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Westchester Women’s Bar Association<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>WWBA</strong><br />
WESTCHESTER WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION<br />
<strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER<br />
Elizabeth Z. Marcus<br />
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n June 6, <strong>2018</strong>, the Westchester Women’s Bar Association Annual Dinner<br />
and Installation of Officers was held at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht<br />
Club. The <strong>WWBA</strong>’s keynote speaker was the Honorable Kathie Davidson,<br />
Administrative Judge of the Ninth Judicial District.<br />
Immediate Past President Lisa M. Denig expressed her gratitude for the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s<br />
officers, directors, and members. She focused her remarks, in part, on the great strides<br />
that were made in accomplishing three main goals: to increase the number of social<br />
photos and article continued on page 4 ➥<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> <strong>2018</strong> Annual Installation Dinner<br />
INSIDE THIS ISSUE<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Cocktails and<br />
Conversation Event<br />
(page 6)<br />
An Interview with<br />
Lisa M. Denig<br />
(page 7)<br />
Social Media Discovery<br />
Requests<br />
(page 9)<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
(page 12)<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News<br />
news<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
SAVE THE DATE<br />
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP<br />
MEETING<br />
<strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2018</strong><br />
White Plains, New York<br />
WESTCHESTER<br />
WOMEN’S BAR<br />
BOOK CLUB<br />
<strong>September</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Hartsdale, New York<br />
MEET THE OFFICERS OF<br />
THE <strong>WWBA</strong>: A NIGHT OF<br />
NETWORKING<br />
<strong>September</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
White Plains, New York<br />
PRESIDENT’S<br />
MESSAGE<br />
The <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
<strong>2018</strong>-2019 year<br />
kicked off with our<br />
extraordinary celebration<br />
and swearing<br />
in of officers at<br />
the <strong>WWBA</strong> Annual<br />
Dinner at the beautiful<br />
Mamaroneck<br />
Beach and Yacht Kim Berg<br />
Club on June 6, <strong>2018</strong>. In my speech,<br />
I discussed the importance of having<br />
historical perspective and how, with reflection<br />
on past events and hindsight<br />
being “20/20” we can use historical<br />
perspective to set the guideposts for our<br />
future course. Having had the tremendous<br />
benefit of serving as President Elect<br />
last year under the tutelage of Past President<br />
Lisa Denig, I have spent the summer<br />
months planning and setting in<br />
motion the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s future course for<br />
the upcoming year.<br />
My first effort was to get our committees<br />
set up and having our amazing<br />
co-chairs of our over 50 committees<br />
conceptualize the programs, events and<br />
activities they will plan for our new fiscal<br />
year. I must sincerely thank all of<br />
our committee co-chairs who were in<br />
place by our organizational meeting on<br />
July 25th and have been filling the Fall<br />
calendar with CLEs, programs, and<br />
networking events for our members’<br />
benefit. Many of our committees have<br />
seen the addition of members who are<br />
stepping up for the first time as co-chairs<br />
and we welcome their ideas and efforts.<br />
Please take a look at our website to see<br />
all of the committees and consider joining<br />
a committee that fits with your area<br />
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The Westchester Women’s Bar Association is a Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
<strong>WWBA</strong> Member <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
Published Monthly by the<br />
Westchester Women’s<br />
Bar Association, a Chapter of<br />
the Women’s Bar Association<br />
of the State of New York<br />
~ <strong>2018</strong>/2019 Officers and Directors ~<br />
President KIM BERG<br />
President-Elect ANGELA MORCONE GIANNINI<br />
Vice Presidents<br />
HON. LISA M. SMITH AMANDA C. FRIED KRISTEN MOTEL<br />
Treasurer<br />
NATANYA L. BRIENDEL Recording Secretary SHERRY BISHKO<br />
Corresponding Secretary ELIZABETH Z. MARCUS<br />
Immediate Past ast President<br />
LISA M. DENIG<br />
Elected Directors Westchester Board<br />
SUSAN EDWARDS COLSON LISA M. DENIG LONYA A. GILBERT<br />
JENNIFER L. GRAY JACQUELINE HATTAR<br />
State Directors Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York<br />
ROBIN D. CARTON LUCIA CHIOCCHIO DEBORAH FARBER-KAISER<br />
MARIAN GENIO THERESA A. GIROLAMO ANNETTE G. HASAPIDIS<br />
SUSAN MILLS RICHMOND JENNIFER ROBINSON<br />
Executive Director ELISABETH CAMPOS<br />
© Copyright <strong>2018</strong> Westchester Women’s Bar Association. All rights reserved.<br />
The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) only and do not reflect the official position of the Association.<br />
Editor-in-Chief: Elizabeth Z. Marcus • Designed and Printed by IPM Media Group, Inc. (516) 809-0501<br />
<strong>2018</strong>-2019 <strong>WWBA</strong> Committee Chairs<br />
S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E S<br />
By-Laws ............................................. Hélène Côté, Anna L. Georgiou<br />
Corporate & Commercial ................ Lisa M. Bluestein, Virginia Trunkes<br />
Criminal Law ........... Lisa M. Denig, Hon. Sandra A. Forster, Amy Puerto<br />
Families’, Children & the Courts .......... Joy S. Joseph, Lauren Morrissey<br />
Amanda Rieben<br />
Grievance/Ethics ................................................... Deborah A. Scalise<br />
Judicial Screening ............... Hon. Sandra A. Forster, Loren I. Glassman<br />
Judiciary ........................................................ Hon. Linda S. Jamieson<br />
Lawyering & Parenting .......... Joelle M. Burton, Jana Kosberg-Kleidman<br />
