The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission is pleased to partner with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association to host a free virtual seminar entitled “Pathways to Jury Diversity” on Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 6:00PM - 7:00PM.

The seminar, after a brief introduction of the Commission, will focus on creating a successful outreach plan to increase jury diversity. The seminar is limited to the Executive Board Members of your Bar Association or a representative if a Board Member is unable to attend. Speakers include Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department; Hon. Troy K. Webber, Appellate Division, First Department; and Dr. Betty Campbell, Commissioner of Jurors, Westchester County. The program will be moderated by FHW Commissioners Adrienne Williams, President of the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association, and Nadine C. Johnson, Esq., former President, Metropolitan Black Bar Association. 

Please RSVP by Monday, November 9, 2020 to FHWilliams@nycourts.gov. A confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting will be forwarded after the RSVP is received. You may forward in advance any questions about increasing jury diversity to FHWilliams@nycourts.gov.