“To preserve a system that can protect the people who didn’t do bad things, you have to represent people who did do bad things,” said Ira Lee Sorkin, best known in the recent past as the lawyer who defended Bernard Madoff. Ike Sorkin, as he is called by all those who know him, understands the justice system well. He’s worked as a U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and from 1984 – 1986 he was the Director of the SEC’s New York Office where he supervised approximately 195 staff members, including lawyers, investigators, examiners, accountants and clerical personnel. In more recent years he’s been in private practice, now a partner at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP. Working in private industry, Mr. Sorkin has successfully represented many problematic stock companies, fighting for their right to exist just as tenaciously as he fought to shut them down while working for the SEC. David Schwartz’s interview of Ike Sorkin for TOS50.com is enlightening and thought provoking, presenting an interesting portrait of a lawyer who clearly believes in our justice system and the right of every person, no matter how heinous the crime, to have the best representation available.
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David Schwartz Interviews Madoff Attorney Ira Sorkin Part II
“To preserve a system that can protect the people who didn’t do bad things, you have to represent people who did do bad things,” said Ira Lee Sorkin, best known in the recent past as the lawyer who defended Bernard Madoff. Ike Sorkin, as he is called by all those who know him, understands the justice system well. He’s worked as a U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and from 1984 – 1986 he was the Director of the SEC’s New York Office where he supervised approximately 195 staff members, including lawyers, investigators, examiners, accountants and clerical personnel. In more recent years he’s been in private practice, now a partner at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP. Working in private industry, Mr. Sorkin has successfully represented many problematic stock companies, fighting for their right to exist just as tenaciously as he fought to shut them down while working for the SEC. David Schwartz’s interview of Ike Sorkin for TOS50.com is enlightening and thought provoking, presenting an interesting portrait of a lawyer who clearly believes in our justice system and the right of every person, no matter how heinous the crime, to have the best representation available.
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David Schwartz On WFAN Radio: Losing Billions is Outrageous
David Schwartz talks to WFAN Radio’s Bob Salter about the loss of billions of dollars through the illegal sale of tobacco. Hear the whole story, the facts and figures and a real, fair solution. Also, hear a fascinating exchange as David reasons with a bootlegger who called in to the show.
[audio:david_wfan.mp3]You can read more about this issue at NYUpInSmoke.Org
David Schwartz, NY State Bar CJS Executive Committee Ring NYSE Closing Bell
Member David Schwartz and Executive Committee of the Criminal Justice Section (“CJS”) of the New York State Bar Association rings The Closing Bell®.
The CJS consists of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys from around the state.
New York State Bar Association Website
The State Bar’s objectives, originally stated in its constitution adopted in 1877, are the same today. They are: to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reform in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor, professional skill and courtesy in the legal profession.
Through the years the State Bar has: sought legislation to simplify and update court procedures; been instrumental in raising judicial standards; established systems for maintaining the integrity of the profession; advocated providing enhanced, voluntary pro bono legal services to the poor; been in the vanguard of efforts to elevate the standards of practice; and achieved national recognition for its continuing program of public education.
