"Tribute in Light"

Twenty-five years after the September 11th tragedy, we were able to capture the annual commemorative installation “Tribute in Light,” which rises over lower Manhattan in the form of two bright beams cast upward into the sky, visible from dusk to dawn. Reminding us of the lives lost and changed twenty-five years ago, the memorial honors the heroes and victims of the attacks. We observed the shining recreation of the two towers which once overlooked the skyline, holding solemn remembrance and resilient love for New York City in our hearts. A moving display, the tribute lights encapsulate profound grief and hope at once, continuing to unite New Yorkers in their glow, a quarter-century later.

Summer Memories

Summer may be winding down, but we’re not quite ready to say goodbye. As we head into Labor Day weekend, we’re looking back on a long, hot, and wonderfully fun-filled summer and sharing a few of our favorite moments, captured through our lenses along the way. 

From memorable scenery and new places to spontaneous adventures and time spent with family and friends, these are the moments that made summer 2026 one to remember. Here’s to savoring the last days of summer and carrying a little of that sunshine into the season ahead.

Happy Labor Day—and happy roaming!

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.