""The Contribution of Judge Irving Lehman to the Development of the Law: The Benjamin N. Cardozo Lectures"" is a book written by Edmund H. Lewis. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by Lewis at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. The lectures focus on the life and work of Judge Irving Lehman, who served as the Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1939 to 1952. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Lehman's contribution to the development of the law, particularly in the areas of civil rights, labor law, and criminal law. The author discusses Lehman's judicial philosophy, his approach to interpreting the law, and his impact on the legal profession. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Lehman's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Lehman's early life and education. The second chapter focuses on his career as a lawyer and his appointment to the New York Court of Appeals. The third chapter discusses Lehman's role in the development of civil rights law in New York. The fourth chapter analyzes Lehman's contributions to labor law, including his support for collective bargaining and his efforts to protect workers' rights. The fifth chapter examines Lehman's role in criminal law, including his efforts to reform the criminal justice system and his support for the rights of defendants. The final chapter of the book provides a summary of Lehman's legacy and his impact on the legal profession. Overall, ""The Contribution of Judge Irving Lehman to the Development of the Law: The Benjamin N. Cardozo Lectures"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the legal profession and the development of the law in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.