NEWS & EVENTS ARCHIVE
SWC&B Participates in Workplace Challenge
For the third year in a row, SWC&B greatly enjoyed participating in the Marcum Workplace Challenge, which brought thousands of participants from professional practices and companies together for a spirited afternoon and evening and benefits local Long Island not-for-profit organizations. Our men's team moved up in the rankings from last year - we had an outstanding performance, ranking 20th out of a total field of 109 men's teams, with a finish time of 1:16:17. The men’s team finished in first place in the Legal Challenge among all law firms participating. The Firm's overall men's and women's team came in at 20th place, with a time of 2:15:06. Congratulations to all who participated!
Corporate Challenge - 2009
The Firm greatly enjoyed participating in this summer’s 2009 Marcum Workplace Challenge, which brought more than 6,000 participants from 196 professional practices and companies together for a spirited event. Our men’s team had an outstanding performance, ranking 29th out of a total field of 103 men’s teams, with a finish time of 1:20:32 and our overall men’s and women’s team came in at 32nd place, with a time of 2:29:38. Congratulations to all who participated
Corporate Challenge Event - 2008
Left: Jason Horowitz and Michael Sahn catch their breath after a race well run. Jason was the first member of the Sahn Ward & Baker team to get to the finish line, with a time of 22:25.
Center: Sahn Ward & Baker was excited to be a part of this summer’s Marcum & Kliegman Corporate Challenge. Seen here from left are Jason Horowitz, Michael Sahn, Ralph Branciforte, Tom McKevitt, Jessica Gonzalez, Joanne Pallotta, Faye Rieckhoff, Jon Ward, Jeffrey Greenblatt and John Christopher.
Right: Our highly colorful team features John Christopher, Jason Horowitz, Jon Ward, Michael Sahn and Jeffrey Greenblatt.
Michael Sahn and Thomas McKevitt Present CLE Seminar on Land Use
The Firm was well represented on August 5 when Michael Sahn and Tom McKevitt participated in a National Business Institute CLE seminar entitled “Mastering Land Use and Planning Processes.” Michael opened the day-long program with an overview of development and land use law, including recent case law and legislative updates. Tom gave a detailed examination of environmental issues in property development, and reviewed recent trends and municipal government perspectives.
Dan Baker Honored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Long Island
Dan was honored at the Twelfth Annual South Shore Invitational Golf Outing, held at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore on Monday, June 23rd. He has served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Long Island Chapter for six years. The Firm is proud of Dan’s commitment. We thank all of our colleagues and friends for joining us for a special day of golf and camaraderie in support of the important efforts of the Society.
Sahn Ward & Baker meets Hon. Sol Wachtler
The Firm was uniquely honored and privileged that Hon. Sol Wachtler, Former Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, visited our offices on Thursday, October 25, 2007. Judge Wachtler met with the Firm’s attorneys for most of the morning, discussing the procedures for filing appeals in the Court of Appeals, the nature of the issues the Court deals with in appeals, and important cases decided by the Court. Judge Wachtler also shared his experiences as the Chief Judge of the highest court in the State. His visit was a fascinating opportunity for our attorneys to meet one of New York’s leading jurists.
As Chief Judge, Sol Wachtler wrote many groundbreaking legal opinions, many of which have since been followed in other states, as well as in the courts of New York State. Judge Wachtler is an Adjunct Professor at Touro Law School and Chief Executive of Comprehensive Alternative Dispute Resolution Enterprise (CADRE), an alternative dispute resolution firm based in Great Neck.
Ward Named To Two Community Board Positions
Jon Ward has been named to serve as a Member of the Community Board of Southside Hospital, part of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. In addition, Jon has become a Member of the School Board of the St. Patricks School, also located in Bay Shore.
Michael Sahn Named to Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
Michael Sahn has joined a distinguished group of dedicated individuals to help the families of children facing serious illnesses who count on RMH services. Robert S. Weitzner, President of the House, said “We are very pleased to welcome Michael to the Board of Directors and look forward to working with him. His expertise and experience will be a wonderful asset to the team and will assist us in our mission to help families who depend on our services.”
Sahn Speaks to Nassau County Women’s Bar Association
Michael Sahn presented a report on changes and developments in New York State zoning and planning legislation before this well-regarded professional group in late March.
Nassau County Bar Hosts Judiciary Night
Founding partner Michael H. Sahn, second from left, is seen with Douglas J. Good, center, Nassau County Bar President, and judges and lawyers at the annual Judiciary Night at Domus, home to the Nassau County Bar Association.
