7/11/08
Michael Strzalka Joins Damon & Morey As Director of Human
Resources
Buffalo, N.Y. – Damon & Morey LLP is pleased to announce
that Michael Strzalka has joined the firm as Director of Human
Resources.
As a member of the Firm’s Administrative Team, Mr. Strzalka will be
responsible for guiding and managing all phases of human resources
activities for approximately 200 attorneys and support staff. He will
also assist in supporting and developing a superior workforce.
An experienced professional, Mr. Strzalka brings a strong
consultative and strategic human resources background to the firm.
Prior to joining Damon & Morey, he worked for First Niagara Bank,
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and Acts Testing Labs.
Mr. Strzalka received his B.S. degree, in Psychology, from Canisius
College in 1990. He is also currently pursuing his Masters degree at
Daemen College.
Founded ninety-one years ago, Damon & Morey LLP is a full-service
law firm calling on the knowledge and experience of eighty-five
attorneys. The firm’s major areas of practice include Business and
Corporate Law, Business Litigation and Insolvency, General Litigation,
Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Probate, Trust, & Estate, and Real
Estate & Banking. Employing nearly two hundred people in Western New
York, the firm currently maintains four offices - Buffalo (firm
headquarters), Clarence, Batavia and Rochester. For complete
information, visit the firm's website at www.damonmorey.com.
7/8/08 Ellen R. Pierino Named Vice President of the UB Women’s Club
Buffalo, N.Y. - Damon & Morey is pleased to announce
Ellen R. Pierino was named the 2008-2009 Vice President of the UB
Women’s Club.
The Women’s Club is a service organization to the University at
Buffalo and its community. Members participate in educational and
charitable activities which directly support the Annual Grace W. Capen
Academic Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Mrs. Pierino is currently the Coordinator of Documents & Risk
Management for Damon & Morey LLP. Her educational background includes
a Master’s degree of Library Science from the State University of New
York at Buffalo, where she also completed an undergraduate degree in
History. Mrs. Pierino earned her Master’s degree in Science of
Education from Canisius College and is certified by New York State in
primary education.
Mrs. Pierino’s memberships include the Association of Legal
Administrators, Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York,
Friends of the UB Center of the Arts, Canisius College Alumni
Association, National Association of Realtors, New York State
Association of Realtors and the Buffalo-Niagara Association of
Realtors. She also has a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer license from the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Active in the community, Mrs. Pierino is a member of the Advisory
Council to the UB Center for the Arts. She has served as a member for
the Erie County Cultural Resources Advisory Board and the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra Society board. Additionally, she has served in
various positions on the Orchestra’s Women’s Committee board including
the position of President for two terms. Mrs. Pierino is also a member
of the Lockport Town and Country Club.
Founded ninety-one years ago, Damon & Morey LLP is a full-service
law firm calling on the knowledge and experience of eighty-five
attorneys. The firm’s major areas of practice include Business and
Corporate Law, Business Litigation and Insolvency, General Litigation,
Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Probate, Trust, & Estate, and Real
Estate & Banking. Employing nearly two hundred people in Western New
York, the firm currently maintains four offices - Buffalo (firm
headquarters), Clarence, Batavia and Rochester. For complete
information, visit the firm’s web site at www.damonmorey.com.
Buffalo, NY
– Damon & Morey is pleased to announce that Debra Smith Kaczmarek
recently graduated from the Cheektowaga Police Department’s Citizens’
Police Academy.
The
Citizens’ Police Academy is a thirteen week program that educates the
citizens of the Town of Cheektowaga on the operations and procedures
of their police department, provides awareness of the police officers’
role in the criminal justice system and officer’ authority and
limitations, and strengthens the bond of the police community
relationship and reduces crime. Members of the academy participate in
activities such as ride-a-longs, K-9 demonstrations, and the shooting
range.
Debra Smith Kaczmarek is a paralegal in Damon & Morey’s General
Litigation Department. Her major areas of concentration are in the
areas of general, personal injury and product liability defense
litigation. Her responsibilities include interviewing clients and
expert witnesses; preparation of legal documents; trial preparation
and assisting in document productions.
Ms.
Kaczmarek is greatly involved with the Western New York Paralegal
Association, Inc. including recently being named to the Pro Bono
Committee. Some of her past responsibilities include serving as the
Program/Advertising Chair of the 30th Anniversary Committee; President
and Vice President of Programming and Publicity; Chair of the Advisory
Board; Vice President of Membership; and member of the Professional
Development Committee.
Ms.
Kaczmarek received her B.S. in Criminal Justice from the State
University College at Buffalo in 1980. She received her A.A.S. Legal
Assistant degree from Hilbert College in 1978.
Founded ninety-one years ago, Damon & Morey LLP is a full-service law
firm calling on the knowledge and experience of eighty-five attorneys.
The firm’s major areas of practice include Business and Corporate Law,
Business Litigation and Insolvency, General Litigation, Healthcare,
Labor & Employment, Probate, Trust, & Estate, and Real Estate &
Banking. Employing nearly two hundred people in Western New York, the
firm currently maintains four offices - Buffalo (firm headquarters),
Clarence, Batavia and Rochester. For complete information, visit the
firm’s web site at www.damonmorey.com.
