Former Judge Jonathan Lippman Joins Latham & Watkins in New York
Latham & Watkins LLP announces that Jonathan Lippman has joined the firm’s New York office as of counsel in the Litigation & Trial Department.
Lippman retired as Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals last month after a four-decade career, including service in both trial and appellate courts, in the New York State Court system. He will provide strategic counsel to clients, including advice on New York law and appellate matters, investigations and monitorships. Lippman will also continue his efforts to champion access to justice for all, including those most in need, the firm said in a release.
During his tenure on the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, Chief Judge Lippman authored major decisions addressing constitutional, statutory and common law issues shaping the law of New York, the contours of state government and the lives of all New Yorkers. As the state’s Chief Judge, he championed a broad range of novel pro bono efforts and took an active leadership role in identifying permanent funding streams for civil legal services.
