The prospective appointment of a new Chief Judge for the New York Court of Appeals, who also oversees the work of the New York State Unified Court System, is a decision that is being widely watched.

Partner Brian D. Ginsberg of our Appellate Practice Group, formerly an assistant New York State Solicitor General, continues providing insight into the finalists and the significance of the appointment, including appearances on two statewide public affairs programs: New York NOW on WMHT-TV in Troy and Capital Tonight on Spectrum Cable.

Click on the links below to read his recent comments:

• Bronx Times: Who will Hochul appoint as the Court of Appeals’ next chief judge?
• New York Law Journal: Coalition of Progressive Groups Favors Three Candidates for Chief Judge
• New York Law Journal: ‘Focused on Consensus-Building’: Cannataro Would Make History as Chief Judge While Ensuring Continuity

Earlier, he also spoke with Newsday and again with the New York Law Journal.