Justice Matthew D’Emic discusses domestic violence, mental health and bail reform at the BWBA meeting

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) held its monthly “Lunch with a Judge” meeting on Wednesday, featuring Hon. Matthew D’Emic, administrative judge of the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term.

The event took place via Zoom and allowed attendees to engage in a candid conversation with Judge D’Emic, learning about his experiences and perspectives on domestic violence, mental health and bail reform.

Judge D’Emic, who was appointed to the bench in 1996, has dedicated his career to addressing domestic violence and mental health issues within the criminal justice system. He has presided over the Brooklyn Domestic Violence Court and the Brooklyn Mental Health Court and has earned recognition for his efforts in those areas.

Judge D’Emic is a member of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the New York State Judicial Committee on Elder Justice.

The event was organized by the BWBA Lunch with a Judge Committee, led by Judge Genine Edwards, who often serves as the moderator for these monthly meetings. Judge Edwards introduced Judge D’Emic, detailing his impressive career, including his time as a bartender during law school and his tenure as an adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School.

Jovia Radix, the new president of the BWBA, expressed gratitude for the chance to learn from the esteemed judges featured in the “Lunch with a Judge” series. “We always learn so much at these events,” said Radix.

During the meeting, Judge…