WWBA April 2017 Newsletter

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Chapter News and Announcements Classifieds ❑ Attractive furnished and very reasonably priced interior office in congenial suite with possible overflow work. Rent to include reception, phone, copying, library, conference room, free parking, and easy access to I287 from Exit 4. Email linda@rosemarklaw.com for further information. ◗ CLE Program: Ethics for the Family Law Practitioner Tanya Briendel On Friday March 17th the Domestic Violence Sub-Committee presented a CLE entitled Ethics for the Family Law Practitioner. The program was co-sponsored by the Westchester Women’s Bar Association, the Pace Women’s Justice Center, the NYSBA/ WBASNY Domestic Violence Initiative and The Ninth Judicial Committee to Promote Gender Fairness in the Courts. The program commenced with a presentation by the Honorable Allen A. Hochberg, Family Court Support Magistrate (Retired) and was followed by presentations by Audrey E. Stone, Esq. and Deborah A. Scalise, Esq. They spoke about the continuing need for lawyers to prepare thoroughly, present the court with evidence ethically disclosed and to expeditiously return evidence wrongfully or erroneously obtained. Despite the fact that it was St. Patrick’s Day, the room was packed to capacity with over 30 attendees. ◗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ President’s Message from page 3 the mentor. I have had many mentors and I can honestly say that I do not think any of them actually knew they were mentoring me. I am grateful to our past presidents, judges, civil and criminal lawyers as each of them have imparted upon me part of the fabric of the practice of law. They still do today. I encourage experienced, as well as new lawyers alike, to take full advantage of the collective wisdom of our diverse WWBA membership. Consider attending a meeting that is outside your specialty which lends itself to presenting different points of view. Then ask the questions, do the work, listen, observe, and where appropriate, emulate. In particular, for the new lawyers and law students, there is no greater opportunity for professional development. We have added a section under the Membership tab on the website, entitled “Volunteer.” Our goal is to keep this section updated with ways you can make a difference within your limits. The depth of commitment we each have is a personal thing, influenced by many factors and demands on our time. Traditionally, taking an active role in committee work or projects meant being willing to devote a considerable amount of time over a period of years. This model is showing signs of strain on both members and the WWBA. I will be actively advertising for members to take on projects (or parts of a project) that have a discrete lifetime and do not require burdensome amounts of time. It’s always great to take on a project where you can make a difference without overburdening yourself. We are a profession that is based on human contact on a very personal level and one that promotes conflict resolution. The WWBA has done an excellent job in fostering good working relations among members of the bench and bar. While simply becoming a member is of critical importance, there is no reason to stop at merely paying your dues each year. WWBA offers a single place to network, learn, give, teach, lead and socialize. With so many opportunities, members can tailor their involvement to meet their personal and professional preferences and needs. I encourage you to be active and ask that you encourage your associates and colleagues to invest in the opportunities the WWBA can provide. The WWBA is truly one of the best places to connect. ◗ Become a New Member Today RENEW YOUR WWBA MEMBERSHIP TODAY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2016 TO MAY 31, 2017. RENEW NOW! DON’T WAIT! WWBA Membership includes membership to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY). January 31, 2017 is the closing date in order to count the WWBA members towards our certification to WBASNY and assure our number of delegates. Renewing before this date will allow our Westchester Chapter (WWBA) to continue to be a strong presence in our statewide organization (WBASNY) while you will enjoy its many benefits, events, newsletter and CLE programming. Hélène Côté, Sherry A. Bishko, Elisabeth Campos It is easy to renew by going to the WWBA Website at www.WWBANY.org. You can use a credit card or PayPal to make payment. Page 10 Westchester Women’s Bar Association News
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Westchester Women’s Bar Association New Members The Westchester Women’s Bar Association proudly welcomes our newest members: TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEMBERS, THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE WWBA ONLY. Support the WWBA Foundation by Becoming a Member of the Legacy Society Linda Markowitz and Kim Berg The WWBA Foundation relies upon the financial support of the WWBA members to provide the annual scholarships and grants aimed at supporting those underprivileged segments of our community. One way that you can support this endeavor is by becoming a member of the WWBAF Legacy Society. The Legacy Society has ✄ been established to provide for the long term sustenance of our mission. By providing for the Foundation in your estate plan your bequest or designation of the Foundation as a beneficiary, whether large or small, will help with continuing the mission of the WWBA and the WWBAF “to improve the position of women in society and in the law and help the underserved women and children in our society.” Please consider making a provision in your estate plan for the Foundation and if you are interested in doing so, submit the form below to the address or email at the bottom. Letting us know your intentions now helps us to be better aware of your particular interests, and will allow us to keep you informed of developments at the Westchester Women’s Bar Association Foundation, which may be relevant to your planned gift. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, it is our plan to recognize your planned gift by publicizing your name as a member of our “Legacy Society.” It is our hope that this recognition will inspire generosity in others. ◗ ~ LETTER OF INTENT ~ In support of the work of the WWBA Foundation, I/we want to provide for future generations and to ensure the continuity of the funding it provides to assist the underserved segments of our community. This Letter of Intent represents my/our commitment to the WWBA Foundation. It does not represent a legal obligation on my/our part and may be changed at any time. Please check each of the options you are considering: ❑ Making a bequest in my/our Will or Trust ❑ Naming the WWBA Foundation as a Beneficiary of a Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust ❑ Naming the WWBA Foundation as a Beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy or Annuity or a portion of a Life Insurance Policy or Annuity ❑ Naming the WWBA Foundation as a Beneficiary of a Retirement Plan or a portion of a Retirement Plan ❑ Optional: The amount of my/our planned gift is $_____________ or _____% of my/our estate ❑ I/We intend to include WWBAF in my/our estate plans by (date): ________________ ❑ I/We wish to include the WWBA Foundation in my/our estate plan but wish to remain anonymous. If you prefer to remain anonymous, do not complete the following section: Name(s):__________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ City:___________________ State: ______ Zip:_________ Phone: ( )__________________ Email Address:________________________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________ Return to: WWBA Foundation, P.O. Box 926 Hartsdale, New York 10530 • Questions: email executivedirector@wwbany.org Westchester Women’s Bar Association News Page 11
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