Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Thank you to those who attended the Justinian Society of Lawyers’ 2025 Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, at RPM Events. Your presence, support, and energy made it an unforgettable evening celebrating tradition, leadership, and community.

It was an incredible honor to be installed as President of this esteemed Society. I’m deeply grateful to our Emcee, the Honorable Gloria Coco, and to the Honorable Bruno Tassone for swearing me in—a moment made even more meaningful by our long-standing family connection.

We celebrated legacy with moving tributes, including the presentation of the Award of Excellence to Past President Enrico Mirabelli. Seeing both his son, Justino, and my father take part in our ceremonies highlighted the powerful generational ties that define our organization.

Thank you to Past President Brian Monico for your leadership and fresh perspective, and to my Advisory Council—Judge Coco, Frank Sommario, and Sam Tornatore—for your guidance.

To my fellow officers for the 2025–2026 term—Michael Bertucci, the Honorable Jill Cerone-Marisie, Michael Grieco, Sarah LeRose, and Dominic LoVerde—I look forward to working with you in service of our Society.

I’m proud to follow in the footsteps of my father, Richard, and father-in-law, Joseph, both former Presidents of the Society, along with my uncle-in-law John Locallo. Your examples of leadership continue to guide me.

To all our sponsors, supporters, and guests—grazie mille. Thank you for celebrating with us. I hope you will join me throughout the year as we continue to strengthen our mission, mentor young lawyers, expand our reach, and support legal education. One of my initiatives this year will be a Justinian Family Cookbook, with proceeds supporting our scholarship fund—so please send your favorite recipes and photos to Justinians@CorpEvent.com.

The Justinian Society is more than a network—it is a family. And together, we carry forward the legacy of justice, integrity, and Italian-American pride.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Catherine Caifano Locallo
President, Justinian Society of Lawyers