Jan 20, 2023
The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the first episode of our 3rd Season of the Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig. Our guest is Kings County, Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez. DA Gonzalez is the first Latino elected to a District Attorney position in New York State. Listen to this inspiring conversation taking on the challenges, triumphs, goals of DA Gonzalez as he keeps Brooklyn strong & safe in his history making role as District Attorney. A New Yorker, born and raised, DA Gonzalez has deep ties to the community he serves. Touted as a progressive and a reformer, the discussion touches on on the role of the justice system, community partnership, what fairness and equity look like, and the collateral damages immigrants face over petty crimes. This episode asks the listener to ponder the impact leading with values to acquire just outcomes while keeping New Yorkers safe. Listen now!