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Robert S. Rosborough IV, a partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, has been appointed editor of the New York State Bar Association’s CasePrepPlus newsletter. The weekly publication features summaries of significant New York State appellate cases from the previous week and is provided to all NYSBA members as a benefit of membership.“I’m honored to be named the new editor of the NYSBA CasePrepPlus newsletter, which has been such a valuable resource to NYSBA members, including [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that two new associates, Arthur Nix and David Craft, have joined the firm. Nix has joined the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups, and Craft has joined the Real Estate Practice Group. In his new role, Nix will counsel both public and private employers on a wide range of employment law issues, and will represent clients at all stages of civil litigation.Prior to [...]
Read More ›WHITEMAN OSTERMAN & HANNA TO RECEIVE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NENY’S 2023 ‘JUSTICE FOR ALL AWARD’
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna has been selected to receive the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York’s 2023 “Justice for All Award” to be presented during LASNNY’s 100th anniversary celebration, Justice for All: Striving for a Fair and Equitable World, which kicks off on Sept. 7. The award recognizes the exceptional commitment to civil legal services and to LASNNY by a law firm demonstrated by its pro bono service, technical assistance, volunteerism, mentorship, [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is proud to have 20 lawyers recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and one partner awarded the Best Lawyer® 2024 Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany. Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region is honored with a "Lawyer of the Year" designation.Best Lawyers® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years [...]
Read More ›DANIEL A. RUZOW NAMED A 2023 FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS
- Category: Featured Firm News Environmental
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, proudly announces the election of Daniel A. Ruzow as a 2023 Fellow of the prestigious American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL).Induction into ACOEL is exclusively by invitation, recognizing individuals regarded by their peers as preeminent in the field. Throughout his career, Ruzow has demonstrated unwavering expertise and leadership in Environmental Law, exemplified by his invaluable contributions through [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Robert A. Stout Jr. has been named to the Board of Directors of Opera Saratoga, a regional opera company of international renown. Opera Saratoga produces an annual summer festival on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park featuring classical works, as well as contemporary and American operas, along with premier productions. Opera Saratoga is active year round, including by producing its Opera-to-Go program, bringing live performances to over 50 [...]
Read More ›Robert Schofield Named to New York State Bar Association's Executive Committee
- Category: Firm News Labor and Employment Law Education
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Robert Schofield was recently appointed to the New York State Bar Association's Executive Committee as Vice President, 3rd District. Robert is a partner with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's Labor and Employment, Education, and Litigation, Aribitration and Mediation practice groups.
Read More ›On October 4th, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna teamed up with Schenectady County Community College to present an event celebrating and appreciating the recent boom of the microbrewery industry in our region. The “Spirits of October” event, hosted at our Schenectady office at the Electric City Innovation Center, drew in over 100 attendees. Together, we learned about SCCC’s Craft Beer Brewing program, whilst sampling beer, spirits, and elixirs from local businesses, and sampling [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is a proud sponsor of the “Mission Awareness” partnership between CBS 6 and the Double H Ranch. The goal of this program is to raise awareness of the mission of the Double H Ranch, while also providing the opportunity for donations and volunteer support. CBS 6 will air a 60-minute documentary on the Double H Ranch on both CBS and CW 15. The program will feature “telethon breaks” with a call to action for viewers to make a donation. As [...]
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