Legislation ...................................... Natanya L. Briendel, Kitley Covill,<br />
Angela Morcone Gianinni<br />
Matrimonial ...... Robin D. Carton, Dolores Gebhardt, Lonya A. Gilbert<br />
Annual Dinner ................... Kim Berg, Lisa M. Denig, Robin D. Carton,<br />
Amanda C. Fried, Andrea Friedman, Angela Morcone Giannini,<br />
Jennifer L. Gray, Jennifer N. Netrosio, Katie Wendle<br />
Annual Dinner Souvenir Journal ............................... Andrea Friedman<br />
Appellate Practice ......................... Lisa M. Denig, Hon. Marc C. Dillon,<br />
Hon. Sondra M. Miller<br />
Archive & Historian ...................................................... Susan L. Pollet<br />
Awards .............................. Elizabeth Barnhard, Deborah Farber-Kaiser<br />
Bankruptcy .................... Susan Mills Richmond, Wendy Marie Weathers<br />
Breast Cancer Awareness ....................................... Adrienne J. Orbach<br />
Collaborative Law ............................ Kathleen Donelli, Michelle Lewis,<br />
Lynn J. Maier, Hon. Sondra M. Miller<br />
Community Outreach ... Deborah A. Scalise, Hon. Lisa Margaret Smith<br />
Construction ............................................. Aisling Brady, Sushmita Roy<br />
Continuing Legal Education ..................................... Ann M. McNulty<br />
Diversity and Inclusion ............. Jacqueline Hattar, Stephanie Melowsky<br />
Domestic Violence ....... Natanya L. Briendel, Beth Levy, Audrey E. Stone<br />
Education Law ........................ Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Julie P. Passman,<br />
Susan Mills Richmond<br />
Elder & Health Law & Reproductive Rights ....... Elizabeth A. Cumming,<br />
Moira Laidlaw<br />
Employment Law .................................................. Kim Berg, Sara Kula<br />
Environmental & Land Use .......... Lucia Chiocchio, Anna L. Georgiou,<br />
Jennifer L. Gray, Katherine Zalantis<br />
Gender Dynamics ....................................... Hon. Terry Jane Ruderman<br />
Golf Outing .................................. Gail M. Boggio, Adrienne Orbach<br />
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A D H O C C O M M I T T E E S<br />
Membership .............................................. Sherry Bishko, Kristen Motel<br />
Networking ...................... Jennifer Robinson, Alsion Sloto, Erica Sattler<br />
New Lawyers ................................... Elizabeth Z. Marcus, Katie Wendle<br />
Professional Development .. Susan Edwards Colson, Stephanie Melowsky<br />
Programs .................................. Natanya L. Briendel, Amanda C. Fried<br />
Public Relations ............................... Joelle M. Burton, Jennifer L. Gray<br />
Real Property .................................. Michelle Murphy, Allyson Lanahan<br />
Sponsorship ......................... Lucia Chiocchio, Susan Edwards Colson,<br />
Deborah Farber-Kaiser<br />
Taxation ........................................................... Patricia Rusch Bellucci<br />
Trusts & Estates .............................. Gail M. Boggio, Nancy J. Rudolph,<br />
Karen J. Walsh<br />
Holiday Party and Boutique ...... Dolores Gebhardt, Jennifer N. Netrosio<br />
Immigration ........................................ Nicole Feit, Laura A. Rosmarin<br />
Insurance Law .............................................................................. TBD<br />
Intellectual Property .. Elizabeth M. Barnhard, Theresa O’Rourke Nugent<br />
Judgment Enforcement & Collections ...................... Daniel F. Florio, Jr.<br />
Litigation ....................... Angela Morcone Giannini, Jacqueline Hattar<br />
Kimberly Sheehan<br />
Long Range Planning ............... Susan Edwards Colson, Lisa M. Denig<br />
Linda Markowitz<br />
Mediation ........................... Hon. Sondra M. Miller, Lauren S. Morrissey<br />
Donna Erez Navot, Abby Rosmarin<br />
Past Presidents ............ Jane Bilus Gould, Mary F. Kelly, Linda Markowitz<br />
Practice Management ......... Jamieson L. Keiser, Wendy Marie Weathers<br />
Pro Bono ........................................... Marian Genio, Natalie Sobchak<br />
Social Media .................................. Kristen Motel, Jennifer N. Netrosio<br />
Technology/Website .......... Donna E. Frosco, Theresa O’Rourke Nugent<br />
Wellness ................................ Jennifer Netrosio, Susan Mills Richmond<br />
Women in Leadership ............................................ Adrienne Arkontaky<br />
Network of Bar Leaders ................................................................. TBD<br />
Pace Board of Visitors ....................... Gail M. Boggio, Lonya A. Gilbert<br />
WBASNY Judicial Screening Committee ................. Gail M. Boggio,<br />
Lisa M. Bluestein<br />
WBASNY Nominations Committee ............................. Gail M. Boggio<br />
Lisa M. Bluestein<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Foundation President ...................................... Susan S. Brown<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Representative Director to the WCBA Board .. Dolores Gebhardt<br />
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President’s Message<br />
from page 1<br />
“Having had the<br />
tremendous benefit of<br />
serving as President Elect<br />
last year under the tutelage<br />
of Past President Lisa Denig,<br />
I have spent the summer<br />
months planning and setting<br />
in motion the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s<br />
future course for the<br />
upcoming year.”<br />
of practice or where you feel you can meaningfully<br />
contribute. Joining is simple, just<br />
click on the “Join” link next to the committee<br />
of interest. There is truly something for<br />
everyone.<br />
I am very pleased to form two new<br />
committees: Wellness and Women in Leadership.<br />
These new committees can certainly<br />
benefit from your input and assistance.<br />
Our new Wellness Committee, cochaired<br />
by Jennifer Netrosio and Susan<br />
Mills Richmond, will focus on tips for<br />
achieving work-life balance, wellness strategies,<br />
and hosting several fun and active<br />
events this year focused on improving our<br />
overall mental and physical well-being.<br />
Our new Women in Leadership Committee,<br />
