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This week, as part of Hurwitz Fine’s ongoing community service initiative, employees participated in the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Day of Caring. The Day of Caring brings together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across Western New York to make an impact through volunteering. https://www.hurwitzfine.com/blog/hurwitz-fine-participates-in-the-united-way-s-day-of-caring

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hurwitz Fine’s Wellness & Culture Committee held a “Create Your Own Wellness Kit” event. As stress management is different for every person, attorneys and staff were encouraged to make their own individualized bags with items such as stress balls, aromatherapy, tea, sour candy and fidget toys.

Hurwitz Fine Attorneys Steve Peiper, Scott Kagan and Brian Webb were featured in The Harmonie Group's "Significant Cases" publication for their courtroom victories in insurance coverage, product liability and trucking accidents.

The Harmonie Group’s 2023 Significant Cases Publication Hurwitz Fine is recognized as one of New York State's top Midsize law firms, while delivering BigLaw outcomes. Multidisciplinary, industry-specific attorney teams serve the complex business, litigation, and insurance needs of a diverse client base, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With office...

Hurwitz Fine was recently honored by the University at Buffalo Law Students with Disabilities and Neurodivergencies (LSDN) with the 2024 Allyship Award. This award was given for “outstanding acts of allyship not only in our diversity statement, but also in our actions.” LSDN is dedicated to the education of neurotypical individuals and supporting those who have visible and invisible disabilities. Members of Hurwitz Fine's DEI committee accepted the award at the group's annual brunch.

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine Trusts & Estates Special Counsel Lawrence C. Franco, who recently completed 10 years of service on the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Community Foundation Board in 2013, Larry helped create the Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Council, a group of local attorneys, certified public accountants and financial professionals, in order to help meet the charitable wishes of clients.

Professional Advisor Spotlight: Larry Franco - Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo From Buffalo to Albany and back again, Lawrence (Larry) C. Franco’s law career spans across New York State and nearly five …

Our Albany office is expanding, and we are excited to welcome Litigator Christina M. Calabrese to the team! Christina focuses her practice on Premises Liability, Child Victims Act & Sexual Misconduct Coverage & Defense, Automobile Liability, and Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Liability. She brings nearly 20 years of experience with her and has tried over 100 cases to verdict in various courtrooms throughout the State of New York.

Welcome, Christina! https://www.hurwitzfine.com/lawyers/profile/christina-calabrese

The solar eclipse is less than a month away, and many Buffalo companies are putting plans into place on what that day might look like for their organization.

Hurwitz Fine Labor & Employment Attorney Amber Storr spoke with Buffalo Business First on the potential liabilities employers could face when it comes to workplace safety and sponsored events on April 8th.

As eclipse hype builds, employers should consider liabilities on April 8 - Buffalo Business First While the hype for a solar eclipse is still building, there are safety liabilities employers should consider, especially for outdoor or driving employees.

Happy International Women's Day. We are proud to be a woman-led law firm, dedicated to empowering, strengthening and supporting women.

Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi ranked #159 on Buffalo Business First's 2024 Power 250 list, a list of the most influential and powerful people in Buffalo and Western New York who are making changes and improvements throughout the area.

Congratulations, Jody!

Jody Briandi Ranks #159 on Buffalo Business First’s 2024 Power 250 list Jody Briandi Ranks #159 on Buffalo Business First’s 2024 Power 250 list

Congratulations to the St. Joe's Mock Trial Team and Hurwitz Fine Attorney/Coach Chris Potenza ('94) on advancing to the playoffs in the Erie County Mock Trial Tournament!

Hurwitz Fine Attorney Melissa Pezzino was interviewed this week by the Amherst Bee and Clarence Bee on estate planning and how individuals can better plan for their future.

Melissa A. Pezzino featured in the Amherst Bee and Clarence Bee | Hurwitz Fine P.C. Hurwitz Fine is recognized as one of New York State's top Midsize law firms, while delivering BigLaw outcomes. Multidisciplinary, industry-specific attorney teams serve the complex business, litigation, and insurance needs of a diverse client base, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With office...

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi, who was a Buffalo Business First IDEA award winner last evening.

The annual IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity Awareness) Award honorees stand out as champions of diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and in the Western New York community.

Jody Briandi of Hurwitz Fine PC - Buffalo Business First "An inclusive work environment starts with a leadership team that leads by example," says Jody Briandi of Hurwitz Fine PC. Congratulations to Briandi, a winner of the 2024 !

For more than 20 years, it has been tradition at Hurwitz Fine to celebrate Mardi Gras with authentic King Cakes straight from New Orleans! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine Litigation Associate Kaitlin Sines, who was chosen to be a part of the 2024 Buffalo Business First “30 Under 30” class. Among the factors considered were career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement and each nominee’s potential to become a community leader on a grand scale.

