WWBA March 2019 Newsletter

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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chapter News and Announcements Announcements & Notes on Members ❑ Donna Frosco rosco, WWBA Board Member and Past President of WBASNY, was recently honored with an award and had an article published. Donna has been named 2018 Lawyer of The Year in the field of Complex Litigation (U.S.A) by Lawyer Monthly magazine. Lawyer Monthly is a global publication of news, analyses and features for the legal profession. It also hosts Lawyer-Monthly.com, a daily on-line legal news site. The awards edition is available online at: https://legalawards.lawyermonthly.com/winners-edition/ Donna's article, “Honey Badger May Not Care, But You Should: A 1930’s Film Star, A 30 Year Old Legal Test, & Trademark in the Age of Digital Content” was selected for publication in the NYSBA Entertainment, Art & Sports Law (EASL) Section’s 30th Anniversary Magazine. The article, written with her associate, L. Elizabeth Dale, Esq., examines a recent ruling relating to YouTube.com video content, the opportunity for content authors to protect and monetize viral their works and commercial appropriation of trademarks that enter the American lexicon via social media and digital platforms. If you are interested in a 30 year-old 2nd Circuit trademark case, Federico Fellini, Ginger Rodgers and how they relate to viral social media – this is a link to the published article: http://www.nysba.org/WorkArea/ DownloadAsset.aspx?id=87633 Donna is a partner at Dunnington, Bartholow and Miller, LLP. She can be reached at dfrosco@dunnington.com. ◗ 2019/2020 Westchester Women’s Bar Association Slate of Officers and Directors Pursuant to Articles VI and IX of the by-laws of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association, voting for the following slate of Officers and Directors will take place at the General Membership and Annual Meeting on April 4, 2019: President Angela Morcone Giannini President resident-Elect Hon. Lisa M. Smith Vice Presidents Amanda Fried • Jennifer Gray • Jaqueline Hattar Treasurer Natanya L. Briendel Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Robinson Recording Secretary Elizabeth Marcus State Directors Robin D. Carton • Ann McNulty • Shari Gordon Annette Hasapidis • Marian Genio • Susan Mills Richmond Kristen Motel • Deborah Farber-Kaiser Elected Directors Kim Berg • Lisa M. Denig • Lucia Chiocchio Lisa Bluestein • Lonya Gilbert Become a New Member Today RENEW YOUR WWBA MEMBERSHIP TODAY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2019. RENEW NOW! DON’T WAIT! WWBA Membership includes membership to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY). January 31, 2019 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 8 Westchester Women’s Bar Association News
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I have said many times before, there is something for everyone at the WWBA, so please take a look at our online calendar and register for those that interest you. We have already had a number of very well attended events in 2019. On January 24, 2019, one of our Networking Committee co-chairs, Allison Sloto, planned a fun outing to Muse Paint Bar in White Plains. Our WWBA members and their guests definitely explored our creative sides painting our own version of a lighthouse on the water. We certainly had a lot of fun and hearty laughs in the process. As part of the mentor program, on February 4, 2019 the WWBA presented a program for Pace Law Students at which I spoke along with the Honorable Lisa M. Smith, Honorable Judith C. McCarthy, and Angela Morcone Giannini on the critically important topic of courtroom etiquette, civility and professionalism. The response from the students was overwhelmingly positive and the value the WWBA was able to provide them at this stage in the pursuit of a legal career was tremendous. Also on February 11, 2019, in recognition of heart healthy month, the Wellness Committee offered a free one hour yoga seminar, followed by a brief social, hosted by our own Jennifer Netrosio. Of course, the year would not be off to the right start without our annual Ethics Update by Deborah Scalise. Although postponed from January 9th to February 6th, as always with this annual event the room was packed and it was a lively presentation of a serious subject. Deb Scalise’s guidance in the area of ethics and professionalism is invaluable and the WWBA is so lucky to have her. I must recognize that Deb Scalise’s volunteer work extends far beyond this annual WWBA program, so much so that her steady and continued efforts toward improving the legal profession were recognized by the NYSBA on January 18, 2019. We are all so proud of Deb, who received the prestigious Ruth G. Schapiro Memorial Award at the NYSBA House of Delegates meeting and in the presence of her family and her WWBA family. Thank you to all of the WWBA members who attended to support Deb. As I have always said, the support we show for our members is immense and truly what makes the WWBA unique. Finally, it is the time of year for our election of the officers and directors for next term. ALL MEM- BERS ARE WELCOME TO AT- TEND OUR April 4, 2019 Annual Meeting and General Membership Meeting. After we vote on the slate of officers and directors, an impressive panel titled “A Town Hall with Women Leaders in Politics” featuring New York State Senator/Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart- Cousins, New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Crus, and New York State Senator Shelley Mayer will be presented. Don’t miss out! ◗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Family Friendly Award Nominations The WWBA’s Lawyering & Parenting Committee is seeking nominations for the 2019 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. The WWBA has long recognized and honored those legal employers who provide “family friendly” work environments. Nominations for the 2019 WWBA Family Friendly Award are now being accepted. 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 for part-time employment, flexible work schedules, maternity and paternity leave policies, telecommuting options, and partnership and executive leadership opportunities for part-time employees. Please visit WWBA’s website or contact Joelle M. Burton at joelleburton11@gmail.com or Jennifer Gray at jgray@kblaw.com for nomination forms. The nomination deadline is April 22, 2019 and will be presented at the Annual Dinner on June 12, 2019. ◗ Westchester Women’s Bar Association News Page 9
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