Partner Mindy Stern will help identify charitable opportunities for Foundation support
The New York Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors recently elected Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP Partner Mindy Stern as a fellow of The New York Bar Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic entity of The New York State Bar Association. In this role, Stern will help the board identify potential grant projects and causes that may benefit from assistance.
The New York Bar Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that makes grants to financially support law-related programs of legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations and other organizations throughout New York State. The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation are members of the bench and bar who are recognized for outstanding professional achievement, for dedication to the legal profession, and for commitment to the organized bar. Thus far this year, the Foundation has allocated more than $600,000 in grants to support various law-related programs and has helped more than 5 million people across New York State who benefitted from the services provided by its grantees.
“Being a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation is an honor,” states Chair of the Fellows, Emily F. Franchina. “Fellows represent one percent of the New York State Bar Association membership: Being nominated and elected is a notable achievement.”
Stern is currently a partner at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP, a full-service law firm based in New York City, where she focuses on real estate, estate planning and estate administration. Her practice also includes sales, acquisitions, leasing, and financing on behalf of for profit and non-profit entities, public companies, and individuals. Beyond her legal acumen, Stern is actively involved in the community and gives back through a variety of initiatives.
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