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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 
March greetings to WWBA members and friends, we’ve just about made it to the other side of a relentless winter. With Westchester County having experienced record-setting snowfall this season, particularly during the blizzard on February 22-23, I hope that you have all maintained your footing in your practices and communities. We know that what has been deeply frozen in the ground these months will emerge and thrive in spring. The WWBA has been consistent in its strides in 2026. On January 22, the third annual mentorship program, “The Value of Mentorship and Sponsorship for Personal and Professional Development, and to Foster Engagement,” was presented by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employment Law, and Litigation Committees, together with the Westchester Black Bar Association and the law firm of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, which graciously hosted. Energetic law students and attorneys absorbed insights about the mentor/mentee relationship from panelists including state and federal judges as well as practitioners, and discussed the potential for mentors and sponsors to significantly shape our careers. The evening drew empowering conversation and offered all a chance to expand their legal network. On February 4, the Grievance and Ethics Committee presented an ethics and law practice update 2026, “The Ups and Downs of Being Your Own Boss: Practical and Ethical Considerations in Running Your Law Office.” Past WWBA Presidents Deborah A. Scalise, Esq., of Scalise & Hamilton PC, and Lisa M. Bluestein, Esq., of the Law Offices of Lisa M. Bluestein, LLC, guided attendees through rules and case studies as we examined the obligations for running your own practice. Among important takeaways were tips on how a solo practitioner might identify an appropriate office space, negotiate an appropriate lease for their office space, follow appropriate supervisory protocol for employees and other professional collaborators, and comply with ethical obligations in client relationships.[...] Member Login
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