chaired by Adrienne Arkontaky, will<br />
focus on issues and challenges that impact<br />
women who serve in leadership positions<br />
in private and public sector positions<br />
and law firms.<br />
We kicked off our networking programs<br />
on August 9, <strong>2018</strong> with a beautiful<br />
evening of “cocktails and conversation”<br />
at the Red Hat on the River. The turnout<br />
was fantastic and included a diverse group<br />
of new members, existing members, law<br />
students, practitioners in a range of substantive<br />
areas, sponsors, judges, and a few<br />
of our friends from the Rockland County<br />
Women’s Bar Association chapter.<br />
We have so many programs already<br />
in place for the Fall <strong>2018</strong>. How can you<br />
learn about upcoming programs that might<br />
be of interest? The <strong>WWBA</strong> circulates a<br />
weekly update, emailed to you every Tuesday,<br />
for upcoming events and you can find<br />
links for easy sign up for every program<br />
listed. If you are reading these updates,<br />
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Editor’s Note<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News<br />
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that<br />
reflects it.”<br />
~ Edith Wharton<br />
Making Dates and Getting Published<br />
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS<br />
❑ Deadline for newsletter submissions is the 12th of the month prior to publication (submissions<br />
received after the deadline are subject to the discretion of the editor).<br />
❑ Send submissions as email attachments to Elizabeth Z. Marcus at elizabeth.z.marcus@gmail.com.<br />
❑ Articles should be 1,000 words or fewer. Remove all pagination, headers, footers or other<br />
formatting, other than bold, underline or italics. Authors are encouraged to submit photographs<br />
for publication with their submissions and include a short biographical statement with<br />
their submissions.<br />
❑ Materials submitted allow the <strong>WWBA</strong> a limited copyright and full permission to reprint the<br />
material in any <strong>WWBA</strong> publication or on its website without additional consent.<br />
❑ Photographs must be high-resolution (150 dpi or more) and the subject and all persons in<br />
each photograph must be fully identified.<br />
PROGRAM SCHEDULING<br />
❑ First visit the <strong>WWBA</strong> website: www.wwbany.org and click on the calendar at the home page to<br />
view scheduled programs. Conflicts in scheduling will be assessed on a case by case basis, with<br />
priority for early submissions.<br />
❑ Contact Elizabeth Z. Marcus at elizabeth.z.marcus@gmail.com to schedule a <strong>WWBA</strong> sponsored<br />
or co-sponsored program, including committee meetings, CLE programs, etc.<br />
❑ Once you have reserved the date with Elizabeth Z. Marcus, proceed with planning your<br />
program and creating your flyer.<br />
❑ Flyers must be approved by the Programs Committee. In advance of the 12th of the month,<br />
please send your flyer to the Program Committee Co-chairs for review and copy the Executive<br />
Director. Once approved, please send your final flyer to the Executive Director, Elisabeth Campos<br />
and the President for publication on the website calendar and the newsletter calendar. The<br />
final flyer will also be emailed to the membership.<br />
❑ We will also consider publicizing programs from outside organizations that may be of interest<br />
to our members.<br />
❑ Post-event: You may report on the success of your program and provide photographs of the<br />
speakers and participants that can be included in an upcoming newsletter. Send your submission<br />
to Elizabeth Z. Marcus, following the guidelines above.<br />
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WESTCHESTER WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION<br />
<strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER<br />
from page 1<br />
events provided; to expand the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s<br />
social media presence; and to reach out<br />
to younger attorneys and law students. As<br />
Lisa reminded us, “No other organization<br />
offers the type of timely and diverse programs<br />
that we do.” The infectious enthusiasm<br />
and dedication with which Lisa led<br />
her Presidency took center stage when she<br />
led the crowd in a memorable rendition of<br />
Aretha Franklin’s all time-classic, “Respect.”<br />
With attendees standing on their<br />
feet cheering and clapping, all that could<br />
be said was Bravo Lisa, Bravo!<br />
As is tradition, Hon. Sondra M. Miller<br />
administered the oath of office to the incoming<br />
officers and directors. <strong>WWBA</strong> Past<br />
President Jane Bilus Gould administered<br />
the oath of office to our newly elected President<br />
Kim Berg.<br />
Incoming President Kim Berg highlighted<br />
the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s continuing relevance<br />
and importance. A longtime active member,<br />
Kim reflected on the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s influential<br />
past as well as its bright future – a<br />
future Kim stressed would continue to advance<br />
the social, economic and legal status<br />
of women through the law, expand<br />
Lisa M. Denig delivers the outgoing<br />
President’s remarks<br />
Hon. Kathie E. Davidson, Administrative<br />
Judge of the Ninth Judicial District, delivers<br />
the Keynote speech<br />
opportunities for women, and raise the<br />
level of competency and integrity in the legal<br />
profession. A true “group effort,” Kim<br />
called on the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s officers, directors,<br />
and members to help further its mission –<br />
a mission we will surely achieve and exceed<br />
under the hardworking and dedicated<br />
leadership of Kim. Kim, we are lucky to<br />
have you!<br />
This year, the Karen Z. Bell Moderate<br />
Means Panel Award was presented to<br />
Debra Palazzo, Esq., the Family Friendly<br />
Employer Award was presented to My Sisters’<br />
Place, the Diversity Achievement<br />
Award to the Pace Women’s Justice Center,<br />
