©2018 Buﬀ alo Business First - media.bizj.us · OF WESTERN NEW YORK 2O18 KENNETH AFRICANO Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu alo, NY 14202 • hselaw.com

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KENNETH AFRICANOPartner, Harter Secrest

& Emery LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hselaw.com R Practice area: Litigation R Years practicing: 33 R Joined firm: 2003 R College: B.A., University of Notre Dame; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Rochester R Lives in: Bu� alo

MICHAEL APPELBAUM

Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP

R Info: 665 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • goldbergsegalla.com R Practice area: General defense litigation R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 2015 R College: B.A., Hobart College; J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: 11 Day Power Play, Sisters Hospital Foundation, People Inc. R What keeps you up at night: Kids, dogs, old house, work

JULIE APTERPartner, Goldberg

Segalla LLP

R Info: 665 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • goldbergsegalla.com

R Practice area: Employment and civil rights defense litigation; nursing home defense litigation R Years practicing: 33 R Joined firm: 2001 R College: B.A., sociology, University at Bu� alo; J.D., Ohio Northern University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Getzville R Favorite nonprofits: Bunkers in Baghdad; Ride for Roswell; Goodwill of Western New York R What keeps you up at night: My two dogs and cat

JEFFREY BAASEPartner, Rupp Baase

Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC

R Info: 1600 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • ruppbaase.com R Practice area: Insurance defense and civil litigation R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.A., international studies, Allegheny College; J.D., University of Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Brockport R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: Alleghany College, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Meals on Wheels Foundation

TERESA BAIRVice president of legal

aff airs, government relations and corporate

development, Athenex Inc.

R Info: 1001 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • athenex.com R Practice area: International business, corporate, securities, pharma

R Years practicing: 21 R Joined company: 2015 R College: B.A., business, Bowling Green State University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Rochester R Lives in: Snyder R Favorite nonprofits: WNY Women’s Foundation, Carly’s Club, Susan G. Komen for the Cure R What keeps you up at night: Hong Kong conference calls

JESSE BALDWINPartner, Kenney Shelton

Liptak Nowak LLP

R Info: 233 Franklin St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • kslnlaw.com R Practice area: Litigation

R Years practicing: 14 R Joined firm: 2018 R College: B.A., SUNY Geneseo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Oneonta R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Community Connections of New York, Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters R What keeps you up at night: Standards and goals, the national debt and three children

HILARY BANKERPartner, Burgio

Curvin & Banker

R Info: 496 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • burgiocurvin.com R Practice area: Insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 1997 R College: B.A., SUNY Geneseo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Danville, Kentucky R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: ABOTA Foundation, Dazzle Africa, Erie County Bar Foundation R What keeps you up at night: When I’m on trial: the next day’s testimony. Any other time: the work piled on my desk and am I doing the absolute best job possible for my clients.

CHARLES BEINHAUERPartner, Pfalzgraf

Beinhauer & Menzies LLP

R Info: 455 Cayuga Road, Bu� alo, NY 14225 • pbmlawyers.com R Practice area: Elder law R Years practicing: 44 R Joined firm: 2004 R College: B.A., political

science, Georgetown University; J.D., Catholic University of America R Born in: Warsaw R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Alcoholics Anonymous, Kids Escaping Drugs, Hospice R What keeps you up at night: Not very much. It’s 85 and sunny on the inside almost all the time. It’s great to be alive.

CHRISTOPHER BELTER

Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP

R Info: 665 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • goldbergsegalla.com R Practice area: Corporate services and commercial litigation R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 2001 R College: B.A., University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo

STEVEN BENGARTManaging partner,

Bengart & DeMarco LLP

R Info: 2655 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 • bengartdemarcolaw.com R Practice area: Transactional law, commercial and residential real estate and municipal law R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 1998 R College: B.A., SUNY at Geneseo; J.D., California Western School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Clarence R Favorite nonprofits: Center for Elder Law and Justice, Amherst Youth Hockey, Bu� alo Niagara Choirs R What keeps you up at night: Worrying about my children, my wife and my clients

ROSANNA BERARDIManaging partner, Berardi

Immigration Law

R Info: 2300 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 • berardiimmigrationlaw.com R Practice area: Business immigration law R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 2005 R College: B.A., English, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Lancaster R Favorite nonprofits: Ronald McDonald House of WNY, Special Spaces of Bu� alo, Kevin Guest House R What keeps you up at night: Making sure my employees and clients are taken care of

KRISTEN BIRMINGHAM

Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP

R Info: One Canalside, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • phillipslytle.com R Practice area: Corporate; mergers & acquisitions R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 2016 R College: B.A., political science, Franklin & Marshall College; J.D., Syracuse University College of Law R Born in: Yonkers R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, Wings of Hope, Make-A-Wish Foundation

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SEPTEMBER 2018 LEGAL ELITE OF WESTERN NEW YORK 2018 1


