Supporting Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan
AABANY is sharing the following information in response to the many inquiries we have received asking how to help her during this difficult time.
The Manhattan Democratic Committee (for the first time ever) voted in August to withhold their support for an incumbent: Justice Doris Ling-Cohan.
The MDC Screening Panel has since recognized that Justice Doris was not evaluated according to the rules that apply to incumbent judges. As reported in the press, the process was inappropriately swayed by a selected few who had direct non-disclosed conflicts and special interests.
Pursuant to the applicable rules, Justice Doris can rejoin the November ballot only by being nominated as a democratic candidate from the floor at the Manhattan Democratic Judicial Convention on Thursday, September 22.
Justice for the Justice will only be served if the judicial delegates vote in the majority to support Justice Doris for reelection at the Convention. The rumors that the Manhattan Democratic Committee has reversed its decision of non-support are false. Our fight continues.There is absolutely no question that Justice Doris is qualified, competent and works hard in her position as an Associate Justice on the Appellate Term of the First Department. Click here are a one-pager on Justice Doris’ credentials (Bio Ling-Cohan.pdf). Click here for a summary of her notable decisions (Noteworthy Decisions Ling-Cohan.pdf), which includes a groundbreaking 2005 decision in Hernandez v. Robles, which held that same-sex couples have a right to marry.
To defend her job and her honor, Justice Doris has consequently had to hire campaign staff and has been running a re-election campaign. There are two things you can do to help.
Make a Donation: Any amount is appreciated. Please fill out the contribution form (Contribution Form Ling-Cohan.pdf) and send your check to:
Re-Elect Justice Ling-Cohan c/o Lisa Kaplan52 East 1st Street #2A New York, NY 10003 (INCLUSION OF THE COMPLETED FORM IS VERY IMPORTANT)
Attend the Convention: The Manhattan Democratic Judicial Convention will take place on Thursday September 22 beginning at 5:30pm at Harlem Hospital’s Herbert G. Cave Auditorium at 506 Malcolm X Boulevard. The more of us who show up to show our support, the greater chance the delegates will be persuaded to put Judge Doris back on the ballot. Please click here to RSVP.
For additional information contact Lily Fan at [email protected] or Eve Guillergan at [email protected]
Judge wins re-election ballot battle after being barred
Judge wins re-election ballot battle after being barred
This morning, we received the good news that the Manhattan Democratic Party reversed its judicial screening panel’s decision that would have led to trailblazer and celebrated jurist Justice Doris Ling-Cohan losing her chance to be re-elected to office.
In an extraordinary reversal of a decision made by its own screening panel, the Manhattan Democratic Party will nominate Ling-Cohan to be put on the ballot for re-election as a state Supreme Court justice this fall at the party’s Sept. 22 convention, sources said.
The screening panel had found Ling-Cohan not qualified for re-election — setting off a firestorm within the Democratic Party.
Click on the link in the title to read the article.
While this news is good, the fight is not over yet. Justice Ling-Cohan still needs the votes of delegates at the nominating convention on September 22, 2016 to be placed on the ballot. While Justice Ling-Cohan and her supporters may be breathing a sigh of relief, her reputation has undoubtedly been harmed by the negative statements in the press. Also, work still needs to be done to get the necessary votes at the nominating convention next week.
If you’d like to volunteer to support Justice Ling-Cohan in her efforts to get re-elected, contact [email protected].
Congratulations to Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan
Congratulations to Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan
Congratulations to longtime AABANY member and friend Judge Doris Ling-Cohan, Justice, New York County, Supreme Court, who has been named one of the 75 most accomplished female attorneys today by the National Law Journal!
According the National Law Journal , factors considered when selecting the women were:
- Development of successful practices, especially new areas of law or practices typically dominated by men.
- Attainment of professional leadership roles.
- Performance in significant cases, including those that resulted in key, often precedent-setting rulings, victories at trial, and significant settlements.
- Influence and stature in the public sector, including high-level government work.
- Representation of the underserved or indigent.
- Demonstrated efforts to improve diversity in the profession.
Check out Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan’s feature in the National Law Journal by clicking the link the the title. (Subscription may be required.)
Introducing The National Law Journal’s Outstanding Women Lawyers
Introducing The National Law Journal’s Outstanding Women Lawyers
The National Law Journal presents 75 of the most accomplished female attorneys working in the legal profession today.
Congratulations to Judge Doris Ling-Cohan, who has been made one of the 75 most accomplished female attorneys today by the National Law Journal! According the National Law Journal, factors considered when selecting the women were:
- Development of successful practices, especially new areas of law or practices typically dominated by men.
- Attainment of professional leadership roles.
- Performance in significant cases, including those that resulted in key, often precedent-setting rulings, victories at trial, and significant settlements.
- Influence and stature in the public sector, including high-level government work.
- Representation of the underserved or indigent.
- Demonstrated efforts to improve diversity in the profession.