and the <strong>WWBA</strong> Foundation’s Justice<br />
Sondra M. Miller Scholarship was presented<br />
to Pace Law Student Kristi Intorre.<br />
And last but not least, many thanks<br />
to the Annual Dinner Co-Chairs Kim Berg,<br />
Lisa M. Bluestein, Natanya L. Briendel,<br />
Robin D. Carton, Lucia Chiocchio, Susan<br />
Edwards Colson, Lisa M. Denig,<br />
Amanda C. Fried, Dolores Gebhardt,<br />
Jennifer L. Gray, Jennifer Netrosio,<br />
Deborah A. Scalise, Katie Wendle, and<br />
the Souvenir Journal Chair Andrea B.<br />
Friedman. ◗<br />
Immediate Past President Lisa M. Denig,<br />
President Kim Berg, Hon. Sondra M. Miller,<br />
Hon. Kathie E. Davidson, and President-Elect<br />
Angela Morcone Giannini<br />
<strong>2018</strong>-2019 Executive Officers: President-<br />
Elect Angela Morcone Giannini, Vice<br />
Presidents Hon. Lisa M. Smith, Amanda C.<br />
Fried, and Kristen Motel, Treasurer Natanya<br />
L. Briendel, Corresponding Secretary<br />
Elizabeth Z. Marcus, and Recording Secretary<br />
Sherry Bishko<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> President-Elect Angela Morcone<br />
Giannini presents the <strong>2018</strong> Family<br />
Friendly Employer Award to My Sister’s<br />
Place<br />
WBASNY President Greta K. Kolcon, Shari<br />
Gordon, Esq., and Families, Childrens, and<br />
the Courts Co-Chairs Lauren Morrissey and<br />
Joy S. Joseph<br />
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<strong>2018</strong>-2019 State Directors: Lucia<br />
Chiocchio, Robin D. Carton, Annette G.<br />
Hasapidis, Marian Genio, Deborah Farber-<br />
Kaiser, Theresa A. Girolamo, and Jennifer<br />
Robinson<br />
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs<br />
Jacqueline Hatter and Stephanie Melowsky<br />
present the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s Diversity Achievement<br />
Award to Pace Women’s Justice Center<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News
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WESTCHESTER WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION<br />
<strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER<br />
Jane Bilus Gould administers the<br />
oath of office to newly elected<br />
President Kim Berg<br />
Hon. George E. Fufidio, Hon.<br />
Christie Derrico, and Hon. Mark<br />
C. Dillon<br />
Kim Berg delivers the President’s remarks<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> President-Elect Angela<br />
Morcone Giannini with WBASNY<br />
President Greta K. Kolcon<br />
Hon. Michael A. Martinelli, Hon.<br />
William J. Giacomo, and Hon.<br />
Colleen D. Duffy<br />
Immediate Past President<br />
Lisa M. Denig with <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
Executive Director Elisabeth<br />
Campos<br />
Past Presidents of the <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
Susan S. Brown, <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
Foundation President, presents<br />
the Sondra M. Miller Scholarship<br />
to Pace Law Student Kristi Intorre<br />
Grievance and Ethics Committee<br />
Chair Deborah Scalise, Hon.<br />
Joan B. Lefkowitz, and Alayne<br />
Katz, Esq.<br />
<strong>2018</strong>-2019 Elected Directors: Jacqueline Hattar, Jennifer L. Gray,<br />
Lisa M. Denig, Lonya A. Gilbert, and Susan Edwards Colson<br />
Hon. Brandon R. Sall, Hon. La Tia<br />
W. Martin, and Westchester<br />
County District Attorney Anthony<br />
A. Scarpino, Jr.<br />
Past Presidents Co-Chair Jane<br />
Bilus Gould and President Kim<br />
Berg<br />
State Director Annette G. Hasapidis, Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman,<br />
and Hon. Daniel D. Angiolillo<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News<br />
Trusts and Estates Committee<br />
Co-Chair Gail M. Boggio with<br />
Hon. Linda S. Jamieson<br />
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Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy!<br />
Cocktails and Conversation with the <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
On August 9, <strong>2018</strong>, <strong>WWBA</strong> members gathered together for<br />
the Second Annual “Cocktails and Conversation” event at the<br />
Red Hat Restaurant in Irvington, New York. Co-sponsored with<br />
the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association, members networked<br />
and socialized while overlooking the beautiful Hudson<br />
River – the event was the perfect way to celebrate summer. Stay<br />
tuned for more <strong>WWBA</strong> fun-filled events! ◗<br />
President’s Message<br />
from page 3<br />
you may have noticed the month of <strong>September</strong> is already chock<br />
full of programs and events. You can also find all of our programs<br />
online at www.wwbany.org under the Calendar tab.<br />
On <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2018</strong>, we invite all <strong>WWBA</strong> members to the<br />
first of four General Membership Meetings. The topic “Implicit<br />
Bias is Real: A Candid Discussion on Subconscious Stereotyping”<br />
can be used to fulfill the new one credit CLE requirement in<br />
Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias. In hearing my goals<br />
of diversifying our membership, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee<br />
and Employment Law Committees have arranged for an<br />
esteemed panel to engage in a very frank discussion about implicit<br />
bias: Honorable Shira Scheindlin, retired U.S.D.C. S.D.N.Y.,<br />
Of Counsel at Stroock, Stroock & Lavan; Taa Grays, Esq. VP &<br />
Associate General Counsel of Information Governance at Met<br />
Life; and Nikki Adame-Winningham, Esq., Corporate Counsel<br />
for Pfizer, Inc.<br />
On <strong>September</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong>, the Book Club will meet to discuss<br />
“The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote” by Elaine<br />
Weiss.<br />
On <strong>September</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong>, the Women in Professional Transition<br />
will meet for their monthly brown bag lunch to discuss the<br />
challenges and creative solutions for those facing or contemplating<br />
changes in their professional lives.<br />
