Danielle Lesser Named to City & State New York’s 2025 Law Power 100

Partner Danielle Lesser, chair of Morrison Cohen’s Litigation Practice, was named to City & State New York’s 2025 Law Power 100, which recognizes 100 key figures in New York’s legal sphere, including presidential appointees, local elected officials, top judges, high-profile attorneys, leading advocates and distinguished academics.

Danielle, who chairs the Judiciary Committee of the New York City Bar Association, was recognized alongside her NYCBA colleagues, President Muhammad U. Faridi and Board Chair Kevin S. Schwartz, “at a pivotal moment for American jurisprudence.”

As chair of the committee responsible for the judicial selection process, Danielle plays “a key role in shaping New York City’s judiciary,” reviewing, interviewing and evaluating all candidates for judgeships across New York City, including city, state and federal courts. The committee also interviews and provides recommendations on candidates for district attorney in the city and for U.S. attorney in the Southern and Eastern Districts.

Danielle was featured on the Law Power 100 list among prominent New York legal figures such as State Attorney General Letitia James, Chief Judge of the State Court of Appeals Rowan Wilson and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

“Danielle is a strong advocate in the courtroom and a true leader at Morrison Cohen, but her influence reaches far beyond our firm,” said Morrison Cohen Chair & Co-Managing Partner Y. David Scharf. “As Chair of the Judiciary Committee of the New York City Bar Association, Danielle plays a vital role in New York City’s judicial selection process. We are immensely proud to see her recognized among New York's legal luminaries.”

Read City & State New York’s 2025 Law Power 100 list here.