A Women of Firsts: A Conversation with Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department

We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting extraordinary women in the legal profession. The featured guest of this month's episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig is Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. She is a woman of firsts; Justice Renwick is the first woman of color to be Presiding Justice of the First Department since its creation in 1894.  Justice Renwick continues to make history, she joined her associates on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, to hear oral arguments before the Appellate Division, First Department. This was the first-time oral arguments were heard by an all African-American bench in the New York Court's history.  Our conversation provides elucidation on the function of Justice Renwick's role as Presiding Justice, her efforts to ensure that she is no longer a first, civic education, and shifting perceptions about the role of women within the Courts. This is a very special episode and it should not be missed. Listen now.   More about Justice Dianne T. Renwick.   The views expressed here are those of the guest, and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of NYCLA, its affiliates, members, officers, or Board.