I am a 1989 graduate of Union College and earned J.D., cum laude, from SUNY Buffalo School of Law in 1994. While in law school, I was a member of the Buffalo Law Review.
I was admitted to practice in New York State in 1995. I have been practicing law in Rochester for the past 25 years.
I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and am fluent in Russian. I also understand Ukrainian. Locally, I work with Russian and Ukrainian immigrants, and I am involved with several community organizations.
I previously have served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Family Services of Rochester and volunteer with the Volunteer Legal Services Project. As a result of my involvement with the Volunteer Legal Services Project, I received the William E. McKnight Volunteer Service Award in 2000. I also have a BV Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell attorney directory.
Education
- State University of New York - Buffalo
- J.D., 1991 - 1994
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Union College
- B.A | Managerial Economics, 1985 - 1989
- Honors: Honors Thesis Dean's List 1988-1989
Awards
- William E. McKnight Volunteer Service Award
- Volunteer Legal Services Project, 2000
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
Articles & Publications
- A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings
- Commentary to CPLR Article 31
- Consolidated Law Service,