Thank you to everyone who attended the Hon. Constance Baker Motley Luncheon. Your presence helped make the event a meaningful celebration of community, service, and professional excellence.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished honorees, Hon. Cheryl Joseph and Hon. Tricia Ferell, whose dedication to the law and commitment to justice continue to inspire all of us.

We were also honored to receive a special message from New York State Associate Justice, the Hon. Shirley Troutman, whose remarks added tremendous significance to the occasion.

Finally, we offer our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors — Picarello & Saciolo, Mantel McDonough Riso, and the Bonhomme Foundation — for their invaluable support in making this event possible.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us in celebrating the legacy of Hon. Constance Baker Motley and recognizing excellence in the legal community.

Join Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association for a special Black History Month Roundtable Discussion honoring The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

This engaging virtual discussion will explore themes of leadership, advocacy, partnership, and the historic relationship between First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune.

Participants are encouraged to read or listen to the book in advance in order to fully engage in the conversation.

📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Held Virtually via Zoom

To RSVP, please email:
NCWBAsecretary@gmail.com
or
amistadblackbar@gmail.com

2026 Black History Month Grand Celebration

100 Years of Commemorations

Join The Honorable Andrew A. Crecca, District Administrative Judge, in collaboration with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association, for the 2026 Black History Month Grand Celebration honoring a century of reflection, progress, and achievement.

This special program recognizes distinguished leaders whose service and dedication continue to advance excellence within the legal profession and our community.

The 2026 honorees include:

Hon. Marquette L. Floyd
Award of Excellence
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, 2nd Department

Hon. Toni A. Bean
Award of Recognition

Jacqueline McClean
Secretary to Judge (Ret.)

📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
🕧 12:45 PM
📍 Ceremonial Courtroom, S-24, Central Islip

🍽 Lunch Reception to Follow

This event will be presented both virtually and in person.

Pivotal Moments in Legal History

A Review of Landmark Civil Rights Cases

In recognition of Black History Month, the Nassau County Equal Justice in the Courts Committee presents a timely and thought-provoking review of landmark civil rights cases that have shaped our legal system and advanced equal justice.

This free virtual CLE program will explore pivotal decisions that transformed civil rights jurisprudence and continue to influence legal practice today. Attendees will gain insight into the historical and modern implications of these cases within the courts and broader legal community.

📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💻 Free Virtual CLE Program
🎓 1.0 CLE Credit in Diversity & Inclusion Available

Moderator:
Dorian R. Glover, Esq.
Past Nassau County Bar Association President

Panelists:
Hon. Verna L. Saunders
Supreme Court Justice, First Judicial District

Hon. Victoria Gumbs-Moore
Judge of the Suffolk County Family Court

Hon. Sean Wright
Judge of the Nassau County District Court



This program is open to legal professionals and members of the community interested in examining the lasting impact of landmark civil rights cases.