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In Memoriam William P. Frank
It is with sadness that the Foundation shares the obituary of William P. Frank of Darien, CT (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom).

Bill was a graduate of Fordham Law school, served as a military intelligence Captain in the US Army in Vietnam during the Tet offensive and earned recognition including Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Joint Service Commendation Medals. He was the 23rd associate to join the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom where he served for over fifty years.

Bill had been a Fellow of the Foundation since 2003. Following is a link to his obituary.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/william-frank-obituary?id=56303347

Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

WILLIAM FRANK Obituary (2024) - New York, NY - New York Times View WILLIAM FRANK's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Congratulations Foundation Fellow Jacqueline Hattar, White Plains (Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP) on receiving the NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award. https://www.mondaq.com/pressrelease/147018/hattar-receives-nysba-trial-lawyers-sections-5th-annual-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-vanguard-award New York State Bar Association

United States - Hattar Receives NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section’s 5th Annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award Jacqueline Hattar (Partner-White Plains, NY) has been awarded the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Trial Lawyers Section’s 5th Annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award for 2024.

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In Memoriam Janice Iati Doak

It is with sadness that the Foundation shares the obituary of Janice Iati Doak of Rochester (Law Firm of Janice M. Iati PC)

Janice had been a Fellow of the Foundation since 2020 in the Charles Evans Hughes Circle of Giving. She was also a member of the Foundation’s Legacy Society and the New York State Bar Association

Following is the link to her obituary.
https://millerfuneralandcremationservices.com/obituaries/?id=1775

Our deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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Thank you to our donors for making these grants possible! Help make a difference and give today at www.tnybf.org/donation

The Law Day 2024 theme is Voices of Democracy. The theme recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. This contest seeks to amplify student voices on the importance of the First Amendment and the right to vote.

ESSAY PROMPT
Write an essay explaining the importance of accurate, reliable information as registered voters prepare to elect the next President of the United States. Use your voice to inspire others to cherish and exercise the right to vote as knowledgeable, informed citizens.
There is a $400 award for the best qualifying entry in each of two age divisions – Grades 5-8 and 9-12. Please note, winning entries could be published (in print or online) in NYNPA member newspapers with attribution (Name and Town of the student). Complete entry criteria, tips and judging rubric can be found online at https://forms.gle/PguF5kiQFy5tiY5c6.

Deadline for entry is Oct. 25, 2024

This contest is made possible by a grant from the The New York Bar Foundation

Scholarship Deadline October 18
Local and State Government Law Section Carol Van Scoyoc Municipal Law Scholarship

One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is enrolled in a law school in NYS who best exemplifies the core values important to Carol Van Scoyoc, Esq, former chair of the Section and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Public Service. The student shall show academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service and an interest in local government law.

More information and application at https://www.tnybf.org/2025-local-state-govt-cvs-scholarship-application/

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THE NEW YORK BAR FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS – APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 15

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that it is now accepting on-line applications for its 2025 grant program. Interested applicants can submit their proposals through the grant portal until midnight on September 15, 2024. You can find the guidelines and application at https://www.tnybf.org/grants-scholarships/

“The Foundation is committed to advancing justice and supporting innovative legal initiatives. For more than seventy years, we have awarded grants to nonprofit legal organizations dedicated to making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Foundation President, Justice Cheryl E. Chambers. “We encourage you to apply for our grants and join us in fostering a more equitable and accessible legal system.”

In 2025, the Foundation will prioritize its grantmaking efforts on funding civil legal services programs that assist low-income individuals with essential needs. This encompasses access to education and health, family matters, racial and gender equity, housing assistance, small business development, and legal support for veterans.

“Our impact is profound as we empower organizations to leverage our grants for additional funding, initiate programs that address critical legal needs and provide essential services,” said Lucia Whisenand, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Review Committee.

The Foundation is one of few organizations that provide law-related grants to non-profit organizations throughout New York State. These grants support programs that provide legal assistance to the most vulnerable New Yorkers with unmet legal needs.

“Lawyers play a pivotal role in society,” said June Castellano, Vice-Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Review Committee. “Their expertise and dedication uphold justice and support the community in many ways. We extend our gratitude to our donors and volunteers, most of whom are lawyers, whose generous contributions makes this vital work possible.”
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Grants, Fellowships & Scholarships - The New York Bar Foundation: TNYBF In keeping with our Rule of Law theme, the Foundation’s grant making in the coming year prioritizes funding for civil legal services programs assisting with the essentials of life, namely:

Read the inciteful NYLJ article on access to justice written by New York Bar Foundation Board Member James Kobak. https://law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/08/05/passport-to-justice/?cmp_share
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Passport to Justice | New York Law Journal The author compares his experiences in seeking replacement of a stolen passport (while in Portugal) to some of the daily experiences of Americans in contending with obstacles posed by agencies and courts in the United States.

