March 25, 2026

City & State New York’s 2026 Law Trailblazers: John Schmidt Jr.

City & State New York

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New York’s legal eagles making a difference.

The bedrock principle of the rule of law has been tested again and again. But as political divisions drive bitter disputes over basic facts, the judicial branch remains an important and independent arbiter of what is true while continuing its role as a check on the other branches of government.

City & State’s annual Trailblazers in Law features exceptional leaders in the legal field, including John Schmidt Jr., who are carrying out their mission, standing up for their profession and maintaining the rule of law in an era of uncertainty.

The full list of honorees can be found on the City & State website.

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