Tanya R. Kennedy ’85
Tanya R. Kennedy '85
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department
- Former president, National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ)
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Former supervising judge, Civil Court, New York County
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Board of Overseers, Cardozo Law School
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BTHS major: chemistry
Advocate for women: Led NAWJ in trademarking #WETOO IN THE LEGAL WORKPLACE.
Potential fulfilled: “I never imagined I would become a judge; I came from humble beginnings. Many people saw the potential and gave me the opportunity.”
Order in the court: “A court is a system of interpersonal relationships: the attorneys, the court officers, the clerk. A judge has many responsibilities: Above all, you want to be sure that justice is served.”
Mentor: maintains an ongoing internship program for Brooklyn Tech students interested in a legal career.
Lifelong ties: I developed relationships with faculty and fellow students at Tech that I still have today. It gives me a sense of joy and fulfillment.
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