Administrative and hearing files, [ca. 1976-1982].

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Administrative and hearing files, [ca. 1976-1982].

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The series consists of records of the commission which were compiled by its chief counsel and executive director, Roderick C. Lankler. The commission, commonly known as the "Liman Commission" after its chairman, Arthur L. Liman, was an advisory and fact-finding body appointed by Governor Carey to investigate prison overcrowding, jury selection reform, sentencing and parole laws and practices, and other aspects of the criminal justice system. The commission was discontinued shortly after Governor Cuomo took office.

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Lankler, Roderick C.

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Liman, Arthur L.

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Arthur Liman was born on November 5, 1932, in New York City. He received a B.A. degree in 1954 from Harvard University and an LL.B. degree in 1957 from Yale University. Liman was a partner in the New York City law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison from 1966 to 1997. He specialized in business law and had many well-known clients, including Wall Street magnate Michael Milken and media conglomerate Time Warner. In addition to private practice, Liman was selected for several publi...

New York (State). Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice

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Historicat note: The New York State Executive Advisory Commission was established on March 19, 1981 by Governor Hugh Carey. The commission was made up of primarily private citizens, including lawyers, businessmen, and teachers. The chair of the commission was Arthur Liman. Members of the commission included: Arthur Barnes, President of the New York Urban Coalition; Richard L. Gelb, Bristol-Myers Company; Betsy Gotbaum, New York City Police Foundation; Simon P. Gourdine, Esq., National Basketball...