Westchester Women's Bar Association

A Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY)

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Member NEWS

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

❑ Jacqueline Hattar, Esq., has been awarded the NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section 5th Annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award for 2024!! The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award is presented to a Trial Attorney who has made extraordinary efforts in addressing and raising awareness about issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Congratulations to Jacqueline from everyone at the WWBA! Read more here: New York State Bar Association To Honor Westchester Attorney for Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession - New York State Bar Association (nysba.org)

❑ Two Westchester Women’s Bar Association members have joined Cuddy & Fedder LLP in the White Plains office: Deborah Farber-Kaiser and Isabella Pisani. Deborah is an associate in the Trusts, Estates & Elder Law group, and Isabella is an associate in the Real Estate, Corporate and Finance practice groups. Congratulations Deborah and Isabella!

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Calendar

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May 07, 2024 •
WWBA Board Meeting

April 02, 2025 5:30 PM • TBD
General Membership Meeting (GMM): Privacy & Cyber Security Matters: The Case for Protecting Your Practice (and Your Clients)

April 02, 2025 6:00 PM • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 360 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601

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Interview of the Month

An Interview with
Michelle E. Tarson

Susan L. Pollet

Chair of the Archive and Historian Committee

Q: When and why did you become involved with the WWBA?
A: I joined years ago because I first worked in White Plains so I wanted connections and opportunities for growth, such as CLEs and speakers. Initially, my participation was minimal. I attended the holiday party and the cocktail hour for the annual dinner. I was timid around the well-established attorneys who seemed to all know each other, and my networking skills were limited. Then I received an email from Elizabeth Marcus at the beginning of her term as WWBA President asking if I would consider becoming chair of the Judgment Enforcement & Collections Committee. I already knew Lisa Denig and Pat Angley so I discussed the opportunity with them before I agreed to the position. Since becoming a committee chair, my participation has drastically increased.

Q: In which ways have you been active in the WWBA?
A: While it sounds cliché, I did not understand what I was missing until I became involved and experienced a lot of what WWBA has to offer. I attend board meetings, general membership meetings, happy hours and CLEs in addition to the holiday party and annual dinner. About a year ago, the Hon. Kim Berg asked that I consider mentoring a 1L student at Pace, and I agreed to that as well. I enjoy being a mentor and gave my mentee some pointers before her first moot court argument. Before taking office, our current president Sherry Bishko asked that I consider becoming one of the state directors to WBASNY. I was installed as a WWBA State Director at the 2024 annual dinner and am looking forward to all that entails. [...]

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President's Message

by Sherry A. Bishko

The WWBA’s Anniversary Year has started off with a Bang! Our WWBA Committees have been hard at work planning and presenting numerous programs and CLEs throughout the months of January and February including a fabulous Mentorship Program with nearly 70 registrants, a CLE on joint custody and parenting coordinators and a CLE on the implications of the Loper decision and the overturning of Chevron Deference. Our accomplished WWBA members prepared program materials, agendas and put together the panels that resulted in amazing programs each providing a superb experience for our members. Thank you to all for your hard work and time! [...]

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