Thank you Judge Wachtler and Lauren Wachtler! You are making a difference through The New York Bar Foundation! New York State Bar Association

Wachtler Veterans Memorial Fund established to support civil legal services for veterans The New York Bar Foundation announced that it has established the Wachtler Veterans Memorial Fund, led by former Chief Judge Sol Wachtler.

In Memoriam Warren H. Heilbronner

It is with sadness that the Foundation shares the obituary of Warren Heilbronner of Rochester (Boylan Code).

Warren had been a Fellow of the Foundation since 1993 and was in the Thurgood Marshall Circle of Giving. Warren was a member of the Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and 50+ Sections of the New York State Bar Association.

Our condolences to his family and friends.
Following is the link to his obituary.

Obituaries in Rochester, NY | Rochester Democrat And Chronicle Passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 91. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Dora [Loeb] Heilbronner; granddaughter, Sarah Heilbronner; and...

Thank you Hon. Patrick Radel for your gift to the Family Matters campaign at https://givetnybf.swell.gives ! You are helping people across NYS access critical legal services.
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Thank you Sherry Levin Wallach for your gift to https://givetnybf.swell.gives in memory of Maryann Saccomando Freedman! You are helping families access critical legal services. Join Sherry and give today! New York State Bar Association

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Thank you June Castellano for your gift to the Family Matters campaign in honor of your father, Carmine Castellano! Join June in helping families access legal services--give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives
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Thank you Hon. Karen Uplinger for your gift to the Family Matters campaign in honor of your dad, Robert J. Uplinger, Sr. Your gift is making a difference!
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When you give to the Family Matters campaign you help fund legal services programs that provide legal advice & representation to help families and children in critical areas including eviction & housing, domestic violence & safety. Give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives
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Thank you Patricia Lynn-Ford Lynn Law Firm and Jean Marie Westlake for your gift to the Family Matters campaign! You have helped JD5 move into 3rd place on the leaderboard! Your gift will help families access legal services through the support of our grants to non-profit legal services organizations throughout NYS. Thank you for making a difference! Join them in making a difference --give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives/ New York State Bar Association

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Thank you Alan Feldstein Boylan Code LLP for your gift to the Family Matters campaign under JD7! Join Alan in helping families access legal services and help move JD7 into first place! Give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives New York State Bar Association

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Thank you Eileen Buholtz for your gift to the Family Matters campaign under JD7! JD7 is now in 3rd place on the leaderboard. Members in JD7--help move your district to 1st place and give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

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Thank you Dan Kohane Hurwitz Fine P.C. for your gift to the Family Matters campaign in memory of Maryann Saccomando Freedman! Join Dan and help families access critical legal services. Give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives New York State Bar AssociationNew York State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

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Thank you Vincent Doyle Connors LLP for your gift to the Family Matters campaign in honor of Maryann Saccomando Freedman.

Vincent shared, "Maryann was a pioneer in the legal profession, breaking barriers as the first female president of the Erie County Bar, and then of the New York State Bar. Her legacy of courage and commitment continues to inspire and empower aspiring lawyers throughout the state. She was also a friend, mentor and member of my extended “family.” Maryann was remarkably devoted to family, and to the work of the New York Bar Foundation, which she served and supported throughout her career. In light of this, I feel a contribution to the Foundation’s “Family Matters” campaign is one small way to honor her."

For more information or to give to the campaign visit https://givetnybf.swell.gives/

Following is a photo of Maryann swearing in Vincent Doyle as NYSBA President in 2011. New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Congratulations new Foundation President, Justice Cheryl E. Chambers, and Vice President, David M. Schraver! Read article at https://www.tnybf.org/justice-cheryl-chambers-takes-over-as-president-of-the-new-york-bar-foundation-as-david-schraver-assumes-vice-presidency/ New York State Bar Association Nixon Peabody LLP Cheryl Chambers

Thank you Tim Fennell for your gift to the Family Matters campaign! JD5 is now tied with JD9 for 4th place! Help Tim move JD5 up the leaderboard. Give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives and help families access legal services across NYS!
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Thank you John Horn for your gift to the Family Matters Campaign! JD8 is now on the leaderboard! Join John in helping families access legal services. Give today at https://givetnybf.swell.gives

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