Feb 7, 2020BoardMeeting
BoardAppellate Division Fourth Department Swearing-in Ceremony
The ceremony was held to posthumously admit William Herbert Johnson to the New York State Bar, correcting a historic injustice from 1903. The discussion highlighted Johnson's life, his academic achievements at Syracuse University College of Law, his service during the Spanish-American War, and his contributions to the Syracuse community. Speakers addressed the importance of diversity and inclusion within the legal system, the role of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission in fostering equal justice, and the ongoing commitment to ensuring equity and respect for all individuals interacting with the court system.