Voter Guide for June 24 Democratic Primary

We're fully in the midst of a primary season yet again. With all the turmoil stemming out of a dangerous, Trump-led White House and GOP Congress, it is more important than ever to focus on good local leadership.

From Mayor to City Council down to Civil Court Judge, New Yorkers will be marching to the polls this November to elect a new set of local public officials. As Democrats, let's make sure we give them a set of great choices to choose from. 

These indivuals have the nod of approval from Queens Democratic District Leaders. Check back regularly for more updates on endorsement and more.

Judge of the Civil Court Judge

The candidates below were the only candidates to be endorsed by the Democratic Organization of Queens County.

An abridged version of each of candidate's experience is included below for assisting you in your decision.

Sheridan C. Chu

• Owner, Law Office of Sheridan C. Chu PLLC (Sep. 2024 – Present)
• Counsel, Strategic Litigation Group, Travelers Insurance (Feb. 2023 – Aug. 2024)
• Principal Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court (Mar. 2019 – Jan. 2023)
• Associate Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (May 2013 – Mar. 2019)
• Pro Se Attorney, Red Hook Community Justice Center (Apr. 2012 – Aug. 2016)
• Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Apr. 2012 – May 2013)
• Education:
  • St. John's University – J.D., 2010
  • Wagner College – B.A., 2006
• Activities:
  • Chinese-American Planning Council
  • Citywide Association of Law Assistants

Indira D. Khan - Countywide

• Owner, Law Office of Indira Khan PC (May 2019 – Present)
• Attorney, 18B Panel of Assisgned Counsel Plan, Second Dept. (Jun. 2021 – Present)
• Associate Attorney, Robert DiDio & Associates (Jun. 2017 – Nov. 2018)
• Counsel, Camhi & Min, LLC (Aug. 2012 – Jul. 2013)
• Adunct Professor, Briarcliffe College (Jul. 2011 – Aug. 2012)
• ADA, Crimes Against Children Bureau, Kings County DA (May 2007 – Dec. 2007)
• Education:
  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law – J.D., 2004
  • Fordham University – B.A., 2000
• Activities:
  • EVP, South Asian Indo-Carribbean Bar Association of Queens
  • Member, Queens County Criminal Bar Association
  • Member, Queens County Women's Bar Association
  • Member, NY State Bar Association (Criminal Justice, Women in Law)

Oma D. Phillips - Countywide

• Court Attorney, New York City Family Court (Jan. 2021 – Present)
• Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Feb. 2019 – Jan. 2021)
• Counsel, Duroseau Law Office (Sep. 2018 – Feb. 2019)
• Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court (Sep. 2003 – Mar. 2018)
• Counsel, United State Postal Service (May 2003 – Sep. 2003)
• Counsel, NYC Department of Correction (Apr. 2002 – Apr. 2003)
• ADA, Bronx County DA (Jan. 1991 – Apr. 2002)
• Education:
  • CUNY Law School – J.D., 1990
  • CUNY City College – B.A., 1981
• Activities:
  • South Asian Indo-Carribbean Bar Association of Queens
  • Latino Lawyers Association

Thomas G. Wright-Fernandez - 1st Civil Court District

• Principal Legal Clerk, Queens County Supreme Court (Jan. 2024 – Present)
• Managing Attorney, The Wright Fernandez Law Firm (Apr. 2012 – Dec. 2023)
• Associate, Proskauer Rose, LLP (Aug. 2009  – Apr. 2012)
• Analyst, Morgan Stanley Prime Brokerage (Mar. 2006 – Jan. 2007)
• Education:
  • Fordham University School of Law – J.D., 2009
  • Fordham University – B.A., 2005
• Activities:
  • Queens Community Board 1 (Zoning and Land Use, Consumer Affairs)
  • Queens Bar Association (LGBTQ+ Committee)
  • Volunteer ESL Instructor, Dominican American Society

Eve Cho Guillergan - 2nd Civil Court District

• NYC Bar Association (Aug. 2019 – Present)
  
  • Director (May 2024 – Present)
  • Senior Manager (Jun. 2000 – May 2024)
  • Manager (Aug. 2019 – Jun. 2020)
• Owner, Eve Guillergan P.L.L.C. (May 2003 – Present)
• Co-Chair, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Nov. 2015 – Nov. 2017) 
• Education:
  • Rutgers University School of Law – J.D., 1992
  • New York University – B.A., 1986
• Activities:
  • Asian American Bar Association of New York
  • Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York
  • Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York

Gail A. Adams - 4th Civil Court District

• Court Referee, Queens Civil Supreme Court (Mar. 2024 – Present)
• Court Referee, New York County Family Court (Mar. 2015 – Mar. 2024)
• Principal Law Clerk, NYS Unified Court System (Jul 2012 – Mar. 2015) 
• Court Referee, NYS Unified Court System (Jun. 2013 – Feb. 2014)
• Senior Associate, The Bozeman Law Firm (Jan. 2012 – Jul. 2012)
• Senior Partner, Adams, Sampson, & Assoc. LLC (Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2012)
• Owner, Law Office of Gail A. Adams P.C. (Jan. 2005 – Oct. 2009)
• Senior Partner, Adams & White P.C. (Apr. 2001 – Dec. 2004)
• Assoc. Attorney, Upton, Cohen, & Slamowitz P.C. (May 2000 – Apr 2001)
• Staff Attorney, Nassau County Legal Aid Society (Sep. 1998 – May 2000)
• Education:
  • Touro College Fuchsberg Law Cenbter – J.D., 1998
  • Colgate University – B.A., 1992

Jennifer A. Tubridy - 5th Civil Court District 

• Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York (February 2023 – Present)
• Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Jan. 2021 – Feb. 2023)
• Principal Law Clerk, Queens Supreme Court (Oct. 2017 – Dec. 2020)
• ADA, Queens County District Attorney (Oct. 2007 – Dec. 2017)
• Courtroom Deputy Clerk, United Stateas District Court (Aug. 2004 – Jun. 2007)
• Education:
  • Brooklyn Law School– J.D., 2007
  • Columbia University – B.A., 2001
• Activities:
  • Queens County Women's Bar Association of New York
  • Queens County Bar Association
  • Board Member, Rockaway W.I.S.H. (Women Inspired to Support & Help)