Richard Briffault: Charting a Pragmatic Path to a Good Government

Richard Briffault, Chair of the Conflicts of Interest Board, brings a long record of public service to his current position. A product of the City public school system, Briffault graduated from Columbia University and obtained his law degree from Harvard. He was broadly interested in government as a young man and quickly entered public service, working from 1980 to 1982 as an assistant counsel to Governor Hugh Carey. The position gave him broad opportunity to … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 143rd CityLaw Breakfast with Errol Louis & the 3rd Annual Civic Fame Awards

On Friday May 5, 2017, the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School hosted the 143rd CityLaw Breakfast and the 3rd annual Civic Fame Awards.  The event speaker was Inside City Hall Host Errol Louis.

Errol Louis was welcomed by Anthony Crowell, President and Dean of New York Law School and introduced by Ross Sandler, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for New York City Law. He spoke about … <Read More>


EVENT Reminder: Center for New York City Law Breakfast with Errol Louis & 3rd Annual Civic Fame Awards

The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a CityLaw Breakfast

presenting

Errol Louis
Guest Speaker, Inside City Hall

With a special presentation to
Ross Sandler, ABA Section’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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3rd Annual Civic Fame Awards

The Center offers special recognition for:

Hon. David N. Dinkins, the 106th Mayor of the City of New York

Wayne G. Hawley, retiring deputy executive director and general counsel
of the Conflicts of … <Read More>


Four New Yorkers Honored with Civic Fame Awards

Four great New Yorkers were honored with Civic Fame Awards at the CityLaw Breakfast on May 26, 2016.  The Civic Fame Award recognizes persons who have made significant contributions to the civic life of New York City. In a happy and joyous ceremony, each awardee was individually presented with a specially created certificate bearing the striking image of the 25-foot-high, gilded figure of Civic Fame which stands on top of the Municipal Building.