Women's Leadership Network Event

Brooklyn Law School is excited to invite you to “A Path to Judgeship and Public Service,” a panel discussion that will be hosted by the Women's Leadership Networkon Tuesday, Nov. 12. This program will explore pathways to judicial and public service roles, guiding aspiring leaders through the processes of federal, state, and local appointments and elections.

Join us for an insightful discussion featuring esteemed judges and public officials who will share their experiences and offer practical advice on navigating these roles. Topics will include:

• The appointment process for judicial and public service positions
• Strategies for building a successful career in public service
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Insights into both elected and appointed judicial roles

PANELISTS

Hon. Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. '92
U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of New York

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn '24
Assembly Member & Majority Whip, 42nd Assembly District (Brooklyn); Chair, Brooklyn Democratic Party

Hon. Anne Swern ’80
Kings Supreme Court, Civil Term; Former Democratic District Leader, New York State, 52nd Assembly District (Brooklyn)

Hon. Rachel Freier ’05
Supreme Court Justice, Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term

MODERATOR

Dana Brakman Reiser
Centennial Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School

Whether you’re interested in the judiciary or broader public service, this event will provide invaluable guidance and actionable steps to help you succeed.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 5.

More Information

For general inquiries regarding this event, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@brooklaw.edu or (718) 780-7505.

Requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a disability to attend this event should be made to Louise Cohen, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, at louise.cohen@brooklaw.edu. Please make your request at least ten days before the event. We will do our best to address accommodation requests made after the ten days.