Myron Sulzberger

Myron Sulzberger (June 14, 1878 – September 16, 1956) was a Jewish-American lawyer, politician, and judge from New York.

Early life and education Myron Sulzberger was born on June 14, 1878, in New York City, New York, the son of Solomon Sulzberger and Esther Emden. His father was a German immigrant who served as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith and vice-president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.

Sulzberger received his education in New York City public schools, followed by studies at the Weingart Institute. He completed a two-year course at the College of the City of New York and then attended New York Law School, where he was admitted to the state bar.

Career Sulzberger was active in the Democratic Party, beginning his political involvement by giving speeches before he was old enough to vote. In 1901, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the New York County 26th District. He served in the Assembly in 1902 and 1903. While in the Assembly, he introduced and worked on several important legislative matters, particularly concerning insurance and canal propositions. In 1927, he became a Municipal Court Justice, a position he was re-elected to in 1937. He resigned in 1941 and returned to private practice.