Amsterdam, Birdie
1902 -
Details
Born: 3/25/1902 in New York, New York
Professional Facts
Regions and States of Practice:
NY, Northeast
Legal Education:
New York University School of Law
Other Education:
City College of the City of New York
Positions During Her Career:
Co-leader and New York committee-man of eighth Aldermanic District of the Democratic Party for New York CountyCounsel of Women's Democratic Organization of New York County
Practiced in New York
Jurist of the Municipal Court of the City of New York
Firsts:
Woman elected to the Municipal Court in New York CountyWoman on the State Supreme Court in New York (1958)
Accomplishments:
Received Gold Key and Scroll for "Outstanding Leadership and Service in the Promotion of Jewish Culture and Interfaith Ideals" from Dean Emeritus E. George Payne of the School of Education of New York University
Further Research Materials
References:
Justice Amsterdam, First Woman on Bench
Judith S. Kaye, Justice Amsterdam, First Woman on Bench, New York Law Journal (May 6, 1991), available at: http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/judiciary/BirdieAmsterdam.html
Judith S. Kaye, Justice Amsterdam, First Woman on Bench, New York Law Journal (May 6, 1991), available at: http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/judiciary/BirdieAmsterdam.html
Laura Miller Derry, Digest of Women Lawyers and Judges. Lousville, Kentucky: Dunne Press (1949)
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