In-Person/Virtual
The Civil Rights Queen – Why All Women Owe Her A Debt of Gratitude
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Description:
To commemorate Women’s History Month, the New York Chapter of the National Association of Women Judges will host a program honoring and celebrating the life of Constance Baker Motley, “The Civil Rights Queen – Why All Women Owe Her A Debt of Gratitude.” The title of the program encapsulates our view that Judge Motley’s work inside and outside the courtroom has failed to receive the recognition that it deserves.  This program is in partnership with the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission.

Welcome:
Hon. Marcia Hirsch, President, National Association of Women Judges – NY Chapter
Hon. Troy K. Webber, Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission
Susan J. Kohlmann, President, New York City Bar Association

Overview of the Life of Hon. Constance Baker Motley:
Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge, NYS Court of Appeals

Moderator:
Hon. Cheryl Chambers, Associate Justice Appellate Division Second Department

Panelists:
Hon. Analisa Torres, United States District Judge of the Southern District of New York
Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, Retired New York State Court of Appeals, Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Hon. Letitia James, New York State Attorney General
Riad Williams, Esq., Assistant Deputy Chief Appellate Court Attorney Appellate Division, Second Department, Former Law Clerk of Judge Constance Baker Motley

Sponsoring Organization:
National Association of Women Judges, New York Chapter

Co-Sponsoring Organizations:
Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission
New York City Bar Association Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Co-Sponsoring Association Committee:
Minorities in the Courts, Christopher Wilds, Chair
Federal Courts, Richard Hong, Chair
Women in the Legal Profession, Linda A. Rosenthal, Chair