MICHAEL BLINKOFFPresident, Blinkoff

& Blinkoff PC

R Info: 501 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228 • R Practice area: Real property R Years practicing: 42 R Joined firm: 1978 R College: B.A., psychology, speech, theater, Hamilton College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: 716 Squash, SPCA, Cradle Beach Camp R What keeps you up at night: Unfiled mortgage discharges

GARY BLUESTEINPartner, Andreozzi

Bluestein LLP

R Info: 9145 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031 • andreozzibluestein.com R Practice area: Tax R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 1998 R College: B.A., psychology, SUNY Albany; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Food Bank of WNY, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, SPCA

BRIAN BOCKETTIPartner, Lippes Mathias

Wexler Friedman LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lippes.com R Practice area:

Banking and financial transactions, corporate R Years practicing: 20 R Joined firm: 1999 R College: B.A., Siena College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Troy R Lives in: Kenmore R Favorite nonprofits: Kids Escaping Drugs, Food Bank of WNY, Bu� alo City Mission R What keeps you up at night: Mostly my children, but also making sure that clients have the best opportunity to accomplish their business plan

MICHAEL BRADYPartner, Hagerty & Brady

R Info: 69 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hagerty-brady.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation, aviation law, mediation R Years practicing: 42 R Joined firm: 1989 R College: B.S., pure science, LeMoyne College; Cornell Law School R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Semper Fi Fund, Erie County Bar Foundation, International Institute of Bu� alo R What keeps you up at night: Not much

CHRISTOPHER CARDILLO

Senior partner, Barclay Damon LLP

R Info: 200 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14032 • barclaydamon.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.A., Fordham University; J.D., City University of New York R Born in: Manhasset

R Lives in: Clarence R Favorite nonprofits: Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospital, Child & Family Services R What keeps you up at night: The well-being of family

HUGH CARLINPartner, Gross Shuman P.C.

R Info: 465 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • gross-shuman.com R Practice area: Employment law, commercial litigation, business divorce R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 1987 R College: B.M., music education, SUNY Fredonia; M.A., Columbia University Teachers College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: East Northport, NY R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Ride for Roswell, Arts Services Initiative of WNY Inc., United Way R What keeps you up at night: Good music and good company

DAN CAVARELLOAttorney, Sugarman

Law Firm LLP

R Info: 1600 Rand Building, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • sugarmanlaw.com R Practice area: Litigation and alternative dispute resolution R Years practicing: 22 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.S., political science, Boston College; J.D., Boston College Law School R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Town of Tonawanda R Favorite nonprofits: Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels, James V. Ryan Foundation, Ken-Ton Closet

R What keeps you up at night: Balancing family life with professional responsibilities and community involvement

DONALD CHIARIPartner, Brown Chiari LLP

R Info: 2470 Walden Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14225 • brownchiari.com R Practice area: Personal injury R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 1998 R College: J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Aurora

DENNIS CLEARYPartner, Duke Holzman Photiadis & Gresens LLP

R Info: 701 Seneca St., Bu� alo, NY 14210 • dhpglaw.com R Practice area: Trusts and estates, trust litigation, taxation R Years practicing: 32 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.S., business administration, SUNY Fredonia; M.S., accounting, Syracuse University; J.D., Syracuse University; LL.M., taxation, New York University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Danny & Ron’s Rescue, Canopy of Neighbors, SPCA R What keeps you up at night: Very little. Getting a good night’s rest is a priority.

HOWARD COHENShareholder, Gross

Shuman P.C.

R Info: 465 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14221 • gross-shuman.com R Practice area: Plainti� personal injury R Years practicing: 35 R Joined firm: 1989 R College: SUNY Oswego; J.D., California Western School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Compass House, Kids Escaping Drugs R What keeps you up at night: The future world for our children

STEVEN COHENLitigation chair,

HoganWillig PLLC

R Info: 2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY 14068 • hoganwillig.com R Practice area: Civil litigation, criminal defense R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 2009 R College: B.A., SUNY at Stonybrook; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Queens R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Southern Poverty Law Center, American Red Cross, Defenders of Wildlife R What keeps you up at night: Prosecutors who target innocent people or who go after low-hanging fruit and leave the real criminals alone just to avoid tough fights

JEREMY COLBYPartner, Webster Szanyi LLP

R Info: 1400 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • websterszanyi.com R Practice area: Federal, appellate, municipal and complex commercial litigation R Years practicing: 19 R Joined firm: 2005 R College: B.S., political science, Niagara University; J.D., Boston University School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Lancaster R Favorite nonprofits: Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, Tri-Community Food Pantry

DANIEL CONNORSPartner, Nash Connors PC

R Info: 344 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14204 • nashconnors.com R Practice area: Civil litigation R Years practicing: 18 R Joined firm: 2016 R College: B.A., political science, West Virginia University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund, The Alzheimer’s Association, WNY Lacrosse Foundation R What keeps you up at night: Trials or my 4-year-old climbing in my bed, sometimes both

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R Years practicing: 42R Joined firm: 1989R College: B.S., pure

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TERRENCE CONNORSFounding partner,

