In recognition of his profound contributions to the criminal defense practice, LSW founding partner John S. Siffert will receive the Norman S. Ostrow Award from the New York Criminal Defense Lawyers on September 19, 2024 in New York City.

The Ostrow Award is presented annually to a defense lawyer for “outstanding contribution to the defense of liberty and the preservation of individual rights.”  John joins a distinguished group of prior recipients including Rusty Wing and Frank H. Wohl.

The NYCDL was founded in in 1986 as an association of experienced criminal defense lawyers in New York City. Its mission includes protecting and ensuring individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution by rule of law through education; supporting the criminal defense function by enhancing the quality of defense representation; taking positions on important defense issues; promoting study and research of the criminal justice system; and promoting the proper administration of criminal justice.