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lectured on January 3, 2008 in New York, New York on "Protecting Assets Before a Divorce” for the Planned Giving and Endowments Department of UJA Federation of NY. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.

In the aftermath of the recent bribery conviction of former state Supreme Court Justice Gerald P. Garson, there has been substantial media coverage of the manner in which matrimonial and family law cases are litigated in the court system, including the role of law guardians, who act as attorneys for the children. Kathleen was interviewed by The Institute for Judicial Studies for Judicial Reports (http://www.judicialreports.com) on this issue. “I’ve found them to be very instrumental for settling cases in matrimonial court,” said Kathleen. She also said that, “[s]ince the Miller Commission there has been an emphasis on the law guardian’s duty to interview the child and communicate the child’s situation to the court." Click at Report to see the recommendations of the Matrimonial Commission, which was led by Judge Miller, who serves as the firm's Chief Counsel. (4/2007)

lectured on "How to Handle a Custody Case" on April 17, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Mount Kisco, New York for the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

was elected Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors of Pace University School of Law (2/07)

lectured on Ethics & Professionalism at the Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, New York on November 17, 2006 for the Committee on Attorney Professionalism of the New York State Bar Association.

she and Howell Bramson lectured on "Tax Issues Related to Divorce" on May 8, 2006 at The Bank of New York in White Plains. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.

lectured on Professional Ethics at the Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, New York on December 9, 2005 for the Committee on Attorney Professionalism of the New York State Bar Association.

As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration of the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester, Kathleen was selected and honored as one of Westchester County's outstanding women. The YWCA gives this honor to women who, by their achievements, commitment and leadership, have inspired others while making the community a better place to live and whose actions exemplify the YWCA's mission: to empower women and eliminate racism. To celebrate the YWCA's 75th Anniversary and the award recipients' leadership, a gala was held on November 13, 2004 at the Surf Club in New Rochelle. Gloria Steinem was the guest speaker. The Westchester District Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, was the honorary Chairperson. As a special honorary, Kathleen was inducted into the YWCA Academy.

lectured on July 27, 2004 in White Plains, New York for Pace University School of Law's Women’s Justice Center on “Divorce Law in New York State". For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.

co-chaired a luncheon of the Girl Scouts of Westchester*Putnam on March 10, 2004, held at Abigail Kirsch-Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, New York, celebrating that organization's 25th anniversary.

lectured on March 9, 2004 and March 18, 2004 in Elmsford, New York on “Equitable Distribution" as part of a program offered by the Westchester Women's Bar Association, in partnership with the Northern Westchester Shelter and Victims Assistance Services. For lecture materials, click on Seminar Outline.

as President of the Westchester Women's Bar Association, was a speaker on January 22, 2004 at the Richard J. Daronco County Courthouse in White Plains, New York at the induction ceremony of newly elected judges.