Connors LLP

R Info: 1000 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • connorsllp.com R Practice area: Litigation, criminal law, medical malpractice defense R Years practicing: 38 R Joined firm: 1986 R College: B.A., Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: New York City R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Catholic Charities of Bu� alo, United Way, Erie County Bar Foundation

LISA COPPOLAManaging partner, � e Coppola Firm

R Info: 3960 Harlem Road, Amherst, NY 14226 • lisa-coppola.com R Practice area: Employment and labor, business, litigation R Years practicing: 28 R Joined firm: 2015 R College: B.S., marketing and advertising, Syracuse University; J.D., Syracuse University College of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Snyder R Favorite nonprofits: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, WNY STEM Hub, Charter School for Applied Technologies

EDWARD COSGROVEAttorney, Cosgrove

Law Firm

R Info: 525 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 R Practice area: Civil and criminal litigation, counsel to businesses, commercial real estate, wills and estates, immigration R Years practicing: 55 R Joined firm: 1963 R College: B.A., University of Notre Dame; LL.D., Georgetown University Law School R Born in: Lackawanna R Lives in: Orchard Park

KYLE COSTELLOSenior attorney, Law Offi ces

of H. Jeff rey Marcus PC

R Info: 19 Limestone Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 • je� marcuslaw.com R Practice area: Special education law R Years practicing: 12 R Joined firm: 2005 R College: B.A., political science, West Virginia University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Bunkers in Baghdad, New Directions, Catholic Charities of Bu� alo R What keeps you up at night: Netflix

BARRY COVERTPartner, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

R Info: 42 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lipsitzgreen.com R Practice area: Criminal defense

R Years practicing: 29 R Joined firm: 1989 R College: B.A., SUNY Fredonia; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Koblenz, West Germany R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: Hospice, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora

STEVEN CURVINPartner, Burgio

Curvin & Banker

R Info: 496 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • burgiocurvin.com R Practice area: Civil litigation, personal injury, contract and insurance coverage matters R Years practicing: 38 R Joined firm: 1991 R College: B.A., political science, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Food Bank of WNY, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center R What keeps you up at night: Everything

MICHAEL DENZPartner, Baumeister

Denz LLP

R Info: 174 Franklin St., Bu� alo, NY 24202 • bdlegal.net R Practice area: Residential and commercial transactional law R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 2017 R College: B.S., management, Canisius College; J.D., University of Toledo College of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Roswell Park Alliance

RICHARD DIGIACOMOPartner, Nesper Ferber

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JAMES DOMAGALSKIPartner, Barclay Damon LLP

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JAMES DONATHENPartner, Phillips Lytle LLP

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JAMES EAGANPartner, Feldman Kieff er LLP

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ROBERT ELARDOExecutive director/

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DAVID ELIBOLManaging partner, Gross Shuman PC

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JOSEPH ENDRESPartner, Hodgson Russ LLP

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ANN EVANKOCEO/managing partner,

Hurwitz & Fine P.C.

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WENDY FECHTERSenior counsel,

Hodgson Russ LLP

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MICHAEL FERDMANPartner, Barclay Damon LLP

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LAWRENCE FRANCOMember, vice president,

Hurwitz & Fine P.C.

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JEFFREY FREEDMANManaging attorney, Jeff rey Freedman Attorneys PLLC

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JODYANN GALVINPartner, Hodgson Russ LLP

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MICHAEL GLASCOTTPartner, Goldberg

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KRISTA GOTTLIEBOwner, ADR Center

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GARRY GRABERPartner, Hodgson Russ LLP

R Info: 140 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hodgsonruss.com R Practice area: Bankruptcy, commercial litigation R Years practicing: 40 R Joined firm: 1980 R College: B.A., English and philosophy, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Erie County Bar Foundation, Center for Elder Law and Justice, MusicalFare R What keeps you up at night: Old movies

JOSEPHINE GRECOPartner/owner, Greco

Trapp PLLC

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HERBERT GREENMANSenior partner, Lipsitz,

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DAMON GRUBERPartner, Goldberg

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DAVID GUTOWSKIPartner, Zdarsky Sawicki

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R Info: 1600 Main PLace Tower, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • zsa.cc R Practice area: Business litigation, family and matrimonial law, Native American law R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 2008 R College: B.A., English, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Derby R Favorite nonprofits: Erie County Bar Foundation, Legal Aid Bureau, Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse

BRIAN GWITTPartner, Woods Oviatt

Gilman LLP

R Info: 1900 Main Place Tower, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • woodsoviattgilman.com R Practice area: Litigation R Years practicing: 22 R Joined firm: 2014 R College: B.A., SUNY Fredonia; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Family Justice Center of Erie County, Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY, United Way of Bu� alo & Erie County R What keeps you up at night: My 12-year-old son’s radio

JOSEPH HANNAPartner, Goldberg

Segalla LLP

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JAMES HARRINGTONPartner, Harrington

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R Info: 70 Niagara St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • harringtonmahoney.com R Practice area: Criminal defense R Years practicing: 48 R Joined firm: 1994 R College: B.A., political science, LeMoyne College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Rochester R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Friends of the Night People, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Darwin Martin House R What keeps you up at night: Undone work

AMY HEMENWAYPartner, Harter Secrest

& Emery LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hselaw.com R Practice area: Employment litigation and labor – management side R Years practicing: 17 R Joined firm: 2004 R College: B.A., English, SUNY Geneseo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Newark, N.Y. R Lives in: Lancaster R Favorite nonprofits: Global Concepts Charter School, SPCA Serving Erie County R What keeps you up at night: Twins! We have yet to get them both to sleep through the night at the same time.