On <strong>September</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>, please join us for a another networking<br />
event, this time welcoming our newest members at our<br />
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An Interview with Lisa M. Denig<br />
Susan L. Pollet<br />
Chair of the Archive and<br />
Historian Committee<br />
Q: You just finished your<br />
year as <strong>WWBA</strong> President.<br />
Please tell us the accomplishments<br />
of which you are<br />
most proud?<br />
A: Before my presidency<br />
began, my Executive Officers<br />
and I met and highlighted<br />
three things that we<br />
wanted to focus on during<br />
the year: social media,<br />
more “social” or fun events,<br />
and reaching out to<br />
younger lawyers. I am<br />
proud to say that we made<br />
headway in all three areas.<br />
As to social media, we<br />
started a <strong>WWBA</strong> Instagram<br />
account and have actively<br />
posted to it and our other<br />
social media accounts on<br />
Facebook and Twitter all<br />
year. This has increased<br />
our social media presence<br />
and helped us get information<br />
regarding events and<br />
programs to new audiences.<br />
In regards to planning<br />
more social events,<br />
we successfully added<br />
many programs and outings<br />
this year including a<br />
trip to see a Broadway<br />
show, a wine tasting, paint<br />
night, a Learn to Spin class,<br />
and our popular Book<br />
Club. These events have<br />
given members the opportunity<br />
to network and socialize<br />
in a less formal environment<br />
and are often<br />
named by members as<br />
some of their favorite gettogethers<br />
of the past year.<br />
Finally, we reached out to<br />
Pace Law School and<br />
signed up over 50 law students,<br />
many of whom have<br />
become very active in our<br />
“I want to create positive<br />
social change in this world. In<br />
whatever situation I am in –<br />
whether it is at work, in an<br />
organization like the <strong>WWBA</strong>,<br />
or even just in a relationship<br />
with someone – I always ask<br />
myself, “How can I make<br />
this even better?”<br />
group. This is important as<br />
these younger students are<br />
the future of our organization.<br />
Q: Are there any projects<br />
which began or were continued<br />
during your Presidency<br />
which you would like to see<br />
further developed in the future?<br />
A: We were able to volunteer<br />
with the Hillside Food<br />
Outreach, helping to stock<br />
shelves and organize their<br />
inventory. Hillside is a very<br />
special food pantry that caters<br />
to the homebound, utilizing<br />
volunteers to deliver<br />
food and specializing in gluten-free<br />
foods and other<br />
healthy choices. I would<br />
love to see our connection<br />
with this group - and other<br />
non-profits in the area - grow<br />
and thrive as our members<br />
have reported that they<br />
would like to see the <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
offer more volunteer opportunities.<br />
Q: Which direction would<br />
you like to see the <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
move in during the coming<br />
years?<br />
A: I am so proud to be a<br />
member of this organization<br />
and to see it grow and<br />
change with the ever evolving<br />
needs of women in the<br />
legal community. I would<br />
like to see the Westchester<br />
Women’s Bar Association remain<br />
the standard-bearer for<br />
equality in the law and society<br />
and to continue to push<br />
for measures that will accomplish<br />
that. I would also<br />
like to see the <strong>WWBA</strong> continue<br />
to meet the needs of<br />
our local legal community in<br />
this new age by providing<br />
our CLEs online or streaming.<br />
This is the not the wave<br />
of the future, it is the first<br />
choice of younger attorneys<br />
right now and the <strong>WWBA</strong><br />
has to adapt to provide these<br />
opportunities to its members.<br />
Q: How did the #MeToo<br />
Movement impact upon your<br />
Presidency if at all?<br />
A: The #MeToo Movement<br />
was at the forefront of<br />
women’s issues this past year<br />
and the <strong>WWBA</strong> responded,<br />
as it always does, with a<br />
thoughtful and highly educational<br />
program that<br />
delved into the law surrounding<br />
sexual harassment law-<br />
Lisa M. Denig<br />
suits. This panel discussion<br />
included two judges who<br />
deal with sexual harassment<br />
cases as well as two<br />
accomplished attorneys<br />
who presented both sides<br />
of the issue - plaintiff and<br />
defendant. The best part<br />
about this program was<br />
that the audience was thoroughly<br />
engaged, asking<br />
questions, offering insight<br />
and rounding out the discussion<br />
in a way I have not<br />
seen at a program in a<br />
long time. This illustrates<br />
the timeliness and sensitivity<br />
of the issue and, as always,<br />
the Westchester<br />
Women’s Bar Association<br />
committees were right there<br />
to provide a comfortable<br />
and honest forum for such<br />
a discussion.<br />
Q: You are such a productive<br />
person. What advice<br />
do you have for our membership<br />
about how to best<br />
multi-task?<br />
A: Like most women, I<br />
have a rather full plate. I<br />
am the Bureau Chief of<br />
Special Litigation at the<br />
Westchester County District<br />
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WELLNESS AS A PRIORITY: SELF-CARE<br />
A Tip from the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s Newly-Formed Wellness Committee<br />
Jennifer N. Netrosio, Esq.<br />
Co-Chair of the <strong>WWBA</strong> Wellness<br />
Committee<br />
As a culture, we live by our “todo”<br />
lists, whether we write them down<br />
or the list just lives in our head, we are<br />
constantly thinking about what we need<br />
to accomplish, whether or not we did<br />
accomplish it, and whether what we accomplished<br />
is up to par. If we didn’t<br />
accomplish what we sought out to, we<br />
think “shit” and either stay up all night<br />
doing or we reluctantly add to<br />
tomorrow’s list. Our high functioning<br />
