rural, coastal/heartland, and the widespread lack of tolerance for diversity and treatment of opponents as enemies, is it fair to ask whether Americans can live together peacefully and treat the public interest as taking precedence over private privilege and personal political expediency?

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

May 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rembrandt and Hals, frequent litigants, demonstrate what every litigator knows, or should know: character and behavior of a party and counsel—trustworthiness, reliability and civility—can significantly influence the outcome of litigation.

By David Lenefsky

10 minute read

February 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the life of Paul Gauguin, who's last ten years, the author writes, were " a frenzied mixture of serious illness, financial hardship, painting and related artistic work, writing, political agitation—and legal problems."

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

December 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In this timely piece, David Lenefsky offers that the United Nations should reactivate the Trusteeship Council and place the West Bank and/or Gaza in trust—or a trusteeship-like arrangement—to facilitate the creation of a democratic State of Palestine composed of both territories.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

November 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A look at Frederick II who, behind his numerous titles and positions, including both king and emperor, was an "inexhaustible intellectual adventurer and a bold politician and strategist."

By David Lenefsky

8 minute read

September 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Constance was a 12th century Queen of Sicily who understood what many leaders today do not: individual interests are secondary to community interests; public wellbeing must take precedence over private privilege.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

July 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

David Lenefsky, former Project Director for Arms Control at The United Nations Association, discusses the importance of the arms control measure of pledging "no first use" of nuclear weapons.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read