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Ambassador/Mentoring Program for Transitioning Attorneys

Are you re-entering the legal profession after a leave of absence?

Are you worried you're not up to speed with what's new in your practice area?

Would you like to learn about a new practice area?

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You've come to the right place!  Members of the sections listed below are willing to answer your questions.  If you are re-entering the profession and would like to learn more about a new practice area, please contact a section ambassador.  Section Chairs have been asked to select one or two members to serve as "Ambassadors." Ambassadors are available to answer general questions from attorneys who are re-entering the profession.  If you're thinking about switching jobs or want to know more about a specific practice area contact a Section Ambassador today!

Section Ambassadors

Antitrust Law Section

Philip A. Wellner, Esq.
Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP
1633 Broadway
New York , NY 10019
Phone: (212) 833-1173
E-mail: pwellner@fklaw.com

Commercial and Federal Litigation Section

Paul D. Montclare, Esq.
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
12 East 49th Street
Tower 49, 30th Floor
New York , NY 10017
Phone: (917) 546-7704
E-mail:  pdm@msk.com

Corporate Counsel Section

Jeffrey P. Laner, Esq.
Phone: (212) 417-4213
E-mail: jlaner@nyc.rr.com

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section

David S. Weinstock, Esq., Section Chair
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
P.O. Box 368
900 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 791-6502 
E-mail: david.weinstock@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Elder Law Section

Frances M. Pantaleo, Esq.
Walsh & Amicucci LLP
2900 Westchester Avenue, Suite 205 
Purchase , NY 10577
Phone: (914) 251-1115
E-mail: FMP@walsh-amicucci.com

Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section

Monica Pa, Esq.
DavisWright Tremaine LLP
1633 Broadway, 27th Floor
New York , NY 10019 
Phone: (212) 603-6465
E-mail: monicapa@dwt.com

Environmental Law Section

David R. Everett , Esq.
Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP
Albany , New York
Phone: (518) 487-7600
E-mail: deverett@woh.com

Howard M. Tollin, Esq.
Environmental Services Group Aon Risk Services, Inc. of NY
300 Jericho Quadrangle
Suite 300
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 342-2819
E-mail: howard_tollin@aon.com

Health Law Section

Ross P. Lanzafame, Esq.
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
1600 Bausch & Lomb Place
Rochester , NY 14604-2711
Phone: (585) 231-1203
E-mail: rlanzafame@hselaw.com

Labor and Employment Law Section

Michael A. Curley, Esq.
Co-chair of the Section’s Communications Committee
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
101 Park Avenue Suite 4500 New York , NY 10178
Phone: (212) 309-6711
E-mail:  mcurley@morganlewis.com

Senior Lawyers Section

Carole A. Burns, Esq.
390 Dogwood Lane
Manhasset , NY 11030 
Phone:(516) 869-8345
E-mail: cabb1@optonline.net

Committee on Animals and the Law

James F. Gesualdi , AICP, Committee Chair
Attorney at Law
58 Wingam Drive
Islip, Long Island, New York 11751-4112
Phone: (631) 224-4801
E-mail: jfges@aol.com

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Section Membership Information

Information about Joining Sections

Section Membership Brochure (PDF)

If you would like to serve as an Ambassador, please contact your section chair.

About the program

The Committee on Lawyers in Transition established an ambassador or “mentoring” program to help transitioning attorneys.  Section Chairs have been asked to select members to act as Ambassadors.  Ambassadors are available to answer general questions from attorneys who are re-entering the profession and want to know more about a specific practice area.

List of Committee on Lawyers in Transition Members

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Are you a New York State employee or former state employee? 

Attorneys who are State employees or former State employees and have questions regarding the revolving door statute are invited to contact Richard Rifkin, Special Counsel to the Association. Mr. Rifkin is available for informal discussions, although official advice may be obtained only from the Public Integrity Commission.

Richard Rifkin, Esq.
New York State Bar Association
One Elk St.
Albany, NY 12207-1002
Phone: (518) 487-5614
E-mail: rrifkin@nysba.org

The Committee on Attorneys in Public Service may also be of assistance.