July 12, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaking at Yonkers Office for the Aging Program
Frances Pantaleo, who leads the Elder Law practice area at Bleakley Platt, will speak at a Caregiver Forum presented by the Yonkers Office for the Aging and Southwest Livable Communities Connections on July 18 from 3 – 5 PM at Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living, located at 78 Stratton Street, Yonkers. Ms. Pantaleo will speak about how Medicare and Medicaid work, and how...Read MoreJuly 7, 2017
William P. Harrington Speaks at Westchester County Association’s Women in Tech Luncheon
Firm Chairman William P. Harrington spoke at the 4th Annual Women in Tech Luncheon, presented by the Westchester County Association on June 22 at the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. The luncheon recognizes the accomplishments of women in life sciences, technology, and innovation in Westchester, demonstrating the WCA’s commitment to encouraging women to enter STEM (Science, Technology,...Read MoreJune 27, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaking at the Elder Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association
On June 28th, Bleakley Platt Partner Frances Pantaleo will co-present a CLE program titled “Medicaid Planning in Connecticut and New York: Neighboring States, Drastically Different Laws,” at the Fairfield County Bar Association. Topics will include a comparison of basic Medicaid eligibility rules in each state, spousal planning issues and interstate planning options. Ms. Pantaleo will discuss...Read MoreJune 23, 2017
Bleakley Platt Associate John McGowan Elected President of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that John McGowan has been elected President of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). The Rockland County AOH is comprised of four divisions with around 900 members. The Rockland County AOH presents many special events throughout the year, including two signature events, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is the second largest...Read MoreJune 22, 2017
William P. Harrington Co-Chairs 30th Annual Westchester County Inner City Scholarship Fund Breakfast to Help Underprivileged Children Attend Westchester Catholic Schools
Firm Chairman William P. Harrington co-chaired the 30th Annual Westchester County Inner City Scholarship Fund breakfast on June 22 at the Westchester Country Club. Proceeds from the breakfast provide scholarships to thousands of children living below the poverty line in Westchester County so they may attend local Catholic schools. Mr. Harrington spoke about the impact that the Inner City...Read MoreJune 8, 2017
Bleakley Platt Partner Mary Ellen Manley Chairs Joseph F. Gagliardi Award for Excellence
Partner Mary Ellen Manley chaired the Westchester County Bar Foundation’s annual Joseph F. Gagliardi Award for Excellence. The award is presented every year to non-judicial employees of the Unified Court System for the Ninth Judicial District, in recognition of outstanding service to the public and dedication to the administration of justice. The awards were presented at a ceremony conducted...Read MoreMay 31, 2017
Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe Interviewed in The Fordham Lawyer on Labor and Employment Law
Bleakley Platt Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe was featured in the “How To…” column in the Spring edition of The Fordham Lawyer, with a look at how Fordham alumni practice labor and employment law. DeGiuseppe’s employment law background is explored in detail in “How to Do Right by Employers and Employees.” His practice began just out of Fordham Law School with editing soon-to- be Dean John...Read MoreMay 17, 2017
The New York Law Journal Quotes Partner Chris Palermo Regarding Proposed Changes to Commercial Division Rules Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation Partner Christopher Palermo was recently quoted in The New York Law Journal in an article, “Rule Would Require Certification That Parties Were Informed of ADR,” appearing in the April 25, 2017 edition. Mr. Palermo is a member of the Commercial Division Advisory Council and was the primary drafter of a proposal by the Advisory Council to amend the Commercial Division rules to require...Read MoreMay 1, 2017
Robert Braumuller and Zachary Cohen Speak at New York Medical College
On April 28, Robert Braumuller and Zachary Cohen gave a presentation at New York Medical College before a group of more than 100 graduating medical students on the challenges that will face them as they enter their residency programs. The one-hour presentation on Healthcare Law Fundamentals provided the students, who will begin residency programs after graduation, with a basic understanding of...Read MoreApril 3, 2017