October 2022
FBDM attorney to testify before Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York's Courts
FBDM partner, Sam Braverman will testify before the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York Courts. This final Public Hearing on Pandemic Practices takes place on October 31 at the New York Bar Association and will be live-streamed. Sam is among a group of esteemed attorneys and judges from across the state who will provide input to this important commission. The testimony and feedback will ultimately determine the adoption of technology, practices, and policies implemented during the pandemic that are likely to be beneficial to the administration of justice in New York State courts going forward.
September 2022
FBDM attorneys are recognized as 2022 Super Lawyers
Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio is proud to announce that, once again, partners Louis Fasulo and Sam Braverman were both named as 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers in White Collar Criminal Defense. Michael Giordano, an associate of the firm, has been recognized for the second consecutive year as a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Super Lawyers is an annual recognition which identifies leading professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and excellence in their practice areas. Recipients of the New York Metro Super Lawyers recognition represent the top 5% of lawyers in the metropolitan area.
Sam Braverman is interviewed on L.A. radio to discuss the Trump civil fraud lawsuit
On September 21, following the New York Attorney General, Letitia James' filing of a civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, FBDM partner, Sam Braverman was interviewed on KNX LA Radio. He addressed the charges and potential outcomes as a legal analyst and white collar crime expert. To quickly gain insight into Sam's knowledge and understanding of the law, listen to the interview by clicking on the link below:
https://omny.fm/shows/knxam-on-demand/new-york-sues-former-president-trump-claiming-busi
Louis Fasulo travels abroad to share his advocacy expertise with law students at two prestigious international programs
Louis joined a select group of legal experts and educators this summer to teach an intensive two-week course on Comparative Advocacy. The course teaches advocacy through theory, practice, and collaboration. In June, he traveled to The University of Iceland School of Law for the program run by Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. In late July, he taught the course at St. Hughes College, Oxford University, where the program was run by Stetson University College of Law. Louis enjoyed sharing his expertise and experience, including the art of persuasive storytelling, with an international group of students.
April 2022
Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio delivers wins in the SDNY
This month, Sam Braverman delivered two major victories in the Southern District of New York. With skillful representation, he achieved a complete acquittal for his client in a federal jury trial. Separately, he also successfully argued for a non-incarceratory sentence in a money laundering case (where the guidelines were 63-78 months).
Sam Braverman is featured instructor at INLETS Conference
On April 27th, Sam Braverman lectured at the INLETS Homicide Investigators Conference in Orlando, Florida. He shared his knowledge and experience with homicide detectives from across the state as the featured instructor for the Homicide Investigator's Course on the Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney.
February 2022
Sam Braverman to present at CJA Seminar on Saturday, February 5th, 2022
FBDM partner, Sam Braverman is the featured presenter at this weekend's CJA seminar: Negotiating Plea Agreements in Federal Court. The seminar is being sponsored by the Federal Public Defender Office in conjunction with the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey and the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Sam will share his extensive experience in negotiating pleas and field questions in a Q & A session which will be moderated by Lisa Evans Lewis from the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the District of New Jersey.
September 2021
FBDM attorneys are recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers
Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio is proud to announce that, once again, partners Louis Fasulo and Sam Braverman were both named as 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers in White Collar Criminal Defense. Michael Giordano, an associate of the firm, has also been selected this year as a 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Super Lawyers is an annual recognition which identifies leading professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and excellence in their practice areas. Recipients of the New York Metro Super Lawyers recognition represent the top 5% of lawyers in the metropolitan area.
May 2021
Louis Fasulo and Sam Braverman to be featured at NYSACDL's Federal and White Collar Crime Practice Skills CLE June 3-4, 2021
The NYSACDL's Federal Practice and White Collar Crime Committee is presenting a CLE entitled “Federal and White Collar Crime Practice Skills for Every Criminal Defense Practitioner”. This 12 hour CLE was organized by FBDM partner Sam Braverman, who is one of the presenters along with partner Louis Fasulo. Sam has assembled an elite group of seasoned practitioners in their field to cover a wide reaching agenda. Sam will be on the panel discussing “Building Your Practice: Finding New Clients and Solving Their Problems” and Louis will be speaking on a panel entitled “Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Critical Role the PSR has in Medical Treatment in Prison”.
