Hon. Elizabeth Holtzman: news
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965
Radcliffe College, 1962
magna cum laude
New York
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Cir.
U.S. District Court, E.D. New York
U.S. District Court, S.D. New York
Media Mention
Shirley Sherrod and the Dark History of Baker County
July 22, 2010 -- Huffington Post
Elizabeth Holtzman, who as a law student in the Sixties worked with a civil rights lawyer in racially charged cases in southwest Georgia, describes what the atmosphere was like in Baker County and why, in her view, Shirley Sherrod is a hero.
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CRE Clarifies Its Fed Request
December 23, 2008 -- GlobeSt.com
Elizabeth Holtzman analyzes the obstacles that commercial real estate entities might face -- and how they might overcome them -- as they seek federal rescue money to prop up their flagging industry.
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Gov. blasts all-male slate for chief judge
December 3, 2008 -- Crain's New York Daily Alert
Elizabeth Holtzman supports Governor Paterson for criticizing a nominating commission that did not include any women on its seven-person list of possible candidates for chief judge of the Court of Appeals. State law requires the governor to choose a chief judge from among those nominated by the commission, and the governor -- and Liz -- expressed dismay that the commission did not include any women.
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Politics Threaten Federal Rescue Plan
September 25, 2008 -- GlobeSt.com
Elizabeth Holtzman is quoted in a story on the $700 billion plan to rescue struggling Wall Street firms, opining that Congressional insistence on oversight, transparency and possible judicial review is necessary and not driven by partisan politics.
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Stringer Honors Holtzman
March 25, 2008 -- Daily News
Elizabeth Holtzman is the subject of an article noting that Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer honored her as part of the celebration of Women’s History Month.
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Two More Co-Chairs for Carrion
March 6, 2008 -- The New York Observer
Elizabeth Holtzman is the subject of an article about her serving as co-chair of Adolfo Carrion's campaign for city comptroller.
Accolade
Women of Congress Honored
March 11, 2008 -- United States Association for Former Members of Congress
Elizabeth Holtzman was honored, together with current and former women members of Congress, at the United States Association for Former Members of Congress’ 11th Annual Statesmanship Award Dinner.
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Grandmother Fights for Nazi-stolen Art
February 20, 2008 -- The Journal News
Elizabeth Holtzman is quoted in an article about attempts by her client Martha Nierenberg to reclaim family paintings that were stolen by the Nazis.
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Wings of Justice
February 13, 2008 -- WingsOfJustice.com
Elizabeth Holtzman is honored with BuzzFlash.com's Wings of Justice Award.
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Eyewitness News
January 13, 2008 -- ABC
Elizabeth Holtzman discusses why women should vote for Hillary Clinton in the presidential race.
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Joe Scarborough Show
July 3 and July 9, 2007 -- MSNBC
Elizabeth Holtzman appeared on the “Joe Scarborough Show” to discuss impeachment and the White House’s invocation of its executive privilege.
Accolade
Jewish Women of Congress Recognized
April 2007 -- National Jewish Democratic Council
Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman was honored by the National Jewish Democratic Council at a ceremony recognizing the eight sitting Jewish women members of the House of Representatives. Representatives Nita Lowey, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Allison Schwartz attended and received awards.
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Bill Rips Times' Hill Bashing
March 16, 2007 -- New York Post
Elizabeth Holtzman is mentioned for having attended a fundraiser for Hilary Clinton at the apartment of prominent mortgage executive Keith Kantrowitz.