The Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County proudly celebrates the induction of LLAQC Member Honorable Sharifa Milena Nasser-Cuéllar as Civil Court Judge of the City of New York! She was inducted on February 13, 2025 at Queens Borough Hall.

It was an inspiring moment to witness Sharifa being congratulated and supported on stage by some of Queens County’s most influential and respected leaders:

Hon. Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge & LLAQC Member

Hon. Lourdes Ventura, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Past President of LLAQC & Current President of the Latino Judges Association

A. Camila Popin, Esq. Immediate Past President of LLAQC

Hon. Gary Miret, Acting Supreme Court Justice & LLAQC Member

Hon. Shahabuddeen A. Ally, Administrative Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York

Michael Reich, Esq., Queens County Democratic Leadership

Hon. Edwin Novillo, Supervising Judge of the Criminal Court & LLAQC Member

Sharifa Milena Nasser-Cuéllar’s induction to the Civil Court is a proud and well-deserved moment. She has spent her career fighting for justice with integrity and dedication, and now she brings that same passion to the bench. Her election is a win not just for her, but for the entire Latino legal community, showing the next generation that they belong in positions of leadership. We celebrate her achievement and know she will serve with fairness, wisdom, and a deep commitment to the people she represents.

Congratulations to the Honorable Sharifa Milena Nasser-Cuéllar!