Simpson Thacher Co-Sponsors Reception for Minority State And Federal Judges
02.23.10
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On February 18, 2010, the Firm co-sponsored The Importance of a Diverse Judiciary reception, which honored the minority state and federal judges who sit in New York City. The reception was organized and hosted by the New York City Bar Association’s Minorities in the Courts Committee, which is chaired by Litigation associate Juan Arteaga. The keynote address was delivered by the Honorable Roger L. Gregory, the first African-American judge to sit on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In addition, Senator Charles E. Schumer was recognized for his advocacy of a diverse judiciary. The reception was attended by approximately 150 guests, including a significant number of state and federal judges. A group of students from the Legal Outreach pipeline program also attended the reception, which was covered by C-SPAN and will be aired in the coming weeks.