WILLIAM HOCHUL JR.General counsel, Delaware North

R Info: 250 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • delawarenorth.com R Practice area: General counsel R Years practicing: 33 R Joined firm: 2016 R College: University of Notre Dame; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law

COREY HOGANMember/partner, HoganWillig PLLC

R Info: 2410 N. Forest Road, Bu� alo, NY 14068 • hoganwillig.com R Practice area: Litigation R Years practicing: 43 R Joined firm: 1990 R College: B.A., accounting, University of Notre Dame; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law; MBA, University at Bu� alo R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Clarence R Favorite nonprofits: Nicklaus Olmsted Bu� alo, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, ACLU R What keeps you up at night: Concerns about climate change, the world’s unchecked population growth, the loss of individual privacy and freedoms, and the unequal distribution of wealth

LEROI JOHNSONAttorney, Law Offi ce of LeRoi C. Johnson PLLC

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DANIEL JOYCEPartner, Hodgson Russ LLP

R Info: 140 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14222 • hodgsonruss.com R Practice area: Immigration R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 2010 R College: B.A., University of Notre Dame; MBA, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Mercy Hospital Foundation, GreenFields Continuing Care Community, International Institute of Bu� alo R What keeps you up at night: Caring about good outcomes for clients and their family members

WILLIAM KEEFERPartner, Phillips Lytle LLP

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BRENDAN KELLEHERPartner, Harris Beach PLLC

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LARAINE KELLEYSenior partner, Lipsitz

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KAYLA KLOSCounsel, Harter Secrest

& Emery LLP

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THOMAS KNABPartner, Underberg

& Kessler LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • underbergkessler.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 2009 R College: B.A., environmental design, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Preservation Bu� alo Niagara, Neighborhood Legal Services, Family Justice Center R What keeps you up at night: A double espresso

DAN KOHANESenior partner,

Hurwitz & Fine P.C.

R Info: 1300 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hurwitzfine.com R Practice area: Insurance coverage, commercial litigation R Years practicing: 38 R Joined firm: 1980 R College: B.A., SUNY New Paltz; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Brooklyn R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Erie County Bar Foundation R What keeps you up at night: My hopes for the next generation in this politically divided nation

JOHN KOLAGAPartner, Rupp Baase


R Info: 424 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • ruppbaase.com R Practice area: Environmental law R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 2015 R College: B.A., English, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Niagara Falls R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Elmwood Village Association, Legal Aid Bureau of Bu� alo, Air & Waste Management Association/Niagara Frontier chapter R What keeps you up at night: Thinking about how best to help my clients address their legal issues

MATTHEW KOLKENPartner, Kolken & Kolken

R Info: 135 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • kolkenandkolken.com R Practice area: Immigration R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 1996 R College: B.A., University of the Pacific; J.D., Western Michigan University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: The Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund, International Institute of Bu� alo, Journey’s End Refugee Services

LINDY KORNOwner, Law Offi ce of

Lindy Korn PLLC

R Info: 535 Washington St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • lkorn-law.com R Practice area: Workplace discrimination R Years practicing: 39 R Joined firm: 1979 R College: B.A., Boston University; J.D., Ohio Northern University School of Law R Born in: New York City R Lives in: Williamsville

ELIZABETH KRAENGEL

Partner, Duke Holzman Photiadis & Gresens LLP

R Info: 701 Seneca St., Bu� alo, NY 14210 • dhpglaw.com R Practice area: Construction law, insurance law, trusts and estates R Years practicing: 10

R Joined firm: 2006 R College: B.S., criminal justice, Northeastern University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Journey’s End Refugee Services, Joyful Rescues R What keeps you up at night: Work

JOSEPH LATONAAttorney, Offi ce of Joseph M. LaTona

R Info: 403 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • josephlatona.com R Practice area: Criminal defense R Years practicing: 44 R Joined firm: 2001 R College: B.A., history, Rutgers University; J.D., Creighton University Law School R Born in: Cleveland R Lives in: Bu� alo

J. PATRICK LENNONPartner, Rosenthal

Kooshoian & Lennon LLP

R Info: 80 W. Huron St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • bu§ law.com R Practice area: Personal injury, criminal defense, Social Security disability R Years practicing: 16 R Joined firm: 2008 R College: B.A., history, University of Dayton; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Town of Tonawanda R Lives in: Town of Tonawanda

ROBERT LIPPMANRegional managing attorney, Lippman

O’Connor

R Info: 300 Olympic Towers, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • selective.com

