Sharon Brown, Barclay Damon’s opportunity, inclusion, and belonging partner and Public Finance Practice Area co-chair, has been appointed to serve as a member of the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) Advisory Council by Rowan D. Wilson, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Created by former New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman in 2010, the AEP was established to help New Yorkers with legal needs who cannot afford legal counsel. The program is designed to enhance the capacity of New York State legal service providers that are facing increased demand for services. The AEP engages seasoned lawyers in pro bono projects under the auspices of the legal service providers.
The Advisory Council confers with the AEP team and leadership on ways to ensure that volunteers provide high-quality legal services; to make the volunteer experience as satisfying and desirable as possible; and to help guide outreach, recruitment, and recognition strategies. The Advisory Council also serves as a bridge to the bar, the legal services community, and the not-for-profit sector.
Congratulations, Sharon!