(Long Island, NY) Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on the appointment of Janet DiFiore as the next Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals:
“I want to congratulate Janet DiFiore on her appointment by Governor Cuomo to be the state’s next Chief Judge. Ms. DiFiore’s wide-ranging experience as both a judge and a prosecutor has prepared her well for this role, and her impressive record demonstrates a strong commitment to justice and equality under the law. Having personally worked with Ms. DiFiore over the years, I know that the people of New York will greatly benefit from her appointment, and I commend Governor Cuomo for his excellent choice.”