R Practice area: Insurance defense litigation R Years practicing: 37 R Joined firm: 2004 R College: B.A., history, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Boston University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: North Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Allentown Art Festival, Erie County Bar Foundation R What keeps you up at night: The responsibility of managing attorneys in five o§ ices in three states

JOHN LIPSITZPartner, Lipsitz &

Ponterio LLC

R Info: 424 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lipsitzponterio.com R Practice area: Mesothelioma/asbestos, personal injury, product liability R Years practicing: 39 R Joined firm: 1995 R College: B.A., Yale University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Coalition For Economic Justice, PUSH Bu� alo, Torn Space Theater

TRACIE LOPARDIPartner, Harris Beach PLLC

R Info: 726 Exchange St., Bu� alo, NY 14210 • harrisbeach.com R Practice area: Labor and employment, educational institutions R Years practicing: 20 R Joined firm: 2006 R College: B.A. communications/political science, SUNY Geneseo; J.D., Syracuse University R Born in: Bu� alo

R Lives in: Lancaster R Favorite nonprofits: Say Yes to Education, SPCA (Paws for Love), WNY Women’s Foundation R What keeps you up at night: My personal checklist along with the snoring of my husband and dog

PATRICIA MANCABELLI

Owner, Mancabelli Law PLLC

R Info: 3853 N. Bu� alo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127 • mancabellilaw.com R Practice area: Contracts, business law and litigation, competition law, MWBE certification R Years practicing: 22 R Joined firm: 2013 R College: B.A., English, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Cheektowaga R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PUNT Foundation, Ed Tech of WNY R What keeps you up at night: Prayers for my mom

ANTHONY MANCINELLI

Partner, Harter Secrest & Eemery LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hselaw.com R Practice area: Corporate, mergers and acquisitions, finance R Years practicing: 41 R Joined firm: 1996 R College: B.S., accounting, Georgetown University; J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Amherst

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KENNETH MANNINGPartner, Phillips Lytle LLP

R Info: One Canalside, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • phillipslytle.com R Practice area: Litigation and corporate R Years practicing: 40 R Joined firm: 1979 R College: B.S., University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law; M.S., University at Bu� alo R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Suneel’s Light, Dress for Success, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center R What keeps you up at night: Finding a cure for my stepson, Suneel Ram

STEPHEN MANUELEPartner, Feldman Kieff er LLP

R Info: 110 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • feldmankie� er.com R Practice area: Litigation, health law R Years practicing: 18 R Joined firm: 2001 R College: B.S., Syracuse University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Special Olympics R What keeps you up at night: Bats and clowns

ROBERT MARANTOManaging partner, Andrews Bernstein

Maranto & Nicotra PLLC

R Info: 420 Franklin St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • wnyinjurylawyers.com R Practice area: Personal injury R Years practicing: 25 R Joined firm: 1995 R College: B.S., finance, Canisius College; J.D., Duquesne University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Amherst

EDWARD MARKARIANPartner, Magavern

Magavern Grimm LLP

R Info: 1100 Rand Building, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • magavern.com R Practice area: Appellate R Years practicing: 32 R Joined firm: 2006 R College: A.B., history, Hamilton College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Kenmore Rotary Foundation, James V. Ryan Paramedic Foundation, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation R What keeps you up at night: Thinking

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team leader/partner, Barclay Damon LLP

R Info: Avant Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • barclaydamon.com R Practice area: Labor and employment, employee benefits,

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JOSEPH MARRISGeneral counsel, sensors,

PCB Piezotronics Inc.

R Info: 3425 Walden Ave., Depew, NY 14043 • pcb.com R Practice area: Commercial, corporate, international R Years practicing: 25 R Joined company: 2008 R College: B.S., business administration, Le Moyne College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Oneida R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rollin’ Athletic Club Inclusion Network (RACIN’), Make-A-Wish Foundation R What keeps you up at night: I generally sleep pretty well. Tomorrow is another day.

JOSEPH MATTELIANOPartner, Augello &

Matteliano LLP

R Info: 403 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • damglaw.com R Practice area: Litigation R Years practicing: 41 R Joined firm: 1988 R College: B.A., political science, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo

CHRISTOPHER MATTINGLY

Managing partner, Mattingly Cavagnaro LLP

R Info: 361 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • matcavlaw.com R Practice area: Matrimonial and family law R Years practicing: 26 R Joined firm: 2014 R College: B.A., political science and English; J.D., Catholic University of America R Born in: Boynton Beach, Fla. R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Bu� alo City Swim Racers, Bu� alo City Mission, Family Justice Center R What keeps you up at night: Preparation for trial

MARK MCNAMARAPartner, Barclay Damon LLP

R Info: 200 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • barclaydamon.com R Practice area: Eminent domain, tax assessment litigation R Years practicing: 38 R Joined firm: 1990 R College: B.A., Colgate University; J.D., George Washington University School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Elma R Favorite nonprofits: Vocalis, Journey’s End Refugee Services, United Way R What keeps you up at night: The current political landscape

