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The 2024 Trailblazers in Law

The legal leaders making New York a better place. www.cityandstateny.com 18 March, 2024 The legal profession doesn’t always get much respect. Many Americans don’t trust lawyers, and the common stereotype is that they rake in profits while making society more litigious. But a closer inspection reveals that countless attorneys are driven by more idealistic aims. That’s why City & State’s inaugural Trailblazers in Law is putting a spotlight on a select group of leaders who are using their legal training to make the world a better place. This feature, the first in City & State’s new Trailblazers series, recognizes civil rights lawyers standing up for racial equality, legal services providers representing incarcerated and indigent New Yorkers, and civic-minded attorneys combating fraud, corruption and abuse. The list includes legal experts in key areas, including health care, labor and real estate, and in pioneering industries such as cannabis and renewable energy. The Trailblazers on this year’s list are ensuring that 9/11 survivors are cared for, that migrants have access to shelter, that whistleblowers are shielded from retaliation. (This list alternates with the Law Power 100, which will return in 2025. It groups each individual in categories, including “public policy” for a handful of attorneys going above and beyond in shaping legislative and regulatory decisions, although many individuals could fit in multiple categories.) Without further ado, City & State is pleased to present the 2024 Trailblazers in Law. Arthur Z. Schwartz President and Founder, Advocates for Justice Arthur Z. Schwartz / Arthur Z. Schwartz Civil rights attorney Arthur Z. Schwartz is at the forefront of a wide range of trailblazing causes and campaigns. He successfully sued Project Veritas on sexual harassment and overtime cases, represented a dissident caucus with the Amazon Labor Union to achieve union elections and sued in an attempt to stop the closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital. He’s also representing Bruno Grandsard, a candidate challenging Rep. Dan Goldman. The indefatigable attorney publishes the Village View newspaper in Greenwich Village and hosts a weekly radio show on WBAI as well. https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2024/03/2024-trailblazers-law/394895/

The 2024 Trailblazers in Law
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