All local rules for S.D.N.Y., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
(d) No ex parte order, or order to show cause to bring on a motion, will be granted, except upon a clear and specific showing by affidavit that contains good and sufficient reasons why a procedure other than by notice of motion is necessary and states whether a previous application for similar relief has been made. Local Civil Rule 6.1(d) ↗
inconsistent with these Individual Practices. 1. Communications with Chambers A. Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information, all letters shall be filed on ECF. Letters under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information shall be delivered to the Court via email or mail. Do not email and mail the same letter. Correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF (except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document.
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
Disclosure required (added 8-24-2026, Individual Practices Sec. 7, Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence). Any attorney or party who uses an AI tool in preparing a document submitted to the Court -- including pleadings and/or motion papers -- must inform the Court of the AI tool's use and identify which portion of the document was created or generated with it. Counsel are expected to understand the tool's capabilities and limitations (AI tools 'may and have on occasion generated fabricated information, fictitious citations and authority') and are strongly encouraged to verify that AI-generated content is accurate, legally supported, and based on relevant law. Source: NSR Roman Amended Individual Practices in Civil Cases (8-24-2026), Sec. 7. Roman -- ai_disclosure_requirement ↗
Except for letter-motions as permitted by Local Civil Rule 7.1(d), and unless provided otherwise by statute or rule, or by the court in a judge’s individual practices or in a direction in a particular case, motion papers must be served and filed as follows: (a) On all motions and applications under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 through 37 and 45(d)(3), (1) all motion papers must be served by the moving party on all other parties that have appeared in the action, (2) any opposing or response papers must be served within seven days after service of the moving papers, and (3) any reply papers must be served within two days after service of the answering papers. In computing periods of days, refer to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (b) On all civil motions, petitions, and applications, other than those described in Rule 6.1(a), and other than petitions for writs of habeas corpus, (1) the moving papers must be served by the moving party on all other parties that have appeared in the action, (2) any opposing or response papers must be served within 14 days after service of the moving papers, and (3) any reply papers must be served within seven days after service of the answering papers. Local Civil Rule 6.1 (introductory clause) and 6.1(a)-(b) ↗
Silent on fixed motion hearing days. Local Civil Rules 6.1, 7.1 (silent) ↗
Local Civil Rule 77.1. Submission of Orders, Judgments and Decrees Proposed orders, judgments, and decrees must be presented as directed by the ECF rules published on the website of each respective court. Local Civil Rule 77.1 ↗
A. Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information, all letters shall be filed on ECF. Letters under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information shall be delivered to the Court via email or mail.
Silent on oral argument default. Local Civil Rules 6.1, 7.1 (silent) ↗
C. Initial Case Management Conference, Personal Injury Case. In any case involving allegations of personal injury - whether physical, psychological, emotional, or otherwise - the plaintiff is to provide the defendant with all necessary medical authorizations at least twenty-one days prior to the initial pretrial conference. If the initial pretrial conference is waived, then the medical authorizations must be provided at least fourteen days prior to the first scheduled conference before the magistrate judge.
D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email, stating as follows: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (6) if the adversary consents, three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates, which should be on a Thursday or Friday. Any request for adjournment or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours prior to the original deadline. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached. Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline. Source ↗
C. Filing of Motion Papers. Motion papers shall be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers have been served. Discovery disputes are not to be raised by motion unless directed by the Court. D. Courtesy Copies. One courtesy electronic copy of all pleadings shall be submitted via email to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers shall be submitted via mail to Chambers when served on the other parties. All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed. Source ↗
2. Conferences A. In General. Conferences conducted by Judge Roman will generally take place telephonically. Conferences conducted by a Magistrate Judge will take place according to the Magistrate's instructions. As a matter of policy, the Court supports the professional development of the next generation of litigators and strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all types of courtroom proceedings, including conferences and trials. Source ↗
B. Memoranda of Law. The Court encourages and appreciates brevity. Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages. All memoranda of law shall be in 12-point font or larger and be double-spaced. Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities, neither of which shall count against the page limit. The service and/or filing of any sur-reply memoranda, without prior permission of the Court, will be deemed a nullity. All appendices to memoranda of law must be tabbed and indexed. Source ↗
B. Memoranda of Law. The Court encourages and appreciates brevity. Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages. All memoranda of law shall be in 12-point font or larger and be double-spaced. Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities, neither of which shall count against the page limit. The service and/or filing of any sur-reply memoranda, without prior permission of the Court, will be deemed a nullity. All appendices to memoranda of law must be tabbed and indexed. Source ↗
E. Oral Argument on Motions. Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing reply papers are filed. The Court will determine whether argument will be heard and, if so, will advise counsel of the argument date. In keeping with the Court’s commitment to providing courtroom opportunities to less experienced attorneys, the Court will make a greater effort to grant argument where a junior attorney will argue the motion. Source ↗
A. Pre-Motion Conferences. A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any other motion, except motions for admission pro hac vice, motions in limine, and motions for temporary restraining orders. To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter, not to exceed three pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The opposing party shall submit a letter, also not to exceed three pages, setting forth its position within three business days from the service of the moving party's letter. If a pre-motion conference is requested in connection with a proposed motion to dismiss, the request will stay the deadline for the requesting party to move or answer, and a new deadline will be set by the Court. Source ↗