BRIAN MELBERPartner, Personius

Melber LLP

R Info: 2100 Main Place Tower, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • personiusmelber.com R Practice area: Criminal defense R Years practicing: 21 R Joined firm: 2002 R College: B.A., English and history, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Town of Tonawanda R Lives in: Kenmore R Favorite nonprofits: Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Irish Classical Theatre, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers R What keeps you up at night: Nothing

ROBERT MICHALAKOf counsel,

HoganWillig PLLC

R Info: 2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY 14068 • hoganwillig.com R Practice area: Construction and surety law R Years practicing: 43 R Joined firm: 2013 R College: Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, University of Detroit; master’s in chemical engineering, University of Houston; J.D., University of Houston R Born in: Dunkirk R Lives in: Tonawanda R Favorite nonprofits: Catholic Charities of Bu� alo, Westfield Hospital Foundation, Roswell Park Foundation R What keeps you up at night: Nothing

ANDREW MILLERPartner, Webster Szanyi LLP

R Info: 1400 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • websterszanyi.com R Practice area: Business litigation, construction litigation R Years practicing: 13 R Joined firm: 2014 R College: B.A., history and philosophy, Denison University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Syracuse R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Service Collaborative of Western New York

CHARLES MINERManaging partner, Smith

Miner O’Shea & Smith LLP

R Info: 69 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 R Practice area: Personal injury R Years practicing: 42 R Joined firm: 1981 R College: B.A., political science, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Batavia R Lives in: Williamsville

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Magavern Grimm LLP

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JOSEPH MOONEYVice president/senior legal counsel, HSBC

Bank USA N.A.

R Info: 95 Washington St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • hsbc.com R Practice area: Corporate/in-house counsel R Years practicing: 24 R Joined company: 2013 R College: B.A., government, Hamilton College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Lowville, NY R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Bu� alo Center for Arts and Technology, Food Bank of WNY R What keeps you up at night: National politics

ROY MURAManaging member, Mura & Storm PLLC

R Info: 930 Rand Building, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • muralaw.com R Practice area: Insurance coverage and defense R Years practicing: 32 R Joined firm: 1994 R College: B.A., linguistics, Binghamton University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Su� ern, NY R Lives in: Pendleton

CHRISTOPHER MURPHY

Partner, Doran and Murphy PLLC

R Info: 1234 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14209 • doranandmurphy.com R Practice area: Personal injury litigation R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 1994 R College: B.A., economics, St. Lawrence University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: New York City R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Catholic Charities of Bu� alo, American Cancer Society R What keeps you up at night: As the old Warren Zevon song says: “lawyers, guns and money”

DAVID MURRAYPartner, Phillips Lytle LLP

R Info: One Canalside, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • phillipslytle.com R Practice area: Corporate law R Years practicing: 24 R Joined firm: 1986 R College: B.A., economics and classics, Tufts University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: East Aurora Boys & Girls Club, Rural Outreach Center, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

JAMES NASHPartner, Nash Connors PC

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JEREMY OCZEKMember, Bond Schoeneck

& King PLLC

R Info: 200 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • bsk.com R Practice area: Intellectual property R Years practicing: 18 R Joined firm: 2011 R College: B.S., biology, SUNY Geneseo; J.D., Boston College Law School R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc., Friends of Reinstein Woods, InfoTech WNY

RANDOLPH OPPENHEIMER

Partner, Barclay Damon LLP

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MICHAEL PERLEYPartner/litigation chair,

Hurwitz & Fine P.C.

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JENNIFER PERSICOPartner, Lippes Mathias

Wexler Friedman LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lippes.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation R Years practicing: 20 R Joined firm: 2015 R College: B.S., SUNY Bu� alo State; J.D. University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits:

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RODNEY PERSONIUSPartner, Personius

Melber LLP

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SHARON PORCELLIOMember, Bond Schoeneck

& King PLLC

R Info: 200 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • bsk.com R Practice area: Business litigation/employment litigation R Years practicing: 35 R Joined firm: 2013 R College: B.A., economics and political science, University of Rochester; J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Rental Assistance Corporation of Bu� alo, Luminina dba Hope Chest Bu� alo, Bu� alo Philharmonic Orchestra R What keeps you up at night: Lack of genuine dialogue, listening and open-mindedness

JEFFREY REINAPartner, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

R Info: 42 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lipsitzgreen.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation R Years practicing: 18 R Joined firm: 1999 R College: B.A., Canisius College; M.A., University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Lives in: Wheatfield R Favorite nonprofits: Hospice Bu� alo, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation

BRENDAN RICHPartner/corporate and

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R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lippes.com R Practice area: Corporate and securities R Years practicing: 12 R Joined firm: 2012 R College: B.A., political science and history, Providence College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Hospice Foundation of WNY, Bu� alo Prep, Suneel’s Light R What keeps you up at night: My children in my bed most nights

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MICHAEL ROACHPartner, Connors LLP

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LAWRENCE ROSSAttorney, Hurwitz & Fine PC

