May 2, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partner Frances M. Pantaleo Named to 2016 Spring “Women in the Law” Business Edition by Best Lawyers
Bleakley Platt is honored to announce that Frances M. Pantaleo has been named by Best Lawyers® to its 2016 Spring “Women In The Law” Business Edition. This is the inaugural Women in the Law publication, and Ms. Pantaleo is one of only 14 women from White Plains selected for the list. The editor of the publication notes that “this is a go-to short list of exceptional women attorneys, vetted by...Read MoreApril 15, 2016
William P. Harrington Honored by The Charles L. Brieant Center
William P. Harrington was selected as the 2016 Spring Gala honoree by the Charles L. Brieant Center, a not-for-profit organization that helps young people make the most of their lives by providing them with opportunities for growth, leadership, learning, and mentorship. The late Judge Charles L. Brieant knew the importance of learning and played an instrumental role in developing the Center,...Read MoreFebruary 23, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partner Fran Pantaleo Joins Older Americans Act Advisory Council (OAAAC)
Mae Carpenter, the Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, has invited Partner Fran Pantaleo to become a member of the Older Americans Act Advisory Council (OAAAC). As a member of the Advisory Council, Ms. Pantaleo will provide advice and assistance in making recommendations to the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS)...Read MoreFebruary 22, 2016
Bleakley Platt Announces New Partner
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Stephen J. Brown has become a member of the firm. His practice focuses on litigation, corporate and trust and estate matters for clients before state and federal trial courts in New York and Connecticut. Mr. Brown received his J.D. from Pace Law School (cum laude) and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross. Click here to read his attorney...Read MoreFebruary 8, 2016
News from the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group
Partner Janet Linn held a leadership role at the annual meeting of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Section of the New York State Bar Association on January 28 in New York City. Ms. Linn, a member of the Executive Committee of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section, also serves as co-chair of the drug committee and is a member of the biologics committee. Ms. Linn moderated a panel discussion at...Read MoreFebruary 1, 2016
Christopher Palermo Elected to Executive Committee of Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
Litigation partner Christopher Palermo was elected to the Executive Committee of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association at NYSBA’s Annual Meeting. The section, one of the first to be organized by the NYSBA, serves to help attorneys stay informed of the latest developments in the food, drug and cosmetic law field. With a membership that includes in-house,...Read MoreJanuary 28, 2016
Partner Pantaleo and Associate Briand at the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Annual Meeting
The Elder Law practice area of Bleakley Platt was well-represented by Partner Frances Pantaleo and Associate Elizabeth Briand at the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Special Needs Section annual meeting, which took place on January 26th in New York City. Ms. Pantaleo moderated a Surrogate’s Court Panel. Surrogates from Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Broome and Albany counties...Read MoreJanuary 20, 2016
Joseph DeGiuseppe Publishes Article in CI Newsletter
Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe, who heads up Bleakley Platt’s Labor and Employment Law and Immigration practice areas, published an article in the January 2016 issue of CI Newsletter titled “What the New York State Manufacturers Need to Know About Independent Contractor Misclassification.” CI Newsletter is a monthly publication produced by The Council of Industry, a prominent manufacturers’...Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partners Beck and Glatthaar in New York Real Estate Journal
Partners Katrine Beck and James Glatthaar were included in the Year in Review issue of the New York Real Estate Journal. Ms. Beck’s review of the year discussed a matter in her co-op and condo practice involving a Special Election. Together with her clients, Ms. Beck formulated a cost-effective strategy for calling a Special Election and conducting an election which was ultimately held without...Read MoreJanuary 1, 2016
Partner James Glatthaar Appointed to Judicial Screening Committee
James Glatthaar, Partner in the Real Estate and Co-Op and Condominium Practice Groups, was appointed by the Mayor of White Plains to the Judicial Screening Committee for White Plains City Court to qualify applicants for the position of City Judge. The Committee, made up of mayoral appointees, reviewed resumes and CVs of twenty four candidates, conducted in depth interviews, evaluated each...Read MoreDecember 4, 2015
Partner Katrine A. Beck Appointed to Board of Directors of Girls Inc.
Bleakley Platt Partner Katrine A. Beck appointed to Board of Directors of Girls Inc. Westchester which is the local affiliate of a national organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 140,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. The Girls Inc. Experience consists of people,...Read MoreDecember 1, 2015