Managing Partner Russell Yankwitt was recently featured in the Westchester County Business Journal’s Suite Talk series. In the article, Russell shares highlights of his career as a litigator at Skadden Arps and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He talks about what led him […]
Author: Esther Rose
One of the most frustrating experiences for a defense attorney in federal court is to have a document that could demolish a complaint, but he/she is precluded from using it on a motion to dismiss. In New York state court, where the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) offers more […]
Following a public comment period, the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York courts recently issued Administrative Order 270/2020 implementing substantial changes to general civil practice in New York Supreme Court. The rule changes go into effect on February 1, 2021. The new rules, almost 30 in total, adopt many […]
After 10 years with Yankwitt LLP, Marks returns to government service White Plains, NY (January 20, 2021) – Yankwitt LLP is proud to announce that Kathy Marks, a partner with the firm for the past 10 years, has returned to government service in the prominent role of general counsel of […]
Yankwitt LLP attorney Michael Reed is leading a newly launched Westchester County Bar Association called Mentoring Circles, a professional development opportunity designed to support attorneys at all stages of their careers. The “circles” include a mix of seasoned and less experienced lawyers, who are willing to share their individual strengths […]