Careers in the Courts: The Road to the Bench and Other Less-Traveled Judicial Roles
Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Registration:
NYC Bar Member Price : $15.00 Register
Non City Bar Member Price : $30.00 Register
Do you aspire to be a judge but feel confused and daunted about the process of getting there? Do you want to pursue a legal career in the judiciary but have little idea about the types of positions that exist in the court system other than being a judge? This panel is geared toward helping you discover and learn about various judicial careers, as well as demystifying the varied routes to the bench. The panelists will discuss their current positions and share their stories of how they got there.
Speakers: BARRY CLARKE, Chief Clerk/Executive Officer, Supreme Court Criminal Term, New York County; HON. JEFFREY K. OING, Supreme Court Justice, Commercial Division, New York State Supreme Court, New York County; HON. HENRY PITMAN, United States Magistrate Judge, U.S District Court, SDNY; CINDY WACHENHEIM, Associate Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court, New York County
Sponsored by: Committee on Career Advancement and Management, Courtney Fitzgibbons, Chair; Committee to Encourage Judicial Service, Hon. Doris M. Gonzalez, Chair
Event Location: 42 West 44th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.)