Honor Chrissy Grigoropoulos

Senate Resolution No. 4242 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter on March 17, 2018 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter to be celebrated at its 5th Annual Prestigious Women's Gala Awards on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's theme is "Destined for Greatness"; Chrissy Grigoropoulos truly exemplifies this theme for her demonstrated exemplary work, services, and commitment to the people of her community; and WHEREAS, Chrissy Grigoropoulos is the founding attorney of The Grigoropoulos Law Group, PLLC, which specializes in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation litigation and trials; and WHEREAS, Admitted to practice law in New York State, Chrissy Grigoropoulos is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Southern District and Eastern District of New York; she handles legal matters in Federal Courts, State Courts, Appellate Courts and at the Workers' Compensation Boards in all five boroughs of New York City, as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties; and WHEREAS, Chrissy Grigoropoulos founded the firm in early 2015, and currently handles primarily large exposure personal injury lawsuits, high profile criminal defense matters and Workers' Compensation claims coupled with Third-Party lawsuits; and WHEREAS, A true asset to her profession, Chrissy Grigoropoulos is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, Queens County Bar Association, Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York, New York Bar Association, and the National Association of Professional Women; and WHEREAS, Chrissy Grigoropoulos has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades including recognition as Star Network's Rising Stars Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys: 10 Best Female Attorneys for Client Satisfaction for 2016, 10 Best Personal Injury Firms for Client Satisfaction consecutively for two years, International Top 100 Lawyers 2017 Distinguished Attorney's Edition, as well as Top 100 Magazine's Business Edition and a Certificate of Professional Achievement Award for Trials; and WHEREAS, This esteemed woman holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Saint Joseph's College and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University: Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Chrissy Grigoropoulos upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter on March 17, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chrissy Grigoropoulos.