❑ The matrimonial and family law firm of Goldschmidt & Genovese, LLP is delighted to announce the expansion of its firm to include three past presidents of the WWBA: partners Kathleen Donelli and Dolores Gebhardt and Chief Counsel, the Hon. Sondra Miller (ret.)

❑ The Cuddy Law Firm is pleased to announce that Westchester Women’s Bar Association member and Co-Chair of the Education Committee, Alison Morris, has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Disability Rights Committee of the New York State Bar Association. Alison focuses her practice on special education advocacy, litigation, assisting families in navigating the Office with Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) system, and representing families at OPWDD and other administrative hearings. Ms. Morris is a frequent lecturer on topics of interest to both professionals and families on special education law. 

❑ WWBA is pleased to announce that Allyson Lanahan has agreed to continue her service as committee Chairperson of the Real Property Committee. Joining her as Co-Chairs are Anne R. Aicher, partner of Hollis Laidlaw & Simon, and Robbin E. Sweeney, associate of Rosenthal & Markowitz, LLP.

❑ Past WWBA President, Susan L. Pollet’s second novel, entitled “Through Walter’s Lens,” has been published and is available on Amazon. It is an immigrant’s story of a pre and post World War II street photographer who had relationships of the mind, spirit, and sometimes body with some of the most famous photographers of his day. Reading this book is a welcome escape from the turbulent times we are living in.

Q: Your Presidency occurred during a difficult, challenging year.  What impact did the coronavirus pandemic have upon the usual workings of the WWBA, and how did you deal with it?

A:  There is no doubt that COVID-19 had an impact upon the WWBA as it did on other bar associations and the entire world.  Our Association was built on the strong foundation set in place by our founding mothers and has continued to remain strong and dedicated to our mission because of the fellowship, comradery and friendships of our many members.  I am very proud of how quickly we were able to adapt to a virtual platform and serve the needs of our members and community.    We were one of the first Chapters in WBASNY to hold virtual board meetings including our GMM meeting and voting for our incoming President and officers.  It was clear to me from the attendance at the virtual board meetings that members were eager to continue the business of the association and were so happy to “see each other” and engage in thoughtful discussion and share creative ideas and suggestions about how to best represent our clients and practice law during the pandemic.  We learned quickly that we do not have to be in the same room to promote our mission. 

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