The Bronx County Bar Association celebrated the 124th installation of its officers and directors with a gala on Oct. 15 at Marina Del Rey on the borough’s waterfront.

Nicolas Bagley, Esq., was installed as the association’s 107th president, taking over for Renee C. Hill, Esq., as leader of the organization that serves to empower and educate attorneys across the borough while also serving as liaison between members and the courts to improve equity and efficiency in administration. Bagley, who received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, is a partner and trial attorney at Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C.

Newly installed President of the Bronx County Bar Association Nicolas Bagley addresses members of the association after reciting the oath of office.Newly installed President of the Bronx County Bar Association Nicolas Bagley addresses members of the association after reciting the oath of office.Photo by Jonathan Portee

Hill, a partner and criminal defense attorney with Richman Hill & Associates PLLC, was installed at the gala as the new chair of the Bronx Bar board, along with five other officers of the board: Donna L. Cook, first vice president; Suzanne McElwreath as second vice president; Cary London as secretary; Shantel Castro as treasurer; and Akane Fujiwara as financial secretary.

The association also installed five newly elected directors to its board: William Forero, Cesar Gonzalez, Juan Pablo Luciano, Victor Negron and Troy Smith.
The newly installed officers and directors for the Bronx Bar Association (from left): Akane Fujiwara, Cory London, Shantel Castro, and Donna L. CookThe newly installed officers and directors for the Bronx Bar Association (from left): Akane Fujiwara, Cory London, Shantel Castro, and Donna L. CookPhoto by Jonathan Portee

The Bronx Bar also recognized three jurists with the Appellate Division, First Department, for their service to the public. Associate Justice Bahaati Pitt-Burke received the 2026 Distinguished Jurist Award; Associate Justice Barbara R. Kapnick was presented with the 2026 Judicial Excellence Award; and Associate Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement in Judicial Service Award.

For more information on the Bronx Bar Association, including services and events, visit bronxbar.com.

Pictured (l-r) Hon. Raymond P. Fernandez, Hon. Sophia B. Hershman, Ho. Bruce N. Lederman, Hon. Jeffrey Oing, Charles H. Kaplan, Attorney at Law, and Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times Reporter/Schneps Media.Pictured (l-r) Hon. Raymond P. Fernandez, Hon. Sophia B. Hershman, Ho. Bruce N. Lederman, Hon. Jeffrey Oing, Charles H. Kaplan, Attorney at Law, and Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times Reporter/Schneps Media.Photo by Jonathan Portee From left: Joseph Giampalo, Michael B. Doyle, and Mark B. Rubin posing in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their admission to the Bronx County Bar Association.From left: Joseph Giampalo, Michael B. Doyle, and Mark B. Rubin posing in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their admission to the Bronx County Bar Association.Photo by Jonathan Portee Chairperson of the Bronx County Bar Association Board, Renee C. Hill, poses with her BCBA award alongside the newly installed President of the Bronx County Bar Association, Nicolas Bagley.Chairperson of the Bronx County Bar Association Board, Renee C. Hill, poses with her BCBA award alongside the newly installed President of the Bronx County Bar Association, Nicolas Bagley.Photo by Jonathan Portee The Honorable Bahaati Pitt-Burke, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division First Department, receives the Bronx County Bar Association’s 2026 Distinguished Jurist Award.The Honorable Bahaati Pitt-Burke, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division First Department, receives the Bronx County Bar Association’s 2026 Distinguished Jurist Award.Photo by Jonathan Portee The Honorable Barbara R. Kapnick, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division First Department, receives the Bronx County Bar Association’s 2026 Judicial Excellence Award.The Honorable Barbara R. Kapnick, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division First Department, receives the Bronx County Bar Association’s 2026 Judicial Excellence Award.Photo by Jonathan Portee Pictured (l-r) Senator Luis Sepulveda, Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick, Hon. Bianca PerezPictured (l-r) Senator Luis Sepulveda, Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick, Hon. Bianca PerezPhoto by Jonathan Portee Pictured (l-r) Frank Ramunno, Orange Bank and Trust; Anthony Mormile, Orange Bank and Trust, Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times/Schneps; Jose Reyes, Court Officers; and Mike Munez, Orange Bank and Trust.Pictured (l-r) Frank Ramunno, Orange Bank and Trust; Anthony Mormile, Orange Bank and Trust, Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times/Schneps; Jose Reyes, Court Officers; and Mike Munez, Orange Bank and Trust.Photo by Jonathan Portee Pictured (l-r) Ardy Malziu, Najelie Smith-Ortiz, David Larkin, Nick Gjelaj, Laura Guerriero, and Stanley Schlein.Pictured (l-r) Ardy Malziu, Najelie Smith-Ortiz, David Larkin, Nick Gjelaj, Laura Guerriero, and Stanley Schlein.Photo by Jonathan Portee Members, honorees and awardees of the 124th installation of officers and directors and awards dinner for the Bronx County Bar Association.Members, honorees and awardees of the 124th installation of officers and directors and awards dinner for the Bronx County Bar Association.Photo by Jonathan Portee Shantel Castro poses alongside the Honorable Gerald V. Esposito Memorial “courage” Scholarship awardee, Massimo Parrinello.Shantel Castro poses alongside the Honorable Gerald V. Esposito Memorial “courage” Scholarship awardee, Massimo Parrinello.Photo by Jonathan Portee Dr. Sandra Kase presents Crismarie Santana with the award for Best 7th-Grade Advocate of the 28th Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition.Dr. Sandra Kase presents Crismarie Santana with the award for Best 7th-Grade Advocate of the 28th Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition.Photo by Jonathan Portee Winner of the Best 8th-Grade Advocate Award for the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Scholarship, Mabel Haney, takes the stage to collect her award.Winner of the Best 8th-Grade Advocate Award for the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Scholarship, Mabel Haney, takes the stage to collect her award.Photo by Jonathan Portee Dr. Sandra Kase presents the Best 8th-Grade Advocate Award to Mabel Haney.Dr. Sandra Kase presents the Best 8th-Grade Advocate Award to Mabel Haney.Photo by Jonathan Portee