Dear Member and Friends of the Buffalo Claims Association:

I want to take this opportunity to officially introduce myself to all of the members and friends of the Buffalo Claims Association.  I am the President of the Buffalo Claims Association for 2025.  As an attorney who has worked in insurance defense litigation for over 20 years, this organization has helped me grow in the insurance field and practice and I am committed to helping the BCA grow and thrive.  Three years ago, I opened up my own law firm in downtown Buffalo and my practice focuses on insurance defense litigation as well as family law and matrimonial law.  Please feel free to stop by and say hello if you are ever in the area!  Besides working in this field, I like spending time with my husband and four daughters and our three dogs.  Life is always busy!

This year the BCA has planned several exciting events that will help us support our charity.  I wanted to announce that I have chosen the Center for Hope of Western New York as my charity this year.  When I was a young attorney, I worked with attorney Hope Jay as an ADA in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.  We both spent time prosecuting domestic violence cases and learning the issues that victims of domestic violence face when leaving abusive situations.  This experience has stayed with me to this day.  After Hope left the District Attorney’s Office, she wanted to help victims of abuse and started the Center for Hope of Western New York.  The Center for Hope of Western New York, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing support, education, and recovery resources for individuals affected by narcissistic abuse. Their mission is to empower victims to transition from victims to survivors through comprehensive education, emotional support, and advocacy.

They offer services such as workshops for victims of abuse and referrals to experienced providers in the following areas:

• Legal Advocacy: Assistance with navigating the legal system.

• Mental Health Support: Counseling and therapy services.

• Financial Advisement: Guidance on managing finances during and after abusive relationships.

• Coaching Services: Personalized coaching to help individuals rebuild their lives.

• Holistic Healing: Integrative approaches to healing and wellness.