Adam Leitman Bailey Named a City & State’s Trailblazer in Law
The legal profession doesn’t always get much respect. Many Americans don’t trust lawyers, and the common stereotype is that they rake in profits while making society more litigious.
But a closer inspection reveals that countless attorneys are driven by more idealistic aims. That’s why City & State’s inaugural Trailblazers in Law is putting a spotlight on a select group of leaders who are using their legal training to make the world a better place. This feature, the first in City & State’s new Trailblazers series, recognizes civil rights lawyers standing up for racial equality, legal services providers representing incarcerated and indigent New Yorkers, and civic-minded attorneys combating fraud, corruption and abuse. The list includes legal experts in key areas, including health care, labor and real estate, and in pioneering industries such as cannabis and renewable energy. The Trailblazers on this year’s list are ensuring that 9/11 survivors are cared for, that migrants have access to shelter, that whistleblowers are shielded from retaliation.
REAL ESTATE — Adam Leitman Bailey