brains have the ability to organize<br />
thoughts into lists, to prioritize and rationalize,<br />
and it’s a beautiful thing. But<br />
how about using your high functioning<br />
brain wisely, and put self-care to the<br />
top of your to-do list. Every. Single.<br />
Day. And here’s how:<br />
Don’t overthink it. Yes, lawyers, I<br />
said it. Don’t overthink it. Self-care<br />
SELF CARE<br />
LESSONS<br />
FROM<br />
THE<br />
OCEAN:<br />
<br />
Take Time to Coast<br />
Sea Life’s Beauty<br />
Harbor Strength<br />
takes on many different forms. It may<br />
take the form of saying no (to plans,<br />
obligations, or otherwise); it may take<br />
the form of letting go (of an expectation,<br />
an ideal, or maybe a burden you<br />
carry); it may take the form of physical<br />
activity, rest, or mental wellness (a yoga<br />
or meditation practice); it may take the<br />
form of a gratitude journal. It may take<br />
the form of something that only you<br />
understand that you need in that moment.<br />
But the really beautiful thing about<br />
self-care is this: your body already<br />
knows exactly what it needs. Your soul<br />
already knows exactly what it needs.<br />
The challenge of your high functioning<br />
mind is to listen. So, every single<br />
day, listen to yourself, and do something<br />
for your own self-care. Honor the<br />
amazing mind, body, and soul that you<br />
have been given, and show it some<br />
love. ◗<br />
An Interview with Lisa M. Denig<br />
from previous page<br />
Attorney’s Office; I teach<br />
seven spin classes a week<br />
at New York Sports Club; I<br />
am the immediate past<br />
president of the Westchester<br />
Women’s Bar Association as<br />
well as Co-Chair of the<br />
Criminal Law, Appellate<br />
and Annual Dinner Committees;<br />
I coordinate the<br />
children’s programs and<br />
teach Sunday School at my<br />
church; I volunteer with numerous<br />
organizations; and<br />
I am currently working towards<br />
a Master’s Degree in<br />
Public Service from the<br />
Clinton School of Public<br />
Service at the University of<br />
Arkansas. Sometimes, even<br />
I am not sure how I get it all<br />
done in one day! But I will<br />
say this: use every minute<br />
in your day to achieve<br />
something. I get up very<br />
early (4:45AM) and go to<br />
bed relatively early (between<br />
9:30 and 10PM). Keeping<br />
these hours is conducive to<br />
greater efficiency than plopping<br />
down on the couch to<br />
watch television all evening<br />
long. I have never bingewatched<br />
anything in my life!<br />
I don’t even think that term<br />
should be in our lexicon!<br />
And I’ve never had a<br />
Facebook account - if I want<br />
to “connect” with people, I<br />
go to a Westchester<br />
Women’s Bar Association<br />
event or volunteer on a Habitat<br />
for Humanity build site.<br />
God only gives us so many<br />
hours on this earth-I want to<br />
use every one of mine to accomplish<br />
something that<br />
makes a difference in this<br />
world.<br />
Q: Which community activities<br />
will you continue to be<br />
involved with other than the<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar<br />
Association?<br />
A: Leaving the presidency of<br />
the Westchester Women’s Bar<br />
Association behind has freed<br />
up some of those precious<br />
hours and there is so much I<br />
want to do! As most people<br />
know, I have four rescue<br />
dogs who are the loves of<br />
my life so I would like to become<br />
more involved in a<br />
local pet rescue organization.<br />
I will continue to volunteer<br />
with Hillside Food<br />
Outreach and Habitat for<br />
Humanity. Additionally, I<br />
have become more active in<br />
my local political organization.<br />
And then there is that<br />
secret wish that I just have not<br />
gotten around to yet….I want<br />
to learn to play piano.<br />
Q: What do you want to<br />
accomplish personally going<br />
forward?<br />
A: Simple: I want to create<br />
positive social change in this<br />
world. In whatever situation<br />
I am in – whether it is at<br />
work, in an organization like<br />
the <strong>WWBA</strong>, or even just in<br />
a relationship with someone<br />
– I always ask myself, “How<br />
can I make this even better?<br />
What can I do to<br />
help?” There are so many<br />
opportunities to touch<br />
people’s lives and create<br />
new and better paths and I<br />
want to be the person to do<br />
that. I definitely have the<br />
resources and the energy to<br />
do this; it seems the only<br />
thing holding me back is this<br />
measly 24 hour day… ◗<br />
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Westchester Women’s Bar Association News
<strong>September</strong> Litigation Tip<br />
✦ SOCIAL MEDIA DISCOVERY REQUESTS<br />
Social media discovery requests are now commonplace in litigation. In Forman v Henkin, 30 NY3d<br />
656 (<strong>2018</strong>), the Court of Appeals addressed a dispute in a personal injury action concerning disclosure<br />
of materials from plaintiff’s Facebook account. The decision reminds the bar of the rules<br />
regarding disclosure and the courts of the need for tailored court orders.<br />
In Forman, the Plaintiff claimed physical and cognitive injuries including to spinal injuries, traumatic<br />
brain injuries, difficulty writing and using a computer. She testified at deposition that she<br />
posted a lot of photographs prior to the accident showing her active lifestyle. Defendant sought an<br />
unlimited authorization to obtain Plaintiff’s entire “private” Facebook account, contending photographs<br />
and written postings would be material and necessary to his defense of the action under<br />
CPLR 3101(a). When Plaintiff failed to provide the authorization, the Defendant moved to compel.<br />
The lower court tailored an order permitting disclosure but limited it to all photographs privately<br />
posted prior to the accident intended to be used at trial, all photographs post-accident privately<br />
posted that do not depict nudity or romantic encounters, and records showing the time plaintiff<br />
posted private messages after the accident and number of words/characters in those messages.<br />