R Info: 1300 Liberty Building, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hurwitzfine.com R Practice area: Health and corporate law R Years practicing: 35 R Joined firm: 1990 R College: B.A., economics and Spanish, The Ohio State University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law; LL.M. taxation, New York University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Crisis Services, The Gow School, Family & Children’s Service of Niagara R What keeps you up at night: Silent cries for assistance from the mentally ill, elderly and disadvantaged

MICHAEL ANTHONY ROSSI

Partner, � e Rossi Law Firm

R Info: 68 Niagara St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • rossilawfirm.com R Practice area: Litigation including criminal defense, divorce, personal injury R Years practicing: 37 R Joined firm: 1981 R College: B.A., political science, Niagara University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: North Tonawanda R Lives on: Grand Island R Favorite nonprofits: St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

MICHAEL RUBINPartner, Goldberg

Segalla LLP

R Info: 665 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14203 • goldbergsegalla.com R Practice area: OSHA, construction and worksite safety R Years practicing: 18 R Joined firm: 2010 R College: B.A., communication, University of Delaware; J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law R Born in: Glen Ridge, N.J. R Lives in: East Amherst

R. ANTHONY RUPP IIIOwner, Rupp Baase


R Info: 424 Main St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • ruppbaase.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation R Years practicing: 26

R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.A., economics and history, University of Rochester; J.D., Cornell University Law School R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Aurora R Favorite nonprofits: Boy Scouts of America, Veterans Housing Coalition, Volunteer Lawyers Project

HUGH RUSSPartner, Hodgson Russ LLP

R Info: 140 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hodgsonruss.com R Practice area: Litigation R Years practicing: 31 R Joined firm: 1987 R College: A.B., Harvard University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Snyder R Favorite nonprofits: Say Yes to Education Bu� alo, Bu� alo Renaissance Foundation, Nichols School R What keeps you up at night: Everything

JOSEPH SAELI JR.Of counsel, Colligan

Law LLP

R Info: 12 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • colliganlaw.com R Practice area: Employment law, business law R Years practicing: 40 R Joined firm: 2016 R College: B.A., English, Canisius College; J.D., Boston University School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: East Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Erie County Bar Foundation, Sisters of St. Joseph R What keeps you up at night: My dog asking to go out in the middle of

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NANCY SAIAOwner, Law Offi ces

of Nancy W. Saia

R Info: 1925 Kensington Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14215 • lawsaia.com R Practice area: Real estate, estate planning R Years practicing: 33 R Joined firm: 1984 R College: B.A., Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Bu� alo R What keeps you up at night: Not being able to make people do the right thing

HARVEY SANDERSParner, Sanders & Sanders

R Info: 401 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 • wnyemploymentlaw.com R Practice area: Labor and employment R Years practicing: 28 R Joined firm: 1995 R College: B.S., industrial and labor relations, Cornell University; J.D., New York University R Born in: New York City R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Temple Beth Tzedek, Kadimah Academy, Shaw Festival R What keeps you up at night: The kind of planet and country we are leaving for our children

DESTIN SANTACROSEManaging attorney,

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. • Law Offi ces of

Destin C. Santacrose

R Info: 535 Washington St., Bu� alo, NY 14222 • libertymutual.com R Practice area: Insurance defense R Years practicing: 15 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.A., history, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Binghamton R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Delaware Soccer Club, Elmwood Village Charter School, Friends of Night People R What keeps you up at night: Work

WILLIAM SAVINOPartner, Woods Oviatt

Gilman LLP

R Info: 1900 Main Place Tower, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • woodsoviattgilman.com R Practice area: Business and construction litigation R Years practicing: 43 R Joined firm: 2014 R College: B.A., University of Rochester; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Niagara Falls R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Ronald McDonald House, Bu� alo Philharmonic Orchestra, United Way

MICHAEL SCHIAVONEPartner, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

R Info: 42 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lipsitzgreen.com R Practice area: Business and corporate R Years practicing: 36 R Joined firm: 1982 R College: B.A., SUNY Fredonia; J.D., Syracuse University R Born in: Potenza, Italy R Lives in: Clarence R Favorite nonprofits: Fredonia College Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation R What keeps you up at night: My kids

JOHN SCHMIDT JR.Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP

R Info: One Canalside, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • phillipslytle.com R Practice area: Business litigation R Years practicing: 25 R Joined firm: 1996 R College: B.F.A., New York University; J.D., Rutgers School of Law R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America; Unyts–Donate Life; ECMC R What keeps you up at night: Nothing. I keep other people up at night.

