2024 New York General Election

Trump attacked her as a 'co-judge'; now NY law clerk Allison Greenfield is on her way to becoming an actual judge

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Allison lives in Manhattan. She earned a bachelor's degree from New York University and a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Allison is currently the principal law clerk to Hon. Arthur F. Engoron. She has also worked as a litigator for the City of New York’s Corporation Counsel.

Allison R. Greenfield ran for civil court judge in 2022, but she did not win. 

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As a law clerk, worked on the Trump civil fraud trial.

As a legal associate at Jaffe & Asher, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As senior counsel in the Special Litigation Unit for the New York City Law Department, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents.

- As a law clerk, worked on the Trump civil fraud trial.
- As a legal associate at Jaffe & Asher, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As senior counsel in the Special Litigation Unit for the New York City Law Department, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents.

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As of September 23, 2024, Allison R. Greenfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in making the courts "fair, accessible, and transparent" for all New Yorkers.

Advocates for making the courts fair, accessible, and transparent for all New Yorkers.

- Advocates for making the courts fair, accessible, and transparent for all New Yorkers.

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Community Involvement

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Allison R. Greenfield

Allison is currently the Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Arthur F. Engoron. She has also worked as a litigator for the City of New York’s Corporation Counsel.

Allison R. Greenfield ran unsuccessfully for Civil Court Judge in 2022. 

- Serves as a law clerk for Judge Arthur Engoron.
- As a law clerk, worked on the Trump civil fraud trial.
- As a legal associate at Jaffe & Asher, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As senior counsel in the Special Litigation Unit for the New York City Law Department, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents.

Allison lives in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in a four-story walk-up where she has resided for the past 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree from New York University and a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Allison R. Greenfield is currently the Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Arthur F. Engoron. She has also worked as a litigator for the City of New York’s Corporation Counsel.

Supports the application of third-party privilege.

As a federal prosecutor, worked on cases involving public corruption, civil rights, and criminal enterprise.

Believes in enforcing gag orders in legal cases, citing Trump as an example.

Believes Donald Trump's civil fraud trial attorneys have focused too much on Allison Greenfield, the judge's principal law clerk.

Was frequently contested by Trump’s legal team – even costing Trump thousands in fines for violating a gag order barring him from talking about her.

Serves as a law clerk for Judge Arthur Engoron.

Believes in administering justice without fear or favor, regardless of a party's ability to afford an attorney.

Believes the foundational principles of the court often go unrecognized.

Believes in being "dedicated to public service."

Believes in "working for justice for all" through community involvement.

Believes her public service and commitment to justice for all New Yorkers will make her "an incredible asset on the bench."

Believes in strong community involvement through activism and civic engagement to preserve democracy.

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Crystal earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Johnson & Wales University and her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. 

Crystal currently serves as an assistant court attorney in the New York State Court System. She previously ran her own law firm. Prior to that, Crystal worked as an attorney at The Law Offices of Glasser & McGuire, L.L.C and Jack L. Glasser, P.C.

Crystal Villasenor's campaign for civil court judge is her first run for public office.

As an attorney at The Law Offices of Glasser & McGuire, L.L.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in landlord and tenant law, real estate law, family law and matrimonial law.

As an attorney at Jack L. Glasser, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in proceedings in foreclosure actions, emergency applications for injunctive relief, commercial litigation, contract disputes, guardianship proceedings, among others.

As a managing partner at The Law Office of Crystal R. Villasenor, PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

As an associate court attorney for the New York Unified Court System, researches and analyzes complex and difficult legal issues and questions and performs other related duties.

- As an attorney at The Law Offices of Glasser & McGuire, L.L.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in landlord and tenant law, real estate law, family law and matrimonial law.
- As an attorney at Jack L. Glasser, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in proceedings in foreclosure actions, emergency applications for injunctive relief, commercial litigation, contract disputes, guardianship proceedings, among others.
- As a managing partner at The Law Office of Crystal R. Villasenor, PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- As an associate court attorney for the New York Unified Court System, researches and analyzes complex and difficult legal issues and questions and performs other related duties.

As of September 23, 2024, Crystal Villasenor did not have a website or any information online.

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Volunteered at the South Texas Family detention camp in order to represent migrant families at asylum hearings.

- Volunteered at the South Texas Family detention camp in order to represent migrant families at asylum hearings.

