Chief Judges Wilson and Lippman Compare Different Eras of New York Judiciary

During a recent symposium hosted by Albany Law School, New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson shed some light on his first 12 months on the bench, divulging that he spends minimal time attempting to influence colleagues on the Court of Appeals, the state’s epitome of judicial recourse. His comments were part of a larger discussion comparing different eras of the New York’s judiciary, as retired Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman also shared insights into his tenure from 2009 to 2015.
Wilson noted his approach towards the appellate division jurists, advising them to forward a case to the court simply on the basis of its worthiness, without being preoccupied with the impact on the court’s docket.