38. Frederick Brewington

Whether he’s representing town employees accusing fellow co-workers of racially insensitive remarks, or those claiming false arrest and imprisonment by local police, Frederick Brewington continues the fight for justice, which throughout the years has drawn animosity from some, and adulation from others. Brewington has also succeeded in several high-profile discriminatory housing suits in recent years, an issue that continues to be of concern to community activists. Brewington’s advocacy doesn’t just come alive in the courtroom. He’s also on the board of the Syosset-based ERASE Racism, which promotes racial equality and continues to address institutional racism and conduct research on myriad issues, including school segregation on Long Island.