The Plaintiff appealed, and the appellate court modified in limiting the disclosure to certain photographs<br />
intended to be used at trial both pre and post-accident and eliminated the post-accident data<br />
requests. The appellate court granted leave for the Defendant to appeal.<br />
The Court reminded us that disclosure in civil actions in New York is generally governed by CPLR<br />
3101(a), which directs: “[t]here shall be full disclosure of all matter material and necessary to the<br />
prosecution or defense of an action, regardless of the burden of proof.” This right to disclosure,<br />
although broad, is not unlimited. CPLR 3101 itself “establishes three categories of protected<br />
materials: privileged matter, attorney’s work product, and trial preparation materials, which are<br />
subject to disclosure only on a showing of substantial need and undue hardship.” Further, pursuant<br />
to CPLR 3103(a) protective orders are available for the account holder, for example, for sensitive<br />
or embarrassing materials of marginal relevance.<br />
The Court of Appeals explained that rather than applying a one-size-fits-all rule, discovery requests<br />
“must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with due regard for the strong policy supporting<br />
open disclosure.” The Court explained courts should first consider the nature of the event giving<br />
rise to the litigation and injuries claimed, as well as any other information specific to the case, to<br />
assess whether relevant information is likely to be found on the Facebook account. The Court<br />
agreed with other courts that have rejected the notion that commencement of a personal injury<br />
action renders a party’s entire Facebook account automatically discoverable. (See Kregg v.<br />
Maldonado, 98 AD3d 1289 (4th Dept 2012). The Court further stated that for the purposes of<br />
disclosure the threshold inquiry is not whether the materials sought are private but whether they<br />
are reasonably calculated to contain relevant information.<br />
The Court reversed the appellate court’s order and reinstated the lower court’s order.<br />
Written by Angela Morcone Giannini, Co-Chair, Litigation Committee<br />
Other Co-Chairs: Jacqueline Hattar & Kimberly Sheehan<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News<br />
Page 9
Chapter News and Announcements<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Members Recognized at the 12th<br />
Annual Above the Bar Awards Ceremony<br />
At this year’s 12th Annual Above the<br />
Bar Awards Ceremony, Keynote Speaker,<br />
Honorable Kathie E. Davidson, Administrative<br />
Judge of the Ninth Judicial District,<br />
stated that although the award winners practice<br />
in very different substantive areas of law<br />
they have in common a pursuit of excellence<br />
and sense of a higher calling. The<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> is proud of our members, Natalie<br />
Sobchak, Kim Berg and Sarah Cinquemani,<br />
each of whom received an Above the Bar<br />
Award for their pursuit of excellence in the<br />
legal profession.<br />
In the category of “Most Socially Conscious<br />
Attorney”, Natalie Sobchak was recognized for a career in pro bono legal and<br />
government service which warrants praise and recognition by her peers and the community,<br />
including in her current role at the Pace Women’s Justice Center where she<br />
directs pro bono programs.<br />
Kim Berg received the award for “Leading Civil Rights Attorney”, in recognition of<br />
her career devoted to the pursuit of justice for victims of discrimination, harassment,<br />
retaliation and violation of their basic civil rights and for being well-respected for her<br />
ethical representation of clients.<br />
Law Student member, Sarah Cinquemani, received the “Most Promising Pace Law<br />
Student” award. Ms. Cinquemani’s accomplishments while a student at Pace Law<br />
School including graduating magna cum laude with a certificate in Environmental Law<br />
and serving as President of the Student Bar Association. We wish her the best as she<br />
embarks upon her next career step in Albany where she will work as a New York State<br />
Excelsior Service Fellow. ◗<br />
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Member Today<br />
RENEW YOUR<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> MEMBERSHIP TODAY<br />
FOR THE PERIOD<br />
JUNE 1, <strong>2018</strong> TO MAY 31, 2019.<br />
RENEW NOW! DON’T WAIT!<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Membership includes<br />
membership to the Women’s Bar<br />
Association of the State of New York<br />
(WBASNY).<br />
January 31, 2019 is the closing date in<br />
order to count the <strong>WWBA</strong> members<br />
towards our certification to WBASNY and<br />
assure our number of delegates.<br />
Renewing before this date will allow our<br />
Westchester Chapter (<strong>WWBA</strong>) to continue<br />
to be a strong presence in our statewide<br />
organization (WBASNY) while you will<br />
enjoy its many benefits, events,<br />
newsletter and CLE programming.<br />
Hélène Côté, Sherry A. Bishko,<br />
Elisabeth Campos<br />
It is easy to renew by going to the<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Website at www.<strong>WWBA</strong>NY.org.<br />
You can use a credit card or<br />
PayPal to make payment.<br />
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Westchester Women’s Bar Association New Members<br />
The Westchester Women’s Bar Association proudly welcomes our newest members:<br />
TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEMBERS,<br />
THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE <strong>WWBA</strong> ONLY.<br />
President’s Message<br />
from page 6<br />
annual “New Member Reception” and<br />
“Meet the Executive Board” event where<br />
members, including law students, will<br />
have the opportunity to mix and mingle<br />
with our Executive Officers and Board<br />
members, learn more about the <strong>WWBA</strong>,<br />
potentially link up with a mentor or<br />
mentee, and learn more about rewarding<br />
ways to get involved in the <strong>WWBA</strong>. Nonmembers<br />
are also welcome so please feel<br />
