May 29, 2003
Litigation partner Louis A. Craco honored by The Legal Aid Society at the 26th Annual Servant of Justice Award Dinner. Mr. Craco recognized as a strong voice for the legal profession through his service as Chair of both The Committee on Profession and the Courts, and of the New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law.
On May 21, litigation partner Louis A. Craco was honored by The Legal Aid Society at the 26th Annual Servant of Justice Award Dinner. Mr. Craco was recognized as a strong voice for the legal profession through his service as Chair of both The Committee on Profession and the Courts, and of the New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law. In 1993, New York Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye named Mr. Craco to chair The Committee on Profession and the Courts. The Committee, which became known as the “Craco Committee,” made several recommendations for reform, including the enactment of the continuing legal education requirement and the formation of a permanent commission dedicated to nurturing professionalism among members of the legal profession. In 1999, Chief Judge Kaye established the New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law, and named Mr. Craco as its chair. At the award dinner, Mr. Craco was also recognized for founding Volunteers of Legal Service (“VOLS”) of New York City when he served as the President of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York from 1982 to 1984. Deborah C. Wright, President and CEO, Carver Federal Savings Bank, was also honored by the Legal Aid Society. Willkie counsel former New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo served as Honorary Co-Chair of the event. A partner in the firm's New York office, Mr. Craco is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation, and a Life Member of the American Law Institute.