4th Annual
Outstanding Women in Law Awards and Dinner Reception
Celebrating women who have made a meaningful and inspiring contribution to the legal community
Monday, April 22, 2019, 5:30 p.m. RXR Plaza 625 RXR Plaza | Uniondale, NY 11556 Hosted by
Judge Gail Prudenti Dean, Hofstra Law
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2019 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN LAW AWARD
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2019 HOFSTRA OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN LAW FOR BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR MEANINGFUL AND INSPIRING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEGAL COMMUNITY
Welcome
to our fourth annual Outstanding Women in Law reception. Tonight’s honorees truly are outstanding. They are advocates for the underrepresented, they are leaders in the workplace and in the community, and they are role models for young women aspiring to join the legal profession. We are proud to honor such a diverse and accomplished group of women. On behalf of Hofstra University and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, congratulations on receiving this honor and thank you for joining us tonight. I also want to thank our many sponsors for this evening’s event. Your support allows Hofstra Law and our Center for Children, Families and the Law to continue to prepare our students to become future outstanding lawyers. Your participation in tonight’s reception is invaluable. Once again, I want to thank all of our honorees, sponsors and guests, and I hope you enjoy the evening!
Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean
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Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
Catalano Gallardo & Petropoulos, LLP
Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP
Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, LLP
Farrell Fritz, P.C.
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4th Annual
Outstanding Women in Law Awards and Dinner Reception
Cocktail Reception Opening Remarks and Presentation of Presidential Medal Dr. Herman Berliner Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Hofstra University
Welcome Judge Gail Prudenti Dean, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Lifetime Achievement Honoree Remarks Judge Judy Sheindlin Former Manhattan Family Court, Supervising Judge
Q&A Session Judge Prudenti and Judge Sheindlin Awards Presentation Dinner Your gift supports the programs of Hofstra Law, including the Center for Children, Families and the Law. ~3~
Outstanding Women in Law Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Guest
Judge Judy Sheindlin Former Manhattan Family Court Supervising Judge Judith Sheindlin is the presiding judge on the Emmy Award-winning Judge Judy — the No. 1 court show in daytime television since its 1996 debut and America’s top program in first-run syndication for the last nine seasons.
One of the nation’s most wellknown media personalities, Judge Judith Sheindlin’s numbers and brand continue to grow after more than two decades on the air. In the 2017-2018 season, Judge Judy averaged a robust 10 million daily viewers. In a front-page story, “Others Fade, but Judge Judy Is Forever,” The New York Times noted Judge Sheindlin’s formidable ratings. But it also underscored her cultural impact, with a senior television analyst noting: “Increasingly, daytime viewers are pushing back against celebrity, seeking authenticity and demanding high relatability. Judy just nails every single one.” The rise of Judge Judy is an only-in-America story that began in 1982 when Sheindlin, then a prosecutor in New York City’s Family Court, was appointed to the Family Court bench by Mayor Edward I. Koch. She became Supervising Judge of the Manhattan court in 1986 and heard more than 20,000 cases. During her years on the bench, she earned a reputation for tough, no-nonsense jurisprudence and established an “open court policy,” which let the public and the media view the family court process.
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and that caught the attention of 60 Minutes, which led to a segment on the iconic broadcast. After her appearance, Sheindlin was approached about the possibility of presiding over a courtroom on her own TV show. Judge Judy premiered in national syndication on September 16, 1996, and the rest is history. Over the years, Judge Sheindlin has received many awards and distinguished honors. She was included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power 100,” honoring the top 100 women in the entertainment business. She was also named International Spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America to promote pet adoptions throughout the U.S. and the world.
Along with her daughter, Nicole Sheindlin, she founded Her Honor Mentoring, an initiative that combines the power of youth and the wisdom of experience to inspire young women to reach their full potential. Her Honor Mentoring marked its 10th anniversary in 2016. Born in Brooklyn, Judge Sheindlin attended college at the School of Government at American University in Washington, D.C. After graduating, she attended New York Law School, where she received her degree. She began practicing law in Manhattan in 1965, and holds honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, New York Law School, and the University at Albany, SUNY. Judge Sheindlin is married to Judge Jerry Sheindlin, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of New York. The second marriage for both, they have five children between them — Gregory, Jamie, Jonathan, Adam and Nicole — as well as 13 grandchildren. Although production of Judge Judy takes place in Los Angeles, Judge Sheindlin lives in Florida.
JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE HONOREES
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Outstanding Women in Law JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE HONOREE
The Honorable Margaret C. Reilly Judge, Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County State of New York Unified Court System After law school, she was appointed as Deputy County Attorney in the Litigation Bureau, where she tried many cases, including civil rights and other tort matters. She then entered private practice and served as a trial attorney in all types of tort litigation, including medical, dental and legal malpractice. During this time, she served as the Prosecutor for the Village of Stewart Manor. In addition, she served as an Adjunct Professor in Trial Advocacy at St. John’s University School of Law.
Judge Margaret “Meg” Reilly was appointed to the Nassau County District Court in May 1998. In November 1998, she was elected to the District Court, representing the 4th District, which consists of the Town of Oyster Bay and the City of Glen Cove. She was re-elected as a Nassau County District Court Judge in 2004 and again in 2010. In December 2006, she was appointed as an acting Nassau County Court Judge. In November 2011, she was elected to the Nassau County Supreme Court. In November 2015, she was elected the Surrogate of Nassau County. On January 1, 2016, she began her term as Surrogate.
During her tenure as Judge, she has been the recipient of several awards, including the Fraternal Order of Police Fidelis Juri Award and the Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County Fidelis Juri Award.
Judge Reilly graduated from Hamilton College with honors in Classical Studies and received her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law.
“I am honored to receive such a prestigious honor from the Hofstra Law School. As the first female Surrogate of Nassau County, I am grateful for the outstanding women who made my path possible, and understand my responsibility to pay it forward to the next generation of women lawyers to achieve their dreams.”
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Outstanding Women in Law JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE HONOREE
The Honorable Llinét M. Rosado Supreme Court Justice, Civil Term, Bronx County State of New York Unified Court System Bar Association. She is a board member of the Bronx Women’s Bar Association, the New York chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Latino Judges Association, and the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Competition Advisory Board.
Justice Llinét Rosado immigrated to New York State from the Dominican Republic. Upon graduating from Albany Law School, she worked in the public service sector as a public defender, law guardian and court attorney. In 2012, she was elected to the Civil Court. Justice Rosado was designated an Acting Justice by then Chief Administrative Judge Gail Prudenti and assigned to Family Court. In 2018, she was elected to the Supreme Court, Bronx County, and currently serves on the Matrimonial Curriculum Committee for the NYS Judicial Institute and the Gender Fairness Committee for the 12th Judicial District.
Justice Rosado continues to serve her community by speaking at local schools, coaching students in mock trial competitions, and participating in educational legal programs. Since 1999, she has taught law courses as an Adjunct Professor at Hostos Community College. Justice Rosado’s contributions have been recognized by numerous individuals, schools and organizations, including The Bronx Times, the Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls, the Bronx Family Court Bar Association, the Dominican Bar Association, and Youth Leaders on the Move.
Justice Rosado is a member of NYC Family Court Judges Association, the Bronx Bar Association, the Bronx Family Court Bar Association, the Bronx County Catholic Guild, the Dominican Bar Association, and the Puerto Rican
“I am truly humbled to receive the Outstanding Women in Law Award. The fact that tonight’s proceeds support Hofstra Law’s Center for Children, Families and the Law is simply the icing on the cake. I congratulate my fellow honorees for their demonstrated commitment to the upliftment of women!”
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Outstanding Women in Law JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE HONOREE
The Honorable A. Kathleen Tomlinson Magistrate Judge United States District Court, Eastern District of New York United States District Judge Arthur D. Spatt. Thereafter, Judge Tomlinson entered private practice at Farrell Fritz, P.C. in Uniondale, New York, and became a partner of the firm in 1998.
Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson is a United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York, having been appointed to that position by the Eastern District Board of Judges in February 2006.
Judge Tomlinson has been a frequent author and lecturer on labor relations and employment matters as well as federal civil practice and litigation. She created and produced regional conferences dealing with cuttingedge workplace concerns such as multicultural diversity, glass ceiling and workplace violence issues. She received the Outstretched Hands of Justice Award from the Suffolk County Bar Foundation and Nassau Suffolk Law Services for her pro bono work while at Farrell Fritz.
She received a B.A. magna cum laude from Rutgers University and an M.A. in English and American Literature from Long Island University. Prior to receiving her law degree, Judge Tomlinson served LIU for 14 years as an academic administrator and as an adjunct faculty member in the English Department. Upon graduation from St. John’s University School of Law, Judge Tomlinson worked as a staff attorney in the Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Legal Aid Society. She then served as a federal law clerk to
“As we are about to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, my grandmother and my mother come to mind as nurturers of the courage and grace which has enabled this moment. What a gift — blessed to do what I love, humbled and grateful to be recognized for it!”
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COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP HONOREES
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Outstanding Women in Law COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP HONOREE
Elaine M. Colavito Partner, Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC President, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association In 2017, she was named a Trailblazer in Divorce by The National Law Journal, and received the Top 50 Women in Business and Leadership in Law awards from Long Island Business News. In 2018, she received Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law and Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women in Business Awards.
Elaine M. Colavito is a Partner at Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC, concentrating her practice in matrimonial and family law, immigration, trusts and estates, and civil litigation.