free to bring a colleague and peak their<br />
interest in joining the Westchester Women’s<br />
Bar Association.<br />
Of course these events, and your participation<br />
as members of committees and<br />
attendees of our events, all help to sustain<br />
and grow our membership – another<br />
goal I mentioned at the annual installation<br />
dinner. In looking back on the past<br />
and attempting to solidify the <strong>WWBA</strong>’s<br />
future membership, I have set up a long<br />
range planning “task force” headed by<br />
Lisa Denig and Susan Edwards Colson.<br />
This plan is critical for our sustaining our<br />
membership and continuing to be a strong<br />
entity at the state level. In an effort to<br />
secure our place in the present day, I have<br />
been working diligently with the Membership<br />
Committee, co-chaired by Kristen<br />
Motel and Sherry Bishko, to sustain existing<br />
members, sign up new members, and<br />
reach out to those who have recently<br />
joined to get them involved and active in<br />
the <strong>WWBA</strong>. We will be collaborating with<br />
the Presidents of the Pace University<br />
School of Law Student Bar Association and<br />
Women’s Association of Law Students to<br />
recruit law students as part of our drive to<br />
increase membership now and for the<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong>’s future. The Law Student Members<br />
are eager to get involved, can assist<br />
with your committee’s programs and<br />
events, and are in need of mentors which<br />
is something the Westchester Women’s Bar<br />
Association can give back to them and<br />
our local legal community.<br />
As you can see from just the plans<br />
made for <strong>September</strong>, the <strong>WWBA</strong> offers<br />
unique and varied programs, events and<br />
CLEs which will peak the interest of a wide<br />
range of members. Of course, all of our<br />
efforts could not be accomplished without<br />
our wonderful Jewel Sponsors. We<br />
are truly grateful to have the continued<br />
support of our Diamond Sponsor Sterling<br />
National Bank and Emerald Sponsor BNY<br />
Mellon, as well as the addition of our second,<br />
and new, Emerald Sponsor Benchmark<br />
Title. ◗<br />
Westchester Women’s Bar Association News<br />
Page 11
<strong>WWBA</strong> Schedule of Upcoming Events<br />
COMMITTEE DATE/TIME PLACE TOPIC RSVP (also online at www.wwbany.org)<br />
Board of Directors Meeting<br />
and General Membership<br />
Meeting<br />
9/5/18<br />
Board Meeting<br />
5:30-6:00 PM<br />
General<br />
Membership<br />
Meeting 6:00-<br />
7:15 PM<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Book Club 9/6/18<br />
6:00 PM<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Women in<br />
Professional Transition<br />
Project<br />
New Lawyers, Networking,<br />
and Membership<br />
Committees<br />
9/7/18<br />
1:00 PM<br />
9/27/18<br />
6:00-8:00 PM<br />
Wellness Committee 9/29/18<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Board of Directors Meeting 10/3/18<br />
5:30-7:30 PM<br />
BNY Mellon<br />
701 Westchester Avenue<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> member Sandra<br />
Forster’s Home<br />
Hartsdale, NY<br />
445 Café<br />
445 Hamilton Avenue<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
(Parking is available in<br />
the garage next door;<br />
follow signs for “office<br />
parking”)<br />
The Brazen Fox<br />
175 Mamaroneck<br />
Avenue<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
Wilkens Farm<br />
1335 White Hill Road<br />
Yorktown Heights, NY<br />
BNY Mellon<br />
701 Westchester Avenue<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
Diversity & Inclusion<br />
Committee and<br />
Employment Law<br />
Committee Present:<br />
“Implicit Bias Is Real:<br />
A Candid Discussion on<br />
Subconscious<br />
Stereotyping”<br />
One CLE Credit –<br />
Diversity and Inclusion<br />
and Elimination of Bias<br />
(pending approval)*<br />
Book:<br />
“The Women’s Hour:<br />
The Great Fight to Win<br />
the Vote” by Elaine<br />
Weiss<br />
“First Fridays” with the<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong>’s Women in<br />
Professional Transition<br />
Project<br />
Network with the<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> officers and<br />
directors and find out<br />
more about the<br />
advantages of joining<br />
the <strong>WWBA</strong>!<br />
Join the newly created<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Wellness<br />
Committee for a funfilled<br />
day of apple<br />
picking!<br />
Register online at<br />
www.wwbany.org or via email to<br />
executivedirector@wwbany.org<br />
Register online at<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
No RSVP necessary<br />
For more information go to<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
Register online at<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
Register online at<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
For questions or if you are not able<br />
to attend contact: Kim Berg at<br />
president@wwbany.org<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong> Women in<br />
Professional Transition<br />
Project<br />
Judges & Lawyers Breast<br />
Cancer Alert (JALBCA)<br />
10/5/18<br />
1:00 PM<br />
10/18/18<br />
12:30 PM<br />
Light lunch will<br />
be served<br />
445 Café<br />
445 Hamilton Avenue<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
(Parking is available in<br />
the garage next door;<br />
follow signs for “office<br />
parking”<br />
Westchester County<br />
Courthouse<br />
9 th Floor Conference<br />
Room<br />
111 Dr. Martin Luther<br />
King, Jr. Blvd.<br />
White Plains, NY<br />
“First Fridays” with the<br />
<strong>WWBA</strong>’s Women in<br />
Professional Transition<br />
Project<br />
Breast Health; Early<br />
Signs of Disease; Risk<br />
Factors; and Treatment<br />
Options<br />
No RSVP necessary<br />
For more information go to<br />
www.wwbany.org<br />
RSVP online at www.wwbany.org<br />
or email<br />
executivedirector@wwbany.org<br />
REMEMBER, YOU CAN FIND THE WBASNY WEB PAGE<br />
AT WWW.WBASNY.ORG.<br />
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