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Mon, 09/14/2026
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York has selected Rebecca F. Izzo to serve as a United States Magistrate Judge. Ms. Izzo will succeed the Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy, who will retire from the position after two decades of distinguished service, effective February 28, 2027. Click here for more information.
Thu, 09/10/2026
On October 30, 2026, the WDNY and NDNY, together with other joint sponsors, will present a Virtual CLE centered on §1983 Civil Rights Litigation, featuring Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. Click here for more information and to register.
Wed, 09/09/2026
Chief Judge Raymond J. Lohier, Jr., of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit announced today that the Court of Appeals has selected Benjamin H. Torrance as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. Click here for full press release.
