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❑ Leason Ellis congratulates Elizabeth Barnhard on her inclusion in the 2025 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, where she is ranked in IP management consultancy. The IAM Strategy 300 highlights professionals worldwide who help organizations protect innovation and realize the business value of their intellectual property. Selected through peer nominations and rigorous research, those named to the list are recognized for their insight and impact in shaping effective IP strategies. Elizabeth’s inclusion reflects her broad experience guiding clients across industries to develop strong IP portfolios that support growth and innovation. We congratulate her on this well-deserved honor and celebrate her continued leadership in shaping the value of intellectual property on a global scale. Congratulations Elizabeth!

❑ Orange Bank appoints WWBA member  Stephanie Melowsky to Lead Legal Services Division, Overseen by Industry Veteran Joseph Ruhl. See full press release HERE. Congratulations Stephanie!

❑ WWBA Past President, Elizabeth Z. Marcus, Esq., has been appointed as the Principal Law Clerk to the Honorable Anne B. Bianchi, Westchester County Court Judge.    

❑ In January, WWBA member Norma Lopez began a new position as Court Attorney-Referee with the Westchester Supreme Court, Law Department- 9th Judicial District. Congratulations Norma! 

❑Susan L. Pollet, Past President of the WWBA and Archive and Historian Chair, published an ebook poetry collection entitled “Menagerie of Musings", which can be found on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Menagerie-Musings-Susan-Pollet-ebook/dp/B0DRYZJPM9/ Each poem appears in the theme where its primary message or imagery is most strongly represented. The sections progress from personal and familial relationships through broader social issues, natural observations, and finally to spiritual contemplation, creating a journey from the concrete to the abstract, from the personal to the universal. Congratulations to Susan!

❑ WWBA member and Co-Chair to the WWBA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Melissa G. Andrieux, Esq. was promoted to Partner at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP! As shared by Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP on LinkedIn: "Melissa began her career at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP in 2018 as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation Department. Since that time, she has been an invaluable member of our team, consistently going above and beyond with her hard work and dedication. Melissa’s role at DNZ evolved and she transitioned from litigation associate to a valued member of the management team. This promotion is a reflection of her incredible contributions to the growth and reputation of the firm and we are thrilled to see Melissa take on this new role.[...]" The WWBA congratulates Melissa on this accomplishment!


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Interview of the Month

An Interview with 
Sherry Bishko, Esq.

Susan L. Pollet

Chair of the Archive and Historian Committee 

Q: Your WWBA Presidential year was pivotal in many ways, especially with it being the 50th anniversary of the WWBA. What were the highlights, for you, of the 50th anniversary celebrations?
A: Our WWBA 50th Anniversary continues……throughout 2025. For me, the WWBA’s 50th was all about our Past Presidents. Beginning in January 2025, each week we celebrated a Past President via a direct email blast to each of our members – it was fantastic! I could not wait to disseminate each Past President’s photo and message to our membership. Each Past President briefly answered two questions: How has your WWBA Presidency impacted your life and career? And What advice would you give future WWBA leaders? The answers will become part of the WWBA’s history. The answers are rich in knowledge and insight. The WWBA’s history continues to be preserved.

Another highlight of our 50th was our “Afternoon Tea” on April 8, 2025. Members donned hats and gloves for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the WWBA. It was an amazing event with history, laughter, fun and friendship.

Q:  Did you learn anything about the organization that you did not know before that you want remembered?
A: I learned that the WWBA has been and continues to be inextricably linked to the growth and development of the legal landscape of Westchester County and New York State through our founders. [...]

President's Message

by Jill Oziemblewski


On June 4, 2025 – 50 years to the day after the original Charter of our Association, then known as the “Westchester Regional Unit of the New York Women’s Bar Association,” was signed by 27 founding members – the WWBA celebrated its Jubilee Anniversary, and Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers & Directors, at the elegant and rooted in tradition Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. It was a special night, especially so for me, to feel the support of this esteemed legal community in the presence of family and dear friends. They were proud to be in your company and to witness the start of my presidency.

The WWBA was especially honored to have the Honorable Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, attend as our distinguished keynote speaker. Judge Wilson was so generous with his presence and remarks, informing and uplifting us all. In this newsletter, Vice President Angela DiBiasi has written a fabulous article, in collaboration with Judge Wilson, about his keynote address. In the energy of the moment it can be difficult to fully recall the details of a keynote address, particularly one so rich in history, and Judge Wilson’s was one to remember. We are grateful to have this record of his words. [...]

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