From left, Hon. John P. Cronan, and Richard P. Donoghue, and Michael Maimin, and Brandon Matthew Waterman, and Michael Blume, and David Pitluck, and Matthew Diller.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
The NYC Bar Association held its 34th annual Henry L. Stimson Medal Presentation on Sept. 9, honoring four assistant U.S. attorneys from the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
The 2026 recipients were Michael Maimin and Brandon Matthew Waterman of the Southern District, and Michael Blume and David Pitluck of the Eastern District. The event included welcoming remarks from Richard P. Donoghue of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a presentation by City Bar President Matthew Diller and remarks from U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan.
Diller thanked the four awardees for their hard work and for gathering at the celebration.
“Representing the people of the United States is particularly challenging in our polarized times, when the people are so divided,” Diller told the crowd at the event. “So I think at this moment it is particularly important to gather and celebrate the many Assistant US Attorneys who, day in and day out, do the people’s work with the highest standards of excellence and integrity to make our city and nation safe and our democracy stronger, and serve president after president, whether Demorcat or Republican, liberal or conservative with the same superb skills and integrity.”
The medal honors Henry L. Stimson, a former U.S. attorney and City Bar president.
Matthew Diller, president of the NYC Bar Association.Ramy Mahmoud 
Brandon Matthew Waterman, right, receives the award.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Michael Blume, left, receives the award.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Michael Maimin receives the award.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
David Pitluck, left, receives the award.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
The City Bar marked the 34th annual presentation of its awards to four outstanding assistant U.S. attorneys from the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York on Sept. 9, 2026.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Richard P. Donoghue, chair of the Stimson Medal Sponsoring Committee, delivers remarks.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
The City Bar marked the 34th annual presentation of its awards to four outstanding assistant U.S. attorneys from the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Presented annually to outstanding Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the medal is awarded in honor of Henry L. Stimson, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District from 1906-1909 and as President of the Association from 1937 to 1939.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Matthew Diller delivers remarks at the 34th annual Henry L. Stimson medal presentation.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud 
Hon. John P. CronanPhoto by Ramy Mahmoud 
Richard P. DonoghuePhoto by Ramy Mahmoud