Justice Barbara Kapnick said she’s found the change of pace between her former role as a Commercial Division judge and her new position on the appellate bench a “big change,” especially when it comes to the level of interaction with lawyers.

“Nobody calls,” she said. “There is no direct contact between the lawyers and the court on these appeals. It’s different because we were used to such a busy part. It’s a big change for someone who came from the Manhattan trial part.”