Crystal Villasenor

Crystal currently serves as an Assistant Court Attorney in the New York State Court System. She previously ran her own law firm. Prior to that, Crystal worked as an attorney at The Law Offices of Glasser & McGuire, L.L.C and Jack L. Glasser, P.C.

Crystal Villasenor is running for office for the first time. 

- As an attorney at The Law Offices of Glasser & McGuire, L.L.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in landlord and tenant law, real estate law, family law and matrimonial law.
- As an attorney at Jack L. Glasser, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in proceedings in foreclosure actions, emergency applications for injunctive relief, commercial litigation, contract disputes, guardianship proceedings, among others.
- As a managing partner at The Law Office of Crystal R. Villasenor, PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- As Associate Court Attorney for the New York Unified Court System, researches and analyzes complex and difficult legal issues and questions and performs other related duties.

Downtown Independent Democrats - Elizabeth Shamahs

Elizabeth is from Savanah, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and French from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She has been active in the community, serving as a high school mock trial coach and judge and volunteering with Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) Judge for a Day Program. 

Elizabeth works as a deputy chief court attorney for the New York County Supreme Court where she previously worked as a special referee. She has also worked as a support magistrate for New York County Family Court and Kings County Family Court. Previously, she worked as an administrative law judge for the New York State Office of Temporary and disability assistance office of Administrative Hearing, as an assistant advocate for the New York Police Department, and as special assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Human Resources Administration.  

Elizabeth Y. Shamahs' campaign for civil court judge in New York County is her first run for public office. 

As a support magistrate, reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

- As a support magistrate, reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

As of September 23, 2024, Elizabeth Y. Shamahs did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth Y. Shamahs

She is from Savanah, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and French from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She has been active in the community, serving as a high school mock trial coach and judge and volunteering with Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) Judge for a Day Program. 

Elizabeth works as a deputy chief court attorney for the New York County Supreme Court where she previously worked as a special referee. She has also worked as a support magistrate for New York County Family Court and Kings County Family Court. Previously, she worked as an administrative law judge for the New York State Office of Temporary and disability assistance office of Administrative Hearing, as an assistant advocate for the New York Police Department, and as Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Human Resources Administration.  

Elizabeth Y. Shamahs' campaign for Civil Court Judge in New York County is her first run for public office. 

- As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As a family court judge, reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and French from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She has been active in the community, serving as a high school mock trial coach and judge and volunteering with Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) Judge for a Day Program. 

Ballotpedia: Harold Bahr

Harold earned his law degree from the University of Houston.

Harold currently works as a court attorney-referee at the Manhattan Supreme Court. He has previously worked as a principal law clerk for the chief judge of the New York state Court of Appeals, staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society, a support magistrate for the Supreme Court, and a court attorney for Family Court.

Harold E. Bahr previously ran for judge of the New York County civil court in a 2024 special election, but did not win.

As a court attorney-referee, conducts hearings in divorces, landlord-tenant disputes, and personal injury cases.

As a law clerk for the Chief Judge of the State of New York, drafted decisions and analyzed legal issues.

As a law clerk for the chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

As a support magistrate, presided over 10,000 hearings, including child and spousal support and paternity trials, and ensured the safety of domestic violence victims.

As a court attorney, conferenced custody and guardianship cases, and drafted opinions in juvenile delinquency and child support cases.

As a court attorney, worked on custody and guardianship cases, and drafted opinions in juvenile delinquency and child support cases.

- As a court attorney-referee, conducts hearings in divorces, landlord-tenant disputes, and personal injury cases.
- As a law clerk for the chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.
- As a support magistrate, presided over 10,000 hearings, including child and spousal support and paternity trials, and ensured the safety of domestic violence victims.
- As a court attorney, worked on custody and guardianship cases, and drafted opinions in juvenile delinquency and child support cases.

Believes in electing judges who treat everyone with sensitivity and dignity and prioritize justice.

Supports electing judges who treat everyone "with sensitivity and dignity and put justice first."

- Supports electing judges who treat everyone "with sensitivity and dignity and put justice first."

As of September 23, 2024, Harold E. Bahr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Harold E. Bahr

- As a law clerk for the chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- Supports electing judges who treat everyone with sensitivity and dignity and prioritize justice.

Harold E. Bahr is currently a Principal Law Clerk for the Chief Judge of the NYS Court of Appeals and a Court Attorney-Referee at the Manhattan Supreme Court. He has previously worked as a Staff Attorney for the Legal Aid Society, a Support Magistrate for the Supreme Court, and a Court Attorney for Family Court.