All criminal defense practitioners are invited to participate. The range of topics will be covered over the 2 days – attorneys may choose to attend via Zoom for either both days or a single day.
For details, including the full schedule outlining faculty and topics as well as pricing, please visit NYSACDL.org
NYSACDL Judicial Committee rates Court of Appeals candidates
FBDM partner, Sam Braverman along with the other members of the NYSACDL Judicial Committee completed their evaluations and issued their ratings to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of the candidates for consideration to succeed Judge Leslie Stein, who plans to retire from the state appeals court bench in June. The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers split from the other lawyer groups and issued “not recommended” ratings to three of the seven women being considered. The New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers all rated no candidate lower than “qualified.”
The NYSACDL's Judicial Committee conducted interviews, carefully reviewed the candidates' applications and followed up with extensive additional diligence in order to make their recommendations. In a joint statement, NYSACDL President Alice Frontier and judicial screenings committee Chair Alan Lewis said the ratings of each candidate “reflect the unique context of membership on the Court of Appeals, and are in no way a statement about the qualifications that these talented, intelligent, and successful candidates have for the roles in which they currently serve with distinction.” They added, “In our view, membership on the Court of Appeals involves enormous responsibilities and profound challenges, making that lofty position one for which relatively few are truly qualified.”
In summary, the NYSACDL issued four “well qualified” designations to Appellate Division Judges Valerie Brathwaite Nelson, Erin M. Peradotto and Shirley Troutman, as well as to Splenda & Gay PLLC attorney Caitlin J. Halligan. The association gave a “not recommended” rating to Judge Ellen Nachtigall Biben of the Court of Claims, Crowell & Moring LLP attorney Kathy H. Chin and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
Gov. Cuomo will appoint a candidate by May 8, who must then be confirmed by the state Senate within 30 days.
April 2021
FB&D partners extend leadership role to positively impact the legal community and criminal legal system
This month, Sam Braverman was made a member of the White Collar Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The mission of the NACDL is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequalities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level. Sam looks forward to contributing to the important work of the association and positively impacting national policy and practice specifically in the area of white collar criminal defense.
Sam also recently attended his first meeting as a member of the Judiciary Committee of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. As a member of the committee, Sam began working to evaluate candidates for the New York State Court of Appeals in order to fill 3 vacancies out of the 7 seats.
February 2021
Sam Braverman to teach an Ethics CLE course in April - Open to all attorneys
On April 8, 2021 Sam Braverman and Marvin Raskin are teaching a civil lunch-time CLE program titled "Ethical Implications of Prosecutorial Misconduct". This online webinar course is presented by The Bronx County Bar Association and is open to all and appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys. Details are as follows -
Date: April 8, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Check In: 12:50pm
Cost: FREE to Bronx County Bar members
$10 for non-members
Credits: One Credit in Ethics
Register Online at www.bronxbar.com
January 2021
Sam Braverman teaches a course on Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
Sam created and taught a class about the use of forensic evidence in criminal cases for the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University during the January 2021 intersession. Drawing on his courtroom experience over the last three decades and using the 2012 National Academies of Science review and critique of forensic expert testimony as a jumping off point, the class focused on the successes and failures of forensics over the last 30 years. Using current examples of forensics from today's headlines, the students learned to develop a critical eye and ear for logical fallacies and cognitive biases in testimony.
December 2020
FB&D launches fundraising campaign to help feed our NYC neighbors in need
In this season of giving, we invite you to join our team in donating to the Food Bank for New York City. Our goal is to raise funds to provide 25,000 meals. In addition to our gift, Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio will match the first $1500 in donations. We hope you will help us provide holiday meals to New Yorkers in need during these extremely challenging, unprecedented times!
Please donate today by clicking on the link below. It's fast, easy, and secure. There's even a way to rally your network and/or colleagues behind the cause by creating your own fundraiser under our team.
