Ryland West

Ryland West

Ryland West is a New York-based photojournalist. He can be reached at [email protected]. Instagram: @Rylander_west Twitter: @Rylander_west

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October 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Federal Court That Faces Its Share of Real-Life Horrors Gets Into Halloween Spirit

For the second year, Southern District Executive Edward Friedland and his staff have gotten into the spooky season spirit and turned their workspace into an office of horrors.

By Andrew Denney | Ryland West

1 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

City Bar Holds 32nd Annual Henry L. Stimson Medal Presentation

The award is named for the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1906-09.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Legal Aid Society's Nonlawyer Staff Pickets Offices in All Five Boroughs

Legal Aid's nonattorney workers have been working under an expired contract for two years. The major sticking points in negotiations over a new contract have been determining fair pay for workers and settling on a telecommute policy.

By Ryland West | Andrew Denney

2 minute read

July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Pelotons, Gym, Napping Rooms: Latest Law Firm Renovations 'Draw People' In with Home Amenities

"We want people to feel like they can come and do everything they need to do in their day," said Blank Rome's Shonette Gaston.

By Ryland West | Mimi Lamarre

4 minute read

March 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York City Bar Association Presents Annual Bernard Botein Medal

Each year, the New York City Bar Association, for which Botein previously served as president, presents an award bearing Botein's likeness and namesake to nonjudicial employees who play essential roles in the functioning of the courts.

By Ryland West

2 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Crowell Moves Into New Hudson Yards Office, as Firm Prioritizes NY Growth

Firm attorneys moved this month into Crowell's new office at Two Manhattan West, where the firm has taken over two floors or 71,000 square feet.

By Ryland West | Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

SDNY District Executive's Office Gets Courthouse Into the Halloween Spirit 

"It was a perfect representation of my courtroom," U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff told the Law Journal after having emerged from Friedland's office of horrors. "Just another day at the Southern District."

By Andrew Denney | Ryland West

2 minute read

July 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys at New York City Legal Service Provider for Children Hit Picket Line

Striking attorneys say that, in addition to salaries that are out of step with peer legal service providers, they are also juggling massive caseloads that have been exacerbated by turnover at the organization, often causing children to have to meet with a rotating cast of lawyers.

By Ryland West | Andrew Denney

3 minute read

June 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'There Is No Comparator': US Solicitor General Recalls Moot Court Arguments Before Scalia at Urban Debate League's Annual Gala

Elizabeth Prelogar attended the June 8 event at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan fresh from a tight 5-4 victory in Allen v. Milligan, in which a majority found that that the configuration of Alabama's congressional districts violates the Voting Rights Act.

By Andrew Denney | Ryland West

3 minute read

April 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

While Trump Civil Trial Delivers Drama, Copyright Case Elsewhere in SDNY Courthouse Features Free Concert

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is on trial for a copyright lawsuit in which he is accused of ripping off R&B legend Marvin Gaye's hit "Let's Get It On" to make his own chart-topping "Thinking Out Loud."

By Andrew Denney | Ryland West

2 minute read