Farewell to Dear Colleagues

At the height of summer and with the city in a flurry of excitement, we recently celebrated two of our lovely colleagues who are departing our firm for new beginnings at law school. In honor of their much-appreciated contributions and to commemorate this next step in their journeys, we gathered at Tonchin, our favorite ramen establishment in the city. Over warm bowls of handmade noodles, tangy salad, and fresh steaming buns, we recounted memories and exchanged advice for the rigorous halls of legal education that lie ahead. For dessert, we indulged in heaping cold kakigōri, a Japanese shaved ice confection that comes in espresso, matcha, and other vibrant flavors, an absolute delight for the hot days of summer. As we said goodbye over good food and laughter, we cherished our time together at the firm. We look forward to seeing our DLG team continue to grow and develop, but we will certainly feel their absence. We toast to their futures in law and beyond!

“ARCHETYPES” by Derek Fordjour on the High Line

After a long winter, we have been enjoying all the greenspace that the city has to offer in the July heat, so we of course had to stop by the High Line and take a look at the park’s ever evolving art collection. Strolling down the path of this iconic once-abandoned train track, we were lucky enough to stumble across Derek Fordjour’s newest public artwork, “ARCHETYPES.” The installation features stunning bronze sculptures of a burlesque dancer, a waiter, and a boxer. Through this collection of “archetypes,” Fordjour examines the ways in which labor, entertainment, and service are interlinked in Black communities across the country. The installation boldly asks viewers to question their own previous notions about these overlapping economies, illustrating how our associations with each archetype are more similar than we would assume.

Whimsy in Motion on Park Avenue

In celebration of summer, we have been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying some of the city’s newest outdoor artwork.  We recently walked over to Murray Hill, where a selection of sculptures by Dorit Levinstein have been installed along Park Avenue. In partnership with the Eden Gallery, the exhibition feature nine sculptures by the acclaimed artist. Dorit Levinstein’s signature twirling figures are equally graceful and fun, eliciting delight from her viewers. With intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and innovative shapes, this installation adds a sense of whimsy to the tree-lined Park Avenue, inviting passersby to stop and enjoy the urban surroundings.