❑ Rebecca McCloskey, Esq. has recenty been appointed as a Co-chair of the Litigation Committee and Janeen Thomas, Esq has been appointed as a Co-chair to the Diversity & Inclusion Commitee.

Q: When did you join the WWBA, and why did you join a woman’s bar association?

A:  I joined the WWBA in 1995 when I became Georgia Kramer’s associate at Hall Dickler Kent Friedman and Wood, LLP.  Georgia was an active member and co-chair of the matrimonial committee with Rita K. Gilbert.  I of course followed Georgia everywhere she went including monthly meetings for Chinese food, networking and CLE credits.  I have been a member ever since.

Q: You are on the Board of Directors and Leadership Committee of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association Foundation.  How have you contributed to the Board’s efforts, and are you involved in other WWBA activities? 

A:   As a board member of the WWBA Foundation, I support the foundation and its efforts in awarding scholarships and grants to not-for-profit organizations whose missions are primarily helping women and families.  The board meets approximately 6 times per year.  I attend annual dinners for Pace Women’s Justice Center and the annual Women’s Bar Installation of Officer’s Dinner at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club where our firm often sponsors tables and contributes to support the Honorees.

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