Pat Lynch

October 27, 2016 (Fault Lines) — Whenever the president of the New York City PBA speaks, it’s important to remember that he has a job to do. And contrary to popular belief, if he doesn’t do...

Jan. 25, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — Dear Pat Lynch: First of all, do you mind if I call you Pat? That’s okay? Awesome; I’d rather not risk threatening your command presence. I wanted to let you...

Dec. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to do something a little different today. Something a little lighter.  I know that there is massive injustice in the...

Nov. 30, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — About that PBA.  No, not the magically retro Professional Bowling Association.  Not the cosmetology juggernaut, the Professional Beauty Association, either.  Not even the red hot Philippine Basketball Association.  No, to...

Sept. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio met with former tennis star turned police reformer James Blake and NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton. The stated point of this meeting was to give...

Sept. 16, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Good morning, people. Here’s what you need to know. The deadlocked jury in Eric Parker’s trial were split 10-2 in favor of acquitting the police officer involved. The ten jurors...

Sept. 16, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Dear Pat, I am in receipt of your letter entitled “An Open Letter To All Of Those Inclined To Jump To Conclusions.” First, allow me to begin by making a...

July 14, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Last week saw New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appoint Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as special prosecutor to finally bring some semblance of accountability to the state’s police forces.  And there...