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GINGER SCHRÖDERManaging partner, Schroder

Joseph & Associates LLP

R Info: 392 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • sjalegal.com R Practice area: Labor and employment R Years practicing: 28 R Joined firm: 2001 R College: B.A., theater and history, Binghamton University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: New York City R Lives in: Farmersville R Favorite nonprofits: Waverly Pond Farm Equine Rescue Inc. dba Rescue A Horse; Bu� alo Pre-Natal Perinatal Network; Hospice R What keeps you up at night: Peacocks

JAMES SCIMEPartner, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

R Info: 42 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • lipsitzgreen.com R Practice area: Personal injury law R College: B.A., University at Bu� alo; J.D., Capital University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Snyder R Favorite nonprofits: Food Bank of WNY, Roswell Park Alliance R What keeps you up at night: Agita

DENNIS SCINTASpecial counsel,

HoganWillig PLLC

R Info: 2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY 14068 • hoganwillig.com R Practice area: Family law R Years practicing: 48 R Joined firm: 2015 R College: B.A., University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Erie County Bar Foundation, Children’s Diabetes Foundation, Ride for Roswell R What keeps you up at night: Nothing

ELLEN SIMPSONPartner, Simpson &

Simpson PLLC

R Info: 5555 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 • idealawyers.com R Practice area: intellectual property R Years practicing: 27 R Joined firm: 1998 R College: B.S., business administration – accounting, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Montreal R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Ten Thousand Villages, Just Bu� alo Literary Center, Ride for Roswell R What keeps you up at night: My two dogs

SHELDON SMITHPartner, Harter Secrest

& Emery LLP

R Info: 50 Fountain Plaza, Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hselaw.com R Practice area: Business litigation R Years practicing: 17 R Joined firm: 2018 R College: B.S., social science, University at Bu� alo; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Elmira R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Foundations of Catholic Health, National Federation for Just Communities, National MS Society/Upstate NY chapter R What keeps you up at night: Developing creative and e§ icient business solutions to recommend to clients; setting the right professional examples for the next generation; and planning for quality time with my family

CAROL SNIDERPartner, Barclay Damon LLP

R Info: 1200 Avant Building, Bu� alo, NY 14209 • barclaydamon.com R Practice area: Litigation, mass and toxic torts R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 1987 R College: B.S., sociology, SUNY Brockport; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Rochester R Lives in: Bu� alo R Favorite nonprofits: Planned Parenthood, Elmwood Village Association, SPCA R What keeps you up at night: Balancing my personal and professional responsibilities

CHERYL STEINAttorney, Cheryl Stein

Law Firm PLLC

R Info: 2350 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068 • cherylsteinlaw.com R Practice area: Real estate R Years practicing: 29 R Joined firm: 1995 R College: B.A., English, University at Bu� alo; J.D., Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center R Born in: Temple, Texas R Lives in: Amherst R Favorite nonprofits: Kadimah Academy of Bu� alo, The Blue Card, Hospice Foundation of WNY R What keeps you up at night: Adult children

STEVEN SUGARMANMediator and attorney,

Pusatier Sherman Abbott & Sugarman

R Info: 2464 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 • psasattorneys.com R Practice area: Mediation of matrimonial and other civil cases R Years practicing: 33 R Joined firm: 1988 R College: B.A., government, St. Lawrence University; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Snyder R Favorite nonprofits: UNICEF, Association for Conflict Resolution, American Cancer Society R What keeps you up at night: Our continuous march toward dehumanizing people

BRIAN SUTTERPartner, Sugarman

Law Firm LLP

R Info: 1600 Rand Building, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • sugarmanlaw.com R Practice area: Professional liability R Years practicing: 30 R Joined firm: 1998 R College: B.B.A., business administration, University of Notre Dame; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Albany R Lives in: Bu� alo R What keeps you up at night: Wondering whether Notre Dame will ever win another national championship in football

KATHLEEN SWEETPartner, Gibson McAskill

& Crosby LLP

R Info: 69 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • gmclaw.com R Practice area: Medical malpractice defense R Years practicing: 25 R Joined firm: 1997 R College: B.A., Boston College; J.D., Villanova University R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Orchard Park R Favorite nonprofits: Erie County Bar Foundation, NativityMiguel Middle School, Food Bank of WNY

HEATH SZYMCZAKMember, Bond Schoeneck

& King PLLC

R Info: 200 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • bsk.com R Practice area: Commercial litigation and estates litigation R Years practicing: 19 R Joined firm: 2000 R College: B.A., Canisius College; MBA, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Bu� alo R Lives in: Clarence R Favorite nonprofits: Habitat for Humanity, Aspire of WNY, Camp Good Days

DIANE TIVERONManaging partner, HoganWillig PLLC

R Info: 2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY 14068 • hoganwillig.com R Practice area: Commercial and business law R Years practicing: 28 R Joined firm: 1989 R College: B.A., political science and economics, Canisius College; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Lockport R Lives in: Lockport R Favorite nonprofits: Impossible to choose only three R What keeps you up at night: Having no time for all the fun things I’m going to do in my retirement

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PIETRA ZAFFRAMPartner, Harris Beach PLLC

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R Info: 140 Pearl St., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hodgsonruss.com R Practice area: Business litigation, construction, alternative dispute resolution, international- U.S. cross-border R Years practicing: 34 R Joined firm: 1985 R College: B.A., SUNY Bu� alo State; J.D., University at Bu� alo School of Law R Born in: Lackawanna R Lives in: Williamsville R Favorite nonprofits: Bu� alo State College Foundation, Catholic Charities of Bu� alo, UB Foundation R What keeps you up at night: Thinking about strategy for di§ icult cases and potential solutions for client problems

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