November 2023
FGDM of-counsel attorney represents plaintiff in federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and assault by university faculty member
Attorney Joshua Lax is representing a former adjunct instructor and university alum who alleges he was sexually harassed and assaulted by another faculty member at Fordham University. Read the article which quotes Joshua, published on November 16th in The Observer, a Fordham Publication:
October 2023
FGDM attorneys receive 2023 Super Lawyers designation
Fasulo Giordano & Di Maggio proudly announces that partners Louis Fasulo and Michael Giordano were both recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers. Louis was, again this year, selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer in White Collar Criminal Defense. Michael was named 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.
May 2023
Michael Giordano elevated to Partner
The team at the newly named Fasulo Giordano & Di Maggio is thrilled to announce the elevation of Michael Giordano to Partner as we continue to grow and evolve the firm. Michael has been an attorney with the firm for over 6 years, serving as a trusted advisor to his clients. With his broad range of experience in federal, state, and local courts, he provides the personalized and strategic representation that embodies our mission.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.