WWBA April 2017 Newsletter

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Westchester Women’s Bar Committee Announcements The WWBA’s Diversity Committee is Seeking Nominations for the 2017 Diversity Achievement Award Description and Criteria: The WWBA Diversity Achievement Award honors WWBA members, law firms and legal organizations, who recognize the value of diversity in the legal profession and make significant contributions toward achieving a high level of diversity in the workplace. Diversity encompasses race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and physical and mental abilities. Individual WWBA members and law firms/legal organizations will be honored on alternating years. Past recipients include the Honorable Terry Jane Ruderman and the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. To qualify, the recipient must be actively involved in furthering the work of the WWBA and demonstrate a commitment to diversity. The individual recipient must be a WWBA member in good standing. For law firms and legal organizations to qualify, at least 10% of the law firm or organization must be members of the WWBA in good standing. The WWBA President, the President’s designee, and the co-chairs of the Diversity Committee will review the submissions and select the award recipient. The nominations should consist of: (1) an essay that shall not exceed more than 1,000 words describing why the individual/firm/organization should be selected; (2) the names of at least two persons, who are familiar with the initiatives/efforts, in support of the nominee; (3) for individual nominations, a copy of the individual’s resume or curriculum vitae; (4) letters of support and (5) contact information (e-mail and phone number) of the person submitting the entry. Submissions cannot exceed 15 one-sided pages. Nomination deadline/materials: The submission deadline is April 21, 2017. The award will be presented at the WWBA’s Annual Dinner on June 7, 2017. The recipient must be present to accept the award. Please visit the WWBA’s website for nomination forms or contact Jacqueline Hattar jacqueline.hattar@wilsonelser.com or Stephanie Melowsky smelowsky@mypcsb.com with any questions or for nomination forms. The WWBA’s Lawyering and Parenting Committee is Seeking Nominations for the 2017 Family Friendly Award A critical component of success for today’s law practices and related businesses is the creation of an environment that encourages employees to balance professional and family responsibilities. In such a workplace, morale, job satisfaction, and productivity are typically higher, while employee turnover is lower. The WWBA has long recognized and honored those legal employers who provide “family friendly” work environments. Nominations for the 2017 WWBA Family Friendly Award are now being accepted. Description and Criteria: Any legal or law related business employer with an office located in Westchester County in either the public or private sector (including in-house legal departments) employing at least three attorneys is eligible for nomination. At least one employee of the organization must be a WWBA member. Factors to be considered include opportunities offered to employees for part-time employment, flexible work schedules, maternity and paternity leave policies, telecommuting options, and partnership and executive leadership opportunities for part-time employees. The nomination may be submitted by any individual familiar with the nominee and its policies. Nomination deadline/materials: The submission deadline is April 21, 2017. The award will be presented at the WWBA’s Annual Dinner on June 7, 2017. The recipient must be present to accept the award. Please visit WWBA’s website or contact Joelle M. Burton at joelleburton11@gmail.com with any questions for for nomination forms. Westchester Women’s Bar Association News Page 5
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