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Featured memberMember NEWS❑ 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! | Calendar
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| President's Messageby Jill Oziemblewski  Warm greetings with holiday season upon us. As ever it happens quickly, and this year we find ourselves still immersed in the complexities and divisive dialogue of challenging times. I hope that as individuals we might transcend some of the dark elements of this landscape by focusing on what brings personal meaning and fulfillment to each of us. And I hope that the WWBA is a place where you continue to find connection and worthy discourse. As we soon celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for reflection and appreciation, I want to express my gratitude to WWBA members and friends for your dedication, presence, and ongoing commitment to our community. As described in detail in this newsletter, this fall we took on several health initiatives, including entering teams in the Westchester Heart Walk, benefiting the American Heart Association, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, and Making Strides of Westchester, benefiting the American Cancer Society. We raised substantial funds while spending empowering days with chapter members and the broader community. Thank you especially to the WWBA’s Executive Director Amanda Teitel, to all the Officers, and to all the Committees whose work greatly contributed to our mission this season. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee presented a strong general membership meeting about “Mastering the Professional-Caregiver Balance,” the Domestic Violence Committee presented on orders of protection, the Judicial Screening Committee performed essential work toward developing ratings for the 2025 judicial candidates, the Wellness Committee arranged a private tour and rejuvenating afternoon at the New York Botanical Garden, and the Membership Committee hosted its second “Bench Meets Bar Mixer on the Water.” While the weather that day delivered more water than envisioned, the sky brightened fleetingly as the mixer began and there was still an intrepid turnout. We were honored to be joined by WBASNY President Lisa Noroian. And we are deeply thankful to the judiciary for their continued support of the WWBA community and our events. [...] Member Login
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