Introducing the 30 Under 30 winners for 2024 - Buffalo Business First These 30 people all have one thing in common: They are in the early stages of their careers and are achieving at high levels at work and in the community.

We are proud to announce that Alexandria Awad has joined Hurwitz Fine as a Litigation Associate. Alex regularly defends clients in general liability, personal injury matters, toxic torts, nursing home and long-term care, asbestos and mesothelioma, and medical malpractice claims.

We are excited to welcome Melissa Pezzino to Hurwitz Fine as Trusts & Estates Special Counsel. Melissa brings more than 15 years of experience in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Administration matters to the firm. https://www.hurwitzfine.com/lawyers/profile/melissa-pezzino

It was a Friday pizza playoff lunch today! Go Bills!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, honors the iconic civil rights leader’s contributions to equality and justice. Signed into law as a federal holiday in 1983, the day commemorates King’s pivotal role in the American Civil Rights Movement, advocating for racial equality through nonviolent means. Celebrated nationwide, the day encourages reflection on the ongoing pursuit of social justice and the significance of King’s legacy in fostering a more inclusive society.

In an effort to honor Dr. King’s legacy, the following are links with information for different events happening throughout the city of Buffalo on and around Martin Luther King Jr Day:

- Explore and More MLK Day: https://lnkd.in/gE2f4sJA
- Michigan Street Day of Service: https://lnkd.in/grq5AraT
- Buffalo Museum of Science Pay As You Wish Day: https://lnkd.in/da-F5yn2

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi on being named to the 2024 Buffalo Business First Power 250 List!

Meet the business leaders on this year's Power 250 list - Buffalo Business First The 12th annual list of powerful people in Buffalo and Western New York are on this year's Power 250.

Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi sat down with Buffalo Business First and WNY legal industry women leaders to discuss how they are working toward attracting women to the legal profession and giving them the opportunities to rise to leadership roles.

Table of Experts: Women in Law — Mentoring key to bringing women into law firm leadership - Buffalo Business First Buffalo Business First Publisher John Tebeau recently hosted five women who are leaders in the Buffalo legal industry and managers in area firms to discuss how they are working toward attracting women to the profession and giving them the opportunities to rise to administrative roles.

Wishing our clients, colleagues and peers a very happy holiday.

Today was the annual Hurwitz Fine Cookie Day, where more than 20 kinds of cookies were featured for a mid-day snack from our talented team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and staff (who also double as bakers)!

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi, who is a 2023 Buffalo Business First IDEA Award winner.

The annual IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity Awareness) Award honorees stand out as champions of diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and in the Western New York community.

Introducing the winners of the fifth annual 2023 IDEA Awards - Buffalo Business First The annual IDEA Awards highlight champions of diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and in the community. This year, 25 individuals will be celebrated for that vital work.

We are grateful for our colleagues, clients, friends and families today. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Several of Hurwitz Fine’s attorneys attended the WNY Women's Foundation’s “Fall in Fashion” signature event yesterday.

The Foundation’s vision is to create a culture of possibility where all women achieve their fullest potential, leading to a vibrant, inclusive Western New York community.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and to help local survivors, Hurwitz Fine's Forum for Women Lawyers hosted a drive to support the Haven House via Child and Family Services. Our Buffalo office was able to donate multiple sets of sheets, comforters, pillows, body wash, laundry detergent and baby bottles!

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi, who was honored by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce as the "2023 Woman of Distinction" at their annual showcase, "The Event - Celebrating Business Excellence" this week. This award honors a female professional who has excelled in her field and continues to provide the Western New York region with leadership, professionalism and community engagement.

Jody Briandi honored by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce Jody Briandi wins the Amherst Chamber Woman of Distinction Award for her leadership, professionalism and community engagement.

Congratulations to Firm President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi who will be honored by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce as the "2023 Woman of Distinction" at their annual "The Event - Celebrating Business Excellence." This award honors a female professional who has excelled in her field and continues to provide the Western New York region with leadership, professionalism and community engagement.

Hurwitz Fine’s Long Island office and family and friends recently partnered with national non-profit, The Girls Empowerment Movement, Inc. (GEM), for their “Operation Sparkle” community service event.

This year, however, historic and unprecedented rains derailed their outdoor plans to host a beach cleanup. Hurwitz Fine got together with GEMs at the South Huntington Public Library and created take-home DIY cleanup kits for participants to use in their own neighborhoods and parks. The group also upcycled T-shirts for the event, in the spirit of environmental sustainability. Finally, GEMs launched a crayon recycling initiative that day—crayons are actually not biodegradable and never breakdown in landfills. Members of the Firm donated many, many old crayons to GEM for the project, which will then be re-manufactured into new crayons and shipped to children’s hospitals.

Our Litigation and Coverage ladies are hoping for a Bills WIN this weekend! We're hoping their matching Bills shirts bring good luck!