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A Memorial Tribute to Ronald J. Tabak

A Memorial Tribute to Ronald J. Tabak
October 15, 2025 | Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Program 7:00pm - 8:00pm
 
Registration Fee: This program is free, but registration is required.

Hybrid: In Person and Zoom

Note: This hybrid event will be held in-person with a live webcast of the panel presentation. Select your preference for in-person or virtual attendance before completing your registration below. Virtual attendees will receive a final confirmation email containing the Zoom link and access code to join the event 2 hours prior to the event.
 
Description:
Join us for a celebration of the life of Ronald Tabak, a tireless champion of civil rights and social justice; a pioneer in organized pro bono programs; and a mentor and inspiration to many.

Opening Remarks:
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association

Speakers Include:
Stephen Greenwald, Chair, New York City Bar Capital Punishment Committee
Michael Tabak, Ron's Brother
Daniel Berger
Stephen Bright, Professor, Yale Law School and Georgetown Law School
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue
John Donovan, mentor of Ron’s, first at Hughes Hubbard and then for decades at Skadden
Eric Freedman, Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Rights, Hofstra Law School
Robert Kaufman, friend of Ron’s since childhood
George Kendall, Director, Public Service Initiative, Squire Patton Boggs
Sister Helen Prejean, Catholic nun, writer, activist
Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative
Kelly Takemura, Director of Nursing, SelectCare

Sponsoring Committee:
Capital Punishment Committee

Thank you to Linklaters for their generous sponsorship of the reception.  


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th St New York, NY 10036 UNITED STATES

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