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January 22, 2013
STATE BAR HONORS LILLIAN MOY FOR DIVERSITY
EFFORTS
Lillian Moy of Albany, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of
Northeastern New York, is the recipient of the Diversity Trailblazer
Award, given by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion of the New York
State Bar Association.
Moy received her award on January 21 during the State Bar’s
Annual Meeting in New York City. The award recognizes individuals who
demonstrate a strong commitment to helping enhance diversity in the
legal profession.
“Lillian Moy understands that diversity strengthens and
enhances our profession and, in turn, our society. She works tirelessly
to promote more inclusive work environments throughout New York,”
said Kenneth G. Standard of New York (Epstein Becker and Green),
co-chair of the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and a past
president of the State Bar. “We are pleased to honor an effective
leader and wonderful ambassador.”
“Because of Lillian Moy, attorneys of color have found a home
in the legal profession. Her recruiting and mentoring efforts have
helped many attorneys make their mark and inspire others,” said
Betty Lugo of Brooklyn (Pacheco & Lugo), co-chair of the Committee
on Diversity and Inclusion. “The Committee is proud to recognize a
true champion for diversity with this award.”
During Moy’s 17-year tenure at the Legal Aid Society, the Legal
Aid Society’s budget has grown to $5 million from $1.5 million and
its staff has increased to 60 employees from 21. From 1989 to 1995, she
was the managing attorney/advocacy coordinator for the Legal Assistance
Corporation of Central Massachusetts. She was a staff attorney with the
Georgia Legal Services Program from 1981 to 1989.
Within the State Bar Association, Moy is vice-president of the 3rd
Judicial District. She is a past chair of the Committee on Diversity and
Inclusion and the Committee on Legal Aid. She is a member of the
Membership Committee and the President’s Committee on Access to
Justice.
Moy is a member of the American Bar Association’s Standing
Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defenders, the Advisory Committee on
New York State Pro Bono Bar Admission Requirements ,and Chief Judge
Jonathan Lippman’s Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal
Services in New York. She is a founding member of the New York State
Diversity Coalition and a frequent presenter on management, diversity
and cultural competency.
She is a graduate of Hunter College of the City University of New
York and Boston University School of Law.
The 76,000-member New York State Bar Association is the largest
voluntary state bar association in the nation. It was founded in
1876.
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