Media Coverage
Media Coverage
Press Contacts: Erik Cummins, Matt Hyams, Olivia Thomas
06.14.23
In a recent interview with Original Jurisdiction’s David Lat, Litigation partner and former Presiding Justice of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department Rolando Acosta discusses his pathway to judgeship and elaborates on his concerns regarding threats to judicial independence, as mentioned in his Cyrus R. Vance Tribute speech.
“Judges have to follow precedence. Judges have to follow the plain language and statutes and constitutional provisions. Judges have to set aside their own personal predilections in favor of legislative and constitutional policy choices,” Acosta said.
To listen to the full podcast interview, click here.