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I. Leo Glasser Attached is the post-event press release and Dinner Journal for the FBA EDNY chapter “Honoring Our Own” event. The PDF file of the Dinner Journal has been optimized for screen viewing. ________________________________________________________________________ On December 5, 2012, the FBA EDNY Chapter celebrated the lives and careers of five of its most treasured Jurists for their service to the Country as WWII veterans and as Article III Judges for the United States EDNY. This unique distinction belongs to the EDNY through the service of the: Hon. Leonard D. Wexler; Hon. Jack B. Weinstein; Hon. Arthur D. Spatt; Hon. Thomas C. Platt; and, Hon. I. Leo Glasser. The program was hugely successful. Upwards of 200 attendees, including most of the Judges, Magistrates and Bankruptcy Judges for the EDNY, and various other dignitaries, enjoyed a wonderful evening of dining, entertainment (an Andrews Sisters cover act), speeches and presentations to the Honorees. We also distributed a tastefully designed Dinner Journal to each attendee. The Journal had wonderful thematic components including profiles and interviews of the Honorees as well as congratulatory ads placed by law firms of all sizes, sole practitioners, past and present law clerks and others. The venue for the program was the American Air Power Museum (“AAPM”), located in Farmingdale, New York. The AAPM provided the perfect backdrop for our event in that it boasts among its collection many actual WWII vintage planes and other memorabilia from the war. We opened the ceremonies with a Color Guard procession, pledge of allegiance and live performance of the National Anthem. The FBA’s own National President, Bob DeSousa, and past National President, Jim Richardson, were kind enough to take the time out of their busy schedules to attend as our Guest Speakers. Awards and Presentations were made by EDNY Chapter President, Ernest T. Bartol and the program was hosted by past EDNY Chapter President, Rob Rando. The event provided a perfect opportunity for our local Chapter to honor the five jurists for their unique place in history and to also highlight the FBA’s National scope and breadth with its combined focus on the Judiciary and Veterans of the Armed Forces. We also enjoyed media coverage including a front page article (with photo) in the New York Law Journal. This event can be duplicated in other Chapters on any number of broader or narrower themes (e.g., all Veteran Judges, Judges serving during specific campaigns or wars, or Judges from specific branches of the armed forces). ### If you have any questions regarding organizing a similar event for your Chapter please feel free to contact Rob Rando, the EDNY WWII Veteran Judges Program Chair. He may be reached at (516) 799-9800 or by email to [email protected]. EDNY Chapter Honorable I. Leo Glasser Honorable Thomas C. Platt Honorable Arthur D. Spatt Honorable Jack B. Weinstein Honorable Leonard D. Wexler December 5, 2012 Welcome The Federal Bar Association Eastern District of New York Chapter takes great pride in welcoming you to the American Airpower Museum to honor our distinguished World War II Veteran Judges. The FBA takes great pride in being an active member of the Eastern District's legal community and strives to bring our members and our District events and presentations that reflect the changes, trends and practices in our profession. If you are already a member of the FBA, you know how valuable it is. If not, we invite you to become a member — right now — so that you can also benefit from the advantages of membership. About the Federal Bar Association: The FBA is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors. Our members include over 16,000 federal practitioners and 900 members of the bench. The FBA is one of the nation's foremost voices on behalf of federal practitioners and issues that impact the federal judiciary. Whether it is working with an oversight agency on new regulations that could impact federal practice or acting as an advocate on a particular initiative - the FBA advances effective practice before the federal bench. More info about the FBA can be found on the internet at www.fedbar.org. JOIN THE FBA Program • Reception/Welcome • Opening Remarks Honoring Our Own The World War II - Robert J. Rando, Program Chair Veteran Judges • Color Guard of the EDNY - Vietnam Veterans of America, Post 82 • Presentations Dispatch No. 1252012 - Ernest T. Bartol, FBA EDNY Chapter President ORDERS Effective Immediately • Buffet Dinner To all members and guests of the Federal Bar Association of the • Entertainment Eastern District of New York: . • Dessert • Guest Speakers You are hereby ordered to present yourself in person to the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, New York, - Robert J. DeSousa, FBA National President ready to enjoy, participate and partake of the activities, - James S. Richardson, Sr., Member FBA Veterans Law Section festivities and opportunities presented this day, December 5, 2012. and past National President of the FBA • Closing Remarks - Robert J. Rando, Program Chair As Ordered By: Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces The FBA EDNY Chapter Chapter of the EDNY (Past President) (Past President) Honorable I. Leo Glasser Honorable Thomas C. Platt Honorable Arthur D. Spatt (Past President) Honorable Jack B. Weinstein Honorable Leonard D. Wexler December 5, 2012 HONORABLE I. LEO GLASSER Introduction Born in New York City in 1924, Judge Glasser graduated from the City College of New York in 1943 and then served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. It has often been said that the World War II "brothers-in-arms" are members of the During the war, Judge Glasser served as a U.S. Army Infantry "greatest generation." Assuredly, it is not an overstatement to say that our World War II Technician landing in Europe a few weeks after D-Day at the small veteran judges and their brothers-in-arms walk among the greatest men of any generation. French town of St. Mere Eglise. His unit pushed east, eventually crossing into Germany in Spring, 1945. The horror of battle was constant. Judge On the following pages, we will introduce you to each of our honorees. We have a brief Glasser was wounded moving ammunition crates and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery during his service in the European theater. bio and career history for each of them. We followed up with an informal dialogue and questions we believe provide insight into how service to our country in World War II has In an article published by Newsday, May 27, 2012, Judge Glasser was quoted as saying: “I hope there will come a day when we have no more affected their lives and careers. war and the lion will lie down with the lamb and we can have universal peace.” Because of scheduling limitations, we were able to meet with three of our five honorees Upon returning from the war, Judge Glasser obtained a law degree and secure written responses from one additional honoree. magna cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 1948, and then immediately began teaching at Brooklyn Law School. He served on We proudly present their stories... the faculty until 1969, when he was appointed a judge of the New York Family Court. For years, Judge Glasser lectured to thousands of law students preparing for the New York Bar Exam on virtually all subjects covered on the exam. He returned to Brooklyn Law School in 1977 to serve as Dean, a position he held until 1981 when he was nominated for the federal bench. Judge Glasser was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on November 23, 1981, to a seat vacated by the Honorable Jacob Mishler. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 9, 1981, received commission on December 10, 1981 and assumed senior status on July 1, 1993. Judge Glasser has presided over several high-profile trials during his Personal commendation letters from tenure, the most notable of which was the trial of reputed mobster John Dana K. Chipman, Lt. General Gotti. Judge Glasser also presided over an early terrorism trial involving U.S. Army, Judge Advocate General, an organization dubbed "The Ohio Five" and presided over a number of (Judge Glasser's shown here ) were other significant organized crime trials and proceedings including the presented to each of our honorees. conviction of Vincent Gigante, the head of the Genovese crime family. Judge Platt Interview HONORABLE THOMAS C. PLATT A descendant of former U.S. Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Judge What impact your military service had on your legal career and/or how you perform Platt was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy from Q: your duties on the bench? 1943 to 1946. My experience in the military taught me discipline as well as respect for and obedience A: World War II had a significant impact on the Platt family as his father to the law, regulations and the rights of others. and brother also served during the war. Judge Platt's experience in the war included preparing for the Pacific invasion which was ultimately What was the most significant lesson or benefit you realized from military service? averted by President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb.
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