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Which important matters have you been working on recently?
Working closely with Michael Sahn and Joseph Bjarnson, I guided the recording of the first commercial subleasehold condominium subdivision map in Nassau County for a not-for-profit healthcare institution. While commercial subleasehold condominium subdivisions have long been recognized in New York City, they have not been used and recorded on Long Island. Commercial subleasehold condominium subdivisions are complex transactions and are a helpful corporate structuring tool that can assist non-profit entities to achieve their missions in financial agreements. I am now preparing to file the first subleasehold condominium subdivision map in Suffolk County, also for a not-for-profit organization.
I am also incredibly proud to have worked on the team that secured approvals to construct a helistop for Cohen Children's Medical Center. The helistop will allow first responders to transport critically sick and injured children by medevac helicopters to Nassau County's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. When every second counts, the ability of first responders to transport patients within minutes, will no doubt save lives and help the youngsters receive the care they need.
Tell us about your new role as Chair of the Nassau County Bar Association's Community Relations and Public Education Committee.
The Community Relations and Public Education Committee is charged with leading the NCBA's community engagement and public education initiatives. The Committee organizes and executes the annual Nassau County High School Mock Trial Tournament, where over 50 schools compete annually. The winner travels to Albany to represent Nassau County in the state competition.
The CRPE is also responsible for planning and facilitating public education seminars on legal issues surrounding current hot topics (i.e., Special Education, Opioids, Identify Theft, and Elder Abuse). Our next seminar, "Early Voting Comes to Nassau County," will be held on September 18th at the Nassau County Bar Association headquarters. This seminar will address how Nassau County will implement the new early voting law recently enacted in New York. Admission is free and no registration is required.
My other pro-bono activities include coaching Crescent High School's mock trial team, and serving as a mentor to an at-risk middle school student biweekly during the school year, and serving on the Advising Committee for the Nassau County Family Court's Children's Center.
You also joined the New York Associate Board of Teach for America ("TFA"). What does this entail?
TFA's mission is to eliminate educational inequity across our country and ensure that all children obtain an excellent education. Upon graduating from college, I joined TFA and worked as a teacher and assistant principal in the South Bronx for nine years before practicing law. While I am no longer in the classroom full-time, I remain committed to TFA's mission and appreciate the Firm supporting my Associate Board membership. As a member of the Associate Board, I work to ensure that TFA corps members have the resources and training necessary to meet the needs of the children they serve in New York City. As an attorney, I believe it is my responsibility to not only provide excellent counsel to my clients, but also to help support, inspire, and motivate the next generation.
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