As part of the Richmond County Courthouse Centennial celebrations, the Historical Society of the New York Courts will present a program with speaker presentations examining the history of this majestic building and the importance of courthouse architecture in the civic life of New York past and present. The second part of the program will be a panel of judges and lawyers looking back at notable cases litigated in its courtroom.

Free Admission — Limited Seating Available

Light Refreshments to be Provided

Free NY CLE Credits Pending
Application for New York accreditation of this program is currently pending before the Richmond County Bar Association.

Sponsored by Richmond County Bar Association

Program

Introduction
John Peter Sipp, Esq., Chair of the Surrogate’s Court Committee, Richmond County Bar Association

Welcome
Stephen P. Younger, Esq., Chair of the Board of Trustees, Historical Society of the NY Courts and Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Historical Presentations
Robert Pigott, Esq., Vice President & General Counsel, Phipps Houses
Jon Ritter, Clinical Associate Professor, New York University

Panel Discussion
Moderated by John Peter Sipp, Esq.
Hon. Stephen J. Fiala, Richmond County Clerk
Hon. Desmond A. Green, Administrative Judge, Supreme Court, Richmond County
Hon. Daniel Leddy, Former Judge, Family Court, Richmond County and Resident Historian
Hon. Matthew J. Titone, Surrogate, Surrogate’s Court, Richmond County

Registration Opens Soon!