Honor Lianne Pinchuk Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 2756 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Lianne Pinchuk upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Lianne Pinchuk upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany, to be celebrated at its 44th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Columbia University School of Law, Lianne Pinchuk started her esteemed career in law as a litigation associate at Weil, Gotshal and Manges in New York, New York; in this capacity, she worked in the products liability and mass torts practice group and the food law sub-group; and WHEREAS, Lianne Pinchuk then served as counsel to Ganz Wolkenbriet and Siegfeld LLP in Albany, where she participated in all aspects of commercial litigation including real estate disputes, bankruptcy claims, employment disputes, tax claims, breaches of contract and other commercial conflicts; and WHEREAS, After working in the private law sector, Lianne Pinchuk was a staff attorney for the Albany County Bar Association before serving as Albany Law School's Interim Pro Bono Coordinator; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her occupation, Lianne Pinchuk is a member of numerous organizations including the New York State Bar Association and the Capital District Women's Bar Association; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Lianne Pinchuk upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lianne Pinchuk.