Ms. Colavito is President of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, also serving the Association as President-elect (2017-2018), Vice President (20152017), Treasurer (2013-2015), and Board of Directors member (2012-2013). She received the Association’s Bessie Ray Geffner, Esq. Memorial Award for demonstrated interest in improving the justice system, professionalism and service.
She writes a monthly column for The Suffolk Lawyer, a Suffolk County Bar Association publication. She has also lectured before the NYSBA Young Lawyers section, and in a paralegal program.
Ms. Colavito is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Nassau County Columbian Lawyers. She graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and magna cum laude, in the top 6% of her class, from Touro Law Center.
From 2014 to 2017, she was named to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars (Family Law), and was among the 20152017 Super Lawyers’ Top Women Lawyers in New York.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman in the Law. It is a reflection of the work done by many women who came before me who paved the way.”
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Outstanding Women in Law COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP HONOREE
Greta K. Kolcon Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP President, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York A graduate of the University of Michigan and Stetson University College of Law, Ms. Kolcon is admitted to practice in New York State, every United States District Court in New York State, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Currently serving as President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY), Greta K. Kolcon is a partner with Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, a full-service Meritas law firm with a history of serving clients for over 160 years. She represents clients in risk management and complex litigation, including commercial and workplace litigation, as well as products liability and environmental matters. She also offers neutral services as a private mediator, and serves on the ADR Panel for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.
Ms. Kolcon regularly speaks on issues related to gender equity, and advocates for increased mentorship and promotion of professional women. Her current initiative for WBASNY, The Promotion Project, challenged every member of the organization statewide to promote another member to support and advance professional opportunities for women lawyers in New York.
She is a past President of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, and an active member of a number of bar associations and community organizations.
“I am honored to receive this recognition. Promotion of women is crucial to achieving a critical mass of women at the highest levels of the legal profession. This award celebrates the progress of women towards equality, and reaffirms that further progress is necessary to reach gender parity.”
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Outstanding Women in Law COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP HONOREE
Dawn A. Lott Executive Director, Suffolk County Human Rights Commission President, Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association role, she strives to ensure the Commission continues to be a vital vehicle for the enforcement of human rights for all residents of the County of Suffolk. Her extensive legal experience and many years of community service and outreach are used to achieve this mission.
Dawn A. Lott is a lifelong resident of Long Island. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and her Juris Doctor from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School.
As an attorney, the majority of Ms. Lott’s legal career has been in private practice in the areas of matrimonial, employment and labor, and corporate/ commercial litigation. In 2005, the partnership Dandeneau & Lott was established, where, as Partner, she handled employment and labor law, civil rights, corporate and commercial, and matrimonial litigation in addition to appellate work in Federal and State Courts.
In addition to her legal career, Ms. Lott remains active in numerous associations and is committed to giving back to her community. Currently she serves as President of the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association; President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Rho Omega Zeta Graduate Chapter; Second Vice Chair of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County; Vice President of the National Women’s Political Caucus, Long Island; and Long Island Head Start Board member. She is also a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Long Island Chapter, Inc. and the NAACP.
Ms. Lott is the Executive Director for the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission, created in 1963. In this
“It is a tremendous honor and extremely humbling to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman in the Law amongst this year’s phenomenal honorees. To whom much is given, much is required. I am grateful to have the opportunity to effect positive change for the common good and be recognized.”
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Outstanding Women in Law COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP HONOREE
Adrienne D. Williams ’83 Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer, New York City Department of Social Services President, Queens County Women’s Bar Association Ms. Williams received her Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra Law and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Hunter College, City University of New York. Ms. Williams is the current President of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association. Prior to serving as President, Ms. Williams has served on the Board of Directors, and as Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association. She is a past President of the Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA). She is a current member of the Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association (MBABBA) and the American Bar Association (ABA).
Adrienne D. Williams is currently Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer with the New York City Department of Social Services. She is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily activities of the Contract Planning and Initiation Division in the Office of Contracts. Ms. Williams is responsible for developing procurement strategies for new and ongoing agency initiatives, programs and services dedicated to addressing the needs of New Yorkers. Ms. Williams began her legal career at the Department of Education of the City of New York. While at the DOE, she developed and negotiated terms and conditions for multimillion dollar commercial leases, professional services agreements, and technology agreements. She also represented the Department of Education at administrative proceedings before impartial hearing officers.
Ms. Williams is very proud of her wonderful family: her husband, Raymond Singletary, and sons Troy and Todd.
“It is a great honor to be recognized by my alma mater as an Outstanding Woman in the Law. I am humbled to be included among such well-respected honorees.”
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OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN LAW
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Miriam R. Albert Professor of Skills Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Editor-in-Chief of the American Business Law Journal, a prestigious peer-reviewed business law journal. Before entering academia, she practiced corporate and securities law at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in New York.
Professor Albert joined the full-time faculty at Hofstra Law in the fall of 2004, with practice experience as a corporate and securities attorney and teaching experience at law and business schools. She was previously on the faculties of Fordham Business School and Widener Law School, teaching business law topics including corporate, agency and partnership law, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and interviewing and counseling, as well as legal writing.
She has received a number of awards for her teaching, including Professor of the Year (May 2016); Law Review Professor of the Year (May 2016); and the Solomon Rosen Award for Teaching Excellence (2015).
Professor Albert’s research interests focus on business organization and international and domestic securities law issues. Her articles have appeared in publications such as the Arizona Law Review, William and Mary Business Law Review, and Rutgers Law Journal. She served on the Editorial Board and then as
She holds a B.A. from Tufts University, a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Emory University, and an LL.M. in corporate law from New York University. Her proudest accomplishment is her wonderful family: her awesome spouse, Jim, her fabulous kids Kassie, Dylan and Adam, and her two insane dogs, Skiff and Stormy.
“This is a very special honor for me. Much of my job is focused on educating and mentoring the next generation of lawyers. I am proud to be recognized for my work and to be included in such an illustrious group of women.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Esta Algava-Czik Partner Meltzer Lippe Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP sales and the construction and development of various commercial real estate projects; and landlords and tenants in negotiating leases for office, retail, commercial and industrial spaces.
Esta Algava-Czik, is a Partner in Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone’s Real Estate Group. She specializes in real estate law, banking and financing. In practice for over 30 years, Ms. Algava-Czik has earned an AV-Preeminent rating from her peers, the highest legal rating awarded by the legal rating publisher Martindale-Hubbell, an honor given to only 2% of New York metro attorneys. She has also been named by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island’s leading attorneys in Commercial and Residential Real Estate.
Ms. Algava-Czik received her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts degrees from New York University, where she was a University Scholar and graduated with honors. She is on the Board of the Women’s Group of Long Island Real Estate Group, an avid fundraiser for the Making Headway Foundation and the American Cancer Society, and part of mentoring programs for college students. Ms. Algava-Czik and her husband, Tom, have raised three children, Alex, Amanda and Aaron, and they currently live in Glen Cove.
Ms. Algava-Czik has a broad range of experience in real estate and commercial matters, representing lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate financing transactions; developers and investors in purchases,
“This award is meaningful to me as a woman whose grandmother never learned to read nor write and whose mother dropped out of school at age 9 to work. This is a true testament to how much women have achieved, and I am proud to be part of this legacy.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Susan Au Allen National President and CEO US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) Long an effective advocate for small and diverse businesses in Congress, the Executive Branch, corporate America and the media, Ms. Allen achieved a new level of influence when President George H.W. Bush appointed her to the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States from 1991-1996.
Susan Au Allen came to the United States from Hong Kong on a White House invitation that recognized her volunteer work for people with disabilities. With a J.D. from Antioch School of Law and an LL.M. in International Law from Georgetown University, she practiced law for 17 years with Paul Shearman Allen & Associates of Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong, and became nationally recognized for her work on immigration and international trade.
Once an immigrant, she knows the obstacles to overcome and has dedicated her life to help entrepreneurs to pursue their American Dream — develop and grow a successful business.
In 1984, Ms. Allen founded the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) with a group of business and civic leaders to bring a unified voice to the diverse Pan Asian American businesses and professionals. In 2001, after winning two Federal cases for her small-business clients, she took a sabbatical and became USPAACC National President and CEO.
A thought leader, the media has interviewed Ms. Allen frequently on key issues such as Pan Asian American businesses, women executives, U.S.-Asia trade, and more. She is often invited to Congress to help shape the national economic agenda affecting America’s small, minority and women business communities.
“I am humbled to be recognized as an outstanding woman in law. I step on the shoulders of giants who have paved the way for my growth, personally and spiritually. It is my hope that I could reciprocate by making my own contributions to the advancement of women in law.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Michele L. Babcock ’03 Managing Partner Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP Hofstra Law in 2003. While attending law school, she studied at the Faculté de Droit de I’Université de Nice with the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Michele L. Babcock is the Managing Partner of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP, a full-service law firm serving the Hudson Valley for over 50 years. She joined the firm in 2003, and became a Partner in 2011. Ms. Babcock has served as the Managing Partner since 2015. She primarily practices Municipal, Land Use and Environmental Law and has represented local governments and private applicants in zoning, land use and environmental permitting.
Ms. Babcock received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, and the Orange County Rising Star Award in 2009. She participated in the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Fellows Program, Leadership Orange, and Leadership Sullivan. Ms. Babcock was recognized as one of Sullivan County’s Business and Professional Women of the Year in 2017. She was inducted into the Leadership Orange Hall of Fame in 2018. Ms. Babcock currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. She resides in Orange County with her husband and three small children.
Ms. Babcock was admitted to the New York State Bar in March 2004, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Women’s Bar of Orange and Sullivan Counties. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Justice from SUNY Cortland in 2000 and a Juris Doctor degree from
“I’m proud to be among others who have walked this path before me and who have shown with their achievements that there is no limit to what women can accomplish if they believe in themselves. I hope to inspire and motivate other women, especially my daughter, to excel without boundaries.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Lynn A. Boccio ’78 Vice President, Strategic Business and Diversity Relations Avis Budget Group Advisory Council and the Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization.
In 1978, Lynn Boccio graduated from Hofstra Law. Thereafter, she was appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York, Family Court Division. Her boss was the Honorable Judge Judy, who mentored and taught her the importance of ethics, integrity and advocacy. Ms. Boccio credits Judge Judy for her career success as litigator and a Corporate Vice President of Compliance, Strategic Business Development and Diversity Relations for Avis Budget Group: Avis, Budget, Payless Car Rental and Zipcar.
Ms. Boccio serves on the Board of Directors and has partnerships with the Billion Dollar Roundtable, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Boccio has been selected by the American Institute of Diversity and Commerce as a distinguished recipient of the Women’s Business Enterprise Hall of Fame award. This national award honors individuals, companies and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and support in the success of women’s business enterprise initiatives. She is a proud member of the Women in Leadership group at Hofstra University.
Ms. Boccio oversees the Airport Compliance Program at 240-plus corporate airport locations and the Corporate Diversity Program. Ms. Boccio has mentored for the Avis Budget Group’s Women in Leadership Group and its diversity sales team, which targets women and minority markets. She is presently First Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Airport Minority
“I am honored to receive this award as an alumna of this distinguished law school and having worked for the Honorable Judge Judy! In addition to litigation, I have spent much of my career as a corporate officer advocating for contracts for women entrepreneurs in the corporate supply chain.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Krystal J. Brumfield President and CEO Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) the annual budget. Ms. Brumfield has also worked as Tax and Procurement Counsel for the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La. As Counsel, Ms. Brumfield was responsible for steering the Committee’s tax and contracting legislative agenda. She also vetted nominees to the Small Business Administration.
Krystal J. Brumfield currently serves as the President and CEO of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. As President and CEO, Ms. Brumfield works closely with Congress, the Federal government, aviation trade associations, and others serving as a resource for information, education and guidance on business and employment matters. She also provides leadership to AMAC’s strategic planning process and implements new programmatic strategic initiatives.
Before joining the Committee, Ms. Brumfield worked as a Staff Attorney at the Louisiana Department of Revenue, where she regularly represented the State before Louisiana trial courts and the Board of Tax Appeals. A graduate of Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Ms. Brumfield earned a Juris Doctor from the Southern University Law Center and obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Ms. Brumfield previously served as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the DC Chamber of Commerce, where she was responsible for developing, implementing and managing the operational aspects of
“I am honored to be recognized for this prestigious award. As an Outstanding Woman in Law, it is my honor to represent the aviation industry and illustrate to other women that we can be diverse in our practice area and excel in nontraditional roles.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Elexis Zoe Damianos Corporate Counsel Damianos Realty Group LLC In her spare time, Ms. Damianos provides pro bono immigration legal services through Catholic Charities for abused immigrant women. She has been successful in procuring visas for her pro bono clients and even permanent residency. She considers herself a travel enthusiast, speaks conversational Spanish and attends freestyle dance class regularly for enjoyment.
Elexis Damianos serves as corporate counsel for her family’s 50-year-old Long Island-based commercial real estate company, which owns and manages over 1 million square feet of commercial real estate. As part of her in-house duties, Ms. Damianos is responsible for negotiating and managing leases and service agreements, negotiating multimillion-dollar purchase and sale agreements of commercial properties, and provides the company with corporate governance.
She is a member of the New York, Virginia and District of Columbia Bar Associations. She has an LL.M. in Global Law and Technology from Suffolk University Law School, a J.D. from New England Law, and a B.S. from American University.
Ms. Damianos has experience in the representation of landlords and tenants in various commercial real estate transactions and serves as Of Counsel for a small law firm in Virginia. In addition, Ms. Damianos previously worked as in-house counsel for a global IT service company, where she specialized in the negotiation of software as a service and global business contracts.
“I was raised in a very male-dominated family where women were the support and strength but never the leader. Being recognized as an outstanding woman in law is not only an honor, it means that I have met and exceeded my personal and professional goals.�
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Donna L. Denton ’88 Senior Partner Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt LLP Donna L. Denton is a senior partner with Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt LLP. She attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics. After college, Ms. Denton attended Hofstra Law. She was involved in Student Government and other related interests.
proceedings. For the last four years, Ms. Denton has been an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra Law teaching Foundational Lawyering. Ms. Denton has been involved in recruiting, the New Housing Program, and the Jesse R. Baker Memorial Scholarship at Hofstra for the purpose of awarding an annual scholarship.
Ms. Denton and her husband, Gary Friedman, have two sons, Bradley and Matthew. She has spent many hours on the baseball field, soccer fields and basketball court watching her boys play ball as they were growing up. Ms. Denton loves to travel and has been involved in various community activities, including the East Hills Safety Committee and various charitable organizations.
While in law school, Ms. Denton accepted a summer position with Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt LLP, where she has practiced ever since in the area of Landlord and Tenant Law. Ms. Denton has lectured at Registered Managing Agent courses, as well as Continuing Legal Education classes regarding her specialty in holdover proceedings and breach of lease
“I am honored to be chosen for such a prestigious award. In this day and age, it is wonderful to know women are being recognized for both big and small everyday activities that impact others. I am pleased to be part of such an impressive group of women.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Barbara Ann Dillon ’09 Director of Human Resources and Administration Long Island Power Authority compliance with the voluminous and ever-changing laws governing the modern workplace.
Barbara Ann Dillon, Esq., is the Director of Human Resources and Administration for the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), one of the largest public utility companies in the U.S. She’s responsible for LIPA’s HR strategy, including talent acquisition, organizational and performance management, training and development, succession planning, and compensation. Since 1998, she’s served in a variety of HR, administration and compliance roles.
Ms. Dillon remains dedicated to excellence in all aspects of her life. An advocate of professional development, she’s active in various bar associations and industry organizations, sharing her insights and expertise with peers and the next generation of professionals. Last year, she joined industry leaders to speak at an event titled “The Future of Clean Energy Jobs,” and also participated in a panel discussion on women’s empowerment within the energy industry sponsored by U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Women in Energy. Armed with the critical thinking skills of lawyer, Ms. Dillon remains committed to advancing the causes of women throughout society.
As a working professional and caretaker, her decision to attend Hofstra Law as a returning student was filled with apprehension. She soon realized that she brought a unique perspective to the classroom rooted in her life experiences, a perspective just as valuable to her peers, and the profession, as the knowledge she acquired in return. Ms. Dillon’s knowledge of the law informs the many HR decisions she must make every day, ensuring
“I’m honored to receive this award and to celebrate the accomplishments of the exceptional women chosen this year. You inspire me. Together, we’ll continue to pave a more certain and less harrowing path to success for the next generation of women lawyers and leaders that will follow in our footsteps.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Jennifer A. Ecker Partner Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP Jennifer Ecker, a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, has over 20 years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes. Ms. Ecker regularly litigates in the Supreme Court, the District Court, and the Civil Court, and before various administrative agencies. The scope of her practice is diversified and also includes all types of real estate-related litigation, construction law, drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial leases, and counseling clients on landlord/tenant legal issues, as well as New York condominium and cooperative law.
as well as before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. She is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Association of Arbitrators of the Civil Court of the City of New York. Ms. Ecker is a member of Commercial Real Estate Women New York (CREW NY) and the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG). She is a founding member of the LIREG Women’s Committee. She is also the Co-Chair of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Ms. Ecker volunteers her time with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and is a Troop Leader.
Ms. Ecker earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1997. She is admitted to practice in New York,
“I am honored to be selected and recognized among my peers and grateful to be acknowledged for my legal work and my mentorship of other women. I hope to motivate other women in the law to persist, to lead, and to support the success of other women.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Akilah N. Folami Professor of Law Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Professor Akilah Folami began her legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Constance Baker Motley of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She then went on to practice as an associate in the litigation department at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York and then practiced in the technology transaction group of Morrison & Foerster’s New York office. While there, Professor Folami developed her practice on a wide range of technology, intellectual property, new media, and internet-related issues, such as ownership, licensing, e-commerce, online contracting, and privacy.
Legal Writing at St. John’s University School of Law. While there, she wrote on issues exploring media consolidation in broadcast radio and its effect on American youth and testified before the Federal Communications Commission regarding her findings. Professor Folami’s scholarly interests include the intersection of communications law and media policy and the regulation of speech and cultural expression, particularly hip hop culture, on broadcast radio. She teaches Communications Law; Property; and Wills, Trusts and Estates, as well as the Property Law course in the Law School’s online Master of Laws in American Law and Master of Arts in American Legal Studies programs.
Prior to joining the Hofstra Law community, Professor Folami served as an Assistant Professor of
“This acknowledgement is affirmation to me about the work for which I am so impassioned. I consider it my calling to continue to mentor, motivate, and serve as inspiration to and for the next generation of leaders, particularly those who are at the margins of the legal profession because of gender, race, class or other ‘otherness.’ I never have considered engaging in this way as acts of doing rather than aspects of my being. Thank you again.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Justina Geraci Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York From 2010 to 2018, Ms. Geraci was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, assigned to the Violent & Organized Crime Unit. Prior to that, she was an associate in the litigation department of WilmerHale LLP, where her practice focused on securities litigation, complex commercial litigation, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations. She was also a law clerk for the late Honorable Richard Owen, U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York.
Justina Geraci is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, assigned to the Long Island Criminal Division.
Ms. Geraci has extensive experience investigating and successfully prosecuting, and defending on appeal, a wide range of federal criminal cases, including violent criminal enterprises, complex frauds, and public corruption matters. In 2016, she received the True American Hero Award, in connection with her role as lead prosecutor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Task Force “Operation Blood Money,” targeting the Bloods gang. She works closely with law enforcement partners at the federal, state and local levels, and participates in the National Network for Safe Communities “Ceasefire Initiative,” intended to combat violent crime and rebuild relations between law enforcement and the community.
Ms. Geraci graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at Stony Brook University in 2002. She received her law degree in 2005 from Yale Law School. She is a mentor for Yale Law Women, and a member of the Yale Law School Association Executive Committee.
“I am truly honored to be counted among such an impressive and accomplished group of women, who have made, and continue to make, meaningful and inspiring contributions to the legal profession.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Katherine A. Giovacco Partner Catalano Gallardo & Petropoulos, LLP Katherine A. Giovacco graduated, magna cum laude, from Stony Brook University in 2002, and received a Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 2005. She is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Ms. Giovacco is currently a partner at Catalano Gallardo & Petropoulos, LLP, where she practices in the areas of individual and institutional professional liability defense, including medical and legal malpractice, nursing home liability, construction law, and premises liability, on the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Giovacco is a member of the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations. She was named to the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Super Lawyers New York Metro — Rising Stars List for Professional Liability.
Ms. Giovacco began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting cases ranging from narcotics possession to attempted murder. Thereafter, she gained experience representing municipalities, regional businesses and individuals in premises liability, motor vehicle liability and criminal defense matters.
Ms. Giovacco has volunteered as an evaluator and judge for local law school moot court competitions and high school mock trial competitions. In her spare time, she enjoys the Adirondacks with her husband, William, and their four children.
“I am truly grateful to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Law and be in the company of such an inspiring group of women. This award has renewed my passion to mentor young women joining this profession, so that they too can create positive change.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Susan L. Harper Managing Director, New York/New Jersey Bates Group, LLC advocate supporting paid worker leave legislation becoming a 2016 NYSBA Federal Legislative Priority, and spearheaded NYSBA support of equal pay legislation.
Susan L. Harper, Esq., is the New York/New Jersey Managing Director of Bates Group, a financial services consulting company. A licensed New York/New Jersey attorney, she’s an experienced litigation attorney and has represented America’s largest financial firms before FINRA and the SEC.
She was the 2012-2013 President and Board Chair of the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) of New York; 2015-2017 and 2009-2010 pro bono FWA General Counsel; and 2018-2019 FWA Military Liaison.
Ms. Harper is Founding Chair of the Women in Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), leading 700 members seeking women’s advancement in the legal profession and under the law. In 20182019, she championed workplace sexual harassment awareness, including to the 2019 New York Legislature, and support for constitutional equality.
An ABA award-winning writer and reporter/legal editor for the New York Law Journal, she notably covered the September 11 attacks and rebuilding efforts in the legal/real estate communities. She possesses a B.A. in Management from Simmons College and a J.D. from New York Law School with highest honors. She’s a Board of Director of NYCLA, and former Chair of NYCLA’s Securities & Exchanges and Women’s Rights Committees.
As Chair of NYSBA’s Committee on Women in the Law (CWIL), she led the creation of a traveling exhibit honoring the 100th Anniversary of Suffrage and a NYSBA women’s tribute Journal. As Legislative Subcommittee Co-Chair, she served as CWIL’s lead
“As a leader who works to advance women in the legal profession and under the law, I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow Outstanding Women in Law who elevate and showcase the exceptional talent our profession offers.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Laureen Harris Partner Cronin, Cronin, Harris & O’Brien, P.C. Laureen Harris has established herself as a credible authority on tax certiorari proceedings within the State of New York. With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Harris has gained extensive trial and appellate experience, while creating legal precedent in a myriad of areas, both in terms of valuation and legal principles.
an active participant on the Committee. Ms. Harris is currently President of the Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI) and has been a Board Member since 1996. She is also a founding member and current President of the Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University, an educational forum for the Long Island real estate community. She currently serves as the Downstate Chairman in Tax Certiorari and Condemnation for the New York State Bar Association.
She is the past Chair and Vice Chair of the Nassau County Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Committee (1988-1992, 2010-2012) and has continued to be
“I have had the honor of being a co-founder and past president of the Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra, the Wilbur Breslin Institute. Over the past 10 years serving on IRE’s Board, I have seen firsthand Hofstra’s dedication to both their law students and the legal field.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Miriam Hyman ’77 Partner Duane Morris LLP In the 10 years between graduating from Brandeis University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and attending law school, Miriam Hyman was a Probation Officer in Nassau County Family Court and, thereafter, Executive Director of Nassau County Chapter of the NYCLU.
Ms. Hyman was initially an associate and subsequently became a partner in the private practice of law, focusing on international corporate law. She has been a partner at Duane Morris LLP since 2007.
Ms. Hyman’s “after work” activities include serving as a member of the Advisory Boards of the Women’s Studies Research Center (Brandeis University); Humanitas360 (a Brazilian-based NGO); and the Hofstra Law Review Advisory Committee.
At Hofstra Law, Ms. Hyman was Articles Editor of the Law Review.
After law school, except for serving as a clerk to Judge Leon Lazer, Appellate Division, Second Department,
“I always strive for professional excellence. To be recognized for achieving the goal is personally rewarding.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Christie R. Jacobson ’06 Partner Frazer & Feldman, LLP She is a frequent speaker for various organizations, including the New York State Association of School Attorneys and New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), as well as the Nassau and Suffolk Bar Associations.
Christie R. Jacobson is a partner in the law firm of Frazer & Feldman, LLP, which provides general and labor counsel to public school districts throughout Long Island. Ms. Jacobson represents school districts in State and federal administrative proceedings on various matters, including discrimination, discipline and statutory interpretation. She provides staff development regarding various legal mandates such as ADA and FMLA, and routinely issues legal updates to her clients about new laws, regulations and court decisions.
Ms. Jacobson received her Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra Law in 2006 and B.A. (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) with high honors in 2003 from the Hofstra University Honors College, where she majored in English & American Literature. During law school, she studied under the Commissioner Monica Gollub Endowed Memorial Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Law, a full scholarship. She served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Joanna Seybert of the Eastern District of New York, and the Honorable Peter B. Skelos of the Appellate Division, Second Department.
In May of 2015, Ms. Jacobson was re-elected for a three-year term to the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA). She is past Chair of the NCBA Education Law Committee and current Chair of the NCBA Women in the Law Committee.
“This honor is a perfect opportunity to thank the many other outstanding women I am so lucky to have in my life, including my partners, mentors, mother, sister, and amazing young daughter, who inspire me every day to work hard, pursue worthy goals, and mentor other women along the way.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Jaclyn Jean Jenkins ’08 Chief Deputy District Attorney Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon Jaclyn Jenkins is the Chief Deputy District Attorney in Umatilla County, Oregon. Ms. Jenkins was hired as a Deputy District Attorney in 2009, and was made Chief Deputy in 2015. Her duties include assisting the District Attorney in whatever capacity is needed and supervising a satellite office, as well as carrying a major felony caseload.
disband a local hate group (the United Aryan Empire) and to prosecute its members who had committed violent crimes. In the course of her career as a prosecutor, Ms. Jenkins has successfully co-chaired a murder with the District Attorney, and has been assigned to a drug task force. Ms. Jenkins’ current caseload involves the prosecution of major felonies, as well as all sex crimes in Umatilla County.
In her capacity as Chief Deputy District Attorney, Ms. Jenkins has used the Oregon racketeering statute to
“I see the great strides that have been, and continue to be made by women in the law, and I am proud to be among their ranks. I think that it is an exciting time to be a woman lawyer, and am honored to be recognized as such.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Jennifer Juengst ’90 Assistant Town Attorney Town of Smithtown space and farmland. She has been interviewed on television and radio concerning environmental and municipal issues. She is a recipient of the 2015 Dennis Puleston Environmental Achievement Award.
After graduating Hofstra Law in 1990, Jennifer Juengst served as the law clerk to the Honorable Seymour Schwartz, Acting Supreme Court Justice, New York County. Admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of New York, Ms. Juengst has litigated a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, including trials and appeals.
In 2014, she was elected as a Trustee of the North Shore Public Library. Ms. Juengst serves on the Board of Directors of the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum. She served as the Legal Director of the Suffolk County Republican Women organization.
Since 2008, Ms. Juengst’s private practice has focused on representing individuals, neighborhood groups and not for profits on land use, development proposals, and public interest matters involving enforcement of local and state laws and misuse of public money and property.
Ms. Juengst currently serves as an Assistant Town Attorney to Matthew V. Jakubowski, the Town Attorney of Smithtown, where she prosecutes code violations and litigates a variety of civil matters on behalf of the Town.
Since 2010, Ms. Juengst has served as litigation and appellate counsel to the Long Island Pine Barrens Society on a pro bono basis, advancing the organization’s mission to protect drinking water, open
Ms. Juengst is married and the proud mother of three teenagers.
“It is a special honor to be included in this year’s distinguished group of Outstanding Women in Law. The dedication women make to law careers is remarkable. Thank you to the Maurice A. Deane School of Law for taking the time to recognize women’s contributions, and to the special people in our lives that make it possible for us to do important work that matters every day.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Melissa Kanas Felony Trial Attorney The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County During her tenure in Brooklyn, she tried numerous complicated felonies and always chose to work with younger female attorneys. Ms. Kanas is fiercely committed to protecting the rights of indigent people who are accused of crimes, and she is equally committed to mentoring and training junior colleagues.
Melissa Kanas has been a proud public defender for her entire 18-year career. She is currently a trial attorney in the Felony Court Bureau of The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.
After graduating from law school in 2001, Ms. Kanas began her career at the Brooklyn office of The Legal Aid Society of New York City.
Ms. Kanas was raised on the east end of Long Island and “began” her career back in high school, when she would come to the Suffolk County Court to watch criminal trials.
In 2011, she took a leave of absence from Brooklyn and represented accused war criminals at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania, at trial and on appeal.
In 2018, she was thrilled to be given the opportunity to return home to Long Island and to practice as a public defender in that very courthouse at The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.
After two years, she returned to Brooklyn Legal Aid, where she was a Senior Trial Attorney until 2018.
“Throughout my career as a female trial attorney, I have always worked hard for my clients and as well as at being a role model and mentor for other female attorneys. I am proud to be honored by an institution that recognizes and values that contribution to the legal profession.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Rebecca M. Katz ’90 Senior Counsel Motley Rice LLC Ms. Katz is a frequent speaker at legal conferences nationwide in addition to being a published author and former faculty member at the Practising Law Institute’s Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute. She has also lectured at the Fordham University School of Law’s Eugene P. and Delia S. Murphy Conference on Corporate Law.
As lead attorney for Motley Rice LLC’s whistleblower litigation team, Hofstra Law alumna Rebecca M. Katz represents and protects individual whistleblowers who expose corporate misconduct in a wide range of industries by reporting fraud to governmental enforcement agencies including the SEC, DOJ, IRS and CTFC. Ms. Katz has been at the forefront of this field since the SEC Whistleblower Program was established under the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. For nearly a decade prior to entering private practice, Ms. Katz served as senior counsel for the SEC’s Enforcement Division. In addition to her whistleblower work, Ms. Katz has more than 20 years of experience litigating complex securities fraud cases, and was a partner and held senior leadership roles at two large New York plaintiffs’ litigation firms.
Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers regularly recognize Ms. Katz for her securities litigation and whistleblower representation work.
While completing her law degree at Hofstra Law, Ms. Katz was a member of the Hofstra Law Review.
“I am honored to be recognized and grateful that throughout my career in both government and private practice, I have been able to represent those seeking to redress corporate fraud, and hope to inspire other women to help those who have the courage to report and seek to redress injustice.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Lisa Knee Partner EisnerAmper LLP international tax structuring for portfolio companies, management companies, and individual owners. Her legal background has also made her adept in mitigating tax issues and providing expert litigation services involving partnership disputes.
Tax Partner Lisa Knee is Co-Chair of EisnerAmper’s Real Estate Services Group and National Leader for the Real Estate Private Equity practice. With over 25 years of experience, her expertise covers a range of real estate funds and transactions, including acquisitions, refinancing, like-kind exchanges, joint venture agreements, and structuring tax rehabilitation credits for a variety of clients, such as leading real estate owners, operators, investors, family offices, and developers, in addition to hospitality companies, worldrenowned restaurant groups, and financial service firms. Ms. Knee has extensive experience in the use of private REITs in fund structures. She recently has been involved in structuring and consulting clients on the implementation of Qualified Opportunity Funds.
A recognized expert, Ms. Knee has been featured in various business publications, including Bloomberg, FundFire, and Private Funds Management. She was also featured in a video series highlighting industry visionaries and some of the top development projects in New York City. Ms. Knee frequently develops and moderates Q&A and panel presentations with some of the biggest names in commercial real estate. Crain’s New York Business named Ms. Knee one of the Notable Women in Accounting and Consulting for 2018. She was honored as a “NYC Power Woman in Real Estate” by Bisnow in 2016 and 2018.
Ms. Knee has worked on a variety of highly complex transactions for clients, including domestic and
“I am proud to be included with these other Outstanding Women in Law. Clearly, there is room for a lot more amazing women leaders. ‘Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.’ — Mary Tyler Moore”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Eve Green Koopersmith Partner/Director Garfunkel Wild, P.C. Eve Green Koopersmith’s practice includes discharge planning, elder law, guardianship proceedings, Medicaid planning, litigation on behalf of hospitals and nursing homes, general health care and regulatory matters and compliance issues for nursing homes and home health agencies. With particular experience in patient rights issues relating to hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies, Ms. Koopersmith is frequently involved in matters concerning advance directives and lifesustaining treatment, discharge planning, retention and treatment issues for psychiatric patients, and assisted outpatient treatment matters. She also regularly advises hospitals and other providers regarding the confidentiality of specially protected records, such as HIV, alcohol/substance abuse and mental health records. She also works with families of Special Needs individuals, establishing Supplemental Needs Trusts and advising families on Medicaid matters and other
governmental benefits. She also has represented organizations devoted to working with Special Needs children.
Ms. Koopersmith serves on the Board of Directors of Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc., a not-forprofit organization providing services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ms. Koopersmith has lectured for the New York State Bar Association, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the Behavioral Health Care Management Institute. She is also a contributing editor of Guardianship Practice in New York State, and the Legal Manual for New York Physicians, published by the New York State Bar Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York. Ms. Koopersmith received her B.A. from Cornell University in 1979 and her J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, in 1982.
“Thank you to all those who have fostered my career over the past 35 years: the senior female attorney who taught me to drop my voice and project my words; the mentors who took a chance on me and guided me; my colleagues at Garfunkel Wild, P.C.; and Hofstra Law.� ~37~
Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Donna-Marie Korth Partner Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
Cancer Center for Kids and was the 2015 honoree. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Chaminade High School Parents Club.
Donna-Marie Korth is a Partner in the Litigation and Coop/Condo Practice Groups at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP. She litigates all aspects of commercial law, handles lending workouts and commercial foreclosure, and regulatory work for residential and commercial developments. Ms. Korth is also a Certified Mediator.
She earned her undergraduate degree in accounting from St. John’s University, magna cum laude, and graduated from its School of Law.
She is admitted to practice in New York State and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
A member of the Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations, she served as Dean of the Nassau Academy of Law, and is a speaker at Continuing Legal Education courses. She is a former appointee to the Judiciary Committee, former Co-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, and former Chair of the Appellate Practice Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association.
Ms. Korth has been recognized by various publications, including the New York Metro — Super Lawyers list in 2017 and 2018, the Top Legal Eagle by Long Island Pulse, and the Top 50 Professional Women by Long Island Business News.
Active in her community, Ms. Korth serves on the Black and White Ball Committee for NYU Winthrop Hospital’s
“I am honored to receive this distinction as I am proud to have contributed, I hope meaningfully, to the advancement of law as a vocation for other women. I am grateful to those who came before, and will continue to serve as a mentor for others in our honorable profession.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Lynne Adair Kramer ’76 Director, Court Observation Program, and Adjunct Professor of Law Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Professor Kramer was president of the Board of VIBS, an agency dedicated to the eradication of domestic violence, and was the president of the Board of the Suffolk Y JCC.
Lynne Adair Kramer is an AV-rated Super Lawyer who founded her own firm and grew it from a solo practice to a firm employing 15 women. She operated her firm until 2006, when she joined Touro Law Center as a full-time faculty member. In 2017, Professor Kramer received the inaugural Touro College Award for Excellence in Teaching, the first member of the Law School Faculty so honored.
Professor Kramer graduated with distinction from Smith College, and earned her J.D. at Hofstra Law. She is of counsel to Rubin & Rosenblum and maintains a divorce mediation practice.
At Touro, Professor Kramer supervises the trial teams, teaches a number of courses, and is the creator and director of Touro’s Court Observation Program.
Professor Kramer co-authored two books: The Brockhurst File (awarded the Pinnacle Prize for Best New Novel in 2015), and The Experiential Guide to Law Practice Management: Opening and Operating Your Own Firm (Carolina Academic Press 2016).
Professor Kramer was the second female president of the Suffolk County Bar Association and continues to chair its scholarship committee. She is a former director of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, and past president of the Nassau-Suffolk Women’s Bar.
Professor Kramer is married to Frederick Eisenbud, Hofstra Law ’75, and has two sons, Joshua KramerEisenbud, and Benjamin Kramer-Eisenbud.
“I have tried to provide my clients with the best possible representation. I have tried to be a role model for my students, demanding as much of them as I do of myself, while providing tough love. This award makes me think I might have achieved those goals.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Denise R. Langweber ’82 Partner Denise R. Langweber, L.L.P. Denise R. Langweber received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra Law. She was admitted to the Bar in 1982.
Nassau County, representing children, in Family and Supreme Court proceedings, and has argued before the New York Court of Appeals.
Ms. Langweber has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an award issued by her peers for the highest professional excellence. Voted Best Lawyer and Best Law Firm by the Long Island Press two years in a row, she is a member of the First American Title Insurance Company of New York Advisory Board and is a past President of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Ms. Langweber has been appointed to the board of the Nassau County Firefighters Museum.
Now exclusively practicing real estate law, representing purchasers, sellers and lenders, Ms. Langweber had previously maintained a general law practice, in Nassau County, during which time she has handled real estate, matrimonial, estate and business matters. Ms. Langweber is the former real estate counsel to the NYC Sergeant’s Benevolent Association. For most of her practice, she had also served as a Law Guardian in
“Being recognized for this award makes me proud that I am able to demonstrate, both to my daughter, Ms. Katz, another outstanding woman in law, and others, that equality does and should exist for women professionals. We need to protect that equality, and this award goes far in that regard.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Tammy Rose Lawlor ’96 Partner Miller & Milone, P.C. and is the Health Law Section Liaison for the Elder Law Section. She is a member of the Health Care Committee and Mental Health Committees. She is currently the Vice President of NY NAELA, which is a subsection of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. In addition, she is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association Elder Law Committee and the New York City Bar Association Legal Problems of the Aging Committee. She is also on the Hofstra University School of Health Professions and Human Services Dean’s Advisory Board.
Tammy R. Lawlor, Esq. is a Partner at the Law Firm of Miller & Milone, P.C., located in Garden City, New York. Ms. Lawlor is a graduate of Hofstra Law and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1997. She also holds a Master of Business Administration, specializing in Finance. Ms. Lawlor practices mostly in the areas of Elder Law, Health Law, Estates and Trusts. She is often appointed by the Courts as Court Evaluator, Court Appointed Counsel, Counsel to Guardian, and Guardian.
Ms. Lawlor is a frequent lecturer at engagements for fellow attorneys involving programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, the various local bar associations, and the National Business Institute.
Ms. Lawlor is an active member of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law Section. She is on the Executive Committee for the New York State Bar Association, is Vice Chair of the Legislation Committee,
“It is an honor to receive this award. I have been practicing for 22 years and am blessed to have a job that I love while helping people every day. I have the opportunity to make choices that uphold my integrity and allow me to make my family proud.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Eileen H. Libutti Managing Partner Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP She is also a past President of the Long Beach Lawyers Association.
Eileen Libutti is the managing partner of the firm’s New York City office. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, her practice includes the representation of physicians, other health care providers, and hospitals for claims of malpractice from inception through trial. She also represents corporate entities and handles cases involving claims of general negligence.
Ms. Libutti received her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in 1991, and she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University in 1988. In 2003, Ms. Libutti was honored as one of Long Island’s 40 rising stars under the age of 40, received the Leadership Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and was awarded the Jurisperitus Award from the Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County. Ms. Libutti is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the federal courts of Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Ms. Libutti was admitted to practice law in New York in 1992 and New Jersey in 1991. She was also admitted to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1991. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute.
Ms. Libutti has been named to Super Lawyers from 2013 through 2018.
“Being honored with this award is especially meaningful to me because it represents the progress women have made in this historically male-dominated industry. I am honored to be recognized, and inspired to give back by training, mentoring and supporting other women attorneys with whom I have the privilege of working.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Patricia C. Marcin Partner Farrell Fritz, P.C. In 2013, Ms. Marcin was appointed chair of the development committee of the board of trustees of Northwell Huntington Hospital. She serves on the board of directors of Northwell Huntington Hospital and is a member of the professional advisory committee for the Northwell Foundation.
Patricia C. Marcin is a trusts & estates partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C., concentrating in estate planning, estate and trust administration and taxation. She has authored articles on various estate planning and trust and estate administration topics, and writes a monthly column on trust and estate issues for Lloyd Harbor Life called “Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain & Simple.” She also speaks frequently at conferences about tax and legal issues in estate planning and estate administration, including for the NYSCPA Society and the New York State Bar Association.
Ms. Marcin is the chair of the board of advisors for the Long Island Community Foundation. She also serves on the board of advisors for the North Shore Holiday House. She formerly served on the Caumsett Foundation’s board of directors.
Ms. Marcin has been a New York — Metro Super Lawyer in the Estate Planning & Probate category since 2012. In 2015, she was named one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business. She received Long Island Business News’ Leadership in the Law award in 2012.
Ms. Marcin was a founding director of the Cold Spring Harbor Educational Foundation (CSHEF) and a past president of the Cold Spring Harbor Special Education Parent Teachers Association (SEPTA).
“I am honored to be recognized along with the incredible women that have been previously recognized and with the current honorees. I truly care about my clients and our communities and strive to use my knowledge to make the world better for all of us.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Risco Mention-Lewis ’93 Deputy Police Commissioner Suffolk County Police Department to their passion and away from criminality. Deputy Commissioner Lewis has received numerous awards for her work as a prosecutor and her innovative efforts to reduce crime and recidivism.
Risco Mention-Lewis is both the first woman and first African American Deputy Police Commissioner in the history of the Suffolk County Police Department. She was appointed by County Executive Steve Bellone in 2012. As Deputy Commissioner, her work entails developing comprehensive community-based initiatives to invigorate underserved communities, while creating programs to combat group violence and recidivism through intelligence-led and communityoriented policing. Deputy Commissioner Lewis also piloted a support group for those previously incarcerated, called the Council of Thought and Action (COTA), that has now spread to Chicago.
Throughout her career, Deputy Commissioner Lewis has thought outside the box to solve problems. Today, she continues to think innovatively and teaches others to do same. Deputy Commissioner Lewis attributes this way of thinking to her observations during her transition from the projects of Massachusetts to the suburbs of Cape Cod and Hofstra Law, where she honed her skills as a change agent. Deputy Commissioner Lewis is a founding member of the NYU Brennan Center for Justice, a member of Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration, and in 2015 she was invited to the White House by President Barack Obama to discuss innovations in Criminal Justice.
Prior to being appointed Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Lewis served 19 years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, where she created the first Nassau County Youth Part utilizing personal contracts to connect youth
“We work our entire lives to make a difference in the world by reducing crime, increasing safety and helping others discover their destiny. It is my honor to be an alumna of Hofstra Law; being recognized by Hofstra makes me know my work is on the right track.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Fusae Nara ’91 Partner Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Following a clerkship at the U.S. Court of International Trade, Ms. Nara started her career as an international trade lawyer, handling antidumping, customs and other trade-related disputes. She has been with Pillsbury for 21 years and enjoys her practice as one of the very few Japanese-speaking litigators practicing in the United States. She is the co-leader of Pillsbury’s Japan Practice Team and represents multinational corporations headquartered in Japan in complex commercial disputes, including antitrust cases, class actions and international trade matters. Ms. Nara is also the leader of Pillsbury’s Crisis Management Team.
Fusae Nara was born and raised in Japan. She started her career in Japan in the legal department of a major Japanese corporation, where she gained an understanding of clients’ perspectives in dealing with lawyers and law firms. She came to the United States to go to Hofstra Law 30 years ago, during a time when there were very few international students in J.D. programs at U.S. law schools in general. Ms. Nara is extremely grateful for the support the Hofstra Law faculty provided during the three years to an international student who had never lived in the United States. She was a research editor for the Hofstra Law Review and published a Law Review Note on the U.S. trade remedies law, which the federal government actively used during the intense U.S.-Japan trade war of the 1980s and early 1990s.
She lives in Manhattan with her husband and has two grown children. She enjoys cooking and figure skating.
“I am extremely thankful to Hofstra Law, which opened many doors for me, which was unthinkable when I started my career. This recognition means it is now my turn to support the next generation of women, especially minority women, to open doors to tremendous opportunities.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Laura Miller Papa ’82 Managing Partner Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt LLP Laura Miller Papa’s career has always specialized in the defense of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice actions, initially with Bower and Gardner, and since 1994 with Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin and Spratt, LLP. Ms. Papa was elected to the partnership at SACS in 1999 and became Managing Partner a few years later.
Ms. Papa’s current role as Managing Partner focuses on client contact and ensuring that SACS’s cases are properly developed through all stages so that the firm’s very talented trial attorneys have the material they need to obtain the results SACS is known for. Ms. Papa also maintains a caseload not only because she enjoys the practice but also to personally experience the challenges SACS’s associates face. This allows her to be a more effective mentor and advocate on their behalf.
Her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Georgetown University and her ensuing employment as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal ICU prior to her graduation from Hofstra Law in 1982 have provided a unique perspective and appreciation for the medical professionals who work daily at what remains an inexact science.
Ms. Papa wishes to thank her personal partner, her husband, who has supported her professional development while they raised three children of whom they are very proud; her professional partners for allowing the flexibility to achieve a work-life balance; and, of course, Hofstra Law for this recognition.
“This is truly an unexpected honor. I have always been proud to be a graduate of Hofstra Law. I am immensely gratified at the ongoing opportunity to mentor women in law and to demonstrate what can be achieved.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Marissa J. Pullano Partner Jaspan Schlesinger LLP on behalf of the National PKU Alliance, whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with PKU and to pursue a cure.
Marissa J. Pullano is a Partner at Jaspan Schlesinger LLP and a member of the firm’s Matrimonial & Family Law Practice Group, representing clients in complex divorce matters.
Ms. Pullano has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star — in 2014 and 2015 in Florida, and subsequently each year in the New York metropolitan area.
Her practice includes all aspects surrounding the dissolution of marriage, including the distribution of substantial real property and assets, child support and maintenance, custody and visitation, shared parenting, order modifications and enforcement, and the valuation and distribution of business and professional practices.
She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a degree in Social Work, and sits on that school’s Alumni Association Board of Governors. She received a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shephard Broad College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in the State Courts of New York and Florida. She is also a member of the Collaborative Family Law Institute and The New York Family Law American Inn of Court.
A community advocate, Ms. Pullano co-founded a Young Lawyers for Literacy Campaign while practicing law in Florida. The literacy initiative continues to promote early childhood education in public schools serving some of the most underserved communities in South Florida. Ms. Pullano is also active in fundraising efforts
“I am profoundly humbled to be recognized alongside such outstanding women leaders in our legal profession whose example and commitment to public service serve as a powerful inspiration.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Tammy J. Smiley Assistant District Attorney and Bureau Chief, Appeals Bureau Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Ms. Smiley has published several articles on appellate practice, professional ethics, and criminal law, and is a member of the Publications Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association, where she serves as an editor of the Nassau Lawyer. In addition, Ms. Smiley is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education programs. Ms. Smiley enjoys mentoring young women who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of criminal law, and she especially valued her decade-long service as a Girl Scout leader, and her contributions as president of three PTAs in the Herricks School District. Ms. Smiley is a very proud and devoted mother of four wonderful children, and hopes that this award helps them recognize why the time she spends outside the home is such an important part of her life.
Tammy Smiley is Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ Chief of the Appeals Bureau in the Office’s esteemed Conviction Integrity Division. She was previously a supervisor in the Appeals Bureaus of both the Queens County and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. She serves as Records Access Officer and Liaison to the County Attorney’s Office and is also a Legislative Secretary for the statewide District Attorneys Association, where she serves on several committees, is a member of the Association’s Ethics Guidance Group, and chairs a subcommittee on the Freedom of Information Law. She chairs a statewide criminal law committee for the New York Women’s Bar Association and has been an active criminal and appellate committee member for the New York City Bar Association.
“I am honored to receive this award and proud to be amongst a group of such well-deserving women. I am also grateful for the support of my family, colleagues, and District Attorney Singas for helping me to achieve my heartfelt passion of public service and helping the community.”
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Outstanding Women in Law HONOREE
Danielle Tricolla Associate Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Danielle Tricolla is an associate in the litigation group of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP. She handles a variety of litigation matters, including commercial litigation, real property actions, land use and zoning matters, regulatory and compliance issues, and employment litigation. Ms. Tricolla represents individuals, corporations, and municipalities in federal and state court — at both the trial and appellate levels. She has extensive experience in handling disputes among partners of closely held companies.
In 2017, Ms. Tricolla was selected as a recipient of the 30 Under 30 Award from Long Island Business News and was named a Super Lawyers New York — Metro Rising Star in 2017 and 2018. She was included in Long Island Business News’ “Ones to Watch” in 2016. Ms. Tricolla has been published in the New York Real Estate Journal and the Nassau Lawyer and was spotlighted in New York Real Estate Journal’s “2016 Women in Real Estate.”
“I am so grateful for the privilege of practicing law among such successful women who support and celebrate one another, especially in this historically male-dominated and adversarial industry. I thank Hofstra for this award and for acknowledging and appreciating women’s role in the legal community.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Sheila Ballato ’12 Associate Court Attorney Supreme Court, Suffolk County graduated summa cum laude. She also received a graduate degree in forensic psychology and terrorism studies from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she was a fellow for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She received her Juris Doctor from Hofstra Law in 2012.
Sheila M. Ballato is currently an Associate Court Attorney in the Suffolk County Supreme Court. She was previously an Associate Attorney with the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Second Judicial Department, where she represented, advocated for, and litigated on behalf of individuals receiving services for a mental or developmental disability. Ms. Ballato focused her advocacy on civil commitment litigation, guardianship proceedings, and Criminal Procedure Law 330.20 and 730 cases.
While attending law school, Ms. Ballato was awarded the Deborah Sloyer Memorial Scholarship in Trial Advocacy, the Ricky Feldman Memorial Endowed Scholarship (for Dedicated, Caring and Spirited Student Leadership), and a gold-level pro bono service award.
Immediately after the bar exam, Ms. Ballato began her legal career at Mental Hygiene Legal Service, where she was hired as an Assistant Attorney before admission to the Bar. Ms. Ballato had previously been a Public Justice Foundation Fellow at the agency during both of her summer internships.
Currently, Ms. Ballato is a Special Professor of Law at Hofstra Law, where she coaches moot court teams of 2L and 3L students as they prepare for interscholastic competition. She lives in Port Jefferson with her husband and two daughters.
Ms. Ballato received her undergraduate degree from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, and
“As both a woman and a first-generation attorney, I am honored to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman in the Law. It is truly a passion of mine to continue to support and encourage fellow women lawyers. I am humbled by and grateful for the award.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Meredith-Anne Berger ’14 Associate Seyfarth Shaw, LLP Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal, where she first gained exposure to the field of labor and employment law. She graduated from the Law School cum laude and from the Business School with distinction.
Meredith-Anne Berger, J.D./M.B.A. ’14, is a Managing Associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. In her four years of practice thus far, Ms. Berger has distinguished herself among other attorneys in the firm through her dedication to excellence and her practical approach to addressing client needs.
At Seyfarth, Ms. Berger represents clients in employment litigation, including single-plaintiff and wage and hour matters, and was among the first attorneys to develop an expertise in the New York Paid Family Leave law, in addition to counseling clients on a wide range of issues. While at Seyfarth she has fostered a steadfast commitment to pro bono work, successfully defending a number of nonprofit organizations in employment matters.
Ms. Berger received her Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Barnard College with departmental honors. While at Barnard, she was on the board of Smart Women Lead, an organization dedicated to inspiring women to take leadership roles. After Barnard, Ms. Berger attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law and the Zarb School of Business. While at Hofstra, she was Editor-in-Chief of the
“Hofstra instilled in me a deep understanding of the law and the meaning of hard work. I’m honored that the place which shaped me as a lawyer has recognized me with this award.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Cara Cronin ’10 Partner Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC real estate industry and the allied trades who live or work on Long Island.
Cara Cronin is a Partner at Cronin & Cronin. She has extensive experience representing commercial property owners in tax certiorari matters in Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City and upstate New York.
Ms. Cronin sits on the Board of Directors for The Safe Center Long Island (TSCLI). TSCLI is a creation of two former nonprofit agencies that separately served victims of domestic abuse and child abuse.
Prior to joining Cronin & Cronin in 2011, Ms. Cronin worked in Washington, D.C., at the National Republican Congressional Committee. She continues to be involved in politics and has acted as a consultant to several State Senate campaigns on Long Island.
Ms. Cronin is a former Board Member of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association (NCWBA), where she served as the Nassau Chapter Delegate. She was honored by the NCWBA in 2016 with the Bessie Ray Geffner, Esq. Memorial Award.
Ms. Cronin is on the Executive Board of the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG), an organization that provides the real estate industry and allied trades with a platform for real estate-related charitable giving and networking. She is also a co-chair of LIREG W, a member group that was created in 2014 to increase the voice and opportunity for professional women in the
Ms. Cronin is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Suffolk County Bar Association. She holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University (2005) and a J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (2010).
“I am humbled by the recognition and honored to be in the company of so many amazing attorneys who I have worked with and respect.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Laura M. Dorfman ’12 Assistant District Attorney Queens County District Attorney’s Office acted as a liaison between the district attorney’s office and the police department. In that capacity, she interviewed suspects, drafted search warrants, and responded to police precincts to conduct lineups. She has also assisted in training newly hired ADAs, by reviewing and critiquing mock cross-examinations and closing arguments, and in training NYPD recruits, by participating in mock suppression hearings.
Laura Dorfman is currently an Assistant District Attorney with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, where she works in the Special Victims Bureau handling felony sex crimes, felony child physical abuse cases, and felony elder abuse cases. Mrs. Dorfman has worked as an ADA since graduating from Hofstra Law in 2012. Throughout her time at the district attorney’s office, she has completed numerous violent felony trials prosecuting charges including predatory sexual assault against a child, rape, robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, burglary, and felony assault.
In 2014, Mrs. Dorfman was hired as a Special Professor of Law for the Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association. As a mock trial coach for the organization, she has prepared over 40 students for local and national trial competitions by teaching them the Federal Rules of Evidence, direct and cross-examinations, and opening and closing statements. She has previously volunteered as a mock trial coach at Hempstead High School.
In addition to handling her caseload, in 2013, Mrs. Dorfman was selected to be a part of the district attorney’s Career Criminal Major Crimes Bureau Riding Program, where for one week a month she
“I am honored to be recognized among such a distinguished group of women. I thank Hofstra for giving me the tools I have needed to succeed in the workplace, and I hope that I am a role model for the female students I work with.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Julia L. Elmaleh-Sachs ’15 Associate Wigdor LLP attorney. There, she represented young people under the age of 21 in juvenile delinquency, child neglect, child abuse, custody, termination of parental rights, and adoption cases in Kings County Family Court. In August of 2018, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs volunteered with the Migrant Center for Human Rights in San Antonio, Texas, by providing legal consults to detainees at the South Texas Detention Facility regarding asylum claims and family separation at the border.
Julia Elmaleh-Sachs received her J.D. in 2015 from Hofstra Law, where she was a full merit scholarship recipient. While at Hofstra, she was also a Notes and Comments Editor on the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal and a member of the Hofstra Moot Court Board. During fall semester of her 3L year, Ms. ElmalehSachs interned full time in Washington, D.C., at the Democratic National Committee in the Voter Expansion Department researching and developing election laws and practices nationwide. Upon graduating cum laude, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs was awarded the Pro Bono Service Award of Excellence for her dedication to the Law School’s Youth Advocacy Clinic, the Public Justice Foundation, and the Hofstra Law Democrats.
At Wigdor LLP, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs represents individuals who have been discriminated against by their employers based on a protected characteristic, like gender. She is thrilled to be at a firm that is at the forefront of the #MeToo movement, and is proud to zealously advocate for her clients every day.
After graduating, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs worked at The Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice as a staff
“As a lifelong feminist with a passion for gender equality worldwide, I am honored that Hofstra has chosen me for this award. I hope to continue to fight for marginalized groups, especially women, in my career and in my life. Thank you for this honor.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Gabrielle Fox ’12 Associate Proskauer Rose LLP Gabrielle Fox is an associate at Proskauer Rose LLP in the Labor & Employment Law Department and a member of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group. She began her career at Proskauer as a Summer Associate in 2011.
compliance with applicable law. In addition, she represents multiple clients within the theater industry. Ms. Fox takes pride in her mentorship functions at Proskauer, including serving on the Summer Program Committee, as well as serving as a mentor for new associates.
Ms. Fox is involved in many aspects of employee benefits law, including the establishment and compliance of retirement plans (both defined benefit and defined contribution) as well as welfare plans. She counsels clients with regard to the requirements of ERISA, as well as the multitude of other laws affecting the employee benefits sphere. She provides day-to-day advice to boards of trustees and plan administrators regarding all issues related to the plan’s continued
She graduated from Hofstra Law in 2012 and was a member and Senior Associate Editor of the Hofstra Law Review. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2009. Ms. Fox resides in Merrick with her husband, who she met at Hofstra Law, and her 1½-year-old son.
“I am very proud to be a recipient of such a wonderful honor. This recognition has allowed me to realize that I could not have become the attorney I am without the help of those who have mentored me in my life and career.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Amanda Rose Green Associate Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. Amanda Rose Green, Esq. joined Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. after her prior experience at the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office, Family Court Bureau, and the Family Law Clinic at Touro Law Center. Previously, Ms. Green was Assistant Managing Attorney responsible for the direct supervision of 11 attorneys and 30 paralegals.
Ms. Green believes in the importance of breaking down the more technical law jargon for her clients and helping them establish goals that are both satisfying and realistic for the long term.
Ms. Green is an active Member of the Nassau County Bar Association and serves on the LGBTQ, Matrimonial Law, New Lawyers, and Women in the Law Committees. She also volunteers for the Nassau County Bar Association Mortgage Foreclosure Pro Bono Project.
She is passionate about giving the utmost support to her clients on an empathetic and personal level and providing them with the best representation possible.
“Looking at the list of women who have received this award before me is inspiring. I am humbled and honored to be a part of that list and to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Law.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Caroline K. Hock Associate Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP Ms. Hock earned her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where she was the Director of Student Colloquium and a senior staff member of the Touro Law Review. She received her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in Political Science from Stony Brook University.
Caroline K. Hock is an associate with Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, concentrating her practice in general liability and casualty defense matters, including vehicular negligence, property damage claims, municipal liability, and insurance coverage. Ms. Hock’s practice covers Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, and several other counties within New York State. Her clients include individual insureds as well as insurance companies and corporate entities. Ms. Hock played an integral role in the successful resolution of storm damage disputes through mediation in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. She often receives case dismissals on behalf of her clients through her well-written motions. She is additionally proficient in electronic discovery.
Ms. Hock is admitted to practice in New York State, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. She is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Ms. Hock resides in East Patchogue, New York, with her husband.
“I am truly humbled to be recognized alongside so many talented women in the law. I am thankful to all the women who have inspired and mentored me, and I plan to further encourage and support the hardworking group of women I am surrounded by each day.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Imaan Moughal ’16 Associate McLaughlin & Stern LLP Imaan Moughal is a Trusts & Estates Associate at McLaughlin & Stern LLP. Prior to joining McLaughlin & Stern, she was an Associate at Cullen & Dykman LLP, where she worked as an attorney to the Public Administrator of Kings County, and before that she was appointed as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter J. Kelly, Queens County Surrogate.
Hofstra Law’s Trusts & Estates Law Society. Throughout law school, she was a member of the Executive Board of the Student Bar Association. Ms. Moughal was also a recipient of the 2015 New York State Bar Foundation’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Fellowship.
Ms. Moughal is actively involved in the Trusts & Estates Law community. She serves as a Co-Vice Chair of the New York State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Law Section’s Surrogate’s Court Committee and is an active member of the New York City Bar Association’s Trusts, Estates and Surrogate’s Courts Committee.
Ms. Moughal is a graduate of Hofstra Law, where she served as Business & Communications Editor of ACTEC Law Journal, the journal of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Ms. Moughal founded
“I have had the distinct honor of being supported and guided in my career by some of the most accomplished women in law and hope to pass that mentorship on to young and diverse women throughout my career.”
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Outstanding Women in Law EMERGING LEADER HONOREE
Marni B. Weiner ’15 Associate Harris Beach PLLC Ms. Weiner defended the New York City Police Department in allegations of false arrest, excessive force and civil rights violations. She also conducted oncampus interviews for Hofstra Law students on behalf of the Law Department.
Marni Weiner is an Associate at Harris Beach PLLC based in the firm’s Wall Street office. She is an experienced litigator and strategist in various areas of the law. Ms. Weiner focuses her practice on mass torts and industrywide litigation. While at Harris Beach, Ms. Weiner has participated in a number of mentoring events, including one at the firm’s Uniondale office where she fielded questions and advised current Hofstra Law students.
Ms. Weiner serves as a member of the Westchester County Bar Association. She received her J.D. in 2015 from Hofstra Law, where she served on the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal and the Moot Court Board. She was also a Merit Scholar, a Dean’s Scholar, and the recipient of both the Shirley & Hyman Goldstein Endowed Memorial Scholarship and the Ricky Feldman Memorial Endowed Scholarship. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.
Ms. Weiner began her legal career as an Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department. At the Law Department, she received two Division Chief Awards for outstanding work as a first-year attorney, as well as for a defense verdict she received when trying her first case to verdict.
“I am grateful to be honored alongside these amazing women. May we celebrate, lift each other up, and fight for our success in this profession together.”
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CONGRATULATIONS, JULIA! Wigdor LLP is proud to support the 2019 Outstanding Women in Law Awards Reception. We join in celebrating Associate Julia L. ElmalehSachs ’15 as an emerging leader in the field of employment litigation. Born and raised in lower Manhattan, Ms. ElmalehSachs has been passionate about social justice for as long as she can remember. She has amassed countless hours volunteering with various community organizations and public interest groups, and she was awarded the Pro Bono Service Award of Excellence from Hofstra Law. Her favorite class while in law school was Employment Discrimination. A natural leader, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs is particularly enthusiastic about mobilizing young people to vote in local, state and national elections, serving as the Membership Director for Brooklyn Young Democrats.
Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs has significant experience working in both the public and private sectors. She has successfully held positions in the office of First Lady Michelle Obama, DLA Piper’s Pro Bono Department, the Democratic National Committee and the Legal Aid Society. She also served as summer law clerk to U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth for the District of Columbia. Today, Ms. Elmaleh-Sachs is an Associate at Wigdor LLP, one of the leading employment litigation firms in the United States. She represents plaintiffs in a variety of employment matters, including representing women in cases involving sexual harassment, gender and pay discrimination, whistleblower retaliation and unequal pay. Wigdor LLP extends its congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees. Thank you for your exemplary service and dedication to the legal profession.
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We are Proud to Support Hofstra’s
Outstanding Women in Law and Join in Congratulating this Year’s Honoree
Judge Judy Sheindlin Former Manhattan Family Court Supervising Judge Lifetime Achievement Honoree & Guest Patricia Galteri
Managing Attorney
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EisnerAmper LLP is proud to support Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and we congratulate our own Lisa Knee and all of the 2019 Outstanding Women in Law Honorees
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Congratulations to an “Outstanding Woman in Law”: HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate Nassau County Surrogate’s Court For Her Commitment to Judicial Excellence and Congratulations to all the 2019 “Outstanding Women in Law” Honorees, especially: Eve Green Koopersmith, Esq. and Lynne Kramer, Esq.
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Congratulations to
Donna Denton Outstanding Lawyer, Wife and Mother
†With love from Gary, Bradley and Matthew
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The Nassau County Women’s Bar Association Congratulates Our President Elaine Colavito, Esq. Commitment to Women in Law Honoree
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Congratulations Herald Community Newspapers proudly celebrate Hofstra Law, the Center for Children, Families and the Law, and all 2019 Outstanding Women in Law Honorees.
May you continue to inspire and lead others in the legal community.
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to all the 2019 Outstanding Women in Law, 2019 Empowering Women and to REBECCA M. KATZ, former Senior Counsel for the SEC and co-lead of our whistleblower practice
CONGRATULATIONS
to all the 2019 Outstanding Women in Law, and to REBECCA M. KATZ, former Senior Counsel for the SEC and co-lead of our whistleblower practice.
C O N GR ATUL ATI O NS to all the 2019 Outstanding Women in Law, and to REBECCA M . K A TZ,
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Congratulations to our Partner
Elaine M. Colavito
upon her selection as a 2019 Outstanding Women in the Law award recipient Elaine M. Colavito
Partner, Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC President, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association
We join Hofstra Law in celebrating this year’s honorees who have made meaningful and inspiring contributions to the legal community.
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Congratulations
Laura Papa Managing Partner
2019 Outstanding Women in Law Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, LLP
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Thank You On behalf of Hofstra University and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, congratulations to our 2019 Outstanding Women in Law honorees and thank you to our sponsors for your generous support!
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We applaud the
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University for all its fine work!! and
Congratulations to all of tonight's honorees!
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Job well done!
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Maurice A. Deane School Law at Hofstra University and
Judge Gail Prudenti in honoring the
2019 Outstanding Women in Law Congratulations to all the honorees!