Always Ready to Give Back IN FOURTH GRADE, he wanted to be President; in eighth grade, he dreamed of playing for the Chicago Bears. But by the10th grade, John A. Sarcone was determined to become a lawyer. Sarcone, principal attorney at The Sarcone Law Firm, PLLC, in White Plains, began Pace Law School in 1991. He had received what he called a “strong” recommendation from then Pace University Provost Richard Podgorski who had been a mentor to him during his undergraduate years at Dyson. Sarcone enjoyed “every minute” of Pace Law School, immersing himself in the many clubs and organizations the school had to offer. “The professors and administrators were always very supportive and eager to assist in everything I wanted to do, including producing and hosting a symposium that brought ambassadors and scholars together to discuss whether there should be an international tribunal for crimes against humanity, which was published in the ‘Pace International Law Review,’” Sarcone said, adding that he became managing editor of the ILR the following year. His leadership and vision were rewarded; at his Commencement in 1995, John E. Sarcone was presented with the Dean’s Award. While he had planned to practice international law when he graduated, an unforeseen family circumstance necessitated a change of course. With the assistance of Pace Law’s Center for Career and Professional Development, Sarcone landed a position as Law Secretary (Law Clerk) to the Honorable Elbert C. Hinkson, Justice of the Supreme Court, Bronx County. In 1998, Sarcone formed a partnership with Mark C. Dillon, who two years later left the firm to become a newly-elected Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. In the years since, the general law practice has greatly expanded. Sarcone also served as Attorney for the Town of Cornwall and Town Attorney for Eastchester.
intellectual property and employment matters, and provide ongoing, day-to-day strategic advice in connection with these areas. Peter Gennuso joined the firm Thompson Hine LLP as a Partner. Peter will practice in the Corporate Transactions and Securities group. His practice will focus on representing domestic and foreign companies in corporate finance and securities law, venture capital, private equity, and hedge fund
“The professors and administrators were always very supportive and eager to assist in everything I wanted to do.”
John Sarcone lives in Croton-on-Hudson—where he grew up and where he said he had the same high school teachers as his parents—with his wife, Cecilia, and their children, John Anthony (81/2), Francesca (71/2), and Juliet (41/2). John says what he enjoys most about practicing law is “getting great results for clients,” adding, “it’s always a thrill.” His methodical focus on details and striving for quality – skills he learned in law school – serve him and his clients well. As he put it, his goal is to “get a positive result in the most efficient amount of time.” Sarcone has found many ways to give back to the school. He says his financial donations to Pace Law are but one way of thanking the school for “fulfilling my dream.” He has also been an active member of the Pace Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors since 1995. Additionally, two Pace Law alumni are working presently as attorneys at his firm, and he is always ready to volunteer to help new students and to hire summer interns.
matters. Peter also has experience in numerous business sectors, including biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, mining, clean technology, manufacturing, and retail. In addition to receiving his J.D. from Pace Law, Peter also received his M.B.A. from Pace University. Jennifer L. Longmeyer-Wood was named the new Chief Counsel for the St. Paul Office of the Chief Counsel at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The St. Paul office
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