As a judge, conferenced custody and guardianship cases, and drafted opinions in juvenile delinquency and child support cases.

As a support magistrate, presided over hearings including child and spousal support, paternity trials, and ensured the safety of domestic violence victims.

Believes in providing legal representation for marginalized communities, saying, "Bahr represented hundreds of poor and working-class people in criminal proceedings."

Louis earned his bachelor's degree in Talmudic law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and his law degree from the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.  

Louis previously worked as chief New York practice advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He was also previously national director for international affairs for the US Coast Guard. Prior to that, he was a senior attorney at Snitow & Pauley and then a partner at Kucker & Bruh LLP. Louis began his career as a litigation associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

Louis L. Nock currently serves as acting justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. He was appointed to the position in 2018. He was elected as a judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York in 2014. 

As an attorney at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in mortgage foreclosure and workout practice during the savings and loan crisis in the 1990s.

As a senior attorney at Snitow & Pauley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, particularly those in state government and universities.

As a partner at Kucker & Bruh LLP, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients with a focus on commercial, construction, and real estate litigation.

As chief New York practice advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, served as advisor on New York practice, in addition to commercial, corporate, general civil, and other litigation practice in state and federal courts.

As a New York City criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As a New York City civil court judge, oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a judicial clerk for a US magistrate judge, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

As a state supreme court clerk, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- As an attorney at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in mortgage foreclosure and workout practice during the savings and loan crisis in the 1990s.
- As a senior attorney at Snitow & Pauley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, particularly those in state government and universities.
- As a partner at Kucker & Bruh LLP, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients with a focus on commercial, construction, and real estate litigation.
- As chief New York practice advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, served as advisor on New York practice, in addition to commercial, corporate, general civil, and other litigation practice in state and federal courts.
- As a New York City criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a New York City civil court judge, oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a judicial clerk for a US magistrate judge, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.
- As a state supreme court clerk, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

As of September 23, 2024, Louis L. Nock did not have a website or any information online.

Louis L. Nock

Louis previously worked as Chief New York Practice Advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He was also previously National Director for International Affairs for the US Coast Guard. Prior to that, he was a senior attorney at Snitow & Pauley and then a partner at Kucker & Bruh LLP. Louis began his career as a Litigation Associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

Louis L. Nock currently serves as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. He was appointed to the position in 2018. Louis was elected as a judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York in 2014. 

- As an attorney at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in mortgage foreclosure and workout practice during the savings and loan crisis in the 1990s.
- As a senior attorney at Snitow & Pauley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, particularly those in state government and universities.
- As a partner at Kucker & Bruh LLP, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients with a focus on commercial, construction, and real estate litigation.
- As Chief New York Practice Advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, served as advisor on New York practice, in addition to commercial, corporate, general civil, and other litigation practice in state and federal courts.
- As a New York City criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a New York City civil court judge, oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a judicial clerk for a US magistrate judge, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.
- As a state supreme court clerk, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

Malaika is from New York City. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a law degree from Pace University. She lives in Harlem and has 2 daughters.

Malaika has previously worked as a paralegal, a summer associate, a law clerk, and a court attorney in Housing Court.

Malaika Scott-McLaughlin is currently serving as a Housing Court judge, a position she has held since her appointment in 2019.

As of September 23, 2024, Malaika Scott-McLaughlin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in issuing rulings with thoughtfulness and empathy, being aware of the impact her decisions have on people's lives.

- Believes in issuing rulings with thoughtfulness and empathy, being aware of the impact her decisions have on people's lives.

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Malaika Scott-McLaughlin

Malaika is from New York City. She has a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a law degree from Pace University. She lives in Harlem and has two daughters.

Malaika Scott-McLaughlin is currently serving as a Housing Court Judge, a position she has held since her appointment in 2019. She has previously worked as a paralegal, a summer associate, a law clerk, and a court attorney in Housing Court.

Believes in using compassion and an even-tempered demeanor to deliver justice.

Believes in delivering justice in the People's Court.

As a Housing Court Judge, oversees cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, housing code enforcement, and the determination of housing-related public assistance.

Believes her 14 years of experience in Housing Court has allowed her to meet New Yorkers from all walks of life.

Believes in giving back to the community through public service.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

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