Donate here: https://give.foodbanknyc.org/fbdm-law
We wish you and your family a healthy and happy holiday!
Sam Braverman is elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
As of January 2021, Sam will be serving on the Board of Directors of the NYSACDL and has been appointed as a member of their Continuing Legal Education Committee. The NYSACDL is dedicated to protecting the rights of criminal defendants through a strong, unified, and well-trained criminal defense bar. Sam brings his keen legal mind and passion for justice to this important role.
November 2020
Westchester DA-Elect Mimi Rocah taps Louis Fasulo for her transition team
Mimi Rocah, the Westchester County District Attorney-Elect has assembled her transition team as she prepares to assume office on January 1, 2021. She is committed to modernizing the DA's office, finding innovative approaches to public safety, and increasing transparency and community involvement. DA-Elect Rocah has tapped Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio's Louis Fasulo for her Office Training and Ethics committee. He is among an esteemed group of experts in criminal justice policy, seasoned leaders in law enforcement and victim advocacy, and partners from community organizations and services selected for the transition team, co-chaired by Zachary Carter and Leroy Frazer. Louis brings to the team his vast experience as a leader in both the practice of law and legal education. This is yet another recognition of FB&D's reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation in their work. Louis is excited to be a part of the Rocah transition team as she creates a progressive DA's office for the future.
Louis Fasulo and Sam Braverman are recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers
Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio is proud to announce that, once again, partners Louis Fasulo and Sam Braverman were both named as 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers in White Collar Criminal Defense.
An annual recognition, Super Lawyers identifies leading professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and excellence in their practice areas. Recipients of the New York Metro Super Lawyers recognition represent the top 5% of lawyers in the metropolitan area.
October 2020
Sam Braverman is scheduled to lecture on Ethics Panel
Sam has been selected to present an ethics CLE entitled “Government, Privacy, and Ethics in the Digital Age” at Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law on October 23, 2020.
Careers in Criminal Defense Panel Discussion
On October 14, 2020 Sam Braverman will be participating in a panel discussion on “Careers in Criminal Defense” at Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law.
September 2020
Louis Fasulo has been appointed Vice President for Alternative Dispute Resolutions of the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators Board of Directors
He will be serving on the Executive Board of this ambitious national organization. In this position he will coordinate and oversee the substantive aspects of the association's ADR meetings, programs, and conferences. Louis brings his experience as a litigator, educator, and lawyer who participates in mediation and arbitrations in his current practice to ensure equitable results for his clients. He will be serving with educators and practitioners whose goal is to provide resources, programs, and to be a think tank for the emerging field of dispute resolution. This is an exciting opportunity to work to further the reputation and professionalism of the legal community.
Louis Fasulo is named a faculty member of the Steven Epstein DWI Defense Institute
Louis brings his legal and teaching skills to the DWI Defense Institute, an educational program designed to teach lawyers how to defend DWI cases. Courses cover the fundamentals to the fine arts required to navigate the pathway of a DWI case from arrest through trial.
August 2020
Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio, LLP opens a new office in Teaneck, New Jersey
June 2020
Sam Braverman is appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Federal Practice and White Collar Crime Committees of the New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sam will now share his legal expertise and creative vision as the co-chair of these two important committees of the NYACDL, which promotes excellence in criminal defense. In support of the NYACDL's mission of achieving “a strong, unified, and well-trained criminal defense bar”, Sam teaches and leads a panel discussion, “Federal Practice for the State Practitioner”.
Louis Fasulo has been elected Chairman of Board for the New York County Defenders Association
He will lead the board in its oversight of this not-for-profit indigent defender organization. He and the board steer/advance the organization's charge of providing excellent representation to defendants charged with crimes in New York City. An active board member for years, Louis is honored to now assume leadership for this premier group of defenders.
March 2020
Louis Fasulo was honored at the 25th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner held by the Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law on March 5, 2020
Louis was presented with this year's Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the legal community. Louis was honored alongside the Hon. Terry Jane Ruderman, Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, and Jerold Ruderman, Senior Counsel at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker.