Spotlight
Charlene Thompson Woman of Distinction
Charlene Thompson awarded 2017 Woman of Distinction by State Senator John E. Brooks Thompson represented Brooks’ 8th Senate District at the Annual “Women of Distinction” awards ceremony in Albany. She was recognized along with more than 60 other honorees from across New York State. Brooks said, “There are remarkable women in our midst whose lives, …
Ghenya Grant Receives Proclamation
Past President Ghenya Grant receiving proclamation from Suffolk County Presiding Officer of the Legislature DuWayne Gregory. Dedication of Barack H. Obama Reading Room and Gallery at the Wyandanch Public Library. Ms. Grant is a Trustee of the Wyandanch Public Library.
Cherice Vanderhall, Esq – Outstanding Young Alumni Award
On January 26, 2017, Cherice Vanderhall, Esq was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award at Touro Law Center’s Annual Winter Reception.
Judge Ayesha K. Brantley Induction
Congratulations to Judge Ayesha K. Brantley on her recent induction as a Judge of the Family Court of the State of New York.
Maxine S. Broderick Appointed as Chairperson
Amistad president Maxine S. Broderick was appointed as the chairperson of the Nassau County Bar Association’s General/Solo/Small practice committee by NCBA president Martha Krisel in June, 2016.
Dawn A. Lott’s New Position
Congratulations to Dawn A. Lott, Esq., past president, on her new position as the Executive Director of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. We know that the people of Suffolk County will be well served with Dawn in this important position. She has been featured in this Newsday article.
Cherice Vanderhall Receives Legal Award
Cherice Vanderhall, past president, is receiving the Legal Award at the Hempstead NAACP’s luncheon on April 30, 2016.
Valerie M. Cartright and Victoria Gumbs Moore were Honored
On April 5, 2016, Both Victoria Gumbs Moore, and Valerie M. Cartright, past presidents, was honored at the First Annual Long Island Women in Law Luncheon. The Luncheon was sponsored by the Hon. Gail A. Prudenti and Hofstra University School of Law. The Keynote address was given by Madeline Singas, Nassau County District Attorney.